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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1972
Page
3
Newark Unified School District trustees confront a potential 4.61 percent operating tax increase as administrators push for Memorial High School opening this fall. Officials claim staff oppose votes and seek details to justify expenses while trustees weigh alternatives and seek $203000 in the budget to balance the books.
The piece argues Nixon’s trip to Moscow and Pek ing reflects a fragile presidency built on prestige and a quest for a peace deal. It critiques Vietnam escalation, questions Soviet leverage, and notes Senate opposition to antiwar measures while warning of a dangerous bargaining for American lives.
Washington analyst George J. Marder assesses the Texas angle in Nixon’s bid for re election noting Secretary Connally could boost Nixon if Texas shifts to support him. The piece weighs Reagan’s California impact Wallace’s potential run and Texas party realignment toward GOP style politics with Tower as a pillar. Connally’s Democratic roots but Nixon aligned pollical stance are key factors.
Letters criticize city progress in Fremont, praising agriculture, soil quality, and local resources while lamenting housing sprawl, taxes, and mismanagement. The writer cites Bay Area soil, vineyards, and historical canyons, urging preservation of farmland and caution over development. A second note responds to Al Francis on a local Walkathon, seeking the identity of the leading runner.
Washington analysis shows George Wallace, severely wounded by an assassination attempt, reshaping 1972 politics. He gains delegates and influence despite not winning the nomination, with cross party appeal and a impact on Nixon, Humphrey, and McGovern. Michigan and Maryland primaries bolster his support, shifting expectations for the Miami convention.
Environmental chief William Ruckelshaus refused auto industry pleas to delay stricter engine cleanups. After extensive hearings, he denied Detroit more time to meet tougher standards, signaling tougher controls ahead and rising pollution costs across sectors including utilities, petroleum, and steel.
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