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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1972
Page
2
A gasoline geyser erupted but the attendant stayed calm and managed the flow, using his foot to shut off the severed line while customers watched. The scene unfolded in a Chester county area as responders arrived to stabilize the operation and prevent further spill.
Fremont leaders in commerce and industry plan a March gathering to promote the city ahead of the Laycock opening. Laycock says local businessmen are hesitant to participate but would help if asked, with chamber and development groups coordinating a special opening day push despite BART train delays and a car maker strike.
Soviet ships bound for Adak and nearby waters faced Coast Guard pursuit after a high seas incident near St Matthew’s Island. The Lamut commander ship led by two captains argued with Coast Guard officers before surrendering. Alaska Governor Egan urged maximum penalties and vessel seizures pending court action.
Washington Democrats sharply countered President Nixon remark on employment and education in the State of the Union response. They argued his plan focuses on voting rather than real job creation, noting the nation’s ongoing unemployment crisis. Proxmire and Reverics joined Sen. Proxmire in pressing for action as jobless numbers rose.
Britain Denmark Norway and Ireland joined in Brussels for a signing ceremony to enlarge the European Economic Community from six to ten members. Heads of state and ministers watched the signing at 4 pm Saturday, confirming the Common Market expansion with Franco Mallatty presiding via television links.
Senator Long accuses President Nixon of using elderly as leverage in the welfare reform dispute. He recalls a 1970 talk with Nixon about 7 to 9 billion in benefits and says the White House blocked separate consideration of reform from the aid package. Long laments talking to a “stone wall” as hostage demands stalled legislation.
Katheryn McGrath, a 27 year old SEC attorney from Alexandria Virginia, argues to Rep Mills that a 1971 tax rate provision punishs married couples by higher taxes than two single earners. She notes a $1408 discrepancy that could fund a Halliburton purchase, urging amendment to equalize deduction.
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