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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1969
Page
1
President Juan Carlos Ongania began a five day vacation as his military regime seeks to rekindle support. Interior Minister Francisco Ithan warned of a subversive plot within the army aimed at toppling Ongania and handing Argentina to the Communists before year’s end.
Nixon rode crowds in Bucharest with the V gesture as Mrs Nixon greeted supporters in rain. President, Mrs Nixon and daughters Tricia and Julie Eisenhower arrived at Mildenhall after refuelling, greeted by Agnew and diplomats. Nixon praised world goodwill and said the trip could help bring peace, noting a deep discussion with Prime Minister Wilson on world events.
Explosions cut traffic on a center span bridging the coast near Vung Tau as a large Red Force attack killed 39. Australian engineers repaired the Saigon bridge while U.S. troops withdrew, with 12,050 leaving since Nixon cutback plans. South Vietnamese and Korean forces reported heavy fighting and several Communist casualties. Police seized eight Communist cadres and explosives in Saigon.
About 200 youths rampaged through Playland-at-the-Beach in San Francisco on a Sunday, breaking windows and assaulting ride operators. Police said the group, described as Masthyy Negroes, were routed by roughly 30 officers and Tactical Squad members. Several windows were broken, ticket sellers were threatened, and a visitor named Bruce Ranier reported losing wallets and cash, with three teeth damaged.
Publication notice from The Daily Review listing Tre Arcus and staff with court order details and mailing address. Includes subscription rates and post office imprint information centered in Fremont California.
Fremont merchandising controller Joseph C. Smith, 38, was found dead by his wife in the master bedroom of their Fremont home. A vial of seven valium capsules and a glass were nearby. Coroner reports indicate possible death by self action. Smith, a Sears Roebuck veteran and Bronze Star recipient, left wife Maria and four sons. Funeral set for Memorial Chapel Mortuary in Fremont. burial private.
Funeral services for Thomas Leiker 95 of Fremont, Kansas native and husband of Larrea Leiker, will be held at St James Episcopal Church Fremont. He is father to David Joseph Leiker and brother to several Leikers. Burial at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park Hayward. Friends may call at Premont shaped of the Troses Mortuary Fremont.
In Los Angeles UPN reports about 75,000 people flocked to beaches Sunday seeking relief from a midsummer heat wave. The accompanying smoke caused eye irritation and discomfort, prompting officials to issue advisories.
An explosion killed one person and injured about 40 as 58 homes, 88 businesses, and at least two churches suffered heavy damage or demolition. A patrolman described shattered windows across remaining structures while a bank escaped exterior damage. Fire crews from nearby towns and ambulances from four states transported the injured. witnesses compared the blast to an atom bomb.
A Pasadena symposium reviews Mariner 6 results showing Mars has water traces but no nitrogen in the upper atmosphere. Scientists caution life based on water alone is uncertain and Mars life, if any, would differ from Earth flora and fauna. Mariner 7 prepares for a south polar approach.
Fremont police report burglars took a color and a black and white television a stereo and two speakers from Victor Johnson at 4563 Portola Drive between 5 am Saturday and 7 am Sunday. Entry was gained by forcing the front door. No value estimate was given.
Union City Council will consider dismissing Citizens Advisory Committee chairman Robert Garcia and vice chairman Robert Kimmel at 8 pm on Lhd Woipow Road. Fourteen opponents had urged removal over alleged misuse of office linked to endorsing a committee statement in a pre referendum campaign. The decision follows a failed Baker Road rezoning vote and includes a complaint about rocks at Union Plaza stores and city manager reports on planning and infrastructure projects.
Ohlone College trustees debate a $2.5 million budget. The main issue is preserving a 2 cent tax rise while trimming the 13 cent tuition leasing fund to avoid overburdening taxpayers. Board members call for cuts, citing a growing reserve and future leasing costs as campus plans advance for a 1972 occupancy.
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