01 Oct 1975
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1975
Page
1
A Newark population estimate indicates growth of about 2000 residents. Officials cite a projected fee schedule and production figures tied to a 1970 federal case, with December noted by the state Department.
Alameda County Supervisor Charien Sentana visits Gardena cardrooms amid discussions of a proposed Union City gaming casino. The FBI notes a slight drop in crime in early 1975, while threats against President Ford rise amid a flurry of assassination attempts.
Newark area surveys of 7th through 12th graders show over 40 percent of senior males and 39 percent of senior females report drunkenness. About 60 percent of seventh graders have tried alcohol. tobacco and marijuana use follow, with some students in 12th grade reporting regular marijuana use and heavy drinking.
Alameda faces five counts of theft and six counts of misappropriation in superior court with October 18 hearings. Prosecution cites $19,780 in furniture and calculators bought with district funds and diverted. Arthur L. Pretzer proposed plea terms as defense attorney Charles Herben confirms ongoing negotiations.
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr signed eight bills including a 10 percent salary hike for state legislators, raising pay from 21,120 to 23,231 annually effective December 6 1976. The move comes as lawmakers in California rank among the highest paid. The bill passed 56-23 in the Assembly and prior Senate approval left little room for opposition.
Patricia Hearst's attorneys told judge Oliver Carter that she is on the edge of a nervous breakdown and may need psychiatric evaluation. They requested transfer from jail to a hospital for tests after her affidavit described near insanity following the 19 month kidnapping.
Medhcome Ali retained his heavyweight title with a technical knockout over Joe Freeser in a Manila ring. The event headlined a night of intense action with top contenders delivering a strong showing.
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