Forecast Summary for Northern California and Sierra Nevada
San Francisco Bay Area remains fair with a cooler Sunday. Highs in the 50s and nights in the upper 30s to 50s, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Northern and Central California see continuing Sierra Nevada snow flurries with clearing by Sunday. Fort Bragg sees a high near 50 and a low around 90? Ukiah reports 50 and 27. Northern Sierra Nevada shows scattered snow flurries Saturday with clearing by Sunday and slightly colder Saturday.
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Fremont officials grant pay raises to city staff
Fremont city manager approves higher salaries for employees to retain talent amid competition from other cities. The flexible top management schedule favors merit while regular staff do not receive overtime pay, with pay decisions based on job content workload experience performance attitude cooperation leadership and public relations.
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2400 GIs Withdrawn From Thailand In Vietnam War Plan
The UPI report states 2400 American servicemen have been pulled from Thailand as part of a Nixon administration plan to reduce U.S. forces there by 6,000, lowering total in-country to 45,600, mainly Air Force personnel on bombing and supply missions tied to the Vietnam conflict, with the withdrawal to continue as operational requirements allow.
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Robber Sentenced After Union City Tavern Hold Up
Superior Court Judge Harold B. Howe sentenced Johnny Ray English, 31, to one year in County Jail for armed robbery and added a suspended State Prison term with five years probation. English pleaded guilty to robbing Union City tavern owner Martin J. Green, 66, of 2034 dollars outside Ivee's Lounge at 43423 Mission Blvd. The victim sustained a gashed head in the July 11 incident.
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Obituary: Joseph P. Escobar Dies at 72 Newark Native
Funeral services for Joseph P. Escobar will be held Monday. Survived by son Joseph and four grandchildren of Saratoga, plus three brothers Henry of Mission San Jose Chris of Placerville and Tony Escobar of the Azores where his sisters Maria and Anna also reside. Born in the Azores, 72, he died Christmas Day. Services begin 8:30 a.m. at Chapel of the Palm Mortuary Fremont, then to St Edward's Newark for a 10 a.m. Requiem Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Hayward. Rosary at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the mortuary.
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Agnew Lands in Hawaii on Pacific Trip
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew arrived at Hickam Air Force Base Hawaii amid tight security en route to a 37000 mile journey to the Asian nations. He spoke of a productive trip to assess the Nixon Doctrine and was greeted by Gov. Burns Adm. McCain Mayor Fasi and Sen. Fong. Newsmen were not allowed to ask questions.
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Hayward man gets jail term for soda machine burglaries
Mark J. Jacques, 18, of 20531 Cambridge Ave, Hayward, was sentenced to six months in County Jail for burglarizing numerous soft drink machines in South County. Newark police arrested him December 1. he had burglary tools, stolen machine keys, and over $37 in small change. His accomplice Dudley B. Smith, 19, of 2819 Haviland Ave, Hayward, already received six months. Judge Roy G. Pucci deducted 25 days for time served and added a suspended 125 days.
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Bay crossing debate heats San Leandro meeting
San Leandro faces a joint session on January six to discuss a second Bay crossing. local leaders clash with opponents over Southern Crossing while Assembly members Unruh Bee Crown signal mixed stances. Bay Area groups push delay as San Leandro risks freeway ties and traffic impacts this crossroads site.
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Humphrey defends Salt Lake City speech on Vietnam
Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey says he acted responsibly in Salt Lake City during the 1968 campaign and did not play politics with Vietnam. He responded to Lyndon Johnson’s television interview claiming the Salt Lake speech cost him votes and the election.
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Ex-convict arrested in triple Tennessee slayings
Paul Rogers, 29, sought since Christmas Eve for the murders of his wife Wilma 22 and her bridesmaid Barbara Case 24 along with a fourth victim in Carbondale area, was captured by Tennessee authorities after a long public manhunt. He was found on State Highway 4 with a bloodied wrist and no resistance.
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Fremont seeks broad citizen input on family life curriculum
Fremont Unified School District officials call for wider citizen response to review materials for a family life program. Spencer Lewis notes letters went to over 200 groups in November inviting input. Four groups declined, 24 accepted, seven responded. trustees now want more recommendations before starting full program.
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Johnson Pins 1968 Loss On Humphrey Speech
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson blames Hubert H. Humphrey for the 1968 loss to Richard Nixon and for undermining Vietnam peace talks. He discusses his decisions and a CBS interview with Walter Cronkite, noting a pivotal Salt Lake City speech and doubts about his own electability.
Focus Spots in Sundays Mercury News December 28
Sunday Focus examines Cuba under the Castro regime and refugee plights in Miami, fertility drug multiple births in England, a San Jose State College study on soaring home costs, and a California designer who builds around existing trees in San Jose.
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