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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
3
A veteran Argus and Review photographer since 1966, Al Silva is mourned as a valued community ambassador who made news look good. Colleagues recall his cheerful, conscientious manner and his willingness to help, noting his death after 28 years with the paper and offering condolences to his family.
Fremont chamber of commerce invites the public to tour its new headquarters at Paseo Padre Parkway from 5 to 7 pm. Officers report over 100 new members this year and emphasize committees in retail, industrial growth, transportation, education, and legislative affairs as the city positions itself for Alameda County’s growth.
A University of Maryland couple plans a demonstration wedding at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington to show their love while a government form is sent for permission. The report also notes France urging Britain to join the market and Nixon facing credibility questions over Vietnam policy.
Letter-writer ridicules Pete McCloskey endorsement, says he would vote against him and urges McCloskey to switch to Democrat. Cites CA Assembly censure and Republican repudiation, alleging McCloskey aligns with Democrats and figures like Proxmite Fulbright Muskie Edwards as better fits.
Louis Cassell comments on Catholic and Protestant agencies withdrawing support for the voluntary rating system. They argue ratings are unreliable and enforcement lax, risking government censorship. Films reviewed show low suitability for families, with many deemed morally objectionable for adults.
Russell Kirk argues for strong preservation of historic Grand Rapids districts amid clashes with the boards of education and HUD. He notes limited federal restoration funds and condemns demolition driven by urban renewal, urging public vigilance and involvement in saving architecture and civic charm. The National Trust for Historic Preservation offers guidance and lists nine properties open to the public.
Paul Harvey notes rising overseas shopping and a shrinking U.S. auto industry. Henry Ford warns foreign makers with lower wages threaten American production, risking mass unemployment and inflation. He cites 12 to 16 percent U.S. car buyers choosing foreign cars and warns mandatory safety costs may widen the gap.
In a reflective column, Holmes Alexander recalls wartime Europe, the rise of NATO, and the political clash over troop withdrawals. He cites Senator Mansfield’s amendment proposing bringback of 150,000 troops and 235,000 dependents as a test of postwar strategy, arguing continued alliance strengthens rather than weakens America.
Compilation notes several historic milestones: Pope John XXIII's death in 1463 at age 41, and again in 1963 at 61 after illness. the 1937 marriage of the Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson. the Dunkirk evacuation completed in 166. Gemini 4 in 1965 with White and Mellivitt, marking White as the first American to walk in space. a John Burroughs thought reflects on returning to birth but not youth.
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