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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1975
Page
9
Sunol Golf and Country Club owner Frank Yvaldl states that cut rates apply only to particular members family cards. E-cards permit half price green fees on weekdays with a weekly limit, while standard greens fees run $3 to $5 for cards and $7 on weekends.
Second victim Lee Garzon of Oakland reportedly released after a weekend kidnapping tied to a drug case. Adolfo Quiroz of Hayward escaped and led police to two suspects in San Jose. four others remained with Garzon. Police cited uncertainty about Garzon’s current location.
Police identified two men as Robert Bautista 22 of 3656 Sixth St and Ronald Fichter 21 of 13870 Depot Road Union City as suspects in a Wednesday New City Market robbery. Officers pursued a car to Appian Way finding a cocked .22 rifle and $250 in a bag. A second Fremont robbery at 4 15 a m at a 7 11 on Farwell Drive yielded no loss figure, with two youths, a long barrel pistol and a gray Cadillac fleeing to an orange van.
Michael L. Filgate, 19, of 37617 Canterbury, admitted the second and third recent break ins at the Center Medical Group and municipal courthouse. Officers captured him at 2190 Peralta Blvd after a 4:30 am alarm. Court officials report updated safeguards including a new safe and better evidence storage after the incidents.
A Fremont house on 47665 Forter Street suffered a bedroom fire that gutted that room and caused smoke damage throughout the residence. Firefighters arrived at 6:27 PM and rescued the family dog while a fish aquarium could not be saved. Estimated damage reached 5,000 dollars to the home and 41,000 dollars to belongings. no occupants were home at the time.
Bonner, a 47 year old painter, fell from the Kowantsan Msjen Bridge into rough water near Redwood City. Strong currents swept him past a flotation aid as coworkers and a coast guard helicopter attempted rescue. He died at Burlingame hospital.
A jury of 12 men and 6 women was picked for the Zebra murder trial in San Francisco. Several challenges remain and two alternate jurors will be chosen before opening statements begin. The proceeding wrapped its first day. Defendants Larry Craig Green, 23, Manacd Mare, 30, and Jesse Lee Cooks, 26, face charges in a string of killings in the winter of 1973 74.
Former station employee Desa describes pressure for higher pay and longer hours at TelePrompter backed Channel 63. He alleges a scheme to push local programming aside for profits, while city officials and former staff discuss future programming and new leadership under Richard Yacco as the station faces scrutiny and cost considerations.
Newark officials warn of a severe officer shortage over the next five years as population and business growth outpace staffing. Police Chief Morrison requests 22 new officers and nine patrol vehicles, but council estimates only four officers and no new vehicles can be added through 1980.
The proposed constitutional amendment backed by Governor Brown would allow a simple majority to raise or lower taxes on banks corporations and insurers. It failed to reach the needed two thirds in a preliminary Assembly vote after a heated debate and calls for reconsideration.
The California Senate debated reforming marijuana penalties, with Mascone urging reallocation of law enforcement priorities. The bill would divert violators to treatment rather than prison, allowing televised coverage of the proceedings and narrowing punishments for possession.
A long, dated account describes Fremont linking with Elizabeth Australia as a sister city. Efforts to renew contact faltered due to visits, communication gaps, and a recession. Local volunteers recall exchanges, gifts, and failed letters while weighing Puerto Peñasco as a closer alternative.
Washington based UPI report outlines a tax cut package moving toward final passage. It details individual rebates up to 740 dollars and a one time 100 dollar payment to all Social Security recipients. The plan also includes a political compromise on oil taxes and a higher tax credit for home purchases, with final passage still pending further amendments.
Four junior contestants from area high schools compete in an Optimist Youth speech ritual at Mission San Jose High School. Anne Moseley and Darel A lead the Bay Area field with finals slated at 7 30 p m and a $260 prize draw in Carson City Nevada. Local winners will be highlighted at Optimist Club breakfasts.
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