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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1968
Page
2
Fremont Unified trustees face tax setting amid claims of overtaxing and unclear finances. District officials cite last year’s $1.13 million gain and $630,000 overcollection as misapplied cushion while urging a tax hike to the legal limit. Critics urge reassessment tied to next year and demand fiscal restraint.
The Argus commends Newark's Samuel G. Scott for 80 years of public service across agencies including Union Sanitary District Washington Township Hospital District Alameda County School Board and the old Newark School District He has served since 1930 with dedication to Boy Scouts American Legion and various youth groups His quiet lifelong duty stands as an eloquent sermon on public service.
In January the U.S. Embassy in Saigon removed large flower pots used as concealment by Cong attackers. The move aims to prevent pat shots and improve security. President LBJ nominates Abe Fortay as chief justice, signaling a bench reshuffle to place his allies in key positions.
An editor urges consolidating control of Alameda Creek among 14 agencies to plan the creek as a unified entity. Proposes a year round stream with recreation along Fremont and a lake at the quarry pit, financed partly by private capital, to reduce pollution and accommodate growth. Also voices support for Dr. Callahan at Washington High School amid calls for honesty and lawfulness.
A front page story from July 12 1968 notes two firms an investment company and a law firm operating where not zoned and lacking City of Fremont licenses. The reader questions how to join the list to avoid license payments and questions ethics and rule relaxation for economic feasibility.
Paul Harvey notes the 1970s will crown oceanography as a glamor field as scientists and technicians probe three quarters of the world unseen below the sea. He warns against pseudo science hype and envisions cities beneath the ocean and vast undiscovered frontiers awaiting cautious exploration.
A Washington feature discusses offshore hydrocarbon potential, undersea exploration, and the value of ocean assets while pivoting to a satirical Washington column about postal uniform laws in entertainment. It highlights naval industry work in West Palm Beach, Jacques Ticcard leading deep sea trials, and a four week Gulf Stream dive.
A stinging critique of 1968 politics notes discontent as Humphrey Wallace and Nixon figures fuel a nation in flux. The column laments lack of enduring leadership post-Kennedy, cites a Harris poll on leadership across fields, and warns of fascist temptations amid a public drawn to Wallace's racist appeal.
A history note recalls the United States led by Jim Thorpe winning the Olympic Games in 1912. It mentions 1942 meat shortages in eastern cities, Italy declaring war on Japan, Goldwater’s 1964 Republican nomination with Miller, and a Te reve quote about lovers quarrels as renewal of interest.
Brief listing of lawmakers with offices in Washington D C including Rep Donlon Edwards Rep George P Miller and Senators Kuchel Murphy with their Senate and House office locations. Note: multiple officials cited across the federal branch with full titles and buildings.
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