Innocent verdict in arson case at Fremont plant
A Fremont man, John Joseph Peterson, was found innocent in superior court of arson in a $120,000 fire at Shtec ional Harvester Corp on April 8, 1972. Fire officials noted rags soaked in inflammate beer were used to start the blaze after a bomb threat call prompted an earlier plant visit by Peterson, who worked as a security guard at the 38600 Cedar Bywit plant. Defense lawyer D Calhoun argued police arrested Peterson as the only suspect when they arrived.
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Newark
Yeatening
Superior Court
Fremont
Shtecional
Harvester Corp
John Joseph Peterson
Jamestown Road
Cedar Biwit
Peterson
Health club or massage parlor in Newark denied permit
Newark planners rejected an application by Bury Winfield for a health club at 7036 Thornton Ave. arguing the small storefront would resemble a massage parlor with 97 percent lobby and 20 percent massage rooms. Winfield claimed clients would work out by appointment and massage post workout but commissioners found the plan not feasible.
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Newark
Sali
Bury Winfield
Tomraine Price
Newark Health Club
Thornton Ave
Gelfather Ranawii
Anthony L. Nelson
Winfield
Ens
Cliens
Alameda Supervisors OK Drain Project Contract
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to Jardin & Jardin of Castro Valley for enlarging a drainage system on Davis Street in Davis between Douglas Drive and Orchard Avenue. The project includes pipe sizing from 15 to 11 inches, inlet work on Douglas Drive, and outfall to San Leandro Creek. The bid amount was 314,137 with high bids to 487,000 and district engineers had estimated 310,400.
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Devis Street
Alameda County
Bcarch
Jardin & Jardin
Castro Valley
Davis Street
Douglas Drive
Orchard Avenue
Davis
Orchard
Alvarado Street
San Lean
Supervisors
Abrott Ranch hearing rescheduled for April 17
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors postponed a July 1 hearing on renewing a 45 hearing and proposed 280 acre spill plan at the Abrott ranch near Sunn Regional Park for 21 homesites. Attorney Howard Jewell urged advancing the matter after next month’s East Bay Regional Park Board meeting, with the park board voting April 4 on Moore’s offer to sell. If the park board acts, the hearing could end by April 17.
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Abrat Ranch
Sunn Regional Park
Alameda County Oar of Supervisors
Jewell
Guatemla
Lhe Board
East Bay
Santa Rita approves lighting contract for jail parking area
Alameda County Board of Supervisors awarded a $54,600 contract to Statler Electric Co for lighting a large parking area south of Santa Rita County Jail near Prescanton. Five bids ranged up to 54,600 with engineers estimating 80,000. Work to utilize existing 12,000-volt system should finish in about five months, improving evening access for visitors to the jail compound.
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San la Rita
Prescanton
Alameda
Ainge
Greystone
Jnb
Local Government and Community Meetings in Hayward and Union City
A crowded agenda covers Southern Alameda County Bar Association talks on criminology and drug scene at Antonio's Hayward, Union City recreation commission sessions at 184 Whipple Road, a Park site review and capital budget plan, Hayward High Twelve Club gathering, Loma Sanitary District and joint powers study, and public service commission review of water charges and Oak Hills addition. Also listed are Hayward Planning Commission discussions on a Ken Harry zone change for a high rise, candidate meet and greet for E Frank Belden in Union City, and a Parents Without Partners dance at Melody Hall San Lorenzo.
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Alameda County
Parke
Recreation Department
Hayward
Jon
Chuckbury
Mission Bivel
Fon Row
City Center
Oak Hills
Garin Avenue
Pin. Temermoy
City Eminenl Chamber
Barnard
Learing
Ken Hary
Pacific Street
E. Frank Belden
New Haven
Melody Hall
Hesperian Biv
San Lorenzo
Alameda County hears appeal for drug treatment facility
Henry Collins of CURA urged the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to help site a rehabilitation center in South County amid strong neighbor opposition. He cited many addicts needing services and detailed existing bottlenecks such as limited Napa State bed capacity and only six to 15 Napa beds available to county residents. The board discussed funding options, eligibility for welfare payments, and a new welfare advisory committee while reviewing housing, child care, and tax recommendations.
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South Cony
Henry Collins
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Pasterday
Collins
CURA
Marcouties Rehabilitation
CLA
Miameda County
Elle Couly
Thomas Bales
Bey
South County
Sula
Brothers United
National Institute of Mental Health
Alameda County
Faimont County Hospital
Napa State Hospital
Napa
Balus
Loren Booch
David Odell
Hiley
Hayward
Portables purchase offer withdrawn by Speedspace Corp
Alameda County counsel said Speedspace Corp acted within its rights as the district faces finding other classrooms at Alvarado Junior High after a three year lease ends in 1974. The district had been offered an revocable option to purchase the portables, but the offer was rejected and the board discussed new funding and leasing options.
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Mab
Disstrict
Alameda County
Santa Rosa
Alvarado
Speedspace Corp
San Jose
Podlatch Goep., & Vonglimerate
Speedspace
Dishiiel
Potlateh
Fex
James May
Sehool
Speespace
Wilb Draty
Thomas Hedden
Allergy Alives
Mare
Comrad Tung Marchel
Clibey Capital
New Haven district forms salary negotiation team
New Haven school district management members organize a formal arbitration body to meet with trustees on salary and working conditions. The New Haven Administrators Association was recognized to represent principals assistants and head counselors.
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New Haven
Sila- TV
New Haven Administrators Association
Dustrial
Lora
Granys
Bilis Teel
Ion-Dinstruntini
Citizens ask for tax shares in Fremont funds
Fremont City Council heard a chamber of appeals from residents for a share of federal revenue sharing funds expected to total 3.5 million through 1976. The Rev Karl Olson urged prioritizing people programs, while a fifth grade teacher proposed hiring a Central Park naturalist and the YMCA urged funding for the July Fourth celebration. councilmember concerns about housing standards and methods to balance high prices with maintenance costs were raised as well.
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Feemont
Karl Olson
Nolinessmen
Fremont
Eloise Demaray
Chradbourie Suhway
Central Park
Jerry Ballard
Fremont-Newark
YMCA
Robert Wagle
Northgate East Homeowners Association
Trael
Jack Blmedel
Fremont board to study resident survey plans
Fremont trustees will review a community survey to learn what residents want from the schools and how best to present the information. The plan includes mailed questionnaires, random interviews with 364 residents, student and volunteer interviewers, and university training support. A separate agenda item covers a new barn behind Wil Jefferson High, costing 7 000 to 4 000 dollars funded by regional occupational funds.
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Prema
Fremont Schools
Randon
Gloria Caer
Diglvich
Fremont Schoola
Fremonitor
Flémnbers
Wil Jierson High School
Distriant Fies
Fremont Blvd
South County Scene In The Daily Review Ho Hayward March 71
A compact item from The Daily Review-Hayward notes a local South County scene. The brief mentions community happenings and civic life around Hayward and nearby towns with no major events detailed.
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the Daily Review
Hayward, Galt
Newark planners back six foot fence rule clash
Planners opposed a city council plan for all front, rear and side fences on new houses. Council members argued fences deter crime and could be installed at construction, while planning commissioners favored the original front fence proposal. The zoning debate also touched political signs and a $750,000 chemical plant permit near Entoy Drive.
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Newark
Phung
Telesfey
James Balentine
Robert Plowright
Shirley Sisk
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