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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1969
Page
1
The forecast calls for fair weather today through tomorrow with slightly cooler days. Temperatures range from 45 to 55 degrees tonight and highs in the 70s, while westerly winds stay around 10 to 20 miles per hour. Details on page 2.
The city recreation department asks residents to voluntarily use Central Park and Lake Elizabeth in a safe and sane manner until facilities are completed and adequate supervision can be provided.
The University of Pacific plans to admit about 200 culturally deprived students next fall to boost minority enrollment. The move accompanies a sharp national debate over admissions and faculty standards.
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson travels to Nigeria to press for an honorable and just peace between Nigeria and Biafra, stating Britain’s aim to end nearly two years of bloody conflict. President Nixon orders reforms across five federal departments and agencies to fulfill his pledge to modernize government and to draft a plan for an all volunteer armed force. The Presidio mutiny trial at Ft. Lewis, Washington, is described as an attack on military discipline. Defense Secretary Laird and Rep Rivers challenge the administration amid warming ties with defense supporters.
Pakistan’s new military ruler decrees urgent food deliveries to troubled areas and names three special advisers to assist in martial law governance. In other news, six American Protestant leaders meet Vatican officials to report on Catholic Protestant cooperation in the United States since the Vatican council.
Paul O. Bush of Fresno State College, head of the Association of California State College Professors, denounces Reagan proposed political test for professors as ant i intellectualism. He warns it mirrors tyrants and threatens academic freedom and free inquiry in California higher education.
Washington report on former President Dweight D Eisenhower says he sleeps about two thirds of the time and shows no further deterioration in congestive heart failure. At Walter Reed his condition remains weak yet stable as family members and close allies visit. doctors caution survival is not likely without response to treatment.
Newark residents debate reinstating a Thornton Avenue crossing guard at a Newark City Council meeting. Roy Taylor asks if the mayor represents the will of the people, citing petitions and local spending as context. Mayor Harry F. Lewis replies there is no justification for action at this time.
Fremont planning commission heard BART officials urge stricter slope and 20 foot setback rules for a nearby Inland Aggregate quarry. The staff backed extending those requirements to land owned by BART and land under its condemnation, aiming to clarify permit wording amid a legal dispute.
A bill to levy a half cent sales tax to fix the Bay Area Rapid Transit deficit passed the Assembly 44 to 26. It now returns to the Senate for concurrence on minor amendments before final action and possible governor signature. Major Burton amendments were defeated. Don Mulford led the opposition in the Assembly.
Alameda County supervisors reaffirmed opposition to a regional government plan that would create a state-like agency with 36 directly elected members. They seek appointment of regional officials from local offices and warn the bill would broaden state control while adding a new government layer. The panel also discussed adding superior court judges and a new county court facility in South County.
A laryngitis outbreak postpones the presentation of final plans for the Ohlone College permanent campus to the Fremont Newark Junior College District Board. Architect Dale Sprankle and his Palo Alto firm were unable to attend. no substitute could be sent.
Niles Sand and Gravel Co and Rhodes Jamieson Ltd sue Fremont authorities accusing Alameda County Water District of blocking quarry operations by strict pumping restrictions. Attorneys say the underground system raises costs and risks halting work. district officials warn against permit changes. The planning department mulls the issue.
Fremont public works officials report six week delay on Central Park buildings and swim facilities but remain within budget. Low bid of 228,950 by Challenge Developments Inc. of Hayward was submitted in February and will be reviewed by city engineers and council before award. Construction aimed to start in two to three weeks with completion in five months.
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