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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1975
Page
1
Production by industry rises across factories mines and utilities as August output climbs 1.3 percent. The gains span raw steel textiles and chemicals while coal-related power dips due to strikes. Inventories fall slightly, prompting potential rehiring as output strengthens across sectors.
Fair weather continues through tomorrow with night and morning low clouds. Temperatures show little change from yesterday with Fremont recording a high of 75 and a low of 60.
In a Continental Airlines 727 hijacking escape attempt, an armed and wounded suspect held a gun to a hostage on board. A police sharpshooter returned fire, killing the hijacker as authorities retook control. Page 3.
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. files suit to recover damages possibly up to 80 million related to the design and construction of the 60 story John Hancock Tower. The building has been plagued by falling windows and ongoing problems.
Preliminary reports say the woman, identified as Misa Brigge of Maui since 1974, was found slain by a county truck driver. She had worked as a driver for Aloha Taal. her mother Mea Marlon Alice Fettmer of Frotond confirms the identity.
General Motors Corp reports early September new car sales, including 1976 high priced models, are the highest since 1971. Page references note in the Peoples Lobby Inc situation on Page 2 and a Capitol area bartender gaining the former name.
Washington based federations report President Ford refused to lift the 30 day moratorium on grain sales to Russia as talks in Moscow continue. They warn the move could harm farmers and the market while officials pursue a long term purchasing agreement.
In Fremont the acting city chief and council debate tightening permits for installing a new spring system. Officials worry homeowners will bypass inspectors as a state rule limits sale to carriers, while critics call the rule unnecessary and burdensome.
President Ford indicated in an exclusive Chicago Sun Times interview that he may strip the CIA of authority for secret political actions abroad. He plans a major reorganizing package and could shift some intelligence duties to another agency. He also discussed views on Portugal, Chile, NATO, and his approach to foreign policy and domestic issues.
Governor Brown appoints Raymond L. Marsh to fill Fresno Municipal Court vacancy and names Betty Lou Jarra Roland K. Hall and Anne Marie Chargin to several county and municipal courts. All will earn 41677 dollars annually. Spruance was ousted earlier for misconduct in office and improper appointments. Marsh, a Hayward lawyer for 22 years, is Boalt Hall and Southern Alameda County Bar Association alum.
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