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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1975
Page
8
A Fremont man died after collapsing Tuesday night at Oakland Athletics game. Paul H. Fox Jr., 28, of Bowling Green Common, was pronounced dead at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital. He attended with his wife as coroner's office investigates his medical history.
David Michael Landon of 6G Manya Street died after a southbound Cedar Boulevard collision with a turning auto near a box plant. He died at 5:05 pm at Washington Hospital Fremont after being transported there. Landon was the son of Carl Landon of the same address.
Marin County Superior Court heard defense motions to examine the mental stability of Kenneth McCray, a correctional officer in the August 21, 1971 Siri Quesitin Prison escape attempt, as prosecutors argued for court approval to inspect his psychiatric history. The six defendants are charged with murder over the violent incident that left three guards, George Jackson, and two white Kanates dead. McCray testified and later spoke of enduring mental strain from the AC experience, having undergone psychiatric care in 1972.
Joseph Tommas, 24, former Los Angeles Nazi leader based in El Monte, was shot in the head outside the Southern California headquarters of the National Socialist White People’s Party. Police investigated as deputies questioned local members. no arrests reported.
Willows Glen County officials announce withdrawal from the state Outreach program to recruit eligible residents for food stamps. Director Don Louderback says supervisors ordered the move, following similar acts by Lassen and Plumas counties. He calls the plan a joke and invalid for the county and hints at a possible legal challenge to compel participation.
A tremor struck Fresno County on Friday, measured at 4.3 on the Richter scale by the UC Seismographic Station. The quake occurred at 3:28 with the epicenter reported between Coalinga and Munddata, causing countywide alerts and brief disruptions.
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the EPA cannot sanction California for its method of cleaning air. The court said sanctions apply only when air pollution exceeds federal standards, not for a state choosing its own cleanup procedures.
Delinquent property owners face a potential judicial foreclosure as the city weighs options to recover unpaid assessments. Council members debate acceptable repayment, with hints of a $40,000 threshold, while exploring a two year timeline and sale plans through the city redevelopment agency to consolidate and prepare for developer bids.
President Ford urged decontrol of domestic oil prices and elimination of tariffs on imported fuel at a Vail energy symposium. He warned Congress’ slow energy actions hinder conservation and new domestic oil production, stressing higher prices spur efficiency and technology. Ford also noted a federal court ruling limiting his tariff powers and said the administration will appeal.
Michigan State Police Director George L. Halverson said Hoffa is dead as investigators cite his lifestyle and lack of contact with family. James Hoffa Jr and Dr Bruce Dante discuss hypnosis findings linking Hoffa to four last seen witnesses and a meeting at Machus Red Fox.
An oil tanker struck an unmanned drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico and exploded. Six crew members were missing as Coast Guard searched. a 213-foot tug joined firefighting efforts. A two-mile oil slick spread from the scene eighteen miles southwest of New Orleans as helicopters, planes, and cutters aided the response. Ten survivors were injured and flown to Galveston for treatment.
Hayward Mayor Trene Weinreb urged a reduction of Hayward-San Mateo and Dumbarton Bridge tolls. The California Toll Bridge Authority sent the request to the Department of Transportation for study. results could reach a Toll Bridge Authority meeting.
Fremont report clears Charles B. Tavernier in a case once read as murder. An amended complaint shows he faces sale of heroin charges only. Judge Pucci noted felony murder does not apply due to lack of malice and Tavernier’s Aug arraignment may bring new counts.
Yorktown Heights reports say kidnappers contacted the Seagram Co heir Samuel Bronfman’s family as $4.5 million ransom allegedly remained unpaid. Authorities offered no confirmations amid conflicting notes about payments, locations, and efforts by Bronfman aides.
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