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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1969
Page
2
Forecasts show rain likely Wednesday in the Bay Area with clearing by late Wednesday. Highs mid 50s to around 60, lows in the 40s, southerly to northwest winds 10 to 20 mph easing by afternoon, and partial clearing into Thursday. Northern Nevada also partly cloudy with a chance of showers mainly overnight.
Eisenhower’s funeral train moved through Ohio and Indiana toward Kansas and Abilene. Crowds lined the tracks as Mamie Eisenhower rode behind in the private car, with a stop in Kansas City and a burial planned near his boyhood home. President Nixon planned to attend the 11 a.m. CST ceremony in Abilene.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said on Tuesday that under Nixon economy orders he has reduced the number of bombing flights by B 52s over Viet Nam. He cited cost and resource limits as guiding the reductions and emphasized ongoing military support while trimming missions.
Reports say Komet suffered injuries while in kennel quarantine at the Pleasanton pound, with animal control chief Humpert retiring and investigators weighing whether pound staff harmed the dog. Union City police and county supervisors consider next steps as medical results frame the case.
Mayor Joseph Alioto called for restraint as authorities probe the fatal shooting of 19 year old Alvert Joe Lith by a white patrolman after a car chase in Hunters Point. Black community leaders worry over police action and budget debates surface around welfare and law enforcement funding.
The welfare department requests 233000 to cover pelugee relief and expanded services. Of this sum 71700 funds go to added professional and specialized staff services, with a projected 11000 in extra county funds needed beyond year end balances and adjustments. Terzian and Strathman outline budgeting gaps and pending full appropriation.
Funeral services for Joar I who died Saturday at Jew hospital will be held at Fremont Chapel of the Mortuary 1723 Peralta Fremont. A North Dakota native and California resident for two years she retired in Fremont. She leaves three daughters Merci Rose of Premont Mrs Davida Fant of Fremont Mrs Cheryl Williams of Yuma Anie and two brothers Cyril and Meyer both of Montana. A United Presbyterian service will officiate and burial will be in Tivington Cemetery in Fremont.
A court notice titled Order No 11854 from the Superior Court of California Ala taweta County appears. The document directs all communications to 132 Center Square Fremont California 94596 and references a March 3 1897 act with publication details for a local subscription rate and printing office in Fremont. The notice is dated June 21 and concerns a matter under the act.
MEMPHIS UPI. Judge W Preston Battle died of coronary insufficiency sparking questions about a possible new trial for James Bart Ray. Ray had changed to a guilty plea March 10 in the King assassination case, later seeking a post conviction hearing per a letter to the late judge. He said his attorney advised the plea to avoid execution, claiming he would die in the electric chair otherwise.
Alameda County Superior Court set May 9 for Benjamin Feliciano 31 in the alleged murder of Bruce Horton 40 of Fremont. Feliciano pleaded not guilty to the fatal shooting outside the apartment he shared with his wife Margot and Mrs Horton's son. Separate trials may be held for John Clarence Williams 32 and Anthony Van Buskirk 24, both Sonora, charged with killing Union City truck driver Edward Monaghan in Monaghan’s home Oct 14 with robbery as motive.
Dr. Duane L. Bay named to run the New Haven Unified School District with a consulting salary of 25000 per year through July 1 before assuming full superintendent duties. The unanimous board chose Bay after re interviewing Dr. Ray. Guy Emmanuele continues as acting superintendent until July 1. The district has a history of community tensions and leadership changes, including former superintendent Dr. Schoenfeld moving to Desert Sands.
Wan Humpert steps down from the animal pound post merged into the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. Lt. William Hildebrand will take over duties. Humpert cites family and retirement plans, saying the move comes after ongoing scrutiny over animal control operations and past incidents at the pound.
Fremont city council set a minimum $2,400 penalty for American Seating Company for installing 174 seats after the January 1 deadline in the city hall council chambers. The original seating cost totaled $10,281, with some members pushing for a $5,000 penalty. The council directed staff to determine the final penalty at or above $2,400 and also overturned a planning commission decision regarding a third gas station on the Hub Shop Fang cgnier property.
The Fremont Junior Chamber of Commerce will name its Outstanding Man for 1968 on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the International Kitchen 655 Peralta Blvd Project Chairman Ronald W Wink announced the winner will be chosen by a panel of Fremont community leaders from a list of finalists
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