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Newspaper

Argus

Location

Fremont, California, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1968

Page

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Japan Quake Brings Vast Devastation

Reports from Misawa Air Base and prefectures say dozens killed and hundreds injured as a powerful quake and tsunamis devastate northern Honshu. Buildings toppled, landslides struck Aomori Miyagi and Hokkaido, with American families at the base sheltering as rescue work continues.

Japan Aomor Honshu Amari Jawate Hokkaido Miyagi Tokyo Daniel Hachinohe

Kremlin stalls on Czech action under Soviet guarantees

Moscow stalled decisions on Czechoslovakia until guarantees are given that reformists will curb religion opposition and privatization. Soviet officials sought assurances on democracy, an extraordinary party congress, and whether opposition groups would be allowed to run. Observers note pressure from Moscow and Warsaw may already dampen reform efforts while a new election law could bar opposition tickets.

Prague UPL Intermeditommunist Kremlin Czechoslovakia Soviet Union Poland East Germany Parto PAP Czech National Assembly

Public Projects Park Unit Rejects Sale Of Rancho Arroyo Land

Fre mont Recreation Commissioners reject selling 4.2 acres in Rancho Arroyo to form a private swim and tennis club. Dr Robert Black and Carl Martineau led residents opposing the plan citing insufficient cross section of 175 homes. Staff and supporters argued park land should be acquired and developed for public use despite delays. A token fee of about $1 was proposed for the private venture while memberships reportedly ranged from 0 to 100 dollars.

Black Montecito Drive

Chuck Wagon Dinner Saturday in Fremont Park

Residents warned the park could become an exclusive club if sold, as commissioners argued against setting a dangerous precedent. The Conrad No School Parent Club will host a Chuck Wagon dinner at George Waters School on Logan Drive featuring white beans and coleslaw. Adult tickets 78 cents, children 50 cents, with cleanup to be scheduled promptly.

Conrad No School Saturda Cole Slawan George Waters Logan Drive Yorry Fremont

Area Civic Leader Named Bank Vice President

Auorge M. Silliman, Fremont Newark civic figure and former BART director and Newark’s first mayor, has been appointed vice president for new business development at Fremant Bank. He has long tied to local service since 1905, including publishing The Argus and leading BART engineering. He and his wife Beverly reside in Newark with a married daughter in San Diego.

Auorge M. Silliman Fremont-Newark Bay Area Rapids Bank of Fremant Silliman Newark BART Siliman Fourmer the Argus Beverly San Diego

Arcus Publication Details in Alameda County Court Order

Circular notice from The Daily Review listing circulation figures and postal details. Mentions Superior Court order number 314854, Alameda County California, post office registration, and rates for subscriptions. Contains names such as Jack Moorhead and addresses in Fremont California.

Superior Court State of California Alameda Freemont California Center Square Fremont

Harriman says buffer zone step could halt bombing

Harriman proposed both sides withdraw to a demilitarized zone as a first step toward reducing fighting. Cyrus Vance said a better atmosphere for peace talks would arise if attacks on civilians around Saigon ended. North Vietnamese spokesmen offered no constructive proposals and researchers noted no contacts between delegations. Harriman urged private discussions, noting Hanoi’s propaganda campaign and Johnson’s decision not to seek another term as possible influences.

Harriman William J. Jorden Mna Sens Vietnam Jorden Astasuely Avai Slarriman Hanoi NBC Paign Verinus Johnson North Vietnam Johson Wee Weg U.S Paris United States UPI the

Newark Police Week Inspection Set at City Hall

Newark police officers will be inspected in full dress Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at city hall Newark Boulevard. Chief Donald St will be awarded for heroism and students and citizens will receive awards for outstanding service. Open house and demonstrations on fingerprinting follow the ceremony in the city hall seventh floor.

Newark Jim Wilson Argus Bud Kaye News Register City Hall Newark Blvd Earl Therrien MacDo Donald St William Morrison Donna Stovall Breton Irving Hurd Tom Lunceford Mulberry St Newell Rovie Maley St

Obituary notices for Pereira and Stoniker families in Fremont

Requiem Mass for Joseph Pereira 74 of Fremont to be said at St Joseph Church in Fremont. He is survived by five sisters and four brothers and several named in laws and relatives. Rosary tonight at 730 p.m. at Fremont Chapel of the Roses Mortuary. Burial at Halye Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. Funeral services for Mattin Stoniker 87 of Fremont to be held at Fremont Memorial Chapel Mortuary. She was born in South Dakota and mother to several named children and many grandchildren. Burial at Long Beach. Rev Dr Lorni Ridings to officiate.

Joseph Pereira St. Joseph's Church Fremont Pereira Grove Ave Washington Township Post No American Legion Rose Recend Mary Hausler Oakland Anna Santos Viotel Howard Bols Sacramento Cevitia Machado Tony Pereira Frank Pereira Joaquin Pereira Thomas Fremontt Chapel of the Roses Peralta Blvd Haly Sepulchre Cemetery Hayward Mattin Jloniker Primrose Juurt Fremont Memorial Chapel Mortuary South Dakota Modern Woodsmen of the World Eileen Sanders Leona Dohn Wilmington Ralph Stoniker Delhi Earl Stoniker Wisconsin Charles Stoniker Reediy Harry Roy Stoniker Towa Lorni Ridings Centerville

Judge Rejects Anti-Draft in Berkeley Greek Theater Case

U S District Judge William T Sweigert denied a request to force UC Regents to open the Greek Theater for a large anti draft Viet nam commencement with Robert M Hutchins as a speaker. The campus group led by students and faculty vows to hold the event on Shoal Hall steps despite the order. The student government and the ACLU argued that the regents 14 3 denial of use was unconstitutional.

San Francisco UPI U. S William T. Sweivert University of California Berkeley Robert M. Hutchins Draft Sweipert Shoal Hall American Civil Liberties Union Sweigert

Newark Law To Face Revamping

Altman stated no laws would be bent as Newark considers revamping city law. The session closed with rapport as he urged the city council to raise the chamber’s allocation by 500 dollars to 11 500 to fund an industrial department.

Altman Chamber

Hands Off Landing For Jet

A BOAC Super VC10 with 146 passengers landed in darkness with no one at the controls. The pilot announced a fully automatic hands off landing controlled from the ground, marking a first for a passenger jet on a regular north Atlantic run. Captain James Andrew said such landings will become routine.

London UPN British Overseas Airways Corp BOAC Chicago Montreal James Andrew Andrew North Atlantic

Eden Area Antipoverty Merger Plans Draw Fire

Ontiveros outlines a merger of regional antipoverty units merging Eden and Livermore Valley offices with new administrator aides and a regional CEO frame. Washington Township may surrender Eden early, with plans to keep services running while a full roster is finalized by Feb 1 1969.

Eden Livermore Valley Ontiveros Washington Township Ory Sin Leandro Alvin Kant Kant

Sears Demands Oakes Quit Supervisory Race

Wes Sears a first district candidate urged Alameda County supervisors to drop George Oakes from the race citing his voting absences and a pattern of conflicts of interest tied to land holdings and unincorporated areas during Oakes' time as Hayward city attorney.

Wes Sears Alameda County Hayward Ciiman Sears George Oakes Oakes Hay

Fremont Chamber Seeks New Manager Amid Grant Talks

The Fremont Chamber of Commerce faces a long hunt for an industrial manager as city officials delay authorization of grant funds. Powell Ward resigned May 3 to join a residential developer in Dublin, leaving the post vacant. The chamber awaits city invitation to present the grant plan, with potential delays tied to land acquisitions and public park use.

Fremont Chamber of Commerce Powell Ward Dublin City of Fremont Chamber Tom Toborg Niles Canyon Alameda Toborg City of Fremonthsimont Grandmiord Erickson Commission Morris Hyman

Thurber Fantasy Film Set as Warner Musical

James Thurber's fantasy The 13 Clocks will be filmed as a musical by Warner Bros Seven Arts. The project marks a musical adaptation of the author’s story with plans for production and release details forthcoming from the studio.

UPI James Thurber Warner Bros Seven Arts

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