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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1973
Page
9
A revised local business tax ordinance was approved by the city council, applying fixed rates by gross receipts or payroll. The prior tax was seen as regressive toward larger firms. Mayor Jack Pircentel and Councilman Guay Rhodes supported the change while opposition cited no ceiling deal with the chamber of commerce.
Fremont police reported solving four burglaries after following a complex trail leading to 18 year old Hubert L. Mettedin. Officer Dave Lawrence recovered stolen items including a guitar, amplifiers, a camera setup, and cash from an apartment on Mowry Avenue. The investigation tied the thefts to garages on Mission Boulevard and other nearby residences.
California Gov Ronald Reagan drew criticism from Fred L Hartley president of the Union Oil Co of California for not attending the Western Governors Conference on energy. Hartley urged Reagan to be present saying the energy issue is vital to California as elsewhere and defended the conference's value despite Reagan remaining in the state.
Sen George Moscone D San Francisco warned Tuesday that a Reagan veto of any collective bargaining for teachers would be unsurprising. He argued such a move would denigrate public education in California and limit teachers’ and faculty’s access to labor-like benefits without the right to strike.
Truax, once a four year prison embezzlement convict and former staff member of the US Association of Bay Area Governments, has been hired to coordinate a federal job program at Shasta County. He pleaded guilty to federal charges, was released in 1972, and appointed head of the Mainstream Project with a $400 monthly salary. Ray Darby, superintendent, said Truax topped five applicants and had his background checked.
Rep Waldie of California demands accountability over Vice President Agnew, saying impeachment could be pursued if a grand jury indicts or fails to, insisting no one is above the law. He rejects immunity claims and urges the process to reveal alleged criminal conduct. Judge Water says impeachment could be introduced if Agnew is not subject to criminal laws.
Majid Lee Sears, 18, of 322 J Street, appeared in superior court on four forgery counts after a preliminary hearing in municipal court. Prosecutors say he cashed five checks stolen from Wayne F Kileite’s construction office, using funds to buy heroin. A 4 year old girl who filled the checks is in juvenile custody. Sears had earlier pled guilty to a reduced petty theft charge in Hayward Municipal Court, with a five day sentence. Other charges of pandering and extortion were dismissed after the victim declined to prosecute. Bail on forgery counts was cut to 5000, with an appeal set for Oct 16.
BART directors will vote on exercising an option to buy 100 more Rohr-built cars, avoiding bid delays. GM Stokes says $10.5 million and 29 months delivery saved versus bidding, enabling May trans bay and seven-day service, with initial Rohr 350 cars already underway.
Vice President Agnew calls for a full House inquiry into alleged political kickbacks in Maryland and possible federal charges. Senate leaders react cautiously while negotiations with Agnew’s lawyers address possible constitutional implications and impeachment pathways.
A Fremont boy named Michael Groves, 6? appears to be the target of a shooting. He was found conscious after the blast at the Liei apartment area and taken to hospital in intensive care. Police report a suspected .22 caliber bullet from a vehicle or nearby Houndries Apartments. No motive or leads have been established. Brothers Joe Eichhorn and Donne Groves are listed as relatives. Citizens are urged to contact Fremont Police with information.
Wendy Bar towitz, 25, bared her breasts before about 2,000 people in Gian ani Plaza and was arrested for indecent exposure and disturbing the peace. She posted $550 bail, arraignment set for Wednesday, and said she would not repeat in San Francisco but would take the cause to Los Angeles.
The board tentatively approves a 10 acre parcel at Walnut Avenue and Center Drive in Fremont for a $ million Hall of Justice serving the Fremont Newark Union City district. It will house eight courts, sheriff and district attorney offices, with seismic surveys plus a nearby pedestrian bikeway to the BART station. Construction eyed to start in the next fiscal year after hiring an architect with a $384 772 budget.
The California Air Resources Board reminded motorists that exhaust control devices must be installed on 1968 to 1970 autos starting December 1 in the South Coast, San Diego and San Francisco basins. Installations of one of six approved nitrogen oxide devices are required on initial registration or resale of light duty vehicles in the three basins.
Newark Days festivities feature Newark High School Band and six other groups in a parade, teen dance at the community center, and weekend fishing contests at Lake Island for ages 17 and under. Mini bike races, puppet and ballet shows, dances, tub race, bathtub race, council meeting, cake cutting, Miss Newark, and a Dixieland concert cap the five day event with a 9 p.m. Lake Island fireworks finale.
San Jos High students crowned as co queens by Mayor Jack Pimentel in a Sunday night ceremony. Pam Manner from Newark High School named Miss Friendship runner-up. Festivities begin with exhibit tent and carnival by Western Pacific Shows tomorrow at 3 PM.
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