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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1971
Page
1
A computer based eval of pacification shows Viet Cong hamlets in Binh Dinh rose from zero in April to about 40 in June as U.S. and allied forces withdraw. Poorly controlled hamlets in the province jumped from about 80 late last year to over 200 by June, amid broader declines in northern and central Vietnam.
The text notes a crowning event in Britt Iowa as part of the National Hobo Convention. It mentions royalty and a queen role, with Mic noted as queen last year. See story on page 3.
More than 40 000 people are expected August 22 in downtown Niles for the Sixth Annual Flea Market. The Wiles Merchants Association organized event raises funds for restoration of historic Fremont landmarks. A Bob Masker collection from Santa Clara will be shown at the old Essanay Film Studio site with stars Bronco Billy Anderson and Charlie Chaplin noted. Booths sell antiques arts and crafts and ethnic foods as vendors from the Bay Area and beyond display wares. Traffic will be restricted along Main Street with parking on the fringes and stalls stretching over a mile. Publicity chief Mrs Richard Jolie says the market will resemble downtown Pasadena the night before the Rose Parade.
North Carolina Governor Bob Scott urged President Nixon to clarify his position on busing and to bring state, county and local officials to Washington for explanation. Mississippi and Louisiana governors voiced support for George Wallace with Williams and McKeithen pledging to resist compelled busing. Tennessee's Dunn offered cautious opposition and adherence to law. Scott urged Nixon to discuss the issue directly with schools and parents to settle confusion.
Norbert Sarg Olbrantz a 29 year old Fremont resident, a double amputee, was pulling a hand operated jeep to the water to load a boat at Del Valle Reservoir when it slid into the lake. O'Neil swam to rescue him as rangers tried to free the vehicle. Divers and tow crews retrieved the jeep after hours underwater.
In Belfast a British soldier guarding a divided Catholic Protestant area was ambushed by a sniper and killed. The weeklong violence left 26 dead as British troops faced IRA extremists near Newry and Belfast barricades. TRA militants warned of further action if British forces persist.
Forecasters predict fair conditions overall with morning and night coastal fog inland. Daytime highs reach the 80s while coastal areas see lower readings. Tonight’s lows range from the 30s to 60s with little temperature change expected.
Alameda County prep all stars undergo physicals ahead of their September 2 clash with Contra Costa County. Stara passes them with flying colors as page 16 notes.
A Detroit judge and a DAV official report two Pentagon officers sought to influence the Disabled American Veterans to adopt eleven resolutions supporting Army policy. One officer became abusive when questioned about the resolutions. The story appears on page 2.
An Egyptian government spokesman did not confirm or deny a reported Sunday deadline set by President Anwar Sadat for American peace efforts in the Middle East. The statement appeared on page 4 of the newspaper.
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