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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
1
Mostly cloudy Tuesday with rain likely today and showers tomorrow. Highs reach the mid 60s, tonight in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Southerly winds 10 to 25 mph this afternoon. Yesterday’s high was 72 and low 55.
City officials in Newark show renewed interest in a proposed million plus regional shopping center at Mowry Avenue and the Nimitz Freeway. The plan aims to boost local commerce and attract visitors to the area, with discussions continuing on funding and zoning implications.
Curran recounts Nixon allegedly congratulating him when he was acquitted of bribery last year. He insists the call was a coincidence and not evidence of high level influence in his trial. Page 3. Gov Reagan pushes welfare reform and job creation with a state task force. Page 2. Juan Corona murder case: bail denial as he awaits trial for the killings of 23 farm workers.
The piece references a Supreme Court decision to review a Miranda issue and notes that major political candidates including Sens. Humphrey Muskie McGovern and Gov. Wallace would receive Secret Service protection at potential costs up to one million dollars per month. It mentions warnings by Sen. Marion Cook about amendments affecting an equal rights proposal, a government oil transport finding, a FDA packaging order for furniture polishes, Penn Central memorabilia auctions, a supermarket price warning, and U.S. training of a Nationalist China submarine crew with debate over supplying a submarine to Taiwan.
The International Chess Federation announces that technical details are settled for the world championship match between Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union and challenger Ralph Fischer of the United States. Archbishop Makarios hints Athens may force him to resign as Cyprus president, warning of national disaster per the Greek Orthodox Synod.
Fremont plans a 15 cent tax rate increase as projected spending rises to 11,061,487 for next year, with a shortfall of more than 262,000 even after the levy. City officials at 7:00 p.m. tonight at City Hall will discuss options including boosting revenue, reducing services, or cutting costs to address a growing budget gap.
In Phnom Penh a Soviet made rocket barrage struck the city with over 150 rounds, setting fires and destroying wooden homes. More than 50 people killed or injured, many children, as troops attacked the southern outskirts and the airport. Hospitals prepared for casualties.
Up to 27 inmates described as extremely dangerous escaped Hamilton County Prison in Cincinnati after overpowering guards near the courthouse. Five were captured within three hours. four murder suspects among the escapees. Police say weapons were taken from the prison arsenal. 224 inmates remained in cells. The escape involved wearing contraband civilian clothes and began when guards were overpowered in the sixth section.
About half of Alameda County Welfare Department eligibility workers stayed home Monday in a sick-out to protest overburdened workloads. A department spokesman warned that continued absences could lead to dismissal unless a doctor’s letter is provided, while union officials cited workplace pressure as the cause.
Fremont residents raise worry as Alameda Creek flood control project's final stage nears. Army Corps of Engineers plans tree removals to widen the channel, affecting a wooded stretch between Stanley Bridge and Clark Bridge slated as future Alameda Creek trails area run by East Bay Regional Park District. Details on which trees will be removed remain undecided.
A March 4 amendment to the State Penal Code ends legal prosecution for most intoxicated individuals not involved in driving or crime. Courts no longer prosecute common drunks. they may be taken to detoxification centers or held in protective custody until sober. County plans for centers are in early stages.
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