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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1970
Page
3
Four year old Ivan Skapik and his father Mr. Chris Skapik survived a harrowing Pacific ordeal lasting 214 hours after Ivan fell overboard two miles from Honolulu. Mrs. Skapik, aided by another boater, searched the area until the pair were found safe, flashing a victory sign yesterday with their parents by their side.
Twenty six years after Mussolini's death, Italy faces renewed fascist slogans and street clashes. Neo fascists in Milan shout Viva Il Duce and display Nazi symbols, clashing with left groups. Police intervene as tensions spread to Rome Ravenna and Bergamo, amid strikes and protests. The public clings to democracy and orderly reform while fears of a fascist resurgence linger.
Robert E. Gomperts a 42 year old Redwood City business executive announced his Democratic bid for Congress. He leads Nordisk Andersfordund California Inc the West Coast buying office of the Scandinavian Consumer Corporatives and says he seeks to offer San Mateo County a voter choice.
The House Crime Committee proposed licensing for manufacturers distributors and dispensers of peppermint pills to curb illicit use. They would restrict prescriptions and refills and ban methamphetamine or speed tablets. The Health and Welfare secretary would determine legitimate medical uses while Justice would handle enforcement and quotas.
California candidates face deadlines from today through March 20 to file formal papers and pay filing fees ranging from 80 to 962 dollars. The slate includes governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and more. Reagan plans to announce soon. Yorty undecided. Major contests shape up with several Republicans and Democrats filing, a two-way contest between ffurney and Brown for Congress, and party-split races across state offices.
Senate approves expansion of a pilot free breakfast program for needy children after backers, led by Senator McGovern, prevailed in a late deal. The plan raises funding from 16 million to 25 million in 1971, then 50 million and 75 million in following years with open-ended authorization. About 6.6 million children could benefit though local districts may face funding constraints.
Senator Alan Cranston joined a growing group of liberal lawmakers in vowing to vote against Judge G Harrald Carswell’s Supreme Court nomination. The Florida white‑club charter issue and past views on race are cited as factors in Cranston’s stance amid ongoing debate and expected additional defections.
Parents of 14 year old David Adams claim staffing cuts caused a shortage at Sonoma State Hospital after he died from head injuries from a 10 foot fall. Officials deny staff shortage caused the death and note only one attendant was on duty due to days off and illness. The boy had been assigned to a Maul experimental project funded by compensatory education funds.
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