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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1971
Page
5
The piece argues that a well organized minority can swing elections more than a larger, diverse majority. It warns politicians court favors to mobilize minority voters and notes welfare recipients may influence voting, with welfare policy shaping Sacramento politics.
Oregon enacts a five cent deposit on cans and bottles sold and bans pull cap cans. Proponents argue it will curb litter and drunken driving by keeping cans in cars. Manufacturers fought the measure, hoping to deter similar laws in California and other states.
A countdown of quotes shows the New Orleans mayor saying the city’s finances strain all living beings in the urban air. A Seattle judge and a California study touch on personal liberties and dating norms, noting desires for restraint rather than pursuit.
The piece argues The New York Times misused top secret McNamara Papers and acted as an outlaw by publishing three installments. It questions whether the Times pursued truth or exploited antiwar propaganda and warns that such actions undermine public trust and invite anarchist justification.
The text notes Billy Graham drew 326,300 Chicago listeners, with 2,000 converting, while critics labeled him a 20th century phenomenon. It critiques media sensationalism and public figures’ hypocrisy, but asserts Graham remains untainted, admitting human frailties yet vowing continuous crusades as the devil tempts him to rest.
Russell Kirk argues for reviving serious political studies in schools through Taft Institute seminars. The program, funded by the Roberta Taft Foundation and host campuses, trains social studies teachers with nonpartisan politics while engaging students indirectly through informed instruction. The effort emphasizes teachers’ exposure to senators and governors to deepen civic understanding and encourage thoughtful public opinion.
The FBI is intensifying counter intelligence against Red Chinese espionage as President Nixon seeks to normalize relations with the People’s Republic. Agents are trained in Chinese dialects, with focus on two main fronts: Maoist campus activity and ethnic penetration by Chinese in America, including potential sleeper agents among refugees and sailors. The bureau notes campaigns on college campuses and increased surveillance of Chinese organizations and the Soviet Embassy as relations evolve.
A Commerce Department report notes the newspaper industry remains a major employer and shows steady growth. It cites an 13 percent rise in employment since 1963, an eight percent circulation gain through 1969, and a projected 18 percent rise in the reading age population for 1970 to 1980. About 62 million people buy newspapers daily.
Ed ward Heath spent 2704 dollars to win his Parliamentary seat and prime ministership, a fraction of Nixon era spending. Britain’s short three week campaigns and strict limits keep total parliamentary spending around 0.5 million pounds, with unity on enforcement.
Residents of Roseburg Oregon report a quirky forecast method after the National Weather Service left the area. Goats on Mt Nebo allegedly descend before rain and return to higher ground when skies clear. Southern California forecasters may overlook this unusual sign from San Clemente Island.
The removal of the last Indian squatters from Alcatraz marks the end of a cycle. Indians sought public support to highlight injustices but militants undermined the effort, threatening to repeat the tactic with other sites like unused Nike missiles.
Pierre Salinger reportedly met with Edward Kennedy about joining George McGovern's presidential team and was told to proceed as he would not run. Illinois Governor Ogilvie seeks welfare work mandates while New York passes a one-year residency rule for welfare, aiming to satisfy the Supreme Court's needs during a five-year emergency. In Mobile, Nixon's visit drew a strong reception, and George Wallace's political standing remains unclear as his gubernatorial impact is questioned.
This day recalls Gustave Charpentier born June 25, 1860, and the 1876 Little Big Horn massacre where Custer's force faced Sioux resistance. It notes 1942 Eisenhower commanded European theater forces, 1950 North Korea’s invasion of South Korea, and 1983 Supreme Court opinions on school prayer.
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