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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1977
Page
2
A state county tax rate discussion cites Los Angeles and Santa Barbara as examples with 17 million versus 1.1 million in Alameda. The Regie budget shows a tax rate of 3.16 dollars, reflecting shifts during the 1976-77 period as counties like Grange County confront fiscal pressures.
The dollar slipped across major European markets to close the week lower. Gold rose while Swiss and German currencies moved, with the franc pressured by a Swiss central bank rate cut, signaling resistance to franc appreciation. Other European currencies including guilders and francs also eased as Paris banks observed a holiday.
Darrel L Ditmore of Fremont dies at 41 in Fresno after a motel swimming incident. Funeral services set for 1 pm today at Ington Memorial Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ditmore of Hayward, brother Charles W Ditmore of Hayward, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carter of Fremont and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ditmore of Oakland, great grandmother Mrs Rozina Hartman of Burlingame. Burial arranged by Berge Pappas Smith Mortuary Fremont.
New York investigates the Northeast blackout of 1977 as Con Ed faces claims of negligence. Authorities from city, state, and federal levels probe the failure of the backup system while Mayor Beame tours affected neighborhoods. Police, fire, and National Guard responses collide with multi‑billion dollar business losses and mounting arrests.
The Newark City Council meets to review a state court ruling related to Nelson and a dispute with the United States Postal Service. Judge Wiley Manuel ordered the city to pay Nelson 7800 dollars plus 1586.75 in fees while allowing other charges to stand. New council members David Smith and Marilyn Miller studied the transcript as the panel prepared to reconvene on July 28 to consider which charges are valid and potential further action.
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