25 Oct 1975
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1975
Page
1
A fragmentary note recalls a 19th century shift to year round daylight saving, with dates 1874 to 1971 and a later 1975 provision. It mentions public support for an eight month daylight period and references fatal accidents occurring in early morning hours as context.
A holiday marked by federal and local agencies across the country to honor the end of World War I. Activities referenced include observances on November 11 and related celebrations at grocery stores, supermarkets, banks, and centers in various communities.
A Saturday report notes a powerful bomb at a supermarket emergency doorway. Several employees were knocked over by falling displays. Also mentioned is the continuing hunt for the so-called beast of Lafayette Reservoir, despite a major air and surface search. A federal grand jury indicts Sera Jane Moore for attempting to kill President Ford, with arraignment set next Tuesday.
Patricia Hearst's defense lawyers seek court approval to arrange emergency psychiatric treatment for the 21-year-old newspaper heiress. In other news a young mother is sentenced to two years for child abuse in the death of a Vietnamese orphan. A House subcommittee calls the FPC scandalous for not investigating gas deliveries. Major banks cut prime rate as money eases. Nuclear options considered to halt a Soviet blitz on Western Europe. Proxmire accuses VA of wasting funds on kidney and heart units. UN marks anniversary amid Israel diplomacy wrangle.
A year-long drought forces an airlift evacuation of 120 000 Somali nomads to new homes in Africa s largest planned resettlement program relief officials say.
In a chaotic local dispute county officialssay the Fremont school system is not mishandling transfers as sought by critics. Harvey and Firby exchange phone calls with reporters, lawyers present, while Argus notes public statements limit what can be disclosed.
City leaders consider the proposed San Jose Airport project closed as discussions drag and officials cite lack of support and unresolved questions. Officials say there is near unanimity against reviving the plan and recommend no further action.
Officials announced the Fremont ballet performance at the college venue tonight. Seating was expected to begin at 7 13 PM with a sold out crowd, despite sparse advance warnings.
UPI reports Senate Foreign Relations panel heatedly questions Ford's plan to lend 20 million to Zaire while withholding aid to New York. Sen. Humphrey rejects any Zaire funding until New York aid is assured, declaring no money for Zaire until broader aid is resolved. Javits defends long foreign aid record as debate centers on copper market induced shortages.
BART plans midnight trains nightly beginning day after Thanksgiving, with stations staying open past midnight and two-car trains forming an X pattern on key lines. Union overtime bans have been lifted as furloughed workers return, six to eight weeks needed for full staffing, and a $41.6 million transit grant funds the temporary night operation through Christmas, then permanent start Jan 1.
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