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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1971
Page
1
Rioters at the Attica Correctional Facility threaten to kill hostages if force is used, with about 600 inmates involved. Guards report casualties and ongoing use of force protests as authorities seek a peaceful resolution by morning.
FBI agents arrested six men including former Grand Dragon Robert Miles of Howell and state Klan official Wallace Fruit of Drayton Plains on charges of conspiring to bomb 10 Pontiac school buses before desegregation began. Alexander Distel Jr. of Clarkston also cited in protests.
President Nixon, in a nationally broadcast address to Congress, ruled out extending the wage price freeze past November 2. He outlined a long term stabilization program, proposed major tax reforms next year to spur jobs, and urged bipartisan support for emergency measures amid inflation and economic slowdowns.
Trustees clashed over extending Dr. Epler’s contract from 1973 to 197? during a marathon board meeting. The 5-2 vote approved the extension amid accusations of leadership failures and resistance to change. Dr. Epler was not present for the closed session.
In Fremont two high school realignments were approved by the district board after a seven hour meeting marked by division. Trustees Carr and Camara opposed, arguing the moves exceed principals powers, while President Andrews defended the action as within district policy. The changes relocate an assistant principal at Mission San Jose High and move student activities directors at Mission San Jose and Washington High to assistant principal roles.
Fremont planning commission debated pollution risks from auto wrecking yards near baylands. Larry Poffenroth proposed moving his yard at 9000 West Warren Ave within 90 days if found polluting, as commissioners granted a four year permit with safeguards to curb drainage, land fill, fencing, and marsh protection while awaiting evidence of harmful impact.
Far through tomorrow, the forecast notes a low tonight in the 50s. Westerly winds reach 10 to 20 miles per hour.
Festival coordinator David Mot Tout leads a project described oddly as a TesOS toast. Page 8 notes unclear text but highlights planned events and community involvement.
Time of tie in committee notes hints at new state aid this year for California schools and a dry run of integration buses for Frasieissa schools today. Parents will see how their youngsters will be bused when school opens next week amid ongoing disruptions. An unknown poisoner spreads a deadly substance in Pico Rivera causing fatalities in pets and fear in the working class neighborhood.
The Senate passes 5.9 billion in measures extending antipoverty programs and adding child development, job training, and legal aid reforms for the 47.5 million poor and near poor. Nixon rejects extending the wage-price freeze, provoking Democratic calls for a clear follow-on policy. Army rests its case on Capt. Ernest Medina as a lie detector expert testifies Medina lost control of troops at My Lai.
American casualties in Vietnam fell last week with 16 killed and 84 wounded while 15 nonhostile deaths occurred from accidents and disease. In Dublin, Joe Cahill, leader of the Irish Republican Army provisional wing, was detained on arrival from the United States but released shortly after as supporters dispersed.
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