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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1975
Page
7
Military officials discuss operational matters as Marines depart their large Hawaii base. Reports suggest Marines may be tasked for a San Francisco Bay area deployment with carrier support, while several units were placed on special alert in recent days.
Ronald J. Mendes, 37, a crop duster, was sentenced to state prison with a 120 day review window by Judge Lionel Wilson for second degree murder of his estranged wife Arfeen in Newark. The firearm charge was dropped and George W. Cross survived a gunshot wound to the jaw from the same rifle used to kill Mrs Mendes.
A masseuse at the Trojan massage parlor on Peralta was found unconscious from a heroin overdose and robbed of $110. Police report an unknown man, about six feet tall in a green windbreaker, left her outside after an alleged visit to a Fremont Boulevard apartment where she used drugs. She was revived at Washington Hospital.
Fremont union locals plan a two day session addressing job relief and employment topics. Speakers include James Rickmen of United Auto Workers Local 999 as the group aims to discuss worker needs and job opportunities.
Assemblymen Richard Alstorre and Axi Torres announce a tour of California farms to debate labor reform. They will meet farm workers, state lawmakers, and the United Farm Workers union, challenging Gov Brown's proposal. A hearing is set for May 5 before the Assembly Labor Relations Committee.
AICON reports Hanoi and Hue restored radio communications for the first time in two decades, marking a notable step in Vietnam's northern region. The news notes the revival amid ongoing tension and describes early deployment of cameras and a northern front in South Vietnam.
In Tampa UPI report Jacksonville builder Willam Walton Jr testified he gave political contributions to a fund raiser for Senator Gurney to gain favorable FHA treatment. He identified two former FHA officials and two former assistants as defendants in the federal bribery conspiracy case.
Indicted on a bribe charge, Stefano was found innocent by a seven man jury three years after a prior October indictment. The trial concluded Wednesday with the jury and five additional men delivering an acquittal amid chaotic testimony and unclear details.
Ford states the United States is pursuing cease fire talks in Vietnam as he discusses Thieu's resignation and Communist demands. He says he has not spoken to Thieu in two years, cites political strategy, and notes his own plans to run for president without Nixon's help. He highlights heavy schedule and limited personal time.
Protest grows as Kennedy and Newark High School boundary changes trigger Parent concerns. Subcommittee chair Kathy Vernemeyer notes ongoing discussions and multiple rewrites of notices. About 50 Lake area families fear reduced influence, while officials defend need for revised boundaries and new courses.
Police report a car driven by Cayror struck a tractor trailer on Industrial Parkway West near Parkway Southwest at 9:08 p.m. The driver was taken to St. Rose Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. A man held in connection with the incident is in custody.
Saigon reports Van Thien resigning as South Vietnam leader. He blames the United States for failures and cites Nixon’s pledged aid as broken. U.S. Congress delays more military support while Viet Cong influence and artillery threaten Saigon. Ford-Kissinger discussions proceed in Washington.
West Coast authorities alerted by Washington officials to a large influx of refugees. The notice cites security and resource strain as the UPI dispatch describes a surge affecting Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
In Newark residents prepare for calamity with crates of medical gear, beds, water tanks, and sterilizers stored for rapid use. Chief Spalding cites lack of a local doctor and blood supplies as gaps while awaiting Red Cross aid. A plan pivots to moving crates to the SMTA Centre and using county mobile hospital if needed.
A court reversed a prior decision denying press access to a hearing. McWilliam sought a one day delay, citing a related case before the District Court of Appeals in San Francisco. The ruling affects how witnesses and evidence may be presented in the ongoing proceedings.
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