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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1971
Page
2
A columnist reflects on the public image of journalists as glamorous, recounting newsroom antics and tours for schoolchildren, and laments that the romance is a myth. He cites a dramatic Stop the presses moment and notes writers’ real lives differ from stage stories.
Four candidates vie for the Newark Unified School District board vacancy after James Perley Jr. resigned to join the municipal court bench. A candidates’ forum is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday at Newark Community Center, 450 Cedar Riva, with Julio Cesar Calteran, James B Gordy, Jose W Jay Jr, Frem ont wardens of the Moose hosting a luau fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow on Niles Boulevard. Admission is 4.5 dollars at the door. The event is sponsored by the Newark Chamber of Commerce women’s division and the Lake Homeowners Association.
Fragmented text appears to be an OCR snippet showing subscription rates and a place name Caliente California. No clear event person or organization is established. the readable bits mention prices and a subscription context without coherent narrative.
Army Corps of Engineers officials denied any aim to embarrass the East Bay Regional Parks District by canceling a marina study at Coyote Hills in Fremont. The move, tied to budget limits and a pending district master plan, was described as not arbitrary, with alternatives under review including potential sites near the Dumbarton Bridge. The park district sought a further $15,000 for the Alameda Creek Trail Project, which was approved for the 971-72 budget, though cost estimates had risen from $75,000 to $108,000.
Mark Mortimer eight of 4843 Natalie Ave Fremont holds an inflatable punching bag at the Alec Shopping Center aisle sale. Larry Osler nine of 4231 Bullard St Fremont browses a counter display as the sidewalk sale continues through Sunday at Grim mer Blvd.
Pan American captain Calvin Dyer says he believed the San Francisco runway extended 9,500 feet, but records show 8,500 feet available after February. Dispatcher and tower staff dispute the longer length, as the 747 bound for Tokyo with 212 aboard failed to lift and clipped approach lights, injuring 34.
Directors of the Metropolitan Water District voted to maintain the 7 cent property tax rate for the 1971 72 fiscal year. The vote affirmed the existing levy as the district moves into its next budget cycle with no rate increase planned.
Tokyo stock market slides for a fourth day amid halted yen trading at Asia's largest money market in Hong Kong. Officials deny plans for yen revaluation while dealers link the move to Nixon's dollar policy. The Dow and Tokyo exchanges show sharp declines as imports surcharges and currency suspensions unsettle investors.
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