17 Apr 1975
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1975
Page
1
A fragmentary report cites Red Cross information chief Alain Modoux in Gex. It mentions a ceasefire request at the eleventh hour and a station that had stopped, with unclear references to Tecate and lighting.
A notice from Fremont describes a hovering device nicknamed a uho as a new method to install a swimming pool at the home of Mr and Mrs Maurice Welch. The fragment suggests an evening event on a Wednesday and mentions a 50 value, but details are unclear.
A fragmented report on Santa Clara County’s dial-a-ride program describes crowding as more than 50 people crowding buses during peak hours. Officials say adding vehicles raises costs without breaking even and note staff frustration with rising demand and limited service.
Transit Advisory Committee announced selection of a diesel powered Transcoach minibus from Sportscoach Corp of Chatsworth California to run the Fremont Newark shuttle. Unit priced around 30000 with air suspension doors and ramps planned. A prototype will be delivered for inspection in June with a full demo possible by year end.
Testimony described four men abducting a couple in North Beach, driving them to an industrial area, and attacking the victims with a machete and knife while a witness sobbed. The proceedings included vivid accounts of threats, a ring offered to the killer, and later disputes during testimony.
In a public session on the Fremont school district superintendency, Baker answered rapid fire questions with facts and figures. He explained his Danish heritage when asked about bilingual education, then mingled with attendees before a round of applause from mostly district employees, many with children in Fremont schools. Baker noted a two year Emery contract and his two year left on his current deal as he sought a new challenge.
Weather notes show mostly fall with clouds, tonight's lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s and daytime highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s. A stray line references the Alameda County Board of Supervisors delaying a wage negotiation decision until next week while other items mention a revived school program and state legislative actions.
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