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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1972
Page
8
Syrian officials reported anti aircraft fire and interceptions as Israeli planes penetrated into Syria near Latakia and the Golan Heights. Damascus vowed retaliation for any future incursions while Tel Aviv declined comment. The incident marked the farthest Israeli air penetration since 1970.
Heavy rainfall across Northern California and southern Oregon triggered mudslides and river rises. Power lines were toppled, evacuations occurred near Crescent City, and several rivers including the Smith and Klamath neared flood stages as a weather front stalled across the region.
CAPE KENNEDY UP I reports Planser 4 launched successfully into space on Thursday on a fast journey to Jupiter to capture the first closeup images of the planet. Officials said it was on course though trajectory calculations will take days.
President Nixon pressed Congress to pass his health care and welfare reform plan, warning that Kennedy's rival bill would be a costly new tax burden. From his Morka vacation home he urged action ahead of Florida’s primary, outlining a national private group insurance system with paid services and credits to reduce medical debt.
Sacramento report states Assemblyman Leon Ralph proposes a California state lottery to raise funds for schools. The bill, amended to permit broader use beyond education, would seek voter approval via constitutional amendment. Supporters cite New Jersey’s first year revenue as a benchmark, while critics note lack of studies.
Los Angeles assemblyman Henry Waxman introduced a bill to legalize possession of marijuana, arguing it would reduce law enforcements and criminalization. He warned passage faces Governor Reagan’s opposition while Reagan said Californians could vote on the issue though he opposed legalization.
Mrs Kaplan named in arrest warrant after a meeting attended by about one person. She resided in Mendocino County and was identified as the former wife of a Stanford professor. Trustees faced egg throwing and boos as advocates demanded immediate Cesar Junior High construction. the board voted 3-2 against contracts citing lack of funds.
Ohlone College confronts mounting criticism of Dr Niederholzer over classroom evaluations and program quality. Faculty and students pressure due process while a faculty ethics panel forms to review grievances. Letters of support note community impact and long overdue programs, while Niederholzer defends his record and invites objective review.
Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti accused Governor Ronald Reagan of using an ethnic slur by calling him The Godfather. Moretti said the remark questions if race or background will drive California politics, while Reagan aides defended the leader’s stance as not viewing Italians as a separate race.
Fremont recreation commissioners vote 5 to 2 to recommend establishing use fees for community center facilities amid concerns fees could be financially prohibitive for some groups. Existing facility use is free, with calls for sponsorship and city council approval.
Two men, Ferdinand and Tenia, were placed on three years probation after pleading guilty to burglary. Terry Grant Stevens, 22, of 818 Grimmer Boulevard, was jailed for burglary involving stolen tapes. Richard B. Stevens, 25, 41238 Roberts Avenue, received probation for a gas station burglary on Fremsst Boulevard. Both cases occurred in Fremont.
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