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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1972
Page
1
Today in Fremont expect a cloudy start with a high near 62. Rain is likely late tonight or tomorrow, with a low around 50. Winds will be light. Yesterday’s high reached 73 and a low of 50.
The California Democrats survey shows Edmund Muskie as the strongest challenger to President Nixon in November per the California Poll. Assembly leader Jack R. Fenton says Reagan health plan mainly benefits upper income Californians. Farm Bureau President Al Grant blasts media for Farmers’ image and urges anti dock strike legislation. A long debated bill to legalize private sexual conduct among consenting adults is reintroduced for the fourth year. Pacific Coast longshoremen remain in a 132nd day dock strike vote to return to work under a nine day agreement.
The report surveys multiple items including a push by 18 to 21 states for a two year delay to a federal clean air deadline, Mrs Nixon packing for China with a hairdresser, Elie Abel accusing the administration of stifling public broadcasting, Laird leaving room for further air strikes in Vietnam, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis testifying about a photographer, and labor weighing a constitutional amendment on busing as a path to better education quality.
Cardinal Josy Slipyi, who has endured both Soviet and Vatican pressures, marks his 60th birthday saying he has suffered more under Vatican liberty than death threats in a Soviet prison.
President Nixon arrived in Hawaii aboard the Spirit of '76 jet with a red carnation lei, greeted by a 6000 strong crowd. He planned two days of rest at Brig. Gen. Victor Armstrong's home and reading for his China journey, hoping to ease tensions between the nations. Admiral John McCain and Senator Hiram Fong welcomed him, and he anticipated a White House meeting with congressional leaders before departure.
Alameda County health authorities reviewed the Alameda Creek fish kill and discussed a possible creek quarantine. Environmental chief Gerald Winn said tests would cover creek water from Fremont Niles pits for chlorinated hydrocarbons, pesticides, volatiles, metals and insolubles, with goldfish tests to gauge ongoing danger.
BART directors Arnold C. Anderson and Harry Lange assured Alameda County Supervisors that extending lines to Livermore and the Amador Valley is feasible and not computer driven. They outlined potential routes, noted a $453,000 study by Livingston and Blayney Co, and discussed San Mateo County’s required buy-in to join the expanded system.
Singer Housing Co agreed to pause the Patterson Ranch project for a new four month traffic and land use study on the northern plain. City staff and Singer will share study costs. commissioners will review select aspects of Patterson Ranch during the study. Next hearing set for March 23.
Fremont-Ohlone College foresees a grim five year budget with rising enrollments and doubled staff unless the district increases tax revenue. A five year projection shows deficits rising from about 896 thousand to 1.35 million as costs grow with new campus openings and phase 18 construction. The district faces a 7.4 cent tax rate drop due to expiring overrides and debate over state aid and adult student residency rules.
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