Viet Nam War Toll and Battles Escalate in Tonkin and Cambodia
U S naval ships were hit by North Vietnamese fire in the Gulf of Tonkin with two sailors killed. In South Vietnam a helicopter crash killed four Americans. Defense Secretary Laird said U S air raids continued against North Vietnam and targets in Laos, Cambodia, and South Vietnam. Reports vary on ships set ablaze by Vietnamese batteries, but U S command confirmed two ships damaged by enemy fire. A Huey helicopter crash near Da Nang killed four crew. Fighting spread in Cambodia along Highway 1 near Saigon and Phnom Penh with similar offensives around An Loc and Lai Khe. Laird denied any halt to bombing ordered by Nixon and cited ongoing raids. Eight engine boats attacked Haiphong and airstrikes hit Haiphong and Hanoi. Civilian casualties were reported by the Vietnamese delegation in Paris.
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White House favors ITT inquiry testimony by aide
The White House conceded to allow presidential aide Peter Flanigan to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the ITT inquiry, reversing an executive privilege stance. Flanigan would discuss a consultant's report and related writings with Harold Geneen present. Kennedy and others seek broader questioning. Senate panel expected to back Kleindienst’s confirmation despite ongoing disagreements.
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Pimentel Elevated to Fremont Mayor After Farewell
Vice Mayor Jack Pimental was elevated to mayor by unanimous vote after retiring Mayor William van Doorn delivered a brief farewell. Pimental aimed to continue efforts on quality of living and drug issues while noting risks to finances, as van Doorn praised eight years of council work and environmental quality ahead of last week's city election.
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Moon cradles Apollo 16 amid navigation woes licked
SPACE CENTER Houston UPI Apollo 16 neared lunar orbit with John Young Charis Duke and Thomas Mattingly facing potential navigation trouble. The craft remained on track for a Thursday moon landing as they tested Orion and prepared for the highlands mission while Mission Control monitored spacecraft systems and suit fit.
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Newark to hold special election for council seat
Newark officials plan a special election to fill the two year unexpired term of Mayor James Balentine. The vacancy was to be decided by July 18 but county staff cited an Aug 27 constraint due to the June primary. Council members Plowright and Sisk urged the earliest legal date.
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Fremont teachers push smaller class sizes proposal
The Fremont-A school board approved in principle a plan to cut class sizes, targeting kindergarten through sixth grade to 25 pupils per teacher and grades seven through two to 30 per teacher. The plan, part of next year’s study budget, hinges on funding. It also supports greater use of flexible support services aimed at the lowest math and reading percentile students to address two-year-grade level gaps, with services yet to be approved.
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Sparks acquires The News Register and Kofman papers
Fremont publishers Abe Kofman and Floyd Sparks announce Sparks has acquired The News Register and assets of Kofman’s San Leandro Daily Morning News and four weeklies. Final editions set for April 29 and April 25. Argus and Daily Review continue serving Tri City and San Leandro areas.
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Weather brief from Fremont area forecast
Good morning. Fair through tomorrow with diminishing winds. Highs in the 60s. Lows tonight from the upper 30s to 40s. Fremont high reached 70 with a low of 50.
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Wille Covey Breaks Arm in Giants 5-1 Win at San Diego
Wille Covey breaks his arm during the first inning of the Giants 5-1 victory at San Diego. He may be out for at least two months, jeopardizing the defending National League West champions during the injury period. Details on second sports page.
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Newark Councilman Plowright Leads Spending for Re election
Newark campaign finance report shows Councilman Robert Plowright spending the most to seek another term, with Councilwoman Shirley Sisk and Mayor James Balentine following in second and third. Page 2 notes.
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California Marijuana Initiative gains 180000 signatures
The campaign says 180000 supporters back a measure to remove criminal penalties for private marijuana use. Also noted are developments on a legislative resolution to ratify the equal rights amendment, a Senate panel approving an officer slaying murder bill, and Pat Paulsen exiting the Republican presidential race over FCC rules.
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Supreme Court Upholds Massachusetts Loyalty Oath Policy
The Supreme Court under Chief Justice Warren Burger upholds a Massachusetts loyalty oath for state employees requiring opposition to violent government overthrow. Page 3. Price Commission Chairman C. Ackson Grayson Jr. says about 10 percent of top firms have violated price controls by earning excessive profits. Page 3.
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