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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1971
Page
6
A personal essay recalls hosting repeat visitors in California and a chaotic water bed debacle that leaves the home unsettled. In Newark, PAUL TONG dodges dunk tank ribbing at a city council meeting as he receives a dead chicken gag and a $20 gift for Second Chance.
Fremont police hunt two youths who fled on foot after last night’s robbery of the Enco service station at Fremont and Stevenson boulevards. The attendants struck on the head with a tire iron, tied to a jack, then the robbers escaped with a cash box from the station. The attendant Homer J. Murray freed himself and was taken to Washington Township Hospital for head injuries requiring stitches.
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin arrived in Ottawa for eight days of talks, watched by tight security. A protest near the embassy involved about 200 demonstrators and later a group of about 600 planned rallies in other areas, while Kosygin enjoyed a quiet two-minute downtown walk with plainclothes police nearby. In Fremont, Alameda County Water District moves toward a new reservoir site for Irvington District with soils tests and appraisals on three parcels, tied to a $7.95 million bond on November 2.
After the Pirates win, about 104000 fans flooded Pittsburgh’s downtown, smashing shop windows, looting stores, overturning taxis, and triggering fires. Police reported 20 to 25 stores looted, four hydrants opened, and several injuries amid chaotic celebrations near the airport and Hilton Hotel.
A twin engine Cessna 492 crashes in a desert storm near the Grand Canyon. Air Force search directors suspect wing failure caused the plunge as pilots attempted to return to base. Helicopters cannot reach the scene from Hamilton Air Force Base. ground team from Clark County Las Vegas turn back due to cold rain.
Union City voters will decide in a special election on a plan for 200 units of low income housing via the Turnkey program. Ten polling places open from 7 am to 8 pm with results expected at city hall. The plan has broad support from the city council and local groups.
Diving equipment will be shown at the Newark Public Library on Newark Boulevard from today through October 2. Leo Nelson, head of the San Mateo Sheriff Reserve Rescue and Recovery Unit, will speak at 7 pm about the equipment, training, procedures, and his experiences as a rescue volunteer.
A severe wintry storm hit the Southwest on Sunday bringing cold temperatures and snow and causing at least one death. Heavy rains flooded southern Texas while California saw snow and high winds. Eight inches fell near Palm Springs. Texas towns Alice and San Diego faced rising floods and four feet of water. One drowning reported in Duval County. Tornadoes touched Corpus Christi area but caused no damage as Midwest fog lingering to the middle Atlantic. President Nixon and family return from Camp David.
AAP weather service radar shows no precipitation within 160 miles of Pittsburgh. Stronger bookings birds observed about 160 miles southeast with a few beat wings noted.
A string of unrelated burglaries was reported in Fremont. Patricia Dilley at 273 Olive Ave reported $750 in diamond rings and about $1,000 in jewelry and change missing with no sign of forced entry. Imogene Greco at 228 Goldenrain e reported 124 pounds of frozen meat stolen from an unlocked garage freezer. Michael E. Creeden of Divesco Roofing & Insulation cited past breakins at the firm’s office at 44880 Warn Springs Blvd, with no items taken this time despite forced entries in earlier incidents.
The City Ue ult Committee sponsors a Fremont clean-up campaign urging residents and businessmen to clear discards and spruce up homes and offices. Youth groups including the Birds and Camp Fire Girls will provide bags for roadside cleanup while the Youth Service Corps marks headquarters and Florence Street tasks in Niles. Schools will compete in a cleanliness contest with a plaque for the top performer.
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