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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
6
The trustees delayed harsh action, choosing attrition to retain 13 of 39 job cuts while 14 more face insecurity. The move drew criticism for revealing poverty in public finance and delaying true budget foresight, urging firmer pre-dismissal checks before layoffs.
The article argues BART fare estimates from Fremont to San Francisco would cost $1.30 one way, $2.60 round trip, versus $1.98 by car plus toll and parking. It warns higher family costs could curb usage, increase congestion and smog, and suggests off peak fare cuts and a major promotional push to win riders.
Countdown report says Congress should guarantee 230 million in loans to rescue Lockheed from bankruptcy. The FDA warns the public against eating swordfish after tests show 95 percent contamination with mercury, signaling regulatory tension with the fishing industry.
Editor letters debate whether Eucalyptus Grove Park should stay reserved or be open to all Newark residents. Citizens express concerns about misuse by outsiders versus neglect in one city district and call for careful handling of park access and community needs.
O Keefe district manager at Citizens Utilities Co of California expresses gratitude for a front page Argus article and notes the district did not receive a direct apology from the committee. He cites public recognition of the water system work and fire protection premium savings benefiting Niles customers.
The piece claims Nixon is steadily winding down the Vietnam War with troop reductions to about three infantry divisions in Vietnam and asserts allied states no longer fear Communist expansion. It warns peace activists pressuring for rapid, total withdrawal risk undermining disengagement and praises Nixon's measured approach.
Paul Harvey criticizes Hale Boggs and Ramsey Clark in a fierce editorial on J Edgar Hoover and the FBI. He moves through claims of telephone taps, congressional scrutiny, and media praise, arguing accusers offer unfounded mudsling while Hoover remains steadfast across seven presidents and 47 years.
Holmes Alexander reports Senator John Tunney, a young liberal, views Mayday disruptions as a threat to the republic. He cites apathy among voters, radical nonnegotiable demands, and the dangers of an armed police state, urging moderation and vigilance amid protests.
United Press recalls Christopher Celumbis dying in Spain. In 1927 Lindbergh began his solo flight from New York to Paris, landing in Paris hours later. 1963 Supreme Court legalized sit in demonstrations. 1970 House Speaker John McCormack retired at 78. Quote by Charles Dudley Warner speaks on human potential.
Representatives in Sacramento State legislators whose constituencies include all or part of Southern Alameda County are: SENATORS Nicholas C. Petris John W. Halmdahl and Clark L. Bradley. The 8th and 1th Districts are coterminus and include wall of Alameda County except the Livermore-Amador Valley and Castro Valley. ASSEMBLYMEN Carlos Bee Robert W. Crown March K. Fong. Letters to legislators may be addressed to them at the State Capitol Sacramento 614.
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