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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
8
A reflective essay on smoking's origins and social dynamics. The narrator muses why the first smoker began and tracks a personal effort to cut back by changing when and where he smokes. He notes a generational shift from widespread smoking to restraint, while acknowledging he still smokes the same amount, now in fewer hours.
Jeffrey Houle a 12 year old sixth grader observed three horseback riders surround a boy on a motorcycle near Lake Elizahh Monday. The rider returned the eyeglasses later and Houle reported the event to Fremont police. The glasses were found at the post office.
Long signals tax exemption retroactive from 1973 to 1972 and immediate relief for wage earners before the wage price freeze expires. Mansfield says White House weighed an excess profits tax, but no criteria agreed. major corporations urged to hold dividends to pre August levels. IAM vows to lobby against federal employment cuts. Nixon and Agnew defend steps to stabilize prices and employment.
Gov Komaki Reagan push leads to Coast Guard denial of the southern Bay Area bridge span permit. A 14 mile span planned since 1947 aims to relieve traffic south of the Bay Bridge. construction authorized in 1966 but delayed amid ecological criticism.
Planning commissioners will weigh a proposal for a 200 unit mobile home park on nearly 28 acres along Warm Springs Boulevard near Scott Creek Road. Gily councilmen approved the concept a year ago but expressed concerns about density. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers at Fremont City Hall.
Mrs. Sue Pearson, while making jelly, left paraffin on the stove which ignited. A fireman credited her with saving the house at 5010 Curtis Street as flames caused about 4700 in damage in the early morning blaze. In Walnut Way a separate property on the Chesapeake Co. list was slated for denial.
Four Newark school board hopefuls James Gordon Julio Calderon Joseph Jay and David Vickers tell a community center audience of about 160 that money shortfalls threaten education. They discuss a $9 million building bonds proposal due before voters November 15 and urge open board communication while condemning drug influence among students.
Fort Ord date set for a pretrial hearing for Army Pvt. Billy D. Smith 23 of Los Angeles charged with murder of two lieutenants and attempted murder of three others in Vietnam by fragging. The session will occur Thursday at the judge advocate's office.
The article recounts a rush of statements from Stephen Bingham’s relatives and legal observers about Stephen’s disappearance. Bruce Bales and others in Marin County are cited as saying there may have been manipulation or miscommunication surrounding police bulletins and the attempt to arrest Stephen. Stephen’s uncle Woodbridge Bingham confirms Stephen visited his home after prison violence and left for San Francisco on a motorcycle without mentioning a key figure.
Fremont police say security guard Fred Allan Rodrick 23 of Clare was arraigned in municipal court on charges of possession of a stolen television. The black and white 500 dollar set matched serial numbers on four sets reported stolen Aug 1 from Investors Divested Service office in the shopping center. McClure, a Fox Security Service manager, who Rodrick worked for, told police of Rodrick’s offer to sell the “hot” TV.
Fremont police reported three individuals arrested after stolen motorcycle parts valued at about $1,100 were found being assembled into a chopper in a home kitchen. Judith Ann Combs, 29, held on possession of stolen property. John L. Earp, 22, and Raymond W. Godwind, 23, charged with theft and receiving stolen goods.
Police probe the death of Keltie Denize Sullivan, a three year old from Union City. She was brought to Washington Hospital in a coma after a blunt head injury and died amid a coroner's inquiry. Funeral services are planned at Fremont Chapel.
Fremont trustees heard details for bidding the Oh l-one College first phase costing 10.9 million with bids to be advertised September 22. The library resources center budget stands at 3.39 million and state aid decisions delayed completion to September 1973.
A steering committee chaired by Tom Harris of the San Jose Mercury and former Argus editor drafted initial policy recommendations. Members included accountant Yosh Fujiwara, Hub Shopping Center Manager Frank Happerty, Ruth Peterson, Yenorter and the wife of a school district administrator, and teacher Richard A. Wood.
Fremont Unified School District trustees discussed potential busing reductions to save about 2,207 dollars, expanding eligibility by half a mile. The plan would affect 1,017 Washington High students and could cut $24,000 from local property tax funds, with no changes until fall 1972 as opposition lawmakers voiced concerns.
Funeral services for Archie G Morrow 46 who died Monday in a Hayward hospital will be at 2 p m today at Fremont Chapel of the Roses Mortuary 1940 Peralta Blvd Burial will be private He was a Kansas native and a Washington Townsley resident for 25 years Husband of Jean Morrow of Fremont Father of Linda Rowe of San Diego and James M Sheppard of San Lorenzo Brother of Dorothy Brooks Dollie Beerman and Mary Safford all of Washington DEATH NOTICE TIM ALFRED in Fremont August 24 97) Believed father of ...
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