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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1975
Page
8
GM spokesman Stan Maddox said a planned recall of about 35,000 idled workers will not affect Fremont plant staff. He noted Fremont laid off 2,300 workers, reducing to a single shift with about 3,000 workers, with no clear timetable for recalls.
Volkswagen and BMW said they will cut production and temporarily lay off more than 96,000 workers next month. Volkswagen will send home 85,000 of 109,000 workers from February 1 to 7 with additional layoffs planned for March 24 to April 14. BMW will lay off 9,900 of 25,000 workers at its Munich plants February 12 to 25.
Harriet Riley a 6 year old girl found in a trash container died in what deputies call an accidental suffocation while playing with two year old boys. The boys admitted tying her feet and placing a paper bag over her face during a January 9 incident in a boy's home. No charges filed yet and authorities note no sexual assault or prior physical attack.
San Francisco police sergeant William Sisack, 47, was suspended after a federal court jury convicted him on five counts of perjury for denying bribes from Tenderloin bar operators. Sentencing set for February 7, with formal charges to be filed by the Police Commission. potential 25 years and $90,000 fine.
Two 17 year old youths were charged in the fatal shooting of Noel Romero 20 whose body was dumped near the Treasure Island gate after a gunshot wound in the back at Kaiser in Oakland. Police stopped their car on the Bay Bridge and arrested them for assault with a deadly weapon and remanded to the Youth Guidance Center.
UPI reports a murder complaint against Melvin C. Graham a Long Beach man held on 40000 bond. He is accused of beating 43 year old James Million to death after the child began crying at a babysitter's apartment. The child died at Long Beach Memorial Hospital hours later from multiple injuries.
Los Angeles moves to begin the first phase of extending the Southern California Rapid Transit District with nine new bus lines in the south central area. The plan aims to have bus access within three blocks of homes and a 20 minute ride within the full Streetway System 321 network, per RTD general manager Jack Gilstrap.
Three men Terry Stanley Rivers Glenn Houston Rivers and Horace LaVerne Rivers face robbery charges in the December 31 1965 unemployment office robbery in Los Angeles. The Rivers brothers and LaVerne are held on bond while Glenn Rivers faces counts of attempted murder and assault with intent. The trial is scheduled for January 31 in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Alameda County Superior Court issued an injunction against Hayward Ford at 2401 Mission Blvd and owner Al Matzkin of Fremont. The filing by Ford Motor Credit Co alleges selling out of trust and potential dissipation of collateral, citing a January audit and about 585000 in disputed payments. Bay Cities Auto Auction and about 10 workers remain affected as paychecks stay unfunded.
ABAG leaders propose a 25 dollar per meeting fee for executive and standing committee members, capped at 50 dollars monthly, increasing next year’s operating budget to 512,080 and member dues by four percent. The executive committee endorsed regional government consolidation plans linking ABAG with MTC and Bay Area Sewer Service Agency and seeks Sacramento legislation led by Assemblyman John Knox.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader warned that Americans may face a 717 million dollar rise in telephone bills if Congress does not change law. AT and T sought a rate increase that could take effect June 2 without FCC approval, costing the average user about 7.5 percent more. Nader urged lawmakers to require proof that the raises are just and reasonable under section 205 of the Communications Act.
President Ford will campaign across the country to garner public backing for his economic and energy package amid congressional resistance. He will explain the program to voters as tax cuts, a 12 percent rebate proposal, and new fuel taxes. rationing is opposed.
County Health Officer Dr. Morton Nelson outlined Heinz voluntary recall of five instant dry baby cereals due to consumer complaints of small metal fragments. Sanitarian checks of 370 stores removed 15 boxes. company asks affected customers to mail boxes tops for refund.
Union City Planning Commission approves a modified 8 use permit for Tropics Mobile Home Park on Baker Road reducing units by at least 17 from 240. An eight foot masonry fence is required to block freeway noise, with owner appeal to city council possible.
Unclear early reports describe explosions destroying an oil pumphouse near Lima. Firemen faced intense flames from burning oil as residents saw smoke up to 30 miles away. The refinery area was evacuated as crews worked to control the blaze.
Employment agencies report varied demand with clerical and insurance sales roles in high demand while many workers avoid certain jobs. Walters Associates notes a surplus of openings in insurance sales and bill collecting, though applicants resist such work. Hawker Personnel and others stress finding stable, skilled workers and office staff, with overall job placements rising compared to last year.
Navy Secretary J William Middendorf told a Rotary Club audience that the Soviet Union can strike the U S West Coast with missiles fired from submarines west of Alaska. He noted the U S fleet is smaller but Russia is building a faster navy and already has upgraded subs capable of firing missiles. He mentioned a new class of nuclear powered attack submarines debuting this fall with the Los Angeles. Russia also has vessels with heavy anti ship missiles.
Utah Senator Jake Gann suggests curbing inflation with a home sale condition. He cites his Virginia home awaiting carpeting until his Salt Lake City home is sold, voiced in a radio interview.
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