Tri Cities Celebrate Independence Day With Big Picnics
Three large family picnics mark America's 200th birthday in the Tri Cities. Fremont hosts the ninth annual July Fourth at Central Park with a major pyrotechnics show. Union City and Newark plan community events, bells at 11 a.m., and varied activities. Fremont, Newark, and Union City organize festivities through local groups and bicentennial committees. Fireworks in Fremont at 9 15 p.m. with YMCA staffed concessions. Union City considers museum efforts tied to the bicentennial.
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U S May Depart Olympics Over Taiwan Entry Issue
The United States warned it may boycott the Montreal Games if Canada does not permit Taiwanese athletes to compete as Republic of China representatives. USOC president Krumm urged immediate reconsideration, saying the IOC must guarantee free entry regardless of politics. Taiwan and Japan expressed shock, while the IOC and Soviet officials weighed the implications for future Games. This preview kicks off a special Olympic section on Montreal with gymnastics featured today.
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People's Republic of China
Athens
Adolph Hitler
Berlin
Taipei
Shen Chia-Min
Kim Ryan
Bob Seagren
Fremont neighbors honor flag tradition on La Jolla Court
In Fremont the La Jolla Court neighborhood upholds a bicentennial year flag ritual started in 1971 when residents pooled money to buy a flag and install a flagpole on the court. Each year they dedicate a flag to a resident, with past honorees including Marv Williamson Diane Williams and James Welcome. The event includes coffee and cake after the ceremony. The gathering at 10 a.m. plans another dedication, with no end date in sight.
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Tri-City property values rise 16.25 percent in 1976-77
Alameda County Assessor Don Hutchinson reports a 16.25 percent rise in property values into fiscal 1976-77 affecting taxes. Newark leads in unsecured tax roll growth at 57.09 percent, driven by Rosemont Square Shopping Center openings and several new businesses. Fremont and Union City trail in the unsecured category.
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Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty with Guidelines
The Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty does not violate the Constitution if states provide strict mercy guidelines for judges and juries in murder trials. It held capital punishment acceptable for deterring crime and delivering retribution, while striking down mandatory death laws.
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Custodian arrested as arson suspect
A 21 year old substitute custodian for Fremont schools was arrested after an arson attack on Hirsch Elementary caused 170000 in damage. Andrew George Anderson admitted setting fires at Hirsch Washington High and helped firefighters at the scene. He had access to four more schools and no prior criminal record.
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Area delegates prep for national conventions amid political drama
Local delegates discuss roles at the upcoming Republican and Democratic national conventions. Reagan allies Trudy Donald and John Berretta describe duties to persuade uncommitted delegates and shape party direction in Kansas City and beyond, while Democrats head to New York with uncertain influence.
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