20 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1977
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes show a cooling housing market with indicators suggesting demand slowing. Mentions of California, Golden Gate Avenue, and speculators making up a small share of new home sales imply broader slowing in price growth and buyer activity amid uncertain market conditions.
Reports say Congressman Jaworski pressed for a probe into Korean payoffs and discussed names of possible witnesses with House leaders. Democrats caution about the scope and stressed careful oversight as a new special counsel is appointed to guide the inquiry.
Fremont officials held a study of errors as they appointed city bodies and abandoned a third appointment in disgust after secret ballots. Councilmen named Sherry Chamberl as a key panel figure amid a wave of confusion and incomplete records.
Severe heat blankets most states as temperatures shatter records from New York to the Midwest. Officials urge conservation amid water shortages while residents seek shade and relief from the relentless sun.
A $150000 backlog of traffic tickets and warrants could be cleared in that period, with officials noting a plan to reduce the pile and resume normal processing. The piece hints at a phased cleanup and potential reforms to ticket handling.
A ransom note from the Chowchilla incident has been disclosed in reports, with investigators noting handwriting analysis and potential clues. Officials emphasize ongoing efforts to identify the author and secure a resolution to the case.
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