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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1976
Page
1
Unclear message from local election coverage notes delays in results. Fragments reference county totals, a reborn company, and late midnight availability. Mentions Arges Tapas and Tapea with unreadable details.
Reports say Ford and Carter face a razor edge race as national polls show a photo finish. Black leaders rally behind Carter while Ford campaigns across swing states seeking decisive votes. Early returns from Dixville Notch hint at a tight national result, with mixed poll readings across Gallup Harris and NBC.
Alameda County voters will cast ballots today as polls open at 7 a.m. Riggs predicts turnout around 435,840 with heightened interest boosting participation. He notes faster results possible, thanks to mechanized counting, though write-in ballots may be tallied later.
A lighthearted Life style item notes Tiffany Alexander will vote today but chooses between Cookie Monster and Big Bird rather than candidates. It highlights a playful take on election day in the community.
Fremont police deploy a $743 Porta Printer to connect deaf residents with dispatch via special teletype linked to a phone line. Police Chief Wasserman and Officer Anderson say the device improves emergency communication for about 20 local users, with training for officers and outreach to the state school for the deaf relocating nearby. Betty Barnes, a user, notes the device helps when other teletypes are busy.
Unidentified male threats to dump 1,000 gallons of heating oil into Philadelphia water unless a $1 million ransom is paid by midnight. City brass followed the plan, placing the money in a helicopter at the airport, but no signal was received and the drop never occurred. The note addressed Mayor Rizza outlined exact money packaging and flight path instructions.
In Newark a Halloween tale ends with a trick-or-treater discovering a wedding ring in a candy bag. Mrs. Stevie, while handing out treats, suspects the ring slipped from her soapy dishwashing routine and fell into another bag. Her husband, who bought the ring three years ago, hopes for its return.
Fremont district ponders rebuilding Mission San Jose High School administration building after an explosive fire caused about 40 000 in damage. Arson suspected as board weighs two options: not rebuilding with temporary facilities or delaying fire alarm upgrades risking further fires and insurance disputes. Inspector Soria cites evidence and a history of arson in local schools.
Fair conditions expected through election day and tomorrow with little temperature change. Lows near 50s and highs in the 70s. Yesterday in Fretford the high reached 79 with a low of 53.
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