20 Aug 1975
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1975
Page
1
Tests by Consumers Union found small amounts of insects insect parts and rodent hairs in about a quarter of major baby food brands. Paint chips were also detected in some lids. FDA offers no fixed filth tolerance for baby foods but actions urged to remove particles and address paint issue.
Mick Jagger, 32, testifies he slapped a woman who tried to serve him papers aboard a jetliner and says he never got proper papers in a $690,000 lawsuit. Also notes Apollo-Soyuz star ultraviolet mystery and Wallace assassination followups on later pages.
The Internal Revenue Service is accused of flouting a Congressional directive by refusing to cooperate with the national commission on gambling policy which is holding four days of hearings in Nevada. The report notes related items across pages 1 to 26.
The Fremont Police Association president said negotiations with the city are at a formal impasse and a strike is possible if staff latitude and pay offers do not improve. The dispute centers on an about 80 000 gap with the city offering 10 percent raises while police seek 15 percent. Meetings are set for tomorrow as tensions rise.
Fremont trustees and teachers open wage talks amid a $41.1 million budget crisis and a freeze on longevity and advancement raises. The district could gain about $971,500 in new state money if assemblies override vetoes, but that may not cover roll on costs. Talks have been stalled all summer, with teachers seeking about $1 million.
Mayor Alioto plans a firm response to the San Francisco police walkout as officers continue refusing to return to work. He signals emergency actions, while negotiators press for settlement before a Wednesday meeting and a judge orders police back to duty.
Union City officials on Monday night placed a 185 thousand dollar park bond on the November ballot and approved a Hayward firm to operate the permanent transit system. The tax rate would rise about 17 to 19 cents if the bond passes, with 54 thousand dollars earmarked for Deento area development. The council also adopted the Bay Area Transportation Corp. bid to run the system, projecting annual operating costs around 300 thousand dollars with the bid at 227 thousand. The tax rate for 1975-75 was set at 1.873 per hundred, costing a 32 thousand dollar home about 104.55, of which 14.84 funds transit operations. A performance bond is required before contract issuance.
The South County Hall of Justice project, a $6 million building planned for 10 acres at Fremont Pasco Jade Parkway and Wisbul Road, will be reviewed by Alureed County Supervisors at next Tuesday morning meeting in Oakland. Charles Santana and John J Murphy urged the item and County Administrator Loren Raneh was asked to prepare a progress report. The board previously chose this Fremont site over Newark and Union Hack pade sections.
Last night residents protested a house at 38708 Marwell Drive labeled by Rev Lay Dunes as degrading to the city. Police say the property was tied to an escorted service operating as a hotel, while the attorney asserts it is a legal dating service for lonely men. Council members warned of future drinking and drug problems amid antitrust concerns.
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