Stories Behind Words by William Penfield
A 1519 Joachimsthaler coin minted in Bohemia by order of the Count of Schilok became Europe’s standard for weight and purity. Named after Joachimstal, it spawned variants like thaler daler and dollar shaping colonial and American monetary systems.
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Fremont Struggles With New Industry Slowdown
Fremont reports a 13.9 million drop in building valuation for the first ten months of 1983 84 as new industry investment lags. Construction and development data show modest gains in pools commercial growth churches and multifamily housing but overall activity remains weak.
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Notices Issued For 1964 85 Assessments By County
Letters informing property owners of 10 percent or more assessment increases go out May 22 from Assessor Donald Feragen. About 40 000 properties in Berkeley Piedmont Fremont and eastern rural areas will be reassessed with new construction alterations and additions reflected. Ten percent notices arrive in four mailings allowing owners to consult staff. unresolved cases may request a hearing before the Board of Supervisors during the first to third Mondays in July.
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Feragen
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Board of Supervisors
Newark Chamber Talent Search Seeks Amateur Acts
Newark officials announce a city talent search tied to Alameda County Fair events. Individuals and groups may audition in early June for six minute acts to compete for trophies and awards during the Fair weekend at the Four Seasons venue.
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