26 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1975
Page
1
Mostly cloudy tonight and cooler Thanksgiving with lows in the 40s and highs in the 70s. Fremont records high 77 and low 44. The top assistant to Gov Edmund G Brown Jr denies a scenario that would involve the governor in the California Democratic presidential primary.
Robert G. Kaveny Jr. president of Herman Corp. secures a 99.6 million agreement with the Russians. The report notes the transaction as part of ongoing national economic dealings and corporate strategy details.
Alameda County supervisors weighed two site options for a new detention facility as a Dec 16 decision neared. Fremont and Newark faced price differences of about 711,483 dollars for the roughly six tenths of an acre, with leaders urging letters of city support and warnings against past rollout clashes.
A massive effort by 1,340 firefighters held the Big Tujunga Canyon fire to about 50 percent containment as winds abated then rose again. More than 40 homes were destroyed or damaged and thousands evacuated in Los Angeles County and nearby Mt Baldy as fires spread through the Angeles National Forest and San Bernardino region. Emergency declarations were issued by Gov. Brown, with pleas for federal aid from John Tunney as residents faced ash showers and shifting winds threatening further damage.
Fremont officials move to bar topless and bottomless dancing in bars while postponing action on card parlors. The measure drew near unanimity with Councilman Geof frey Steel opposing, arguing topless displays rare. Extension requested on card parlor law as material favoring parlors is reviewed. Mayor cites Newark site as potential 7 million project. Fremont offered street improvements and right of way.
Sacramento reports staff proposes a Sunday driving ban and lights off in store windows to balance energy demand during shortages. The plan favors voluntary compliance with measures like extinguishing window lights, billboards and signs, while utilities may switch fuels to save scarce natural gas and manufacturers cut back fuel use. An energy contingency committee would monitor shortages with hearings set for December 21 in Sacramento and a report to the governor and legislature due January 7.
BART announces Saturday trains on holidays starting December 6 as a step toward weekend service, with 15 minute headways from 8 am to 6 pm and a cost around 49 thousand dollars daily though fares may offset. Night service will begin Friday with extended hours through December 30 and into January pending funding.
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