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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1971
Page
5
A letter argues welfare creates landlord losses and evictions as recipients skip rent and leave filthy homes. The piece blames welfare’s emphasis on self respect and chronic dependence, notes forged rent receipts, and cites Ellsberg disclosures while urging direct rent payments to landlords.
The Argus notes Linn Brown serves as editor for the publication with a Wednesday November 17, 1971 edition date. The item records the editor’s role and the paper’s local lineage.
In a thorny assessment of South Vietnam under President Thieu, Connally warns of mounting internal opposition and the risk of Thieu surrounding himself with loyal relatives. The piece contrasts ARVN fragility with resilient Vietcong tactics and notes rising desertions as Nixon aims for Vietnamization.
A historical letter lists U S senators and congressmen with South County constituencies. Names include Alan Cranston and John Tunney in Washington offices, George P. Miller and Don Edwards in D C offices, plus state Senators Nicholes Petris John Weese and Clark J Bradley and Assemblymembers Cartes Bee Rob Crown Marek Feng. District mentions cover Alameda County areas such as Hayward Union City Fremont Newark Livermore Castro Valley Alameda and Oakland parts. Letters to legislators go to the State Capitol Sacramento.
Paul Harvey notes 1971 third quarter strength with a projected green Christmas despite inflation. He cites 79.8 million workers, Detroit car sales, and 2 million new homes started that year. Retailers foresee sales up to 10 percent from last year and inventories rising as stores stockpile for holiday demand.
Washington opinion sees price and wage ceilings creating a sag in stock markets and a restless mood. Analysts warn of latent isolationism, waning trust in American renewal, and a likely push for new Nixon administration initiatives to revive the competitive spirit and restore confidence.
Eugene McCarthy attracts student and youth support with a plain talk, integrity, and independence. He inspires doubt toward other Democratic aspirants while his antiwar stance and Burkean politics position him as a disruptive yet influential force in the 1972 landscape.
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