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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1972
Page
2
The piece surveys enduring folk hoaxes like the Cardiff Giant and Fiji mermaid, plus late minor legends that persist with little evidence or profit motive. It recalls famous wartime hoaxes such as automatic transmissions and the lighter gambler, and lists notable tales including the cat in the bag, the $50 Mercedes, and the cement truck trap.
Observances marking Martin Luther King Jr day were staged in Memphis and other cities. Reverend Fauntroy called King the prophet of the 20th century and noted continued civil rights work. King III thanked supporters at a three hour ceremony while leaders in Philadelphia New York and Los Angeles scheduled events and receptions for the holiday.
Aries to Pisces daily brief offers tips on social growth, service, and personal luck. For example Aries should engage with others and avoid time wasters. Gemini benefit from wisdom from outsiders. Moon Children should trust intuition. Leo focus on results with intelligent partners. Virgo on serving past benefactors.
A public hearing on the proposed Coyote Hills Regional Park master plan will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Fremont City Hall. Park District chief Lewis Cratcher says the session will solicit views on economics feasibility wildlife impact and related factors, following Fremont’s regular recreation meeting.
Spain names Ernest Heming way as the greatest foreign writer on bullfighting and creates an annual award in his honor. Eslaban Bassols announced on national radio that the prize will recognize the author who best promoted bullfighting and references to Hemingway’s works and passion for the sport.
AFL CIO President George Meany denounces the December wholesale price increase as proof that Nixon price controls fail and asserts that Americans will soon see administration propaganda. He cites rising unemployment and stagnation, criticizing economic policy while the Price Commission loosens posting rules for small retailers. Sen Proxmire calls the report a dramatic, disappointing jumble.
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