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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1976
Page
7
The Argus reports Friday events with limited readable text showing a fragmentary item likely from a local page. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable, leaving the incident undefined but indicating a brief society or notices column entry.
The Argus states its editorial opinions appear only in the designated column and that other editorial materials do not necessarily reflect the paper's official stance. The disclaimer clarifies the separation between opinions and the paper's positions.
The editorial argues against raising bridge tolls to fund deficits in three mass transit systems. It condemns the Metropolitan Transportation Commission plan as unfair, noting fare box revenue is far from covering costs and that private auto owners would bear the burden. It calls for shelving the toll scheme immediately.
The piece argues California now trails in per capita property tax burden, noting 10 year growth from $197 to $373 while Massachusetts and New Jersey surge ahead. It warns reform may not restore California to the lead and predicts its top ten status may endure.
The IRS chief warns completing the new tax return could be more difficult. Commissioner Donald C. Alexander notes taxpayers relying on their own calculations rather than the standard format will increase arithmetic errors. Mailing of the form is delayed by two weeks due to reform legislation, worsening the annual tax burden. COPLEY NEWSPAPERS
California's Coastal Plan, built from three years of work by the Coastal Commission, positions the state to receive substantial federal coastal development funds. Once approved, hundreds of millions could fund planning, roads, police, schools, and sewage, with money likely trickling to local governments through a decentralized Coastal Commission starting next year.
Comical remark from May 10 1925 by Will Rogers drawing a comparison between elections and marriages. The note critiques public taste in choosing leaders and mirrors his wry political humor of the era.
Political historian Theodore White calls Carter’s four year term a rupture of historic dimensions while NBC’s Edwin Newman warns the predicted era may be more complex. The analysis notes Carter’s narrow victory, perceived character flaws, and a shift toward broader federal controls that could intensify class and political conflict.
The article discusses how President Carter may switch personnel by reorganizing and cutting consultants, citing historical patterns from Truman and Kennedy. It notes conservatives’ difficulty retaining office due to misunderstanding patronage, and suggests Carter will avoid that error.
A reflective musing argues humans chase space not for paradise but for a grand diversion. It questions why we long for others beyond Earth, noting the lure of discovery, Bermuda Triangle myths, and legends while critiquing American time spent watching television rather than seeking meaningful excitement.
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