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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1977
Page
9
The National Safety Council predicts 400 to 500 highway deaths and 18 000 to 23 000 injuries over the three day Memorial Day weekend. NSC president Vincent L Totony urges seat belt use strict speed limits and careful driving to prevent crashes.
Police report a break in at 3040 Eugene Street in Fremont where a burglar entered through a rear sliding door and stole $1,761 worth of items including jewelry tools and furnishings. The theft occurred Friday or Saturday, per investigators.
Fremont police estimate damage at 2500 dollars after vandals flooded the elementary school multipurpose room. A door was left open at 7 20 p m Sunday as water faucets were opened and drains poured water and cleaner inside. Milk cartons spilled, a plant damaged, and an electric clock smashed. Entry gained from the Tool police said.
President Carter avoided commenting on an Arab pledge to impose another oil embargo if Israel resists surrender of lands. White House spokesman said the president's stance is unchanged and noted his past warning that an embargo would be an economic declaration of war.
Two of 24 arrested in a May 9 sit-in at Stanford University were placed on six months probation and fined 65 dollars after pleading no contest. Judge Edward Scoyen questioned if the sit-in was the right method, while others awaited trial in June.
Gov Ella Grasso asked the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees to explain why two library deans are slated to earn 46000 and 44000 starting July 1 1978. The contracts are before lawmakers and Grasso earns 42000. Also in Sacramento a Republican Assemblyman proposed a 20 percent property tax cut ballot initiative needing 900000 signatures for November 1978. He criticized lax reform plans as political aspirin and temporary relief.
President Carter pledged to remove barriers for the disabled in buildings, transit, and education during the White House Conference. He backed new federal access rules and enforcement across agencies to ensure facilities for the handicapped.
The U S Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by Alameda County Sheriff Thomas Houchins of a federal order allowing reporters inside Santa Rita jail. The case centers on press access to jail facilities and whether media rights exceed general public access.
A city redevelopment agency considers feasibility for Irvington and Niles redevelopment. Keyser Marston Associates estimates Irvington cost at 4.3 million plus housing relocation. Niles at 480 thousand. Growth deemed negative. potential for a 35000 square foot major food store in Irvington and limited dining facilities in Niles. Housing demand in Niles could exist if priced near local units. Plan envisions incremental acquisitions and partial reconstruction in both areas.
Suzanne Jane Moore known as Janie Moore pursues acting, cites love of glamor and musicals learned from 1940s shows and TV. She performed Becky Thatcher in Tom Sawyer at Circle Star Theater in 1975 and appeared in Annie Get Your Gun with Woodminster Summer Musicals, aided by family support in Milpitas.
The Urban Development Strategy for California urges public hearings and final approval to shape state policy on housing transit and utilities. It highlights inner city decay, rising housing costs, and sprawling metropolitan areas from Los Angeles to Sacramento, noting deterioration across cities from Compton to Watts and Orange County.
President Carter proposes a coordinated federal effort to prevent carcinogens and toxins entering the environment, directing agencies to enforce existing rules and broaden toxic substance controls. He also oversees drinking water safety measures and calls for recycling while limiting off road vehicle use on public lands.
ACWD imposes a May to Sept water quota of 271 to 430 gpd per household, and 123 to 332 gpd in Oct to Apr, with 25 gpd added per person beyond seven. Penalties double base rate for overuse. 75 percent allotment for multifamily units. hearings reveal concerns from car wash owners, gardeners, mobilehome park manager, and business leaders.
President Carter will hold a nationally televised news conference Thursday at 7:20 PM Pacific. Spokesman Jody Powell announced the plan. Later he travels to Jekyll Island off Georgia for a six day vacation.
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