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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1969
Page
4
Washington dispatch lists the 1970 induction schedule with dates and draft numbers. The document shows a long sequence of order numbers and dates from December through August, including numerous months and days, reflecting the UPI transcription of Selective Service calls for various birth dates and exemptions. It reads as a procedural, numeric roster rather than a narrative story, with many entries and inconsistent punctuation.
The draft lottery schedule lists dates including January 28 119 September 22 120 July 16 121 January 18 122 March ? 123 December 25 124 April 13 125 October 2 126 November 1a 127 and November 14. The varied days reference different draft cohorts and processing steps.
Frank W Perkins 18 of 122 Madelaine Drive Newark pleaded innocent in municipal court to posses sion of a dangerous drug He will have a preliminary hearing on February 22 with admissibility of evidence at issue Newark police found one suspected benzedrine tablet and marijuana seeds during a stop for a faulty muffler on November 14 1967
Wes Sears announces sale of his Newark hardware store to former employee Collette Dis trict trustee and her husband Sal Stephens. The Stephens plan a grand opening at the Lewis Shopping Center location, third Newark site in 24 years. Sears founded the business in 1945 and hired the new owner three years later.
The Fremont council weighs forming a formal association with two neighboring cities to block San Jose International Airport until regional studies are done. A financial commitment could be needed. Officials warn the airport would raise noise to intolerable levels, affecting residents with future supersonic flights every 90 seconds. The council also debates recognizing the Operating Engineers Local 3 and a small Inspectors Alliance. The meeting includes bids for a $41,06 fire pumper and marine equipment for Lake Elizabeth, with purchases to be paid over three years. pedal boats and canoes had no bids.
The Centerville area library will stay at 37467 Fremont Blvd for five more years while plans for a main library are developed. The council, meeting in emergency session, voted unanimously to renew the lease at $600 a month and spend up to $15,000 on improvements, noting a permanent main library location remains undecided. The decision comes amid debates with local business groups and in the context of potential central library placement in Fremont or nearby cities.
The report notes that schedule findings will be presented and the evaluation process will include questionnaires for teachers and parents. It states the evaluation should be completed by year end and mentions modular scheduling introduced for seniors in the fall. It also references the San Jose High School Parent Club in a separate development.
The Argus Circulation Department asks readers to call 797-5275 by 9 20 am if the edition is not at the doorstep. Those calling after that time will have missed the special delivery run for subscribers who did not receive their paper on schedule.
A string of Fremont births is listed with dates and addresses for families including Jobe Rokwits and Michael Deymands, plus several more newborns at Eden Hospital. Also noted are a Christmas tree tax proposal in Milwaukee and a discussion on Flexible Modular Scheduling at Mission High School with parents and administrators slated to attend.
Tenor John Towner, an Ohlone College music instructor, will join four soloists in the Montmont Philharmonic Orchestra and Ohlone Cantorum Chorus in a December 7 concert at 2 30 p m Mission San Jose High School. Towner will also direct the 90 member chorus as Handel Messiah is performed by the ensemble.
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