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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
2
A columnist lists dangers from cinema screens near freeways to jets at San Francisco airports, billboards, bumper stickers, waving kids, weird hitchhikers, and even writing on the go. The piece blends social commentary with light sarcasm as it laments visual distractions on the road.
A shotgun assault at Ingleside Station killed Sgt. John V. Young and wounded dispatcher Ellen Lipney, amid a spree of terror against police. Investigators say multiple gunmen used shotguns and a pistol, with a $19,000 reward posted. Police note no known link to other prison or bank incidents. conspiracy is considered unlikely.
John Victory Young, a longtime Ingleside District Police sergeant, died from a shotgun attack after serving as supervising sergeant. He actively aided the Hanna Beys Center in Sonoma, bringing children to city events and hosting dinners with his wife Geraldine. His humane approach and advocacy for rehabilitation marked his career.
Washington and Philadelphia area figures expand the list of major cities with substantial unemployment. Fort Worth Texas Cavon Ohio Wilkes Barre Hazelton Bal Charleston D C and Davenport Owen Island join as sixteen smaller cities also added. Overall unemployment rate June to July rose from 6.6 to 6.8 percent with 787 smaller and mid-size cities on the list.
Two federal judges ruled Captain Bowet L Medina’s My Lai case facing setback as witness Frederick Widmer refused twice to testify citing self incrimination. Widmer, granted immunity, faced contempt charges after the military judge ordered testimony. Howard held Widmer in contempt but immunity limits sparked questions about possible U.S. prosecution.
At 18 John Lynn's crimes led to prison and a 1967 killing during an escape attempt. While on trial, he met Helen Marsh and her husband Grant, a city college dean, who attended daily and later helped Lynn with education and poetry. Lynn was convicted of second degree murder and wrote poems to his benefactors.
San Francisco Police Officers Association urged officers to back off and await backup before rushing a scene after the latest line of duty death, Sgt. John Young. The group said it would back any officer who draws weapons for self protection even if it conflicts with recent policy limits.
Washington experts urge a probationary license period for drivers under 25. The National Transportation Safety Board cites youth fatalities and rising crash rates, recommending the Highway Safety Administration extend licensing standards to include a three year probation and program-based enhancements before license renewal.
San Francisco Assemblyman Wille Brown was found in contempt of court and fined 50 dollars after absencing a trial while visiting San Quentin Prison to review an escape attempt that killed six people. Judge Frank Shaw said Brown left without permission or substitute counsel.
Senator George McGovern accused President Nixon’s wage price rent freeze of discriminating against working people and benefiting two giant corporations. He urged controls on profits interest and dividends and condemned U S policy on South Vietnam as demilitating.
Sacramento police identified the body of a two year old girl, Lynch, discovered a month earlier near Dry Creek in a rural area south of Sacramento. Officers noted she was beaten and buried, with parts of her body exposed, as the coroner described her as a precious victim in a tragic case.
Police pursue bombing suspect after a Woolworth store blast damaged a rear section and window panes. A bank official said the 9 07 p m explosion caused about 1500 in damage and was tied to a timed dynamite device. Ten officers warned that further blasts would not deter the frantic search.
A note from the Daily Review cites Tri Argus figures Wheyd and Sparks in a publicized dispute. The piece references Sass and Publier in connection with a punitive measure titled Punuded, with the context indicating a press or editorial conflict.
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