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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1975
Page
4
California gasoline consumption rose 30.8 million gallons in May from a year earlier, totaling 296.04 million gallons but still below May 1973 pre energy crisis levels. Revenue from the gasoline tax rose about 2.1 million, reaching 40.6 million for May 1974.
The California Highway Patrol says patrolmen are resuming ticket writing after a six day slowdown triggered by Governor Brown's pay raise conflict. About 7 percent of normal ticketing activity was observed as the force re enga ged. Registrations open for Tiny Tot classes for ages 3 to 5 in Fremont and Niles, starting July 21, with sessions at Blacow, Linda Vista, Marshall, Mattos, and the Niles Community Center.
The final city sponsored motorcycle cross for youths 8 to 17 will take place Saturday at Mayhews Landing Park. Riders must wear helmets long sleeves and pants and bikes must have rubber-padded handlebars and be no larger than 20 inches. Parent permission slips available at Newark Community Corner.
A sequence of fire and emergency calls logged in Tri City area districts including Union City Newark and surrounding streets. Entries note alarms police special services trash fires and incidents at addresses such as 4217 Tehama Ave 536 Gan and 5925 Mian Avenue with times ranging from early afternoon to late night.
Washington reports the Commerce Department data showing a marginal 0.3 percent quarterly growth in the second quarter, signaling the end of a five recession cycle since World War I. Officials project a moderate recovery with inflation easing, though unemployment may hover near 9 percent into late 1978. Housing starts rise, but housing market remains weak amid overall cautious outlook.
A Northern California chain Western States Convalescent Hospitals faces a civil suit in Contra Costa Superior Court alleging misuse of patient funds, adulterated drugs and inadequate care. The action seeks penalties of 2900 per violation and cites unclean conditions, a diarrhea outbreak, and removal of televisions from patient rooms.
A California State Bar panel urges abolition of the adult prison system, labeling Vacaville and Soledad as wholly inadequate. The report condemns conditions as disgraceful and incompatible with decency, while officials push for reform and rehabilitation over confinement.
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