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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1975
Page
15
A jumble of letters to the Argus editor reflects readers discussing editorial policy anonymity calls for readers to sign with real names, gratitude notes, pet notices, and complaints. Topics include a dog search, Vietnam era views, religious debates, local events, and requests for better sports coverage.
Gromee Reppas recounts a six year struggle in Malagasy custody marked by alleged rigged courts, extortion plots against his family, and a dramatic prison escape aided by a political upheaval. After fleeing, he hid in a car embassy and faced an extradition gap as the State Department pursued release. His family reports $35,000 paid plus a further $10,000 owed for the boat that carried him away.
Federal Energy Administrator Frank G. Zarb announced a crackdown to force 79 electric generators to burn coal instead of oil to cut oil imports. Notices were sent to units in Iowa Kansas Nebraska and Missouri with similar actions planned nationwide within days.
Senator George McGovern arrived in Havana for a four day visit inviting talks with Premier Fidel Castro. He expects substantive discussions on ending the U S embargo and improving relations while noting a sense of inevitability about restoring diplomatic ties.
Fremont planners review Amchem Products Inc plan to build a 3 warehouse for chemical storage near its Niles plant. The proposal includes changes to zoning and parking setbacks, with an environmental impact warning about potential contamination and added traffic and services strains. Also on agenda are church parking expansion and variance denials, plus a Diesel Construction Co project to extend a Kassuba complex tract.
Salem Oregon police filed a telephoned report about a suspect in an auto tracing case. The account notes an arrest or inquiry underway, with investigators pursuing a lead connected to the incident in the city.
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