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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1975
Page
9
Pred Harris a former Oklahoma senator and Democratic candidate will hold a noontime to 3 p.m. informal meet and greet at the Union Hall patio on Fremont Blvd. He will answer questions and discuss the economy. Free entry and light refreshments provided.
UPI report says Senator McGovern quoted Castro as seeking an end to the U S embargo as part of improved Cuban relations. Ford officials welcomed overtures but said sanctions stay until embargo ends via OAS. McGovern described late night talks and a Havana tour continuing past midnight.
Jeb Stuart Magruder former Nixon campaign official denies offering former New Jersey Representative Cornelius Gallagher favorable treatment in exchange for information. The impeachment inquiry chair Peter Rodino questioned whether Magruder discussed a “rankestine” favor in a taped conversation. No other specifics were confirmed.
President Ford and Mrs. Ford invited guests with Asia ties and government arts figures to the White House for a state dinner in the state dining room. Notables included Alan Alda Red Skewert and Lée Kuan Yew, with entertainment by Edward Villella and Violette Ve. The menu featured filet of beef vegetables watercress and vanilla ice cream with strawberries flambé.
A panel advanced a bill backed by Democratic leadership to create up to 500,000 new public works jobs. The plan aims to address unemployment by activating stalled projects and expanding job opportunities across states.
Detroit reports the Special Unemployment Benefit fund for General Motors laid-off workers has exhausted after paying out over 400 million since January 1974. Up to 95 percent of take home pay from open-ended layoff benefits will be lost, reducing weekly incomes by more than half for many. About 110000 hourly workers were affected while 45000 had received SUB payments. others exhausted benefits or did not meet eligibility.
An arson fire set above a Louisville tavern killed three people, including a 41-year-old man and a 18-year-old woman, with two men and a young woman among the deceased from smoke inhalation. Coroner reports indicate the blaze occurred across from a fire station and is being treated as malicious.
Alameda County school district leaders warned trustees of potential removal from the joint insurance pool after a series of workers compensation losses. Interim Finance Director Don Brooks cited rising premiums and a lack of a strong safety program as key factors while the district forms a safety committee and seeks an immediate analysis of losses through the state fund.
California lawmakers defeated a Moscone bill that would issue traffic ticket style citations for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana. The measure would allow a fine up to 100 dollars and avoid jail, while prosecutors could still pursue misdemeanors or felonies for larger amounts. Supporters plan to seek reconsideration. critics warned of undermining drug crackdown goals.
UPI reports a start decision by the Atomic Nuclear Commission to ban plutonium as a fuel additive to uranium. The proposal faced immediate opposition from the Atomic Industrial Forum, warning it could delay licensing for commercial use and noting uncertainties in reactor fuel mixtures and safety.
Scientist Friedman claims UFOs stem from alien civilizations beyond our solar system. He cites hypnotic star maps, radar anomalies, and photos from Peru to France, arguing government secrecy and flawed reports mask real phenomena. He urges exploration with fusion rockets and atomic propulsion to reach Alpha Centauri.
Fire department stations host open houses with demonstrations throughout the day. Station 2 JMS Second St Niles shows breathing maintenance and area mags. 2900 Washington Blvd displays and 9 am starts. Fremont BART parking lot hosts water now demonstration. Station 4 180 Ana St Ohlone College prefire plan. Station 5 47100 Warm Springs Blvd artificial resuscitation. Station 6 Bird 1p smoke truck demo. Station 7 4900 Grimmer Bird fire films. Note: Our obligation screening at 2 pm.
Newark council votes 31 to freeze TelePremier rates until the cable firm provides 10 hours of local programming weekly. Mayor Balentine defends council power to set rates while allocating funds for the 1974-75 street program affecting Silver and Brittany Avena.
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