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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1975
Page
9
Everett Mayor Bob Akerson said the city faces an extortion demand of one million dollars delivered in writing and by phone. The message warned of harm if payment was not made by July 31. Police and FBI are investigating amid a spike in arson fires, a hotel bombing, and the federal building blast.
The Bay Area Pollution Control District issued a smog advisory effective this morning covering Livermore, Fremont and San Jose. It is the first stage of a new three stage system adopted July 16, 1978, urging reduced auto use and limiting industrial emissions. The alert will be monitored and may be canceled or extended based on pollution and weather trends. this is the second advisory of 1976.
The FBI said 72 local state and federal officers were killed in the first eight months of the year, down from 77 in the same period of 1974. About 15 died while investigating robberies and 7 while checking suspicious persons. Six were killed in ambushes and six during traffic stops.
Joel Grae of Staten Island sues Good Humor Corp for 8 million in damages for his two sons ages 2 and 7 alleging tainted ice cream containing coliform bacteria. The suit, filed Friday, also seeks 200 million punitive damages for others similarly affected and names former director James Jerran and manufacturing director Donald S. Kennedy as defendants for allegedly hiding bacterial levels.
York reports Lloyd's Repliler data showing a worldwide fall in ships under construction by 835,858 tons to 34.28 million across 2,276 vessels, with US tonnage up 163,931 to 1.7 million tons. Orders not yet started total 2,522 ships, 67.857 million tons, down 10.376 million. Tanker order cancellations accelerated in Q2.
Stockholm closes factories and sends staff home as Sweden endures a 95 degree heat spell for the fifth day. Europe swelters with London reaching 90 and Britain recording 93 in August heat. Swedish papers advise salt tablets and salted herring to maintain balance, while an army cook notes soldiers demand pea soup despite the heat.
Police chiefs and prosecutors weighed reduced penalties for possession under one ounce, arguing case merits drive outcomes. Officials expect continued arrests for larger offenses, while diversion and rehabilitation programs persist. judges warn about long‑term record consequences and future employer impacts.
A tight-knit Lake Elizabeth club passees through dawn as workers, joggers, and families begin their day. Hal Foraker recalls his dog Stinker while locals, including Richard Marin and Mrs. Lee, describe fitness routines and memories by the lake. Frederick the duck remains a park character as daily life intrudes with sprinklers, trains, and new light over Niles Canyon.
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