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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
8
Soledad prison administrator Kenneth BE. Conant, 49, was stabbed to death at his desk in the central facility yesterday. Two inmates, Eric Hilton, 24, and Jerry W. Lund, 28, were held as suspects amid a year of deadly violence at the racially tense institution.
Ohlone College announces two $100 scholarships for students. The Fremont Mothersingers award requires 12+ units, 36+ completed units, a 2.5 GPA, plans for further education, and three recommendation letters. The Ohlone Chapter of the California School Employer Association scholarship favors 12+ units, need, 30+ units with 2.0 GPA, full-time status, a two-year vocational major, and Fremont Newark or Union City residency.
California's 68 counties report total budgets for 1970 71 rose by 853.7 million dollars over the prior year led by welfare and health spending. The California Taxpayers Association released the annual research bulletin noting the increase is the largest in state history and accompanies about 400 million dollars in higher property tax support for county government.
Fremont Mowry students plan an around the world festival with 25 foreign exchange pupils presenting slides on home countries. Mothers will provide a luncheon of foreign dishes while students break pinatas. The event, tied to cultural studies, was organized by the library club with members listed.
Fremont Chamber of Commerce invites applications for talent auditions. Winners advance to Alameda County Pair at Pleasanton for Fremont Day on June 30. Preliminary auditions June 8 at 6 p.m. at Washington High School. Deadline May 31. Entries to 39737 Paseo Padres Parkway. Two divisions junior 14 and under and senior 15 to 21. Winners on June 8 may enter Alameda County Fair and the July 10 final for prizes with top prizes $7 junior and $175 senior.
Governor Reagan told California state workers that his proposed budget lacks an across the board raise while offering fringe benefits totaling 11.5 million. He cited hardship and layoffs elsewhere and urged efficiency as unions consider possible action over pay. The legislature advances a 5 percent salary increase funded in the budget.
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