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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1971
Page
14
The Supreme Court upholds a state requirement for more than a 4 majority to authorize bond issues, signaling a move to limit Warren era decisions. The ruling narrows federal influence, challenges California’s two thirds rule, and could force states to bolster school funding.
The Pope addresses young musicians saying he is not aligned with rock. In contrast, critics note the church’s long standing claims and discuss modern cultural shifts while political figures debate surveillance and privacy in Congress.
The piece questions Nixon's policy shift toward mainland China starting April 1969, noting large American export authorizations and general licenses for trade. It warns of naval and strategic balance shifts, compares Cold War fleets, and argues that aiding Chinese industry risks allies like Taiwan and Japan.
George C. Roeding Jr of California Nursery Co Fremont lauds Wayne Miller of Newark for his professional work ethic balancing studies and baseball ambitions with the Dodgers. Miller started as a part time worker and rose to salesman, earning strong commendation from his employer and his grandmother, Ola Marlen.
A Washington column notes the Agriculture Department sold 4 million pounds of US surplus butter to Britain at 50 cents a pound, losing 4 cents per pound and totaling about $760,000 in effect as foreign aid. The piece questions why the program should not break even and recalls historic Yankee negotiating lore.
Father Antanas Leskevicius, imprisoned in Lithuania, defends his Catholic teaching as protecting children and faith. The case centers on alleged, irregular catechism instruction and a constitutional clash over church state separation, with Leskevicius framing himself as persecuted for fulfilling priestly duties.
The President rejects a Dec 1 or Dec 31 total withdrawal and bets on maintaining core support for Vietnamization. He faces criticism from Clifford Harriman McGovern Hatfield and Fulbright as opponents push for an earlier exit. The piece outlines potential future conditions and the electoral stakes if Nixon does not follow a rapid pullout.
Henry J. Taylor argues Greece’s ancient victory over Persians and its modern resilience against Nazi and Communist pressures underpin NATO unity. He warns that Greece remains a bulwark in the Mediterranean and an essential ally against Soviet expansion, urging continued U.S. support and partnership.
Notable dates include James Montgomery Flagg born June 18 1877. War declaration in 1812. Napoleon defeated at Waterloo in 1815. Hitler pact 1935. Egypt proclaimed a republic in 1953. A French writer quote laments wasted days without laughter.
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