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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1971
Page
7
A quirky personal essay frames daily appliances as battles between a Good Fairy and a Lousy Fairy. The narrator recounts multiple breakdowns from ovens to toasters and TVs, blaming the Lousy Fairy for a cascade of costly repairs and stubborn breakdowns as he contemplates a humorous classified plea for help.
Police investigate an apparent arson attempt on a truck owned by James Brown at 151 Purdue Court Union City. The fire damaged the right front floor area after entry through a vent window. combustibles were found in the glove compartment and the fire was extinguished before major damage. An unknown man reported the incident.
About $1,200 in currency and $300 in checks were allegedly taken from a Jett restradm at Mowry Ave Friday evening. Receipts from Fruit Yale Crab Pet in Oakland were found in a paper bag within a purse belonging to Mrs. Carla L. Porter of Fremont. An attendant said a girl found the purse and turned it in before Porter claimed it.
Seoul police reported 156 dead and 69 injured after a gas stove explosion sparked a two story Taeyongak Hotel fire on Christmas. Most victims were Korean guests. an American security officer at Osan Air Base was among the dead. Rescue attempts from helicopters failed as heat and smoke hampered efforts. some jumped to escape, others perished in the flames.
Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmed said a coalition government or new elections are not planned for the newly established Bangla Desh. He would seek broad party cooperation through a consultative committee while a constitution is drafted. Indian envoy asserts no Indian army steps to aid non Bengalis near Dacca.
Washington based Gloria Steinem and Rep John Conyers discuss 1972 priorities. They urge reform of delegate selection and convention makeup to reflect broader demographics and push for a more inclusive Democratic platform. They appeared on ABCs Issues and Answers.
Ottawa reports “fine progress” for Mrs Pierre Trudeau and newborn, weighing six pounds nine ounces. Messages of goodwill pour in from Queen Elizabeth II, U K Prime Minister Heath, and other leaders. Hospital staff remain discreet as official photos are planned for a later date.
Officials summarize 1971 achievements and 1972 forecasts across farm income, exports, inflation, and farm policy. Bulz projects record net farm income. trade and growth views vary with optimistic export prospects to USSR and socialist nations. Butz expects price relief for farmers and shifted acreage. Butz favors selling soybeans for dollars to fund Soviet purchases.
Peruvian air force and civilian teams pressed a daylong hunt for a missing airliner feared to have crashed in the Andes with about a dozen aboard. Most passengers were students returning home for Christmas. among the Americans named were linguist Harold Davis and professors Roger and Margery Hedges.
The report says a big raid was ordered by President Nixon as American forces press operations in South Vietnam. Details were withheld for security and safety of pilots while search and rescue efforts continue for downed Phantom jets and crewmen. The command noted no American casualties during the cease fire period.
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