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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1974
Page
7
Charges against Gregory A Valli were dropped after police said the Washington High School incident on September 13 left the girl’s whereabouts known to her mother and no longer missing. The case had been sent to superior court for trial.
Three men convicted of stealing 14000 dollars worth of goods from Ward's department store in Fremont Hub Shopping Center received varied sentences in superior court. Albert Belltren 19 Hayward was sent to the California Youth Authority Randall Koeller 23 Fremont received six months in equity jail with suspended prison term and three years probation Phil King 22 Fremont was sent to Vacaville prison medical facility for 90 days psychiatric observation. King also faces a charge of escaping municipal court. Items taken included two grandfather clocks many clocks ten guns cameras televisions store systems and clothing most recovered in an suspect's apartment.
Police seized a rattlesnake from 115350 Bettencourt St Apt 70 as they arrested Juliana Carol Modgling 32 on suspicion of dealing methamphetamine and other drugs. A search yielded 2 ounces of sped meth, 5000 amphetamine capsules, 4 kilos of marijuana and cocaine, plus stolen goods. Bail set at 24000.
Army court in West Berlin sentenced Pfe Daniel Orosa of San Diego to 60 days hard labor for refusing a haircut. The case followed two similar rulings against Pvt Robert Tachaw of Leonia and Spc Richard Shadion of Hoboken for long hair offenses. Orosa also forfeited pay for five months and was reduced to the lowest enlisted grade.
Veterans at Ohlone discuss social and educational challenges after Vietnam. They describe ostracism at home, adjusting to civilian life, and the value of the Veterans Readiness Program with tutors. The article notes Ford's veto of higher education benefits and the fading of the Ohlone VVAW chapter as veterans move on.
Washington UPI reports a Congress passed a major free trade bill and sent it to President Ford. The measure links Soviet emigration liberalization to U S trade concessions and detente efforts with Western nations. Moscow decried the move as interference in internal affairs.
The article notes 700 birth control clinics treating 850,000 patients annually and details a pause in Dalkon Shield use after deaths and abortions. FDA study and advisory panel disagreements are described, with Schmidt arguing for resumed, tightly controlled use to allow data collection and possible registration programs for competing devices.
The report urges delaying lengthening BART hours until after August 23, citing inadequate service. It warns of higher delays and ongoing maintenance issues if the board rejects the recommended delay and notes only about half of the 345 cars were ready for service last week. Dahms seeks 25 engineers and hires for station agents and train operators to support extended service.
The Labor Department reports consumer prices rose 0.9 percent in November, boosting the index to 154.3 and eroding buying power to levels not seen since 1967. Food and sugar led gains while gasoline eased yet remained well above a year prior. wages lagged as hours fell.
United States Steel Corp told the government it would not roll back its recent price increases, arguing the steps are needed as costs rose $80 per ton since September 1974. President Ford urged a rollback while the wage price council studies the figures for a final decision.
A bomb detonation on the 19th floor of the 36 story Union Bank Building damaged the structure and sprinkler system after a bomb squad was searching the 15th floor for explosives. Police say the blast targeted GM’s overseas division. no injuries reported. A caller claimed ties to the New World Liberation Front.
Alleged purchases of materials used outside the district and improper budget transfers are linked to a fired official. Officials say no financial gain occurred for Alameda. The concerns were raised by district employees and handed to the Alameda County district attorney, which has probed the matter since October. An assistant district attorney said a conclusion may come early next month.
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