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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1975
Page
8
An apparent newspaper note discusses opinions changing with the season, mentioning an editorial prize event and the magazine Vegans. The piece hints at a retrospective on past themes and the evolving stance of the publication in a period voice.
Guest editorial argues against a proposed House Ways and Means Committee excise tax on new cars failing federal fuel economy standards. It warns the tax would raise car costs, hurt Detroit, and do little to curb consumption while market forces and higher gasoline prices already push conservation. It notes US sales declines and foreign imports rising, and contends energy policy should emphasize gasoline value and actual usage rather than taxing cars.
The narrator recalls childhood fears of dangerous animals except dogs and recounts a Sunday at St. Teresa's with Betsy Henkel. A large friendly St. Bernard interacts with him near the church as bystanders react, while Betsy and the narrator share a moment and wonder about Catholic connections.
Ronald Reagan warned that Portugal’s 1975 elections left the country under influence of the Communist Party, with the Soviet Union pouring funds and steering media and unions. He warned of two horizons a Czech-type takeover or a covert Soviet stage management producing a left-wing, NATO allied satellite.
Will Rogers remarks on reading papers and what he sees in public life. He defends his stance as nonpartisan, saying politicians act under pressure and that the public misperceives him as a propagandist. He asserts politicians do not face adequate public scrutiny.
The article outlines a political clash where the muscular physical education lobby suffers a setback as a repeal attempts to curb compulsory PE credits. It notes local boards face pressure while students become more vocal, potentially influencing school district decisions despite organized teachers' opposition.
A satirical exchange imagines President Ford and Henry Kissinger debating sales tactics and government programs. They joke about extending welfare and taxes while considering drastic measures like cutting off supplies to create demand. The dialogue touches on political pressure, inflation, and public perception.
A U S Senate Judiciary subcommittee report highlights concerns about marijuana’s impact on national security and health. It notes potential impairment in perception memory and attention, cognitive decline with chronic use, and possible brain damage, with comparisons to alcohol and tobacco effects. The testimony cites Dr Paton of Oxford University calling cannabis more harmful to mental function and development.
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