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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1975
Page
5
Readers respond to gun use and safety, editorial praise, and concerns about local city services from Fremont Newark Union City and Dover Part. Submissions critique editorial stance on firearms and training and urge funding for education and recreation programs.
Bangladesh swears in Khondakar Mashtaque Ahmed S as president after a military takeover that killed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and several relatives. Martial law and curfew imposed as civilians and officials react across Dhaka and border areas.
Pentagon officials say Turkish action has interrupted military exchanges and commissaries for about 7000 American troops at Ankara and Samar bases. With bases under Turkish control since July, the move follows Congress cutting military aid over Turkey's use of equipment in the Cyprus invasion. Officials call the current inconveniences manageable though emotionally impactful. Defense Secretary Schlesinger notes no immediate national security risk but potential long term issues. The administration seeks a reconsideration of aid when Congress returns from recess.
Cook County Judge orders immediate inspection of Giancana suburban Oak Park home after the June 1 slaying. State seeks records, papers, a den and a locked safe tied to the case as Illinois Supreme Court remands, fights continue over access and potential material with casual connections to the ward.
Sacramento officials say Governor Beamon Jr. will decide on action after inspecting Oroville quake damage. State Office of Emergency Services will report back as the disaster response plan unfolds. Local officials urge rapid aid measures and coordination with federal authorities.
Comedian Godfrey Cambridge faces action over a 100 foot chain link fence on town land near a roadway. First Selectman Louis Fos orders removal or town will dismantle and bill Cambridge. He had moved with his wife to escape New York City amid real estate complaints.
The Minor Trojan horse was rebuilt in Greenbrae north of San Francisco by Dennis Patton of Larkspur. He previously built a 16 foot horse blown down in 1967 and cemented the new structure to the ground to endure.
UPI reports that Soviet purchases of American crops in fiscal 1975 may reach a record total near 2 billion dollars. The Agriculture Department notes the rise due to the Soviet grain deal and higher farm product prices, with exports to Asia and other regions increasing while Europe falls back on carryover stocks. Officials caution the 1976 forecast could shrink if shipping slows or deliveries are delayed.
A polygamist defendant, linked to a clan with 13 wives, faced a theft charge after two preliminary hearings. Defenders, led by Joseph, testified a helicopter was purchased by Je Miler, Newry, Uhr di via Sa a, and the clan was ordered to move by authorities.
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