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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1971
Page
1
A fragmented dialogue laments escalating long distance charges and the burden on households. The speaker contrasts block-by-block proximity with rising costs, noting calls to Los Angeles and California as drivers of billing anxiety while family conversations reveal personal concern and financial strain.
Federal prosecutors report three defendants pleaded guilty to a scheme involving phony bills. They face prison terms and a $10,000 fine. Authorities moved related cases to eight other courts. The arrests occurred in Hatton’s Fremont area as secret agents recovered counterfeit notes.
A raid at a residence led to the destruction of the emplace and seizure of fifty gallons of moonshine. Police and agents removed items amid blaring car alarms and ongoing investigations. The operation involved state officials and local authorities, with charges and proceedings referenced as part of the crackdown.
Nancy Calabretta of Kennedy High School Fremont won a finalist cash prize and $750 for science and mathematics. Georgia Bacil of Mission San Jose High Fremont earned $250 for liberal arts. The awards were presented by Dean J. McDowell at Goodman's on Jack London Square.
In Union City a split council voted 3 to 2 to disband the Citizens Advisory Committee amid clashes over purpose and process. Supporters argued the panel overstepped its role and had dwindling attendance, while opponents urged reform rather than dissolution and questioned the motive behind the move.
San Francisco station KQED will begin an air auction Friday at 5 p.m. with thousands of items stored at the Cow Palace. The on-air sale runs weekends at 2 p.m. and weeknights at 5 p.m. over ten days, aided by 1,400 volunteers and donations from firms and individuals to support noncommercial programming.
Tickets for the Livermore Rodeo, touted as the world’s fastest, go on sale Saturday for June 12 at Livermore Stadium. Prices range from 130 to 3 dollars for general and reserved seats. Sales outlets include Abe Rose’s ticket office at the Leamington Hotel Oakland and Greyhound telet offices. A parade is set for June 12 followed by skydiving and arena parachuting at 12 15 pm with grand entry at 1 pm daily.
Washington UPI report notes military duties force Ensign David Bales to decline an invitation to join the wedding party for Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox. Bales, 24, is aboard the destroyer Josephus Daniels and will be in Puerto Rico on June 12. He is the son of Talcott and [Mrs.] Bates of Carmel, California.
A Fremont area notice references the Alameda County Superior Court order 314854 entered June. It relates to a paper of general circulation and directs communications to Center Square Fremont. The document appears to be a legal public notice filed under the 1897 act for second class mail.
A bill by Assemblyman Crown would require a Bay Area vote on a $402 million Southern Crossing bridge linking San Francisco and Alameda. The measure, approved by the Senate Transportation Committee, targets the six Bay Area counties for placement on the June 1972 primary ballot, with counties Alameda Contra Costa San Francisco San Mateo Marin and Santa Clara included. The plan faces past veto attempts by Reagan and a reintroduced ban in the Senate.
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