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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1974
Page
2
Allison French Cara Homsher and Anna Escobar lead students at Joseph Azevada Elementary School in Fremont sorting a large pile of aluminum cans for field trip funds. Officials report the drive has raised 158 dollars since September.
Bay Area Rapid Transit District draws over 150 applicants for permanent general manager. Board Vice President Elmer Cooper, chairing the screening committee, said applications accepted through January 17. The chosen manager will earn at least 45000 and inherit a district facing numerous problems.
California State University Hayward psychology professor Dr. Fred Leavett 33 of Oakland was arraigned in Oakland Municipal Court on attempted murder charges after his wife Diane was found with critical stab wounds at their home on Brunell Drive. Mrs Leavett described her husband as the attacker and the couple’s home was reportedly burglarized.
The Bay Area Rapid Transit board approved about 3500 to build temporary gravel surfaced parking lots at Hayward and Union City stations creating around 301 to 350 spaces. The project should finish in 60 days barring heavy rain with plans for permanent surfacing later. Fremont note cites Eugene Piazza as new chief at Defense Depot Tracy.
Tri City volunteers collect baskets at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for food money and toys. Christmas Trees sale runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fremont Bank for gift purchases. Donations accepted through Dec 20 at Reed Oak, 33830 Fremont Blvd. Pinocchio at Fremont Community Theatre 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. showings. Royal Gambit at Ohlone College 8 p.m. Tickets at Bookmark Fremont Hub Bookstores. Yoga with Donna at Newark Community Center 1 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Recycling center hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets and more at 792-1400 792-4870 793-6222.
New Haven lower grades show rising reading scores while sixth and twelfth graders trail state averages. Fall 1973 and spring 1974 tests cover second through twelfth grades with district leaders citing mobility as a factor. lower grades exceed national norms, while upper grades lag behind state figures.
Report lists four fire department calls in Fremont area during evening hours. Dispatch notes show responses from station crews, locations including 4198 Roberty Ave and 397m Cedar Ave with investigation and false alarms. Authorities reference division of forestry notes and city service records.
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