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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1976
Page
6
The Argus states editorials express opinions only in the column below and that other editorial materials do not necessarily reflect the paper's position. This note appears on the July 15 1976 page, clarifying policy for readers.
Fremont readers urged councilmen to restore funding for the Youth Service Center in Shinn Park, arguing the program reduces juvenile crime and prevents more costly system involvement. The piece cites 1,000 youths counseled with 80% reoffending-free after six months, and notes potential federal matching funds.
The National Conference of Mayors urged the federal government to cut defense and foreign aid and boost city funding. Chicago Mayor Daley led the call, urging quicker passage of a $6.6 billion revenue sharing extension and a $3.9 billion public works bill while acknowledging fiscal prudence.
M Stanton Evans argues the Gregg v Georgia decision restores constitutional coherence after recent Supreme Court rulings he deems perverse on privacy and abortion. He asserts the Fifth and Eighth Amendments support capital punishment where allowed, noting historical usage and founders intent, and warns abolitionists misread constitutional text.
California state energy and public utilities commissions push new standards for home additions, insulation, pool heaters, and gas appliances to curb energy use. Regulators argue prescriptive rules ensure savings, while an energy budgeting approach faces enforcement and acceptance questions amid a public with mixed preferences.
Paul Harvey denounces the Defense Manpower Commission push for reviving the military draft. He notes public opposition to big government, cites ROTC reinstatement and voluntary service as successful, and argues the country should rely on voluntary military recruitment and incentives rather than conscription.
Two major groups debate hunger policy with the Environmental Fund accusing world hunger of misreading population growth and Bread for the World challenging triage doctrines. The row centers on ethics, aid strategies, and the potential impact on U.S. administration priorities.
Editor reflects on a celebratory weekend marking a Christian birthday and calls for renewed faith and principles of justice. The piece urges placing God in hearts and communities, noting the nation’s need for faith, freedom, and peace.
Will Rogers speaks about a new generation stepping forward amid a wreck. He notes that while both old and young view life differently they share the same ground, just a matter of perspective between looking back and looking forward.
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