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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1971
Page
1
Partly cloudy today with a 20 percent chance of rain. Fair tonight, then warmer Monday with highs in the 50s to 60s and lows in the 30s to 40s. Small craft warnings flag northwesterly winds 20 to 35 mph. Details Page 2.
Public Schools Week activities include exhibits dinners and events as Mt Ra Fremont schools open their doors this week. Page 2 notes nineteen resolutions from the second annual Congress for Community Progress a New ark meeting aiming to gauge local opinions. Page 3.
One of six Latin American youths acquitted of slaying a policeman is in serious condition after a gun fight with officers who tracked him and two companions to a failed liquor store robbery. Page 6 reports the incident and related political land deals.
Senate Finance Chair Russell B. Long warns the public may favor national health insurance but oppose higher taxes. The piece also notes an all points bulletin for ex convict Burnell Bishop in a Las Vegas family murder, and political fumbles over federal funding, New York belt tightening, and Suez Canal reopening hopes.
In Haiti, President Francois Dirvalisr faces a ceremonial showing amid a 14 year rule of hardship. John Lennon's Japanese wife cites motherly love in the kidnap case tied to herself and her husband. Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky hints at a presidential bid as South Vietnamese press gathers. Bandaranaike warns a Che Guevarist uprising failed and pledges a large scale offensive if arms aren’t laid down. Hungarian voters gain more rights but remain under Communist constraints.
Between 200000 and 300000 young protesters filled the Capitol Mall shouting Out Now and urged Congress to end U.S. involvement in Indochina. The mass demonstration drew active duty soldiers, veterans, and delegates from Canada and Ottawa allied groups. Police counted crowds over 200000, with organizers claiming up to a million as speakers urged a Congressional deadline and end to funding for the war.
A massive blaze at Polymir Industries in San Leandro, started by welding sparks, drew 135 firefighters from five departments and hundreds of civilian volunteers. The fire damaged a one acre plant and threatened nearby Kaiser Gypsum paper bales, with no injuries reported. Volunteers aided hoses and maneuvering, credited with saving the gypsum plant and aiding containment through long hours of water. Daylight saving time reminder closes the report.
An estimated 125,000 protesters packed Golden Gate Park after marching from downtown to join a large antiwar rally. Police noted only one arrest, while speakers led by Vietnam veterans urged an end to the war amid a bright windy day. Dick Gregory announced a hunger strike as part of the event.
Campbell inventor Ray Spafford unveils the Royal Spark, a fiberglass electric prototype tested at Fremont Drag Strip. The car uses a pulsating unit to recharge from braking and slowing, powered by ten batteries with two rear motors, top speed 11 mph and 80 mile range.
A Defense Secretary Melvin Laird spokesman confirmed plans to leave in 1973 after four years in office. The interview, conducted in the Pentagon, quotes Laird saying four years as secretary is long enough and hints at a January 1973 resignation. Levine confirmed the intention, noting possible January 1973 timing if the administration changes. Laird also defended continued U.S. commitments in Asia and SEATO after the war.
Menlo Park residents recount a dramatic rescue as a boat became hung from a liftspan amid 10 foot air and 50 mph gusts. A 50 year old Meyer and his son were suspended for five minutes before being pulled to safety. Damaged vessel losses were minimal. prices and exact location noted.
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