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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1971
Page
8
A narrator details buying a new car and the social theater around the sale. He describes the pressure of friends and neighbors predicting the outcome, the showroom rituals, and the thrill of immediate ownership followed by immediate letdown as his spouse uses the car and he fears losing control of the decision.
Newark stable operator L M Polls faces reworded charges in municipal court alleging violation of city zoning by grazing 20 horses on six acres at 90015 Haley Street in a residential zone, moving a building onto the property without a permit, and installing minor plumbing without a permit. Polls previously held a use permit for horses on the property which has since expired.
Alameda County Water District may receive outside legal aid if quarry operators appeal a recent Superior Court ruling awarding damages for groundwater during pit excavations. The district could be joined by Orange County Water District and State Department of Water Resources, with potential long term savings in the millions. Directors also set rules on exemptions from a $100 per home facilities charge and approved extending water mains to Fremont and Union City BART stations.
Newark planning commissioners continued Harold Marpy's 67 unit apartment plan for 2.36 acres behind Fry's Market to December 14 after a harsh staff critique. Developers and residents sparred over design, landscaping, and parking, with homeowners decrying repeated proposals and potential property devaluation.
Trustees approved a school year study and policy changes from a negotiated agreement with district teachers. Dr. Thomas pledged to meet with teacher representatives about staff cutbacks next year, while preserving his ability to make board recommendations.
The county coroner reported Gilbert Williams aged 58 of Newark died from heart failure while driving on the Nimitz Freeway. His car struck the center divider, swerved off the road and rested on a small embankment near Hayward south of Winton Avenue at 2 20 am. Witnesses saw him slumped over the steering wheel. patrols confirmed his death at the scene.
Former Newark fire chief Dean Holzgrafe is appointed Fremont chief, heading 13 officers across eight stations with a 1 million dollar budget. He notes prior Downey service and Newark tenure, and plans to move to Fremont as he assumes leadership after a contentious selection process.
Monterey County Sheriff's office reported 21 men in the Las Padres National Forest engaged in guerrilla framing with automatic rifles on Sunday. Police described the group as blacks and warned of potential unrest.
Assistant City Attorney Carey Royster will resign his Fremont role effective December 1 to become Seaside city attorney on a part time basis earning 3000 dollars monthly. He will also join a private legal association to be formed. The move follows his 91580 per month Fremont position and includes potential continued affiliation with Monterey County.
Union City police surrounded a Hall Ranch Road house on August 27 arresting six. Nancy Lorraine McCarthy was charged with marijuana and hashish for sale, illegal shotgun possession, dangerous drugs and stolen property. The rape victim’s testimony failed, key witness absence led to dropped charges against McCarthy and Stephen Denham. The house remains empty as property is returned to its owner.
Fremont council halted after intense 24 hours of debate over Ponderosa Homes proposed 210 acre northern plain residential project. Councilman Don Dilon urged amending the plan to preserve farmland, suggesting a cluster layout to keep about six acres of rich land as open space.
Washington reports a 7.8 percent rise in softwood lumber output for August to 32.2 billion board feet, aided by higher production across the Nolonal Forest Products Association member mills. Hardwood production fell about 13 percent to 6.6 billion. lumber shipments reached 39.4 billion board feet, up 3 percent from July.
Two bandits seized a police car by threatening hostages and fled toward the Mexican border. After a 190 mile pursuit through Los Angeles and San Diego areas, a desert roadblock stopped them. Hostages were rescued unharmed as authorities, including sheriff, highway patrol, and a helicopter, closed in.
Fremont educator Lavely assails Alameda County Water District officials over a rubber dam project he calls an uneconomical toy. He supports South Bay Aqueduct imports but favors replacing wells with a central distribution and suggests ACWD take over Citizens Utilities to upgrade service in Washington Township. He notes a 2 percent tax increase raising homeowner bills by about 39 percent with assessed values. Lavely criticizes district lawsuits and secrecy, proposing legal staffing cuts to save money. he is a former candidate and active in local political circles.
Fremont Newark Community College District trustees plan to begin bid calls for Phase 1A of a 12.5 million campus project after state approval arrives. President Stephen Epler says tonight’s meeting will be continued to tomorrow. bids likely opened by December, with a two year contractor term. Other items include a Community Drug Council request, new Saturday classes, and a remedial speed reading program update.
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