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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1967
Page
1
A weather note reports fair conditions through tomorrow with a slightly cooler feel. The high today reaches 65 degrees and the low tonight ranges from 50 to 58 degrees. Westerly winds blow 12 to 25 mph. Details on Page 10.
Local Fremont and Newark area churches announce a range of services and events for tomorrow, reflecting a busy weekend schedule across congregations. Page 3 coverage highlights worship, outreach, and community programs across the region.
The Senate Education Committee reduces Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh’s proposed school finance bill from 375 million to 120 million, stating California can afford the smaller total as Gov. Ronald Reagan endorses the revised amount.
Two nights of violence trigger Hartford emergency in a racially tense north end. Thurgood Marshall, named to the Supreme Court, declines to discuss recent police confession rulings. Newport News strike ends after four days affecting five nuclear submarines. Westmoreland pleased with new troop pledges. Stock prices rise on NYSE. Rail unions prep weekend strike despite pleas. British MPs approve liberalized abortion law. LeRoi Jones held on weapons charges in Newark.
Reports from Egyptian sources describe the heaviest fighting since the Middle East war along the Suez cease-fire line. The UN General Assembly calls Israel to drop annexation of Jerusalem with a 99 to 0 vote, 13 abstentions including the United States.
UPI reports six people died Friday night and more than 250 hospitalized as a three day riot in Newark, New Jersey worsened. Gov. Hughes declared a state of emergency as National Guard units and police battled gunfire, looters, and arson in the Central Ward. Police arrested numerous rioters and curfews limited movement in the city and nearby Irvington.
Newark faces riot turmoil as police shoot near bystanders and windows are broken. Glen Bobbit recalls a blank gun incident while a child is wounded by a splintered pole. Businesses close early as streets tally damage and chaos lingers.
Hartford mayor imposed a state of emergency in the North End after two nights of rioting violence. Police report 11 officers injured and stores bombed while curfew and traffic ban discussed to restore order.
Eddie Mathews clubbed his 500th career homer to spark a three run sixth inning as the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 8 to 6. The homer followed Jim Wynn and Rusty Staub singles to put Houston ahead 6 to 4. Norm Miller had a three run shot earlier and Juan Marichal took the loss, his eighth against 12 wins.
The Argus lodged a formal complaint with Fremont Police alleging Brown Act violations by Fremont Unified School District trustees during a recent executive session. Investigators may refer the case to the district attorney, with possible fines up to 500 dollars per trustee.
Newark council demanded concrete progress from Branden Enterprises to repair the long delayed Mayhews Landing Road in Mowry West. After threats and bonds, work must start by July 27 or legal action on the bonds will proceed, with Fidelity Bank taking over the tract and planning to step in, while council regrets delays and lip service from developers.
George Roeding submits a six phase plan for 66 acres including the existing California Nursery in Miles. Phases include outdoor garden theater, 6.5 acres of apartments and town houses up to 175 units, a motor inn with bar and pool, a restaurant and shops around lagoons, a swim and tennis club, then medical and dental offices and a bank. The plan goes before the planning commission on July 24.
Cairo reports the heaviest clashes since the Middle East war along most of the Suez Canal cease fire line from Port Said to Ismailia and Suez City. Israel says its planes silence Egyptian batteries, claims eight Israeli jets shot down, with civilian casualties in Suez. UN General Assembly backs demand Israel cede Jerusalem Old City.
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