Economy rebounds as growth rate doubles in first quarter
The Commerce Department reported a 5.2 percent first quarter rise in GNP, inflation-adjusted above 6 percent with normal weather. Courtenay Slater and Michael Blumenthal touted stronger than expected performance, pointing to robust consumer and business demand driving the rebound and supporting fiscal policy goals.
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Test of courage: getting well
Mrs. Moore recounts her cancer battle starting with ovarian tumors and surgery revealing cancer. She endures radiation despite fear, returns to work, and credits inner resolve and support from family, noting weight gain and a racing bet that cheered her during treatment.
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Property tax rebates postponed to next year
Gov Brown and lawmakers said property tax rebates will not arrive this year. recipients must pay state and federal taxes on the rebates. Brown urges swift passage of a bill, while aides seek October or November relief. Brown Jr. notes rebates count as income for taxes.
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Sister city crisis averted in Fremont and Elizabeth
Fremont officials say a threatened severance of ties with Elizabeth Australia was prevented by last minute council action. The sister cities group met to propose termination, but a pending formal notice was halted after Mayor Gene Rhodes and Councilman Leon Mezzetti urged restraint and sought a mutual reassessment.
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Washington High pioneer Teacher Hugh M Kibby dies
Hugh M Kibby a longtime Washington High School teacher died in a local hospital at 84 He retired in 1957 after a career that included wood shop farm shop forging athletic coaching and founding the school newspaper The Hatchet He also ran a print shop and drove a school bus for two decades Kibby helped save the old Washington High building along with principal J Pop Gould He leaves a wife Irene Kibby a daughter Barbara Simmong of San Leandro and sons Robert Kibby of Virginia and Gordon Kibby of Fremont Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Fremont Memorial Chapel Burial will be private
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Roots leads Emmy nominations with 35 nods
Hollywood reports the Emmy nominations with Roots collecting 35 nominations the most for any show. Major stars threaten to boycott the awards though Mary Tyler Moore and Valerie Harper were shut out. Roots tied to Best Actor nods for George Stanford Brown Levar Burton Lou Gossett and Ben Vereen along with Ed Asner for Police Story.
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Fremont dial-a-ride costs spark resident anger
A Fremont resident criticizes the expanding dial-a-ride program as costs rise while usage grows. Officials delay a full 1977 operating-review, with data incomplete through next week, as plans push to extend service to more zones by June and November completion dates.
Hilton hotel cuts prices to coffee free meals
San Francisco hotel offers discounts to diners who skip coffee or water due to rising costs. General manager Werner Lewin says the plan servers a savings incentive, with cocktails dropping from 1.75 dollars and wine from 74 cents, to attract patrons and manage drink pricing.
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Oldest Fremont building faces demolition for park plan
The City of Fremont may buy the Rose Hardware store at 4000 Bay St to widen Fremont Boulevard and create a small park. Owner Edward Rose, 76, built in 1885, vows to fight the move. He recalls the building’s theater upstairs and vaudeville autographs dating back to 1588.
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Violence at Rylock plant sparks strike turmoil
In Union City, violence erupted at the Rylock Co plant despite a Superior court order prohibiting threats and interference. Pickets reportedly numbered about 50 as negotiations stalled and workers crossed the line, with guards noting tense scenes and cars damaged.
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Death penalty votes delayed in California assembly
The Assembly Criminal Justice Committee postponed six death penalty bills, aiming to send an amended Senate bill to the Assembly. Chairman Ken Maddy of Fresno set the vote for May 2 after talks with George Deukemejian and Lang about amendments. Proponents prefer the Senate-origin bill to avoid further committee review.
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