09 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1969
Page
1
County board debates salary procedures under charter provisions linking pay to private and Bay Area public earnings. Mediation expert says nonbinding but can shape outcomes. board may stay final arbiter. Officials warn of taxpayer impact and potential turmoil as public employees push for uniform raises.
Fremont Unified School District trustees meet at Irvington Elementary 40775 Fremont Blvd to adopt a 22 million budget for 1968 69 with a 47 cent per 100 assessed valuation tax rate increase. They will also elect officers for 1969 70 and swear in four new trustees. A financial report on the 1966 68 year will be presented, noting near elimination of the undistributed reserve due to enrollment protections and other factors.
A notice from the Arcus David R Perry Business Manager outlines circulation details under Superior Court Order 344054 dated June 21 1961. It lists addresses in Fremont California and fee rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions and mail delivery.
The narrative chronicles the pursuit and arrest of Van Buskirk and Williams after the Monaghan murder. Prosecution portrays a web of false names, flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles, and the disposal of papers. Key figures include Jetta Del Ponte and Miss Del Ponte, with alibis and photographs used to challenge police testimony.
The Army announced yesterday the new underground operations center at the Pentagon costing 2.7 million dollars. It is designed to manage crises abroad and civil disorders at home and features a computer system capable of rapid memory and analysis for decision making.
Tokyo dispatch reports Soviet troops landed on Pacha Island in Heilungkiang Province and fired on Chinese forces and civilians. One Russian riverman was killed, three wounded, as Moscow and Beijing traded accusations of armed provocation amid ongoing border talks in Khabarovsk.
Alameda County supervisors postponed discussion of the Mayors Formula for distributing county gas tax funds. The delay followed a long dispute with the Alameda County Employees Association over proposed mediation of a salary. The board also approved several contracts and bids, including a $198,910 road improvement in the Livermore area and a $69,525 resurfacing project in Aden Murray and Pleasanton townships.
Bank of America reports more than 11 million in home purchase loans to minority borrowers under a special program with lower collateral and flexible credit. One year in, 777 loans total 21.995 million. 3 million more in process and 560 thousand committed for improvements. Funds aim to 160 million to high risk borrowers in disadvantaged California areas. Mortgages can construct buy or improve single family dwellings and are guaranteed by FHA or VA.
Newark Unified School District trustees heard a petition is being prepared to protest locating Churchill Continuation High School on Robertson Avenue behind Bunker School. Mrs. Ella Perry objected to students walking near her children and about absorption of the school. About 150 residents were expected to sign. Architect Ron Martin described a hedge separation between Continuation, Bunker, and an intermediate school on the 30 acre site. District official Eli Lyle Kingery defended the program, noting continued efforts to reintegrate students. Anne Graf urged trustees toward hardship action to secure state funds for portable classrooms and the site purchase, warning action could take years.
Newark planners approve a proposed trailer park with 167 mobile homes, two main streets, seven cul de sacs, and extensive landscaping. Commissioners impressed by design. public opposition fading. Park intended for adults only per some operators, with controls on trailer size and type and ongoing review of state mobile home regulations.
Miss Regine Murray of Fremont enlisted in the Womens Air Force and became the last woman in the western states to receive an Air Force serial number. Air Force personnel began using social security numbers in place of serial numbers on July 1. Murray enlisted June 27 and was tagged AA 844201 for five days before switching to her social security number.
United Nations Secretary General Thant underwent successful hemorrhoid surgery at Leroy Hospital in New York, a U.N. spokesman said. He was expected to stay about ten days, having entered the hospital the previous Monday.
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