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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1975
Page
8
Lake Merrit in Oakland has been closed for recreation after Alameda County Health Department officials detected contamination from storm drains serving the Piedmont area. The closure was announced Wednesday by health authorities following investigation into water quality and safety concerns for local residents.
California Attorney General Evelle J. Younger filed a lawsuit in Sacramento alleging Montgomery Ward engaged in false advertising and unfair business practices. The suit claims items labeled as sales items were offered at regular prices and that discount coupons were worthless due to price hikes. It seeks a court injunction, civil penalties up to 2500 dollars per misrepresentation, and restitution, covering at least the past three years.
Sheriff's deputies nabbed Adolpho Yorres, 28, of Montebello, minutes after a burglary alarm at Globe Liquor Store. A chase ended with him tossing tequila at a patrol car, then hiding under a trash pile as deputies recovered six cases of tequila a carton of chewing gum and $125 in cash.
Eight people including six officers and two men suspected of manufacturing illegal drugs in a garage laboratory in Canoga Park were hospitalized after inhaling toxic fumes. A dawn fire alert followed smoke from the garage. Investigators found chemicals possibly used for PCP production. Suspects Christopher Voss and Bruce Grobman face drug manufacturing charges. Officers treated for breathing difficulties and were reported in satisfactory condition. A separate case in Oakland and Walnut Creek saw Donald Miles sentenced to one year and ordered to repay 86,615 in restitution for dance contract fraud targeting elderly women.
County study shows female headed households rose from 141,527 in 1970 to about 180,000 this year, aided by relaxed adoption rules, higher divorce, and better jobs. Welfare rolls edged down from 149,850 in 1973 to 131,725 in 1975 as abortions and smaller families reduce AFDC eligibility.
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. announced a price hike effective Sunday, becoming the second major producer to boost all controlled steel products. The increase mirrors Armco Steel Corp.’s 9 percent rise on bands, sheet and strip, but executives warn more increases for flat-rolled steel may follow. Flat-rolled products serve auto and major appliance manufacturing.
Former Florida senator Edward J. Gurney was found innocent of five felony charges in a bribery conspiracy trial. A mistrial was declared on two counts, including the key conspiracy charge, after jurors deadlocked. Gurney, a Nixon ally on the Watergate Committee, faced a 14 day trial with 105 witnesses and testified that he believes the government may not retry him. The verdict also involved acquittals for two Gurney aides on conspiracy charges and a juror-split on a related matter.
Five gunmen and a female accomplice abducted Donald E. Cooper senior Sears executive from his Bogota home. No ransom demands yet, and UPI reports uncertainty over motive. Police note the rising pattern of foreign and wealthy targets amid Colombia’s security crisis. Cooper, 50, from North Platte, Nebraska, had worked 20 years in Latin America.
Superior Court judge Hobgood rules state failed to prove first degree murder. The charge is reduced to second degree murder or voluntary manslaughter as defense foreshadows testimony to come. The 21 year old defendant is accused of stabbing jailer Clarence Alligood during an escape attempt with an icepick claims by defense that he tried to rape her.
Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Miki announced Japan will gift the United States two commemorative presents for the bicentennial. A studio theater at the Kennedy Center in Washington and a grove of cherry trees on the West Coast will symbolize Japan as a permanent friend. Kennedy Center chairman Roger L. Stevens welcomed the plan, noting the new 50 seat theater will host intimate programs, children's shows, jazz, poetry, dance, and films of artistic merit.
California Governor Brown signals he may veto to reduce the extra state aid in the emergency bill from 115 million to about 88 million while pledging not to drop below 84 million. Assembly leaders stress the need to quick passage as schools warn of cuts without aid and districts race to complete budgets.
Arey Sylvia Cornell and Inez Ross voiced concern over severe education cuts. They cited elimination of library funds for elementary and junior high, drastic cuts to high school books and materials, and remedi al reading funding halved.
Ohlone trustees approve a final budget that limits $200,000 of the starting balance to specific uses such as buildings and equipment. Unrestricted savings amount to 30.6 percent of the prior year's 96.75 million budget. Supply and operating expenses rise while buildings and equipment spending declines slightly.
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