08 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1975
Page
1
Washington sources say President Ford nears decision on no petroleum conservation plan that could raise gasoline by about 6 to 7 cents per gallon. White House aides view higher prices as incentive to curb petroleum use and cut oil imports, now about 25 percent of U S supplies.
Ford weighs two proposals to ease energy pressures including unfreezing old oil prices and imposing a tariff on imported oil. Estimates show a potential two cent per gallon rise from unfreezing and about a five to seven cent hike from a tariff, with final White House decisions near.
Government and private industry push to spur spending includes a proposed income tax cut and new measures to counter the recession. Ford plans to unveil additional steps later this month while Chrysler and AMC trim prices to clear 1975 auto backlogs. A Wisconsin supplier offers $200 bonuses to workers if they buy Chrysler or AMC cars, and Warner Electric adds $100 per employee if purchases occur.
U S Navy forces led by the nuclear carrier Enterprise depart Subic Bay southwest toward the Strait of Malacca as Washington dismisses links to Indochina events. President Ford consults advisers while pledging to follow Congress laws on Indochina policy.
Ohlone College nears completion of a nine month campaign enlisting over 1000 people to draft new campus goals. Preliminary statements will be reviewed by about 40 Fremont and Newark groups before final draft and board submission.
A cold front moves into the Tri City area bringing showers and a high in the 40s to 50s. Tonight's low will dip with a 90 percent chance of rain in the forecast.
The Bay Area Rapid Transit board proposes stopping the Daly City trip surcharge that San Mateo County riders pay to cover operating costs. The move aims to adjust who bears the costs across the system.
The article notes that state legislative leaders generally agree no funds will be available this year to begin making California's school finance system legal. It references Page 28 and Mr Blackwell's list on Page 29 naming a princess a congresswoman and a famous Fane as worst dressed women.
Face to face talks resumed in Gresham Wisconsin as armed Indians and authorities allow food and soup into the Alexian Brothers novitiate. Oneida mediator Ariley Skenandore says talks with the Menominee Warrior Society go well while Hawpetoss questions progress. Guardsman presence steadies scene as negotiations continue and power restoration is planned.
The U S Immigration and Naturalization Service announces a doubling of immigration inspectors at the San Ysidro crossing to stem the flood of illegal Mexican aliens entering the United States.
In the nation a group of research scientists concede they are as puzzled as pot smokers and lawmakers who seek their advice. The note appears on page 23 amid various political and legal items.
Marilyn Miller the first woman named to Newark city planning commission was chosen to chair the panel in a unanimous vote. At 34 she has served as vice chair for two years and works for Woodren Real Estate in Fremont.
A dispute within the Fast Bay Regional Park District erupted after Dec 15 as Richard Trudeau was rehired as general manager amid a bombshell resignation letter he drafted criticizing directors for mistreating staff. Director Badger dissented, citing insufficient time to discuss matters.
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