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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1972
Page
3
A three day review by a panel named by the California School Boards Association found the New Haven district in chaos. The panel called for an outside consultancy, citizen advisory groups, and improved board teacher relations, while keeping current attendance zones and involving students more in decisions.
Elusive teen Elizabeth Wilpen, 17, the latest New Jersey millionaire, says her first purchase will be a hot pink Mustang shared with her parents James and Marie Widen in Bellaville. Rutgers president Bloustein and Mayor Sheehan attended as Mike Witton became the youngest to win 54 000 dollars for two and a half years.
The Weather Bureau in Vancouver declares the thrasher a rare tornado. In the hours earlier a school was destroyed and over 100 homes damaged. Gov Evans declared a disaster area as dozens were hospitalized and casualties mounted.
Viet Cong leader Mme Nguy en Thi Binh accused President Nixon of restarting the Vietnam War by ordering naval air and ground actions. She urged Paris talks, insisted on Viet Cong terms, and claimed South Vietnam freedoms remain under threat while the Provisional Government operates in the south.
The Loc Ninh defense, about 75 miles north of Saigon, faced a large Communist attack aided by artillery and tanks. ARVN troops fired 106mm howitzers at advancing forces, destroying at least one North Vietnamese tank. U.S. advisers were present, with Brig. Gen. John McGiffert praising their support.
Hollywood noted actor Isabel Jewell, known for 1930s and 40s films including Gone with the Wind and Lost Horizon, died at 62. Found at her home after years of personal troubles, coroner cites natural causes. funeral plans unavailable. Jewell's career spanned stage and screen with roles from The Blue Danube? to A Tale of Two Cities and Manhattan Melodrama, while later years included legal issues and a 1961 drunken driving conviction.
In Sacramento, a women's liberation group labeled the Assembly Rules Committee action a setback after it sent the proposed equal rights amendment to the Judiciary Committee for a full hearing. Supporters urge scrutiny while opponents warn of legal implications, including on child support and alimony.
The new campaign finance law signed by President Nixon tightens reporting on donations and advertising expenditures for presidential and congressional campaigns. Violations carry up to a $5,000 fine and five years in prison. Agencies will publicize probe recommendations before elections, and spending caps vary by office and state, with large disparities shown for California and New Hampshire.
A Requiem Mass for Manuel Lewis, 74, of Newark, will be at St Edwards Church. Survivors include a son in Modesto and several other relatives. burial at Valley Catholic Cemetery tomorrow. Dana G Hill, 46, of Fremont, died Wednesday. funeral at Sorensen Brothers Chapel today. buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery tomorrow.
Funeral services for Patrick E McCallum age 55 died in Fremont Wednesday will be held at Berge Pap pas Mortuary Fremont Boulevard at 1 a m A native of Minors he lived in Fremont 15 years He belonged to United Transportation Union Local 1490 of Oakland Survivors include wife Rose McCollum daughter Patricia L Alfonso of Union City son Nicholas B McCollum of Fremont two brothers James P McCollum Castro Valley John G McCollum Alameda sister Dorothy A Seymour Santa Clara and three grandchildren Burial will be at Irvington Memorial Cemetery Fremont
Charles Shepherd 42 of Newark formerly of Canada died Friday in Vancouver B C He was to be buried or to be honored at St Edward s Church 728 Thornton Ave Newark at 9 am Monday A member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 4 Oakland Survivors include wife Jennie Shepherd of Newark three daughters Carla Tina and Rona all of Newark two stepsons Frank Scaletta of Newark and Jim Scaletta of New York two sisters Rona Shepherd of Australia and Ann Shepherd of England and his mother Eda McCloud of England Rosary recitation Sunday at 7 p m at a Newark church with service to follow
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