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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1975
Page
9
A former American Airlines stewardess challenges airline weight standards after being dismissed for overweight. The case cites archaic rules and arbitrariness as the basis for her demands to resume flight duties.
GM says 220000 cars from 1975 models Cherm Poeslaca Unisthofaes Pape seat OMG Boris are recalled for inspection after a rear wheel detachment incident in Pennsylvania. No injuries reported. Owners will be notified. repairs free. Separate action covers 00 motor homes with rear stabilizer bracket replacement.
UPI reports suspect Sheff CW admitted signing a statement claiming he killed an unidentified man found dead in a ravine near Baggs Wyoming. Thomas Eugene Creech, 24, has pleaded innocent to two counts of first degree murder tied to two Colorado men slain near Donnelly Idaho. He is also questioned in other related deaths in Oregon and Nevada. The sheriff will not release the victim’s identity until dental charts are compared.
Sheriff Peter Pitchess asked state officials to investigate a land development linked to County Supervisor Baxter Ward. Ward once owned 548 acres in the Club Lide Europe project and sold late 1974 after a cease order by the state attorney general in 1971. Pitchess called the charges against Ward’s dealings purr, dirty and said preliminary inquiries cite possible criminal conduct involving a board member.
A tornado ripped through Fort Valley Georgia Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring more than 100. More than four homes and downtown businesses were destroyed or heavily damaged. About 85 people were lightly hurt and 14 were seriously injured as the town remained without lights, water or gas. Hospital staff reported numerous houses down and ongoing searches for victims.
In Glastonbury Connecticut a 3500 year old Indian burial site was found by Roncari Industries while laying sewer lines. Arrowheads spearpoints and cremation remains were excavated with archeologists confirming historic significance and planning further study.
Northern California lawmen reported a theft of 22 cases of dynamite and blasting paraphernalia from a Fetton storage area broken into around the Washington Birthday holiday. Investigators noted use of blasting materials to force entry without serious damage, with Prima Cord, blasting caps, and delay mechanisms missing.
The Roth family recounts layoffs and long days with Glenn home three months, adjusting to money tightness, new home projects, and the urge to buy a color television. They discuss work, weight gain, and the strain of unemployment while maintaining family routines and looking ahead to his return to work.
A former BART train operator, Kat Enichinell, remains unable to explain why she pressed a switch that triggered a derailment near Concord, causing about $700000 in damages. The incident, part of a series of safety inquiries, spurred hearings by the California Public Utilities Commission in Berkeley led by Commissioner Leonard Ross.
A new pretrial diversion program approved by the board of supervisors aims to reduce jail crowding in Fremont by diverting defendants out of county jails. The plan proposes housing up to 1,000 offenders in newly built facilities in Oakland and Hayward at an estimated $5 million. The program, led by Judge Howard L. Schwartz, seeks to provide counseling, housing, medical aid, and treatment referrals, funded mainly by federal grants and state sources, with operations slated to begin by July 1.
A cryptic report describes an FBI informer's view of the Weathermen, citing paranoia and potential bomb plans. It notes attempts to obtain forged documents for credentials, past arrests, and the informer's uneasy stance toward the group amid references to Kitty Genovese and national security concerns.
The report notes an improving economy with the private sector supplying a substantial share of jobs. Ford signals focus on a budget but stresses restraint on growth and inflation risks. Simon warns against rushing to full employment, urging a balanced, careful policy approach.
Trustees at Ohlone College near Fremont may name a new president tonight after discussing three finalists selected from 143 inquiries and 83 completed applications. A formal announcement is expected after contract negotiations, with Dr. William Richter among the finalists and Dr. Stephen Epler’s retirement looming.
Defense argues that items at the home link a guest who may have been present during the noon meeting with the murdered victim. The defendant Nichols is tied to a brutal strangulation. Prosecutors dispute the claim as conjecture while noting reconveyance papers and a witness who changed testimony.
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