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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
3
A letter urges Montpelier officials to enact a charity regulation ordinance to curb bogus campaigns. It advocates a permit system for public drives, proof of non profit tax status, disclosure of beneficiary spending, and bonds from commercial promoters to ensure events are held or funds refunded. The city would then verify permit validity as a single check for residents.
More than eight million dollars in Gimbels department store charges remain uncollected after a computer error lasts over a year. The mishap highlights reliance on faulty data systems. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia arrives with personal staff at the White House to sample lunch, while foreign aid meals are not for him.
A Newark couple from the Educational Task Force criticizes the Community Drug Council executive board after a May 27 meeting. They allege a communication gap and object to hiring a critic while denouncing drug policy stance, urging accountability and youth focus.
A Fremont Newark youth group criticizes the Crisis Center board for hiring John Baker, Mike Rosenbaum, and Vivian Holby while voicing support for Dean Selig. They request public print of their views, noting limited audience at a Thursday task force meeting and urging coexistence of Baker and Selig to benefit youths and center welfare.
Joseph S Spotta president of the Fremont Federation of Fremont Residents urges unanimous support for AB 1406 and SB 801 to reform school financing via statewide property tax. He argues against relying on local taxes due to disparities, endorsing a floor and statewide base while opposing a rigid five percent reserve provision as excessive for large districts.
Obituary note from Mrs. Jais Lundquist honors Al Silva a longtime photographer for the Argus who covered politics social spot news and sports. She recalls his early freelancing from high school and his quiet human touch. His death at a young age leaves a grieving family and community.
A list of U S politicians covering South County districts includes Representative Stergs P Miller of the 1st Democrat district and Don Nuwards of the 8th Democrat district. Districts span San Leandro Castro Valley San Lorenzo Livermore Amador Valley North Hayward Alameda East Oakland South Hayward Union City Newark and parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Holmes Alexander argues that nations and individuals are born to compete, not cooperate. He critiques globalism and neutralism, highlights echoes of past empires, and criticizes Nixon, Yost, Trudeau, and Canadian policy as steering toward peace and appeasement while nations vie for power. He cautions against shrinking American leadership amid a rising United Europe.
Paul Harvey notes Philadelphia turnout hit 50 percent in a mayoral primary while critics rail against lawbreakers. He recalls a Rochester Boy Scouts program aiding police, calls for robust police leadership, and cites Ted Kennedy backing against Frank Rizzo as Philadelphians rally to a tough cop for mayor.
The column argues abortion is a rising trend despite President Nixon calling it an unacceptable form of population control. It cites public opinion, calls for prolife funding, and notes protests in Michigan and comments from medical doctors opposing abortion on demand. It contrasts U S figures with Britain and cites New York and California death estimates to illustrate growing opposition.
United Press International notes Frank Lloyd Wright was born on June 8, 1809. Ives McGaffney of Chicago patenting the first vacuum cleaner in 1889. WGY Schenectady began regular TV programs in 1936. In 1985 Ed White and Kim McDivitt completed Gemini Jaraine journey totaling 1,609,664 miles in 62 orbits. In 1969 Nixon announced pulling 25,000 U.S. troops from Vietnam by August 31. actor Robert Cayle died at 67. Thoreau quote closes.
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