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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1972
Page
1
Mostly fair through tomorrow with patchy night and morning low clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and a tonight low from the mid 40s to mid 50s. Winds from 10 to 20 mph. Yesterday in Fremont peaked at 77 with a 60-degree low.
Ajosel reports Richmond to Del falle Regional Park near Livermore will be considered in East Bay Regional Park District disaster planning. Page 3. Initial planning for a civic center third firehouse expanded recreation programs and more police highlighted the 1972 73 budget proposal presented to Union City Council by City Manager William Zaner. Page 12. Angela Davis defense attorney Mcurns says the state's case proves she loved George Jackson and others she represents. Page 11. A local peace group will stage an antiwar march through Fremont Sunday ending with a rally near Central Park. Page 11.
A consulting firm backs building a new State Capitol while other options are reviewed. The California Public Utilities Commission won’t revisit a 689 million dollar yearly rate grant for Pacific Telephone. George Wallace’s California strategist signals possible write in governor bid in the Democratic presidential primary.
Mrs ward M Kennedy reveals she has seen a psychiatrist for over a year and fears her husband and his two brothers may be assassinated. The article notes the political climate and includes references to other stories on deficits, space program funding, and a Wallace campaign adviser comment.
Austrian Interior Ministry says communist antiwar protesters may stage a demonstration in Salzburg as President Nixon arrives for a private visit en route to the Moscow summit.
Alabama governor Wallace, wounded by a gunman, secures double victories in Michigan and Maryland as Wallace supporters and opponents react. Humphrey and McGovern trail for delegates. Wallace vows to carry on via wheelchair if needed and press on to Oregon Rhode Island and New Mexico. Humphrey calls Wallace’s wins historic but tragic, while McGovern and CBS projections vary by state.
Fremont deputy sheriff Al Wurz escaped injury after an upside down plane crash at the Fremont quarry near Napa County. He said a windshield cocked view, then the craft nosed over onto the ramp, skidded 90 feet, and flipped. he freed two passengers and ran to safety as a nearby 15 year old witnessed the propeller fly off. Coast Guard investigators arrived with a helicopter to assist at the site.
Fremont voters with City Beautiful Committee won approval for a landmark trees survey covering about 60 acres, aiming to protect trees in the city. The panel urged publicity via a tour map or brochure, and proposed identifying two sets of inaccessible trees at four locations for a separate listing.
Wallace, off critical list, vows to pursue the presidency from a wheelchair if needed. He won strong Democratic primary votes in Maryland and Michigan amid an assassination attempt that left him paralyzed from the hips down, with doctors uncertain on spinal damage.
Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm arrives in Fremont tomorrow with Secret Service protection for an outdoor 3:30 p m rally at Palm Circle Ohlone College 650 Washington Blvd. Also speaking is Alameda County supervisor candidate Valerie Raymond.
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