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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1971
Page
1
The forecast calls for fair weather through tomorrow with continued mild temperatures. Highs are expected to be 65 to 75 degrees both days, and the low tonight will range from 30 to 50. Light winds observed. Details on page 12.
A dated slice notes about 300 swallows migrating back to the old mission at Capistrano for St. Josephs Day, continuing a two century old pattern. The item sits among miscellaneous notes from Page 21.
A blizzard of protesting letters follows ABC TV cancellation of Lawrence Welk and his traditional dance music, with a network spokesman defending the move while critics claim the decision sparks controversy amid fan uproar.
A bankruptcy court frees singer Ed Fisher from payment of almost 1 million dollars in debts, at least for the moment. The report notes the unresolved financial burden amid ongoing legal matters.
Fremont led Alameda County in new residents over the past decade with a 13.3 percent rise and a total population of 100,869 in 1970, more than one third of the county’s new residents. Pleasanton posted the highest growth rate at 39.61 percent, while Newark, Léverriere, and Union City followed with sharp increases. The county total reached 1,073,164, up 164,975 from 1960.
Egyptian state news agency says two American built Israeli Phantom jets intruded at the north end of the Suez Canal and were intercepted by Egyptian defenses, marking the first space violation since the ceasefire ended. The report notes uncertainty on whether missiles or guns repelled the flight.
U S Senator Montoya of New Mexico denounces Nixon era repression aimed at questioning policies. He cites postwar anxieties and cites first class mail openings, data banks, dossiers, and possible bugging of Senate offices. He notes many senators share concerns about monitoring and security overreach.
Fremont police and FBI seek Morris Singer and his wife Gail on wholesale bad checks linked to a short-lived Mattress Company operations in Centerville District Fremont and San Francisco offices. Checks signed by the couple allegedly bounced for about 23 Fremont employees.
Brig. Gen. George H Young Jr. says he is a political scapegoat as Army proposed demotion. He claims he sought promotion and was acted against to mollify Rep. Samuel Stratton, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.
Washington reports GAO auditors reviewed 61 new US weapons and found costs rose from 83.6 billion to about 117 billion, a 33.4 billion increase. Overruns averaged 500 million per project, blamed on development difficulties planning and estimating issues.
About 20 Thorneton Junior High students marched with placards to protest the removal of 30 to 50 year old trees on the Freitas property off Thornton Avenue. City officials cited a misunderstanding in the Singer Housing project as the cause, while workers razed the adjacent Freitas mansion slated to become a community center.
Fremont union Local 134 announces a full withdrawal of payroll deductions to UBAC after the group refused to fund the Fremont Boys' Club with the requested 22 000. The action targets 6500 members at Fremont GM and Hayward plants, urging donations to other charities while decrying perceived unfair treatment.
Fremont assistant city manager Garth Lipsky will become acting recreation director when Stuart McCormick leaves March 31. Lipsky will hold the interim role while a new director is sought, with applications open until April 19 and a two to three month fill timeframe. McCormick resigns at a $17,400 annual salary to pursue a doctorate in park and recreation studies.
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