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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1977
Page
13
The Argus editorial line clarifies that opinions appear only in its editorials and that other editorial content does not necessarily reflect the newspaper's stance. It underscores separation of opinion from news content and the paper’s formal positions.
An editorial critiques three presidencies handling inflation, noting Nixon’s failure, Ford’s limited gains with traditional methods, and Carter’s vow to hold 1977 inflation to 6.5 percent. It cites a 4.4 percent CPI rise, rising government spending, and debates over indexing to protect real income amid a 7 percent inflation pace, urging policy action.
A Tokyo report notes Japan’s 125 mph bullet train expansion may be sharply limited due to soaring construction costs and local opposition. The plan to extend 4.975 miles by 1985 is cut to 250 miles, with most work postponed to the 21st century, dimming Western rapid transit hopes.
M Stanton Evans cites Dr Eugene Diamond and Loyola University to condemn what he calls the anti life philosophy in American medical circles. He argues for a comprehensive human life amendment and urges physicians to honor the Hippocratic oath by refusing to facilitate abortions.
Reader notes on a rising trend as a New Jersey jeweler highlights divorce symbols two broken wedding rings. The piece links broader politics and energy topics including solar heating for the White House, the metric highway sign plan, and public opinion on energy urgency.
Ralph de Toledano criticizes the Carter administration for backing United Nations pressure on Rhodesia and for shifting U S sovereignty toward international dictates. He argues the Supreme Court limits such power and accuses Carter and Vance of pursuing policy shaped by polls and Kissinger’s transition plan.
Readers address unfair tolls for bridge commuters and call for shared transit costs. A separate letter recounts the Dale Lewick handgun tragedy, urging stricter control to prevent deaths and citing Alameda County gun accidents in 1975. The writers urge accountability from officials and public action on transit fairness and gun laws.
The piece discusses psychological reactions in kidnap victims inclining toward emotional transference where victims develop feelings for captors. It cites cases from Sweden to Florida and notes scientists like Doug Dayvetdir of the Canadian Penitentiary Service, plus FBI cautions, as experts observe survival identification and sympathy with abductors in varying degrees.
California home prices continue to rise but at a slower pace as money shortages bite. Savings and loan associations in Southern California pull back on lending while staff limits and backlogs delay new loans. Federal rates prompt lenders to seek funds elsewhere, stabilizing prices despite slower sales.
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