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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1977
Page
5
On July 31, 1977 The Argus states that opinions appear only on its editorials and that other editorial content does not necessarily reflect the paper's views. The note clarifies which sections express the newspaper's stance.
The piece argues that the Miami vote to repeal a gay rights ordinance reflects broad American convictions about homosexuals in teaching and employment. It cautions that opportunistic politicians will exploit the issue for gain, citing a Gallup poll and noting possible court mandates to represent gays proportionally in teaching. It warns readers to be wary of demagogic one issue pitches.
Newark Councilwoman Marilyn Miller mocked local cops for overweight appearances while Police Chief Bill Morrison acknowledged some truth in the charge. The discussion raised whether Newark officers should meet conditioning standards, with advocates citing lower injury risk and costs, and noting broader departmental practices and funding pressures.
Fragmentary Will Rogers quote touches on reform and recovery amid public concern. The garbled text suggests dialogue about security and government oversight, with distorted phrases indicating a critique of policing and accountability before a claimed reform.
California’s initiative craze wanes after a decade of direct votes on coastline, nuclear, and other issues. The movement, once driven by figures like Roger Jon Diamond and Ed Koupal, slows as liberal governance grows, recalls fade, and most ideas become law without petitions. Death penalty ballots possible only if vetoes fail. broader reform unlikely until political tides turn.
Washington presses a shift in Asia as the Carter Administration appears ready to move away from anti Communist allies in Taiwan. Critics say policy aims to normalize relations with Beijing, erode the 1954 Taiwan mutual security treaty, and reduce Taipei’s international standing, signaling a possible abrogation soon.
A Fremont Newark reader questions the Dumbarton quarry extension and the council process. The letter argues officials failed to act early, cites park district and wildlife refuge input, and urges accountability for past delays while defending the plan and urging caution about impacts on the Wildlife Refuge Headquarters.
Editor rails at residents who claim the city council isn’t responsive. The piece criticizes Jan Stillwell and her mayoral bid, accusing pressure groups of shaping policy and warning against electing a directly chosen mayor. It argues councils and boards represent all residents, not loud minorities.
Fragmentary notes describe Atlantic City’s shift after gambling legalization. The boardwalk and hotels appear shabby previously, now booming with rising property values and planned conventions. The piece links casino expansion to broader regional influence and political and business promotion.
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