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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1967
Page
2
An editorial argues against expanding gambling in California citing past defeats by voters in 1946 and 1950 and warns that legalized dog racing Jai Alai betting and a statewide lottery would not fix state finances. It claims gambling harms the least able to pay and shifts burden to welfare, urging readers to contact representatives and oppose new measures.
Countdown begins as a Robin steps forward after Hawks and Doves dominate. The scene shifts to new leadership and potential momentum for the next chapter, with observers watching how the new entrant will perform under pressure.
Harold Stephens of Washington and Al Podell of New York recount a reckless round the world drive by car. They faced theft, arrests, minefield dangers, desert heat, illness, and embassy rescues, with much travel by boat and a shattered vehicle saga ending after months of perilous crossings.
Paul Harvey argues the United States cannot police the world through intervention in Korea Vietnam and the Middle East. He warns continued entanglements strain oil dependence threaten economic collapse and erode U S power. He concludes Uncle Sam should lead by example not force and rethink military commitments.
Editorial urges quick resolution of Interior land transfer freezes in Alaska begun after statehood. It notes federal ownership exceeded 99 percent and the Statehood Act aimed to grant about 25 percent of lands plus mineral rights to Alaska. The piece cites native land claims dating to the U S purchase and warns the disruption harms development and economic control. The secretary urges cooperative action among federal, state, and local entities to end the freeze.
The record highlights key events: 1877 start of the Russo Turkish War, 1942 FDR sets up the Office of War Information with Elmer Davis as director, 1985 Jim Braddock defeats Max Baer to win the heavyweight title, and Germany's buzz bombs impact England. Churchill called them indiscriminate. A Yeats thought quotes the years as great black oxen driving the world.
A column argues the Johnson administration must refuse to back down on Israel and outlines options to curb Soviet arms shipments, create viable guarantees, and press for a negotiated peace. It warns against faltering under White House or Kremlin pressure and urges decisive U S policy.
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