California debates freeway planning and local input
Governor Reagan defends freeway construction while proposing a new planning process to study local desires for routes and rail alternatives. State officials Brian Van Camp and James Moe urge regional versus statewide planning, with critics calling for balanced funding and comprehensive transportation strategy. Local communities would gain influence only within state authority limits.
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Transportat
Brian van Camp
Public En Freen
James A Moe
Moe Sid
Scate Ming
Thewa
Ocal
San Francisco
Malibu
Gabriel Mounains
van Camp
Alfred E. Alquist
Senate Public Utilities and Corporation Committee
California
San Jose Democrat
Division of
Union City names new assistant city manager
City Manager William Zaner selects Terry Belanger for the $12,000 annual post, effective June 1. Belanger, 28, is a Costa Mesa administrative assistant who will serve as personnel officer, city clerk, and general assistant. The vacancy existed since last year’s departure of William Newton. Zaner praises Belanger's enthusiasm and notes plans for coordination in busing and parks.
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Union City
William Zaner
Terry Belanger
Costa Mesa
Huntington Beach
Belanger
Wiliam Zaner
William Newton
Zaner
Belenper
Costa Mera
West Point grads testify on Viet civilian abuses
Five former Army officers along with West Point graduates testified before Rep Dellums about alleged American abuses of South Vietnamese civilians, including torture and killings. They claimed field commanders inflated enemy death counts while discussing incidents and torture methods. Witnesses described free fire zones and electric torture, urging a broad inquiry into potential war atrocities.
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Washington
West Point
Ronald L. Dellums
D-Calif
A Malir
Fichsel O'Meara
Vietnam
Ematic
27Th Infantry
Les Were & Ward
Sid Hayng
Robert Rosie Johns Annapelis
Dellums
George S. Patton II
Julian Ewell
Whe
1Th Armored
Cavalry
Patton
Pergeter
United States
Roa Id Hu
Defector claims antiwar drive grows in Hanot
A defector details an expanding antiwar movement and the forced removal of his unit from the field. He describes orders to strip and detain soldiers, and a retreat to a heavily guarded area near a communal military post amid ongoing conflict.
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Hanot
Hin Jain
Fe Sal
Dribordey
Bao
Heo
Ae Shin
Witnesses recall atrocity in My Lai court case
In Gainesville area court, witnesses describe the My Lai massacre as the Army prosecutes the case. Eugene man, along with others, faces up to ten years in prison. Frederic Widmer, a former Medina aide, testified about events in March 1968 and the questioning of suspects by Vietnamese interpreters.
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FT. Mcpherson
Eugene
Army Ed Ag
Ear-Ald
Offiver
My Lai
Ook
Inter
Medina
Frederic Widmer
New Kensing
Kateud
Taro
Viet National Police
Widser
Ketouc
Confidence in America urged by Nixon at chamber meeting
President Nixon urged Americans to stay optimistic and reject doom. He warned against antiwar protests while defending free enterprise, U.S. strength, and a steady path to peace in Indochina. He touted growth, employment, and a welfare overhaul to ensure dignity of work.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Indochina
Southeast Asia
United States
America
New trustees to attend New Haven board session
The New Haven Unified School District board meets tonight at 8 in the district office on Western Ave with three new trustees-elect present but not yet sworn in. They face potential scrutiny and possible replacements if the seats change, while the agenda includes federal project reports and year-round school committee progress. A separate item reports a Cuban sailor defecting to the United States after leaving a Cuban freighter at Yokkaichi and seeking asylum.
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Ion City
New Haven
Vnvant
Tokyo
Robbery by Men Dressed as Priests Captures $66,000
Investigators report a bold holdup at a Providence unemployment office by four men in priest disguises. A security guard was struck with a pistol and the gunmen fled with $66,000, abandoning a car shortly after. Witnesses describe the suspects as wearing dark clothing resembling priest outfits.
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Providence
Pau
Yolie
Grandeur and Obedience at Ohlone College cinema
Seventh film in the Civ vlisation series screens today at Ohlone College theater 650 Washington Blvd Fremont. The 55 minute segment portrays Rome after sacking during the counter Reformation, with Sir Kenneth Clark narrating a BBC produced study of Baroque art and revival. The free showings are noon and 8 p.m., sponsored by Ohlone Community Services, The Argus and News Register.
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Clark
Titian
Rubens
Bernini
Community Services Department
Ohlone College
The
Argus and
News-Register
San Francisco sergeant shot by son after marijuana row
Police say traffic sergeant Melvin Callewat 33 was shot in the head by his nearly 18 year old son Bryan after an off duty argument over marijuana. Bryan was taken into custody as Chief Inspector Charles Barca noted past police actions against the youth for marijuana.
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San Francisco
UPI
Melvin Callewal
Bryan
Charles Barea
Callewat
Barca
Sgt
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