Wandering around How to ruin a PR man
A column by Linn Brown criticizes a public relations effort by AC Transit figure Joe McCord after Life Magazine miscaptioned a pedal bus feature. It also notes a Palo Alto grant for ear drum research, comments on bicycle safety laws, and a CHP roadside check incident.
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Linn Brown
Joe McCord
Fremont
McCord
Alameda-Contra Costa
AC Transit
Hoppen
Kcyeles
Bay
Life Magazine
East Bay
Life
Alameda
Contra Costa Counties
San Francisco
Joe
Petition Drive Blocks Yosemite Valley Road Project
Yosemite Valley residents and visitors launched a last minute petition to halt a new two way road and bridge over the Merced River in Leidig Meadow. About 800 signers, including park rangers, seek public hearings while officials say the route eases congestion between Yosemite Lodge and Yosemite Village, but opponents fear loss of a beach and swimming area.
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Yosemite — National Park
UPI
Yosemte Valley
Leldig Meadow
Luke Bradshaw
Curry Co
National Park Service
George B. Hartzog
Merced River
Yosemite Lodge
Yosemite Village
Kange
Friends of
Park Service
Park district budget plan for 71-72 tax rate discussed
East Bay Regional Park District directors review the proposed 1971 72 budget open work session. The plan keeps a 10 cent per 106 assessed valuation tax rate and projects a total budget of 8 607 620 with carry overs 2 279 785 for land acquisition and capital improvements. The report notes grants and user fees cover much of the costs and warns cuts may occur if federal grants are late. A public hearing is set for Aug 10 at 7 30 p m at the district headquarters.
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East Bay
Bridget
EBRPD
Richard C. Trudeau
Alameda County
Coyote Hills
Sunol Valley
Ton Castro
Cul Canyon
Anthony Chabot
Lake Chabot
Garin
Trudeau
National Recreation and Park Association
EBRPO
EBNPO
M500
Skyline Blvd
Oakland
Explosion at Los Angeles home leaves man in critical condition
Johnny Horn, 26, of Oakland, was in extremely critical condition after an explosion and fire in a Walls area Los Angeles house. Authorities believe the blaze was set by an arsonist and have no motive or mechanism. Horn sustained burns over about 95 percent of his body as investigators search for clues.
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Palo Alto
Project Hear
108 Angeles
UPI
Johnny Horn
Oakland
Walls
Los Angeles
Horn
Medi Cal reform stalled as welfare talks go on in Senate
In Sacramento UPI reports Medi Cal reform sponsored by Assemblyman Campbell stalls in the Senate while governor aides and leaders finalize welfare reform language. Negotiations focus on an open end welfare budget, work requirements for grants, and protections against benefit reductions if federal food stamps rules change. The plan could save federal and state funds, with estimated costs if the Medi Cal bill fails and a one year residency rule for high unemployment counties.
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Sacramento
UPI
Ronald Reagan
Senate
William Campbell
Reagan
Anthony C. Beifengon
Beverly Hills
Campbell
Alioto warns drug abuse is small town problem too
In a congressional hearing Alioto argues narcotics affect Ida Grove and other towns as San Francisco faces a growing heroin problem. He urges funding beyond the proposed $100 million, insisting aid must flow to cities already operating anti abuse machinery.
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Alioto
Joseph L. Alioto
San Francisco
Harold Hughes
D Lowa
Ida Grave
Ehairman
Alcoholists and Narcotics Subcommittee
Ida Grove
Anton Schau
Iowa
Ida Groves
America
Haight-Ashbury
New York
Harlem
Detroit
Mack Avenue
Towa
Allolo
Aira Speire
Sickle killings witness doubts suspect in Bear River crime
Nevada City UPI sheriff Wayne Brown reported a witness who grappled with the sickle swinger could not positively ID the suspect. Beatrice Simmons, widow of one victim, doubts garbageman Clarence Otis Smith, 43, did it. The attack occurred July 12 in Bear River. Kenneth Garbe survived after a tent assault. Investigators found Smith eyeglasses at the scene. a warrant was issued nationwide. Brown said the witness did not rule Smith out. Newport recreation notes follow about a Newark senior teen dance at the Newark Community Center Friday night with Canon providing music. admission $1.25.
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Nevada City
UPI
Wayne Brown
Brown
Clarence Otis Smith
Smith
Beatrice Simmons
Sacramento Union
Garbe
Garber
Newark
City Recreation Department
Newark Community Center
Newark Area
Canon
Former area residents die in San Diego crash
A San Diego auto crash last Thursday killed Roland E. Ross Jr. 22 and his wife Andrea Velasquez Ross. Both were former South County residents. Ross, a Hayward native, and Velasquez Ross died on Highway 16. Surviving relatives include Ross’s mother and siblings in Fallbrook and Hayward, Andrea Velasquez Ross’s parents in Fremont, a brother, a stepsister, and other extended family. Funeral services set for 1:30 pm at Sorenson Brothers Mortuary, Hayward.
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San Diego
Roland E. Ross Jr
South County
Ross
Hayward
Andrea M. Velasquez
Fremont
Frances Stoffel
Fallbrook
Vora
Carol Randmap
Donnie Ross
Irene Sawyer
Placecville
Sorenson Brothers
Ms. Rasa
Berge-Pappas Vrortuaty
Fremont Sla
Revolutionary Fixodent Denture Adhesive Introduced
A new home denture adhesive named Fixodent promises secure upper and lower plates, enabling wearers to speak and laugh without fear of slipping. The product is linked to a US patent 3 003 588 and described as forming a protective membrane for better biting and chewing.
Invention promises better denture fit and speech
A fragmented ad style note promotes FixooENT and Fixopgat denture aids. It claims a special pencil point concept helps with precise spotting and long-lasting wear. The text urges regular dental care and mentions Fixcoent Denture at drug counters.
Washington Hospital Bio and Rus Homer TR Bowe at
Fragmentary OCR summary lists names including Homer TR Bowe Ma iwati C dey Mek age 4 Haire St Mewes Macy conan. Unable to determine full event or roles from the readable text.
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Sunol Valley Regional Park
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