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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1975
Page
8
Department of Motor Vehicles offices will be open today from a.m. to 1 p.m. Director Robert Cozens notes the paradox that many still prefer in person service to mail renewals. The final date to pay 1975 renewal fees is Friday February 7, with penalties increasing after March 11.
A rain driven head-on crash near Cherry Street and Jasmine Avenue left four injured, two critically. Arthur L. Shiffrar, 48, was arrested on a felony drunken driving charge after the pickup crossed the center line and collided with Thomas Mathews, 22, whose sister Victoria, 16, and Raymond Marcus, 13, rode in the car. Victoria was unconscious and Mathews suffered a facial cut. both were listed in critical condition at Washington Hospital. A third and fourth crash occurred within 50 minutes.
Fremont Adult School hosts a free garden maintenance mini course today and Sunday at 11 am 1 pm and 3 pm at David's Nursery 4160 Warr Springs Blvd. Participants over 16 learn pruning for deciduous fruit and shade trees roses grape and berry vines with instruction open to all.
Al Redd of 9570 Canyon Drive has turned in his resignation from CURA’s board of directors saying he lacks time for required duties. He notes the timing aligns with 1975 76 budget talks and hopes new leadership will see plans through. Redd, a member since 1973, calls the role a valuable experience and a chance to meet dedicated people.
Laurice Ann Johnson, 21, was sentenced to six months in county jail after pleading to a battery charge in a child abuse case. The victim, a Texas cousin aged about five, suffered scalding injuries from hot water with belt buckle marks noted by a physician. A $3500 fine was imposed by Municipal Court Judge James F Pursley.
Ford Motor Co reports a one week idling of about 30,000 workers starting Monday with 32,000 recalled from this week. Milpitas plant car line closed, affecting roughly 2.55 percent of the workforce. Overall, 31,675 workers to be idled across 11 passenger car plants and 9 truck plants, plus 40 indefinite layoffs and additional reduced output at eight plants.
Gov George A Wallace named William C King a 27 year old black television cameraman as administrative assistant to his staff. King from Selma holds a political science degree from Alabama State University and has worked as a cameraman for WSEA. King becomes the first black aide to an Alabama governor, part of Wallace's bid to shed segregationist views.
King Olav of Norway will visit the Twin Cities October 11 through 13 to help mark the 150th anniversary of major Norwegian immigration. The 7 year old monarch will also visit St Olaf College in Northfield on October 14, his fourth trip to the area.
In California a walkout by doctors prompts 2,000 Los Angeles area physicians to lose coverage as one of three malpractice carriers accepts new policies. Legislators are urged to back an urgent bill creating a state underwriting pool among 1,000 casualty insurers. Proposals include no fault plans and doctor cooperatives while lawyers warn of unethical kickbacks and high contingency fees.
The Diocese of Oakland announced a permanent diaconate program to restore an ancient ministry. Bishop Floyd Begin approved the plan, with a six month orientation starting Oct 4 for up to 23 candidates. Deacons will preach baptize perform marriages and funerals and serve as hospital and prison chaplains.
A February 5 formal citation hearing is scheduled by the district attorney over a battery complaint filed by Charles Pfiefer, father of 12 year old Robert Pfiefer, alleging coach James Ingram grabbed and pulled hair during a campus altercation. Witnesses describe runners being restrained and Pfiefer pulled into a mud puddle.
Fremont reports that the citys historical architectural review board backs a railroad historical park in Niles funded by Washington community development grants totaling over 2 million over three years. The park would cost about 200000 with land purchase, depot relocation and renovations, and could host meetings for retirees and low income residents as well as events and the Niles flea market, though raised costs for maintenance and utilities are a concern.
Sacramento investigators probe a stabbing death of Terri Marco Pata for possible ties to a separate 1-year-old girl found dead in a remote field last November. Sheriff’s spokesman Bill Miller said the two disappearance sites are within a few miles of each other and may be connected.
The hearing questioned the conclusiveness of a blood alcohol reading in Briggs's autopsy. Doctors emphasized clinical signs over lab results, noting readings from .05 to .15 percent may not prove intoxication. Coroner tests on codeine were pending, while witnesses described Briggs as sober. The board adjourned to review another unrelated BART incident and aims to rule on causes within about a week.
A Union City man, Larry Tavis, died in a tightly sealed cabin near Lower Lake while gas appliances were left on for heat. Deputy reports say the propane tank was empty and all fixtures were on but unlit, causing oxygen depletion. Tavis, staying with Daniel Gibson, had planned a hearing about keeping a 50 pound puma named Brandy at his home, which was cancelled pending further talks.
A southern California fencing ring trafficking in stolen typewriters was broken up after a five month probe by multiple police departments and the San Diego regional unit. Five men were arrested and 120 electric typewriters recovered. Suspects named include James A. Barnhart, 56 Harbor City. Samuel Joseph Saso, 60. Michael Anthony Saso, 21, Panorama City. John A. Farrer, 46, Granada Hills. and David Anthony Slaughter, 32, Wilmington.
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