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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
1
Kissinger outlined a nine point framework on a ceasefire and aid while North Vietnam accepted eight points as a negotiation basis. He noted two Hanoi demands were unacceptable, including cutting all aid and enforcing Communist control. the North seeks troop withdrawal with a U.S. halt to assistance.
A rare winter shutdown blocked State Highway 17 between Loa Banos and Santa Cruz as 6 to 8 inches of snow fell in the Santa Cruz Mountains near the summit. Patrols reported 300 to 400 cars stranded and motorists turned back near Los Gatos and Santa Cruz while many headed home from work.
An armed hijacker forced a Mohawk Airlines plane to land at White Plains County Airport after taking control midflight. Passengers were allowed to disembark as the plane refueled, with ransom demands and cold weather clothing sought. The hijacker claimed a bomb though no device was seen, and the pilot relayed his orders to move quickly to obtain the money and depart.
Noted Hindu sage Kumar, a recognized psychic who rejects psychic powers, engages passersby in a street demonstration before leaving the scene.
Labor Secretary Hodgson told the Senate Labor Committee that a voluntary settlement of the West Coast dock strike is hopeless and urged quick action on Nixon’s proposal for a compulsory settlement to save the economy. He said prospects for voluntary agreement are no better now than months ago and warned congressional arbitration would hinder revived business efforts. The hearing focused on Nixon’s plan to create a three man arbitration board to review the dispute between Longshoremen and the Teamsters Union.
Local residents offered ideas at a public hearing on the Coyote Hills Regional Park master plan. Proposals included overnight camping and a wild animal center, plus preserving Nike missile silos as a tourist feature and potential beagle runs by the Northern California Beaglers.
Fremont plans commission weighs Singer Housing Company eight million dollar project to build 2 722 homes on 450 acres of Patterson Ranch with 60 percent of eucalyptus grove saved plus parkland. Project spans Newark and Fremont with homes priced from 20 000 to 50 000. City staff urge six month delay to study northern Fremont area before approval.
Fremont report states Meph William van Deir plans to skip a third term on the city council. A 4 p.m. press conference at City Hall was scheduled to discuss his political plans and map changes.
A secret memo circulated to Fremont City Council contains City Attorney Allen Sprague’s opinion that districting cannot take effect in April even if a special election is held next month. He notes no statutory authority and that timing for filing candidacies and notices negates an April implementation, with possible effect in 1974. Council members seek the State Attorney General’s view before acting.
Forecast shows showers and rain tonight with an 80 percent probability. South to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Yesterday in Fremont the high reached 55 and the low 40.
Alameda County Water District directors may confront a legal showdown over underground water rights with the embattled Citizens Utilities Co. Page 9.
A state store chain will hire ex-convicts as consultants to reduce robberies in its markets. The California Public Utilities Commission is asked to decide its jurisdiction over nuclear plant safety. The Pacific Maritime Association campaigns to end the West Coast dock strike. Kerry Mulligan resigns as top water pollution fighter amid claims of a conflict of interest by Ronald Reagan. The California Water Resources Control Board chair defends integrity amidst a bribery accusation. Angela Davis marks her 28th jail birthday as court sessions resume for murder kidnapping case and defense motions.
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