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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
1
A confessional fragment describes a pattern of dread that joyous events trigger fear of retribution or disaster. The writer recalls childhood anticipations from fairs and rides to college, driving to meet a loved one, and even a honeymoon, always worried that happiness will be cut short or life ends abruptly.
The California Supreme Court ruled two residency requirements unconstitutional for elective office. It voided a five year county supervisor rule in Butte County and a three year city council rule in Santa Cruz, while noting no specific waiting period mandated. The ruling affected Rick Zevtenya Jr. and candidate placement on the April 13 ballot in Santa Cruz.
Leslie Bacon, a California teenager, appeared in open court after a federal grand jury quizzed her for three days. The government alleged she admitted participation in a 1970 bank bombing plot in New York, while defense lawyers argued the warrant and process were faulty and sought her release. The hearing was postponed to Wednesday as attorneys criticized the proceedings and questioned the relevance of the questions.
A Los Angeles judge ruled there is sufficient evidence to try Charles Manson and three followers for the killings of musician Gary Hinman and stunt man Donald Shearer. Judge Raymond Choate denied motions to dismiss. Trial set to begin May 2 with pretrial motions to be heard next week.
A hostile Assembly Budget Committee in Sacramento blasted the Reagan Administration's poverty program, likening it to arsonists in charge of a fire department. They criticized state nonparticipation in a federal commission's hearing over a vetoed 1.8 million CRLA grant and questioned the rural legal aid agency's compliance with federal rules while urging clearer justification of the veto.
United Press International reports Israeli Ambassador Rabin flew home from Washington and cited ongoing differences with the United States on reopening the Suez Canal as Rogers mission to the region progresses. Rogers arrived in Beirut then Cairo for talks, amid security measures and Palestinian protests. Sabry's dismissal in Cairo seen as internal matters.
A $120000 blaze gutted Levine Medical Center rehabilitation facility on Main Street and Levine Court. Fire officials credit a central heater with starting the fire, which spread via heater ducts. 34 firefighters, five engines and two trucks battled the 5:21 a.m. blaze under smoky conditions. The fire caused $80000 in building damage and $40000 in contents. no arson.
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