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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1976
Page
5
The Argus states that its editorial opinions appear only in the column below and other editorial page matches do not necessarily reflect the paper's position. This note clarifies separation between opinion pieces and the newspaper's official stance.
The Bold Program to vaccinate a majority against swine flu has faltered with only about 4% participation in Alameda County and low turnout statewide. The piece argues against unreasoned fear and laziness, acknowledging some physicians’ doubts while stressing the nationwide threat and urging individuals to consider vaccination seriously.
A Washington commission warned that replacing cash and checks with electronic payments could enable unprecedented surveillance by government and firms. Privacy expert Alan Westin warned data banks could locate individuals, track movement, and build profiles on spending politics religion and sex. The panel’s report to Congress must urge strong safeguards.
Countdown reports doctors testifying in favor of a ban on smoking in train stations noting even a small drifting cigarette smoke could be a health hazard. The piece suggests smokers should understand the warning.
Washington critics say Disaster by Decree by Graglia dissects desegregation law from Brown to Boston and Detroit. He argues the Supreme Court shifted from condemning racism to mandating it through activist decrees, reshaping Civil Rights Act intent and inviting constitutional risk.
Will Rogers criticizes the 1932 campaign as a clean campaign only in form, noting radio broadcasts that confused families while urging patience as the country saved in many forms. The remark is selected from a Bryan Sterling collection and marked as property of PME WNSIL Rogers Memorial.
M Stanton Evans argues Carter’s narrow win will raise government spending and federal intervention in the short term while potentially reviving conservative sentiment long term. He cites a Democratic Congress, GOP restraint erosion, and past Nixon Ford policies as context, comparing to Kennedy and New Frontier era conservative currents.
The analysis compares Carter's 1976 mandate to Kennedy's and predicts swift, contentious legislation ahead. It warns of higher gasoline prices, Arab oil reliance, and a costly reform agenda including national health insurance if Carter pushes reform. It notes Senate conservatism and Ford's lingering resistance, plus Republican party reformation efforts.
Paul Harvey reports the Providence Police Chief R J Walter McQueeney retires after 35 years. He urges Bristol Community College cadets to avoid cynicism, defend lawful conduct, and correct public misperceptions while warning against abuses by criminals and harsh portrayals of officers.
Gen Ira C Baker reports after NATO briefings in Brussels that allies are unified and revised strategies to deter Soviet expansion. They outnumbered but boast higher morale, better trained professional forces, and modernized equipment including AWACS. Nuclear balance remains crucial to Western defense.
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