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Newspaper

Argus

Location

Fremont, California, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1977

Page

8

President Carter to take questions on TV in Los Angeles

A 200 person studio audience will question President Carter during a Pacific Time telecast by KNXT in Los Angeles and Orange County. The event, tied to drought talks and the UAW convention, will feature hosts Joseph Senli and Connie Chingwale and air to CBS affiliates and other stations.

Los Angeles UPI Sorter Tno Cadlanca Canelles Knxt Ani Nea Crea Scold Talevinian Cameree Ware Orange County C85 Atotlona Bott Californie United Auto Workers San Joaquin Valley Talevalor Joseph Senli Connie Chingwale Carter Ofation Makesmean Anid

Accident Injures Policeman In Fremont Intersection Crash

A Union City potroman suffered two broken feet and an eye injury in a two car collision at Mowry Avenue and Hastings Street at 6 45 p m Union City policeman John Dewey Smith and Tim Neal were passengers in the car. Catherine Pumphrey of 39800 Sundale Drive drove another car. Both Neal and Pumphrey were freed by the fire department and taken to Washington Hospital. Pumphrey had a broken rib and multiple bruises. Police recommended a citation for making a left turn in front of Smith s auto.

Fremont Union City Mowry Avenue Hastings Street Tim Neal Wis John Dewey Smith Catherine Pumphrey Sundale Drive Neal Ms. Pumphrey Fre Washington Hospital Smith Bresvry Smit

Vandals strike multiple businesses in Irvington Monument area

Police report vandals damaged five locations with windows broken and rocks thrown through panes, totaling about 850 dollars. Targets included Scissor Palace dog grooming, Salvation Army gift shop, Holiday Burger House, Robertson Beatley College, and Dr. Andrew Chen's office, among others in Fremont area.

Fremont Irvington Monument Area Scissor Palace Salvation Anny Chapel Way Holiday Burger House Monument Square Robertson Beatley College Irvington Ave By. Desmond Surfleet Erin Fremont Blvd Centervilly Mawry Ave Andrew Chen

Man Held for Damaging House in Fremont Fire

A 21 year old man, Christopher Wilmer, was arrested after a card game dispute led to arson and malicious mischief at a house on 40829 Leslie St. Police arrived to smoke and flames, found damage including broken furniture and a kicked over TV, and the suspect tried to flee before being captured by officers.

Fremont Moan Leslie St Fen Iney Christopher Wilmer

Oakland voters decide mayor and police boost

Oakland voters go to the polls to choose a mayor to succeed John Reading. Candidates include Lisnel J. Wilson and Dave Wilson with broad support and a high turnout expectation. Voters will also decide on raising the mayor's salary from 15,000 to 19,000 dollars per year.

Oakland UPI John Reading Alameda County Lisnel J. Wilson Dave Wilson Ian i Tucker A Tucker Wilson Tucker

Briggs Announces Candidacy For Governor In California

Sen John V Briggs 47 of Fullerton announced his bid for the 1978 Republican gubernatorial nomination at a Sacramento news conference. The freshman state senator pitched himself as a conservative and a backer of law and order who supports the death penalty. He argued California needs a governor who provides leadership rather than symbolic gestures and criticized Jerry Brown for not representing most Californians.

Sacramento John V. Briggs Briggs Fullerton California Jerry Brown Senate Assembly Len Janes Whelmore

Picasso paintings stolen from McNay Art Institute

Thieves took four Pablo Picasso paintings valued over 75 000 from the McNay Art Institute in San Antonio between Sunday night and early Monday. Police report the gallery door locks were pried and the loss was not recovered. A prior theft in February saw five Renoir paintings valued over 100 000 disappear from the same gallery. The most valuable piece, Guitar and Wineglass, was insured for 99 000.

San Antonio Art Institute Sylvan and Mary Lang

Mobil Raises Bid in Irvine Co. Takeover War

Mobil Corp boosted its offer by 40 cents to 38.75 dollars a share, totaling 528.08 million dollars, in the race with Taubman Allen Irvine for control of the Irvine Co. Taubman Allen Irvine led with 32.72 million dollars and must top Mobil by noon today.

Irvine Mobil Corp Irvine Co Mobil Taubman-Allen-Irvine Co Taubman-Allen Irvine

Mail price rise eyed to 16 cents next spring

Washington reports Postmaster General Benjamin Bailar indicated first class mail will likely rise to 16 cents next spring and six day delivery could end after Christmas. Senate aides quoted Bailar and assistant Hallar discussing rate hikes in 1974, cost-saving five day delivery tests, and reliance on electronic systems to cut mail handling costs.

Washington Benjamin Bailar Abraham Whibscoff Dconn Bailar Senate Joh Glenn Doblo Hallar Federal Advi Commission Ue Postal Service Bailor Sweden Great Britain

Gasoline ration by 1980s warned

Lawmakers clash over a proposed energy tax plan as Carter supporters urge rationing powers and rebates. Blumenthal says emergency powers exist. critics warn of higher fuel costs and broader economic impact. The plan would levy taxes on gas, natural gas, oil, and gas guzzlers while promising rebates to low income and non tax paying households.

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Man survives self-inflicted gunshot in Fremont home

A 1-year old man attempted suicide by firing a .45 pistol into his head but missed major brain tissue. He remained in serious but stable condition at Washington Township Hospital. Police recovered a 210 grain copper jacketed slug from the mattress and noted a recent bout of financial distress following a quarrel with his wife.

Fremont Washington Township

Group forms to fight toll hikes at Bay bridges

About 200 local residents formed the Committee to Stop the Toll Tax to oppose Metropolitan Transportation Commission toll increases on the Bay Dumbarton and Hayward San Mateo bridges. The group plans brochures and a Friday talk at American High School Theater 79 led by state Senator John Holmdahl.

Vitizens Metropolitan Transportation Commission Bay Dumbarton Hayward-San Mateo Vance Kennedy John Holmdahl Dcasio Valley Commission American High School Holmdahl Wil

Grim look at nuclear war wake warns of mutual collapse

Washington informs that a one year study by the Joint Committee on Defense Production warns nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union would end both nations as major powers and possibly as organized societies. The report calls recognition of the threat a deterrent, notes massive civil defense would be futile, and urges prudent, nonpanic spending on defense while avoiding a bomb shelter mentality. Senator William Proxmire chairs the panel and questions the effectiveness of passive defense against warheads.

Washington UPI United States Soviet Union Joint Committee On Defense Production William Proxmire D'Wise Proxmire China France Britain NATO India Pakistan U.S

Commuter figures stagger as trains run long

Crowds surge at Fremont and Concord lines with 6 car limits and packed trains. Officials cite rising daily ridership toward 120000 by 1981 and note transfers from Richwood feed into already crowded Concord service. Caltrans and MTC see auto commute reservoir ready to replace riders.

Fremont Concord San Fran Corcord Richmond-Daly City Hein BART Caltrans Gary Wood Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Feminists Probed by FBI Memo Reveals Hoover Order

MS magazine releases a memo and 1,397 FOIA documents showing J. Edgar Hoover personally demanded a broad FBI study of the women's movement from 1969 to 1973. The files, cited by Letty Pogrebin, found no illegal acts or violence, but described invasive spying and civil rights concerns. Two unlawful strategies were uncovered but not used.

Washington UPI FAW J. Edgar Hoover MS. Magazine Mero Letty Cottin Pogrebin SRS Ms. Pogrebin FBI Hoover

Assembly okays death penalty bill in California debate

The Assembly approved a death penalty bill amid clashes over deterrence and justice. Supporters, including Alister McAlister, argued it would deter heinous crimes, while critics like Louis Papan urged alternatives. The bill seeks to restore capital punishment for murder for hire, officer killings, inmate murder, torture, and witness murder.

State Supreme Court US. Supreme Court

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