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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1975
Page
8
Three turbochargers for V8 engines valued at 1475 dollars were stolen from Tram Industrial Wrecking and Salvage Co at 900 West Warren Ave. A grinder, chain saw, diesel pump and amber flashing light were also reported missing, per owner Larry Poffen Toth.
Police report a second break in at Wickes Lumber on Fremont Blvd 43962. A Wells Fargo bag and about 700 dollars were stolen from the safe after the door was drilled and the combination pried. A panda bear image with the note i saw the sole thing was found.
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. visited a Capitol Hill meeting of the California Facilities Authority, a state agency that authorizes school construction bonds, signaling possible program expansion. He spoke with outgoing chairman Edward D. Kel and suggested future talks with the governor about enlarging the program.
In Sacramento a Senate committee chair introduced SBIB to allow secret union elections for workers while banning secondary boycotts. Sen. George Zenovich of Fresno chairs the Industrial Relations Committee and notes the measure borrows from the National Labor Relations Act, proposing an Agricultural Relations Board to oversee representation votes between United Farm Workers and Teamsters.
AT&T faced a government antitrust suit but reissued long term notes and debentures at lower rates, saving about 13.5 million over the life of the loans. Original offer in November planned 7 year notes at 7 1/4 percent and 32 year debentures at 8 1/2 percent. reissue lowers rates to 7 3/4 percent and 8 percent respectively. The move allows borrowing $600 million in long term funds after canceling the earlier program.
A Personnel Board hearing in Vacaville concluded Tuesday with UPI reporting a closed session on Timothy Leary. Leary, tied to a drug case, faced questions as he remains a federal prisoner serving up to five years and eligible for parole on February 12. Attendees described him as healthy and in good shape. A hearing officer will forward a parole recommendation in weeks.
Harry N. Harding, accused of hiring two men to kill his wife Martha Jean, saw his arraignment postponed for one week at his attorney’s request. Judge Clarence Walden granted the delay as Harding remains in Yolo County Jail. A third defendant, Pleasant Hill resident Conover, is charged with murder for hire. The case ties to a May last year shooting north of here.
Police in Palos Verdes broke up a prostitution ring after arresting a dozen men linked to a ring noted by a customer who claimed coercion. Investigators report the operation targeted sex for hire networks and potential trafficking.
Fremont city council voted $1 to exempt the northern plain from a full environmental impact report. Singer Housing Co. disputes, arguing farming affects population, housing, and finances. Chandler seeks a full EIR. Singer filed $25 million state suit and federal action over August decision.
Representative Ullman of Oregon introduces an $18 billion tax cut aimed at individuals and businesses. He says the House Ways and Means Committee will act to bring a bill to the floor by the end of next week, criticizing President Ford's 1 percent rebate as too regressive and stating his plan would favor those earning under $10,000. The measure would be ready for House action by late February after Lincoln's birthday recess.
A bomb exploded in a State Department elevator shaft early Wednesday in Washington DC, injures none reported. Police traced the alert to a caller claiming to represent the Weather Underground Organization, with similar threats to a Defense Department installation in Oak Ridge.
Fremont Bank wins approval for a new full service branch at Boulevard 2nd Half Ranch Road in Union City. Hyman says the charter enables expansion as the bank, formed in 196¢, now serves customers with checking accounts and loans across three Fremont locations including 38158 Fremont Blvd and Stevenson Blvd.
On the floor of 11 Wall Street brokers hurried orders while porters from a members club delivered food in wicker baskets. Olga Trelubeis praised the activity as tape records flashed and the market showed rapid but slightly delayed trading, highlighting a tense yet vibrant trading day.
Acting general manager Lawrence Dabas indicated willingness to cooperate with the Public Utilities Commission as it orders a check of BART safety measures. He said he would direct actions if the investigation warranted and would try to accommodate PUC requests.
In Oakland a superior court trial of James J. Nichols, 39, a South County real estate salesman, revealed burglary details in the death of Mrs Ethel Moughan a Newark fire department secretary slain last Sept 5. Testimony described a thoroughly ransacked home at 6372 Robertson Ave with missing items including a calculator fur coat toaster a pillow and two radios while a television once seen was later removed by the son. A front door forced entry was noted and the burglary remains unsolved. The defense moved to bar bank account evidence as the judge prepared to rule.
An Argus review found most charges against Muscolino unsubstantiated or hearsay. Allegations from Kessady High School teachers and witnesses were largely unverified, with 14 potential witnesses located. The committee said no action against Muscolino, calling some complaints personnel matters to be handled through grievance procedures.
Denise Fairman Gaschk, 17, died as her family and friends reflected on her drug use and a PCP episode six months earlier. The service highlighted teen drug abuse and urged others to break their own drug romances. A memorial fund was established to CURA Detoxification Center in Fremont with checks made for Denise Gaschk.
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