18 Mar 1975
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1975
Page
1
Testimony before the Senate Budget Committee warned that inflation could rise, unemployment may exceed the administration’s 8.1 percent forecast, and the fiscal 1976 deficit could reach about 20 billion dollars. Simon criticized Ford's proposed 5.19 billion cutbacks and warned of credit crunch and adverse economic consequences from high deficits and inflation.
Fremont labor groups press for a 1.6 million raise package as four employee unions begin contract talks. Requests include fringe benefits and retirement plan costs, with potential 60 percent wage hikes over two years. Police and firefighters seek Highway Patrol head package, arbitration, and parity measures amid inflation concerns.
Fremont officials hear citizen committee findings on a cultural arts complex near City Hall and a city hall expansion. The group proposes a little theatre, visual arts center, community meeting area, and a 300 seat auditorium built in phases. A survey shows 14 percent of households might pay a $5 to $10 property tax increase.
UPI reports South Vietnam withdrew most combat forces from Pleiku Kontum and Ban Me Thuot to the lowlands as Communist pressure rose. The move effectively halves the country and leaves under 80,000 troops in Pleiku as forces shift to coastal posts along the South China Sea.
Union City and San Jose police say two men were abducted from a Union City apartment on Saturday and one escaped while another remains missing. Investigators issued alerts for four other suspects, including a San Jose man and his son, believed en route to Southern California or Mexico. The case centers on a drug-related kidnapping with details still sparse and a green Dodge Challenger linked to the suspects.
Fremont trustees cancel the March 26 regular meeting due to the Easter recess and schedule a special testing on April 2 when new trustees will be seated and officers elected, with President Harry Sheppard to start a new term. Newark trustees plan to meet March 25 despite the holiday and hold a special meeting on April 1 for new trustees to be tested.
The Forum for the Figure faces possible dissolution as it meets tomorrow at 7:30 am at the Copper Wheel Restaurant. Forum leaders including Woody Ballard and Fremont Mayor Gene Rhodes push for debate after an Argus survey showed dissatisfaction with no clear progress. Assemblyman Alister McAlister is expected to speak on the topic at the bimonthly session.
Thousands of doctors walked out across 21 New York hospitals in a first major U S doctors strike. Picket lines began at 7 am with emergency care preserved and hospital officials reporting near normal operations, while some municipal facilities discharged non-emergency patients.
The forecast warns of possible showers across the Bay Area with winds and mild temperatures. Weekend conditions may include scattered rain and cooler highs, impacting outdoor plans and travel.
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