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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1972
Page
2
In Sacramento Governor Ronald Reagan addressed the newly created 32 member Earthquake Council urging preparations for a major earthquake. He cited the 1971 Los Angeles quake that killed 65 and warned against apathy while the group coordinates readiness programs, recommends legislation, and develops a warning system.
The Reagan administration said California could save about 3 million dollars annually with a computerized welfare information system. The 4 million dollar program aims to curb fraud and overpayments, reduce past-work burden, and possibly save 135 million dollars overall.
A Sacramento legal aid group said it will ask the state Supreme Court to strike a section of the new age of majority law. It would drop about 230000 young adults from AFDC welfare and endanger continuing education for many recipients. The suit names the state Department of Social Welfare and cites regulations implementing the change effective Saturday. The reform lowers adulthood from 21 to 18 for most purposes except drinking and some court matters, removing an estimated 23000 18 to 20 year olds from AFDC.
Sacramento reports the State Department of Finance advised the University of California to drop plans to nearly double its library system size. An audit urged more inter campus book loans to boost access and reduce costs, noting many volumes are used mainly by doctoral candidates.
Corona sues Sutter County officials for 350 million alleging wrongful arrest and false charges in the Feath er River migrant laborer killings case. Lead attorney Richard E. Hawk names G Dave Teja Roy Whitaker and 14 others claiming defamation and malicious actions damaged Corona’s reputation while he was jailed and injured.
Newark High School sophomore Rob Ficken, 1 and 1/2, rescued his sleeping parents and two sisters from a two alarm blaze at 27 Haley Street. He awakened at 3:30 am, knocked on doors, then escaped by leaping to a mattress cushion, later guiding his family to safety and calling for aid. He received a plaque and savings bond from East Bay Press Club president Tony Quintong at an Oakland installation dinner.
Fragmented OCR lists births at Eden Hospital and Washington Hospital with names, addresses, and dates. Details include parents and newborns, such as Mr and Mrs, child names, and locations like Fremont and Newport. Some entries mention February dates and local streets, reflecting a community birth notice roundup.
Environmentalists urged creation of an independent nine member state board with authority to veto major public works. The plan would consolidate air water and waste oversight, create regional boards, require environmental impact studies, and set universal standards for pollution and safety. Supporters call it an environmental dream. critics warn of Orwellian control and un livable cities.
Governor Ronald Reagan argues against a statewide property tax shift and equalization plan, warning it would cost billions, create a large bureaucracy, threaten local school control, and harm California’s economy. He cites a study finding no link between spending and education quality.
Four South County hospitals boosted room charges while two wait on union wage talks. Washington in Fremont remains undecided. San Leandro Memorial posted about a 6 percent overall rise with room increases of 5 dollars. St Rose Hayward and Eden Castro Valley also raised per room rates. Pootler’s San Leandro posted the smallest hike. Wage negotiations with Local 24 continue at Laurel Grove Castro Valley and Levine Hayward.
California welfare chief Robert Carleson and Sen. Anthony Beilenson spar over the 1971 Welfare Reform Act. Carleson says the reform has not yet reduced welfare tolls. Beilenson argues the act cut welfare rolls and notes declines in unemployment. He cites 114,000 unemployed aid recipients from 18,000 fewer welfare cases. The dispute centers on planned tracking, eligibility verification, and a state computerized data program to oversee benefits.
California Attorney General Evelle Younger announced plans to seek a rehearing from the state Supreme Court on the February ruling that capital punishment is cruel and unusual. He argued the court overstepped by deciding on an issue still being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court and urged a statewide referendum to let citizens vote on the death penalty.
HEW Undersecretary John Veneman challenged California Chamber of Commerce figures claiming the President's welfare reform bill would cost California $532 million. He said the chamber based its study on incorrect assumptions and that the bill would save California taxpayers at least $234 million in the first full year, with further savings from federal guarantees under a hold harmless provision. Reagan opposition seen as not blocking passage.
Fremont composer Billy Selak of 4603 Mildred Drive has written Jacqueline for Miss Hastlund, a noted psychic shaping songs for an upcoming Hollywood series about ESP. Selak leads the organ and piano at Allegro Music, fronts the Selak orchestras, and has appeared on Grand Ole Opry and California Hayride. Other songs he wrote are being considered by stars like Jerry Vale and Robert Goulet.
The Tax Foundation said the annual gross tax burden for Americans will increase by about 200 dollars in the current fiscal year. The burden rose more than 75 percent since 1930, climbing from 2852 dollars per household to 3603 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Daly Ravan Floyitt Sparks publisher and a Superior Court of California Alameda County area hearing date in 1857. It references a general election payer issue and a March Congress date, with scattered place names like Fremont and Center Square. The readable facts are sparse and unclear.
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