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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1971
Page
1
Weather notes show low cloudiness night and morning with possible drizzle tonight and tomorrow morning. Otherwise fair through tomorrow with little temperature change. Lows mid 40s to low 50s, highs in the upper 60s, westerly winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoons.
A gunman fires at least 17 shots at a woman motorist along a country freeway near Watsonville but she escapes unharmed. A frantic chase follows as authorities investigate the incident. The report also notes broader statewide political events and legal actions involving Reagan era figures and court proceedings.
Col Oran K Henderson argues that every large American combat unit in Vietnam has committed civilian atrocities. A Black Liberation Army claims responsibility for the Harlem police killings. The stock market declines amid global monetary concerns and a Nixon Dixie campaign trip.
Turkish officials report 842 dead as thousands remain homeless after a massive earthquake in Eastern Turkey. International aid is requested while rescue efforts continue amid aftershocks and widespread devastation. Meanwhile a South Vietnam veteran enlists his draft-dodging brother to take his place abroad.
Fremont residents in the Tri-City area face an 8 percent average rise in single family and related property values for 1971 72. The higher assessed values will boost next year tax bills, though tax rates may stay at 12.80 per 100. County appraiser Chet Martin explains the notice is preliminary and the final tax bill comes in October after rate assignments by taxing agencies. Homeowners may appeal if they believe their valuation is too high.
Fremont City Council will hold a 7 30 p m session at City Hall to receive preliminary engineering estimates for Local Improvement District 20 and consider a $3 million assessment district financing for Central Park expansion and street extensions Paseo Padre Parkway and Stevenson Boulevard The plan allocates 2 310 450 for park expansion and 993 314 total for street work with 268 201 funded by gas tax leaving the rest to be financed by assessments Protest hearings set for July 6 and a Brad Rick Co request to modify Indian Hills Warm Springs development for a 320 unit mobile home park is also on the agenda
In the Sierra National Forest near Shaver Lake, 13 year old Roy Sebrell pulled his mother Connie Sebrell from a freezing whirlpool after she slipped from a 20 foot embankment. The Seventh grader at Robertson Junior High rushed to her side and hauled her from danger as the creek swept just feet below.
Washington HEW faces delayed task force findings on required annual reporting to Congress. The panel, set to guide over 100,000 employees, missed its two week deadline amid unspecified difficulties.
Fremont City Manager Don Driggs declined comment on the 1971 72 budget due June 1, with expenditures expected to exceed revenue. Finance Director Fred Stabel forecast a conservative five percent rise in assessed property tax value, while expenditures were seen rising about zero to five percent. If sales tax strengthens, the gap may shrink. otherwise the city faces about a $500000 shortfall and a lower year end balance, starting the new year with a reduced balance.
SACRAMENTO UPI A Democratic led Assembly committee delayed a Reagan backed plan to set up state income tax withholding. Assemblyman Bagley accused Democrats of holding the bill for ransom while Joe Gonsalves and Speaker Moretti push a $2 million tax shift. Bagley argues withholding is needed to steady cash flow. critics cite late timing and risk to a broader reform package. The measure calls for a windfall of 245 million to aid higher education and coastline land purchases if enacted by August for January implementation.
Governor Reagan clashed with welfare recipients who sought to award him as the "highest paid welfare recipient" during a town hall forum on welfare reform. He urged Californians to lobby lawmakers and claimed the state must end the chaotic system while defending Medi-Cal official Dr Earl Brian. The incident drew about 450 attendees at Memorial Auditorium.
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