Fremont Raceway Plan Sparks Regional Hopes and Debate
Fremont eyes a $100 million raceway and allied complex that could seat 100,000, with potential hotel and commercial development. Developer William Loorz points to Ontario Raceway as a successful model, noting open land along the Nimitz Freeway and strong regional draw from San Jose and Oakland. Two Fremont sites compete with options in Santa Clara County as officials weigh cooperation.
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Fremont
William Loorz
Stoke Contractors Inc
Santa Clara County
Loorz
Jetport proposal provokes alarm over San Jose plan
A revived multi million dollar plan for a supersonic jetport in the Alviso mudflats south of Fremont sparks opposition from Tri City officials and residents. The Association of Bay Area Governments study committee set a public hearing for 2 PM January 10 in Santa Clara County Supervisors Chambers to decide on a site, with current favor given to Alviso despite protests Fremont would bear noise and pollution.
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San Jose
Alviso
Fremont
Eay Area
Tri-City
Oakland International Airport
Oakland
Tri-Cities
Association of Bay Area Governments
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
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Letters to the editor attack school board and open spaces visions
Readers critique the New Haven and Fremont boards accusing Strickland and colleagues of using students for political gain. They condemn unfinished classrooms and unsafe conditions, question open space plans by George M. Silliman, and warn that big investment interests benefit while residents face longer travel with future restrictions.
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Strickland
Te New Haven School Board
Owr Jue Nlat High
Harold
Stan Richard
Agnew
Furman
Stricklands
Stones and Clarks
George M. Silliman
Silliman
Fremont
Day history figures and events from 1853 to 1980
The entry recalls the 1853 U S purchase of 45000 square miles south of the Gila River from Mexico for 10 million dollars, creating parts of Arizona and New Mexico. It notes the 1980 Joquois Theater fire in Chicago killing 188, Eisenhower lifting the nuclear test ban in 1959, and the 1968 death of Trygvie Lie, UN secretary general, in Norway at 72. Emerson’s thought closes the note.
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United States
Gila River
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
Joquois Theater
Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Trygvie Ligh
United Nations
Norway
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sacramento Representatives for Southern Alameda County Districts
Sacramento lawmakers serving parts of Southern Alameda County include Senators Nicholas C. Petris Democrat fifth District John W Medmeans Democrat th District and Clark L Bradley Republican Mid District The 1dth and 5th Districts cover Alameda County except Livermore Amador Valley and Castro Valley Assemblymen Cartes Bee Democrat 13 District Hayward Union City Fremont Newark and Livermore Amador Valley Robert W Crown Democrat Sith District San Lorenzo San Leandro Alameda part of Oakland Merch K Fang Democrat isth Castro Valley Ashland part of Oakland Addresses for letters to legislators are State Capitol Sacramento 6614
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Alameda County
Nicholas C. Petris
John W. Medmeans
Clark L. Bradley
Livermore-Amador Valley
Castro Valley
Cartes Bee
Hayward
Union City
Fremont
Newark
Robert W. Crown
Sith
San Lorenzo
San Leandro
Alameda
Oakland
Merch K. Fang
Ashland
State Capitol
Sacramento
Unmaking the labor lords in wage control debate
The piece argues Nixon politics and the Monetary Pact, urging an incomes policy with wage and price controls. It criticizes unions as greedy and calls for compulsory arbitration, wage-price review boards, and labor-boss restraint to save the American economy, naming Burns and Haberler in warning.
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Washington, D.C
Richard Nixon
International Monetary Pact
Out
Price Commission
Wage Board
Science of Economica
Nixon
Burns
Gore
Dr. Burns
Congress
American business leaders face crisis of public trust
Richard Wilson surveys how James M. Roche of General Motors and David Rockefeller of Chase Manhattan Bank respond to rising disfavor toward U.S. corporations. Roche urges unity and focus on the positives, while Rockefeller advocates a new capitalism stressing social purpose and accountability. Both argue business must reform to sustain American leadership.
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Washington
D.C
General Motors
Chase Manhattan Bank
Tokyo
London
James M. Roche
Roche
Pulitan
America
David Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Rockefeler
Longest California Legislature Ends With a Peaceful Prayer
Analysis suggests California's 1971 session created more problems than it solved, with lingering issues including redistricting, the budget shortfall, revenue gaps, welfare, and healthcare for the poor. The final prayer by Assembly Chaplain Father Leo McAllister underscored a somber farewell to a contentious session.
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Assembly
Senate
Through Years of Debate on Medical Fees and Prices
A long analysis discusses debate over how to ensure universal medical care without harming quality. It notes a Price Commission stepping into setting future hospital and doctor fees, signaling a shift toward economic controls in health services.
Russia and India tensions over aid and disputed neutrality
The piece argues that US aid to India harms relations and implies India detests the US. It claims Russia gains strategic leverage as India defeats Pakistan, leaving the US blamed as funds flow elsewhere. It warns that continued lavish aid will damage America and cede financial burden to Russia.
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India
Russia
Pakistan
Aly Sollace
Inca
Reagan vows veto on state reapportionment plan
The text states Governor Reagan indicated he will veto the legislature's reapportionment plan after the 1971 regular session. If veto occurs, the constitution may require the lieutenant governor's commission or the courts to act, rather than appointed judges.
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Reagan
Nixon visit signals China opening ahead of talks
China signals openness as two Americans are released while indicating potential room for compromise with the United States. The move suggests Beijing may meet Nixon halfway during forthcoming discussions, reflecting a broader shift in Asia policy and acknowledging Russia’s outweighing influence in the region.
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Asia
Nixon
Peking
China
Russia
Man
Reagan and Cranston speculation on 1972 Senate race
A fragment argues about Senator Cranston possibly backing Reagan as a ticket mate with Nixon to challenge Spiro Agnew and Cranston's prospects in the 1972 Senate race. It notes Reagan as a likely challenger and discusses political maneuvering and party cohesion in broad terms.
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Cranston
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
Reagan
Senate
Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Agazw
Nell
Joe Reagan
U.S
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