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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1971
Page
4
A two-doctor study, published by the American Medical Association, links marijuana use to severe social, cognitive, and behavioral impairments in youths. It notes memory and concentration issues, mood changes, and lifestyle deterioration, with several cases showing long lasting effects after withdrawal.
Nixon seeks congressional guarantee of 250 million in loans to avert Lockheed bankruptcy. FDA warns public against swordfish after 93 percent of samples show mercury contamination. agency vow to tighten actions with industry.
The report surveys Willy Brandt's remarks on West Germany's faltering export growth, brain drain, and import dependence. It notes Japan surpassing Germany as an export power, Germany's lower per capita GNP than France, and a heavyweight challenge from Cold War trade with Communist Europe. It cites worker stability, Krupp’s collapse echoes, and Brandt pressing for unity in Europe while warning of brain drain and market pressures.
Senators Petris Helmdahl and Bradley represent off or part of Southern Alameda County. The 8th and 1h Districts coterminate to include all of Alameda County except Livermore Amador Valley and Castro Valley, which lie in the 14th District. Assemblymen Bee Crown and Fong cover Hayward Union City Fremont Newark Livermore Amador Valley San Lorenzo San Leandro Alameda and parts of Oakland. Letters to legislators go to the State Capitol Sacramento, 5814.
Washington representatives listed include Senator Alan Cranston and Senator John Turmey, with addresses on Capitol Hill in D C. Congressional offices: George P. Miller at Rayburn and Don Edwards at Cannon Bldg, covering regions including San Leandro Castro Valley San Lorenzo Livermore Amador Valley north Hayward Alameda East Oakland and districts extending to Fremont Union City parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Russell Kirk reports on Harvard's campus as affluence contends with protest culture. He notes SDS and Maoist groups disrupting a Southeast Asia teach-in at Sanders Theater, students protesting free speech, and a decline in active SDS presence. He recounts campus crime and drug issues, including a mugging near Eliot and Lowell houses, with police difficulties distinguishing students from criminals.
Washington readers confront plans to place a grand memorial to Latvian-born entrepreneur Joseph Hirshhorn on the National Mall between the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. Critics argue the honor would unbalance the Lincoln Washington axis, noting Hirshhorn’s controversial past and the 1966 Public Law 89-788 that authorized federal support for the arts center bearing Lyndon Johnson’s name.
Washington report argues John Connally may not replace Spiro Agnew on the 1972 Republican ticket. Agnew dominates critics with sharp wit and attacks on elites, while Connally is cast as a potential liberal bogeyman. Revenue sharing and welfare reform emerge as campaign focal points shaping GOP strategy and Dem resistance, with Agnew active in touring and selling administration policies.
A 1915 Chicago ad promotes modern dancing lessons for 26 cents. In 1949 William Allen White helped organize the Committee to Defend America by aiding the Allies in World War II. A 1345 note mentions U.S. bombers over Tokyo. A Maryland primary saw a candidate lose as a third party. White’s thought quotes a merger of company into family over towel care.
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