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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1971
Page
3
A 1960s style welfare crisis analysis argues welfare reform will unite moderates and conservatives in the 1970s. It criticizes fragmented programs and bureaucratic delay, praise Governor Reagan's proposed plan to require employable recipients to work and tighten eligibility, and urges voters to press Sacramento for swift action despite partisan resistance.
The piece highlights a surge of Ph.D. graduates like Rudy Grinelli who, despite advanced degrees, struggle to find work or accept unsuitable jobs. It argues that rising enrollments and war-time effects have created a surplus, urging educational reform to limit Ph.D. numbers while noting the cost to society.
Barry Goldwater laments unfair reporting on the Indochina conflict. He cites J Russell Wiggins and other editors arguing that coverage often glamorizes setbacks for Saigon and the U.S. He urges fairness and patience, noting the costly long struggle and the need to support national policy.
California taxpayers heard Alten Calvin of Behavioral Research Laboratories and Assemblyman Leo J. Ryan argue for a voucher trial to curb rising education costs. They cited Gary Indiana as a model and praised free market competition while opponents from education groups warned against risks to public schooling.
James Kilpatrick reviews The Selling of the Pentagon, praising its sharp reporting on how the Pentagon spends taxpayer dollars to sell its image. He notes CBS’s aggressive yet flawed journalism, citing staged interviews and propaganda tactics while acknowledging legitimate public information aims and ongoing political publicity.
Morrie Ryskin argues self-preservation is the first law for all living beings and criticizes antiwar sentiment and intellectuals who oppose escalation. He recalls political debates, questions Hubert Humphrey and LBJ, and condemns violence while urging swift pursuit of bombers, tying military and police roles to national safety.
General Ira C. Baker argues that the South Vietnamese Air Force remains unable to replace U.S. air power due to lack of fighters, modern equipment, and trained crews. He notes the necessity of U.S. air support for ground operations, transport, and helicopter missions, while acknowledging future potential if Vietnam receives proper equipment and training. He contrasts U.S. heavy bombers and air superiority with the VNAF’s current capabilities and historic limitations.
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