23 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
1
Witnesses described a bright flash in the sky as a Boeing 727 bound for international airport vanished after a return maneuver following an engine fire. Up to eight interviews were conducted with clean details about the flash and silhouettes, while investigators probe if the lighting hinted at a catastrophic explosion.
Angry UC militants join a five day strike without authorization. Gov Ronald Reagan called the action unprofessional and ineffective while the state board weighs remedies. Union leaders claim the one day walkout is gaining traction and threaten broader action if professors face five day penalties. Picket lines form at Long Beach Sacramento San Francisco San Jose and other campuses. LA State remains on duty as Academic Senate opposes the walkout.
A survey to assess minority group contributions to American culture will be conducted in Alameda County schools. Rock La Fleche, county superintendent, announced a $10,000 federal grant to plan a three year in service training program for elementary teachers. Ruth Martin will lead the minority program survey, aiding curriculum development in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Tre Arcus published by The Daily Review Fremont California. David R Perry business manager. Public notice under California Superior Court Alameda with June 7 date. Address communications to Center Square Fremont. Subscription rates 10 cents copy, 1.50 per month, 18.00 per year. Published daily with Sunday edition.
Fremont Unified District teachers may miss raises as the Teachers Association urged trustees to end cost-of-living boosts. The union argues teachers should meet a 30 additional college unit standard beyond a bachelor’s degree, with some teaching on a temporary credential. A new salary proposal and budget talks are set for spring hearings.
A volunteer group formed to spur Boy Scout programs in Fremont Newark and Union City met at the Rent Motors Plant in Fremont. Judge Roy G. Pucci chaired the session with Ken Jackson outlining the drive as 4 864 boys receive Scout training, up from 4 18 at the end of a prior period.
Testimony details the Pueblo seizure by North Korean forces on a gray day a year ago. Bucher described surrender after shelling and machine gun fire, orders to destroy secret gear, and futile hopes for air support as crew tried to dump documents overboard and escape toward Wonsan Harbor.
Rain soaked California braces for another storm as airports report flight cancellations tied to fog and bad weather. Iowa Governor Ray and delegation, stranded in Fort Wayne after Washington events, switch to car travel. Montana endures fifth day of subzero cold with Lewistown and Cut Bank at minus 18 and minus 15. Texas enjoys springlike warmth with higher readings amid the unsettled pattern.
Fremont police arrested six people including four juveniles on marijuana possession charges after spotting a 1960 Chevrolet occupied by an adult suspect near the Western Pacific Tunnel. Adults Robert J. Richards and Daniel B. George faced bail and fake license counts while juveniles aged 14 to 17 were sent to juvenile hall. A separate incident led to the arrest of 11 year old Roland Gondreau for drunkenness and marijuana possession after a neighbor reported a man passed out in a Fremont yard.
The Fremont board lists potential appointees including J Thomas Sherrer Rollin Cunningham Monroe Knight and Donald W Raymond aiming to fill a vacancy. In other business trustees accepted Kennedy High principal Ellis H L Mertins resignation to join Davis MacConnell and Ralston Palo Alto as school planning designer effective February 1.
Five men and one woman filed personal injury suits totaling 552000 in Oakland Superior Court. Berkeley attorney Nermitrins Agretelis claims police unlawfully struck protesters during June demonstrations along Telegraph Avenue. Defendants include the cities of Berkeley and Oakland plus Alameda County and California authorities.
San Francisco UPI The California Supreme Court on Wednesday denied without comment a bail request for Huey Newton founder of the Black Panther Party. Newton, serving 2 to 15 years for voluntary manslaughter in the Oakland police officer killing, had appeal by attorney Charles Garry after a state appeals court rejected the habeas corpus petition.
Lillian E Pegueros 32 died Tuesday at University of California Hospital San Francisco. A native of Alabama she lived in California 12 years. Survived by husband Rudolph two sons Michael Jeffery and Teresa a daughter all of Fremont mother Lillian Jeter Alabama sisters Martha Lawson Vondle Hall Polly Lawson and brother John Windham. Rosary is tonight at Berge Pappas Mortuary Fremont, burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Hayward.
Sacramento: Senator John G Schmitz R Tuslin backs selling California's public colleges to a private group funded by insurers and leasing them back. Proceeds would cut government costs and fund scholarships while allowing educational use and potential conditions to curb campus unrest.
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