President Carter clashes with general over South Korea pullout
The editorial defends civilian control while faulting the presidents handling of Maj. Gen. Singlaub. It argues free speech matters yet criticizes the manner of punishment for challenging authority, warning the episode reveals authoritarian tendencies and risks to democratic debate.
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Carter
John Sinplaush
South Korea
Singlaub
North
Anthonry
Johnson
Nixon
The big gamble on plutonium
President Carter advocates halting construction of a commercial breeder reactor and reprocessing to extend uranium supplies while warning that abandonment could leave the United States exposed to oil and gas shortages. He notes international growth in reprocessing and warns of proliferation risks and energy price volatility.
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Carter
United States
India
U.S
France
Germany
Mos
Younger Likely to Seek Gubernatorial Bid Amid Environment Clash
California politics focus on Evelle Younger in a potential 1976 bid while rumors swirl he may drop out. A Younger position paper signals a push to win labor and business backing, proposing bonds for private suit challenges and an economic impact review under the Environmental Quality Act.
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Evelle J. Younger
Younger
Brown
Younger-Brown
California
Youngee
Will Rogers on Former President and Two Party Reform
A fragmentary read of Will Rogers remarks critiques the previous president and hints at limited agreement on Democratic schemes. The passage praises civility and notes a shift toward a two party system, with unclear concluding lines.
Shapell denies blame for shrinking lake in Fremont dispute
The reader letters claim Shapell disclosed plans to sell Kimber Park lake to a recreational developer in 1976 and maintain park waters for over a year. They defend water line work and resealing efforts while noting the management transition to RCA and ongoing lake concerns. In a second note, Fremont residents discuss senior citizen benefits, taxes, assistance programs, and a call for a Grandparents Center amid cost pressures and immigration debates.
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The
Argus
Frespont
Kimber Farms
California
Fremont
Shapell
Recreational Clubs Unlimited
Rou
Piciou
City of
Fremont Public Works Shff
RCA
Act Five
Fremont Mem
Criate
United States
Frelil
California auditor general grilled over budget and reports
The article reports on the California auditor general challenged by lawmakers over the committee budget for five more auditors and $164,000 for outside consultants. It notes a drop in finished audit reports from 43 to 12 and cites officials defending or questioning internal procedures and backup materials. A subcommittee was appointed to investigate further.
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John Williams
George Deulomejian
H-Long Beach
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Williams
Demographic Pressures Portend Long-Term Social Security Deficit
Economics professor Virgil Salera notes that aging demographics will worsen Social Security funding over decades. He cites 32 workers per retiree now and a future surge in beneficiaries, while baby boom and low birth rates shift the taxpaying base. He blames Congress for inflation offset flaws in 1972 and urges fiscal reforms before crisis peaks.
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Salera
California State University
Hayward
U.S
Congress
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