Laird urges funds to counter Russia
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird urged Congress to approve 83.4 billion dollars for long range modernization. He warned that the Soviets may develop a major new military capability like Sputnik and cited possible systems to shoot down or neutralize orbiting U.S. satellites and improved submarines. He noted doubts on meeting the 1973 draft deadline and urged mutual restraint in overseas military aid while stressing the need for research and development.
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Model Patricia Parks Found Slain in Long Island Woods
The charred body of Patricia Parks, a 30 year old fashion model and former federal grand jury witness, was discovered Feb 4 in Massapequa. She had testified in a narcotics case against Vincent Pacelli Jr and others, and was slain by stabbing 10 times and set afire. Authorities say 15 detectives are investigating, tying the case to Pacelli and an earlier missing girlfriend Nancy Shelton.
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Upl
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Theody
Patricia
Patsy" Parks
F. Newton Parks
Miss Parks
Vincent Pacelli Jr
Pacelli
Herbaly
Massapequa
Elisa Possas
Manhattan
Miss Possas
Nassau County
Edward Curran
Nancy Sue Shelton
Vincent Sr
Anther
Miss Shelton
Mitchell quits to run Nixon campaign for Senate
Mitchell resigns as an official aide to President Nixon to join the 1988 reelection effort. L. Petrick Gray eyed to replace Kleindienst and to fill an Ind U.S. Circuit Court vacancy. Gray previously advised Nixon in the 1920s and pursued the appointment.
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R-Ariz
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L. Petrick Gray
Nixon
Kleindienst
Gray
Ind U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Wall Street
White House
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Commerce
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Stans
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Trial ordered on rape charge in Fremont case
PREMOANT A 41 year old laborer charged with abducting two 10 year old girls from a street near her Fremont home and raping one in another part of town was ordered to start trial in superior court after a preliminary hearing yesterday in municipal court. Rodnby N. Melgard is suspected of forcing the girl into his car on Ogden Street at about 8 10 am January 19. The complaint cites two prior convictions involving kidnap and lewd actions against children. He is scheduled to appear in superior court March 7. Bail is set at $25 000.
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Rodnby N. Melgard
Cial
Ogden Street
Melgard
Superior Court
Ie Melgach
French MP claims many women travel abroad for abortions
Paris reports Lucien Newwirth a member of the French Parliament said thousands of French women go abroad to obtain abortions because a contraception law passed four years ago remains blocked by administrators who have impeded the law’s implementation.
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UPI
France
Lucien Newwirth
Chavez foe argues Fremont police over charges
The article reports O'Campo, a Chavez opponent, criticizing Fremont police fees for protection at a talk on Chavez and Chicanoism. He says $60 for police protection is unaffordable for his family and likens the policing to mafia methods. He recalls harassment while speaking in Oregon and notes past incidents of extra patrols for events. The speech is set for 8 p.m. at Tivington High School auditorium in Blacow Head at Griramer.
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Western Pacific
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PG&E Ordered to Refund 85.35 Million to Northern Californians
The Public Utilities Commission mandated PG&E refund 85.35 million dollars to gas customers in Northern California. The average domestic user will see a 30 cent deduction per bill next month, with seven percent interest included. The ruling follows PG&E passing on a supplier rate increase from El Paso Natural Gas, which was later rescinded and returned to PG&E.
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Firefighters raise record funds for dystrophy drive in Alameda
Firefighters in Alameda County worked on their own time to raise more money than any other drive during a six week campaign. Private donations came from canisters placed by firefighters in local businesses boosting the total reach of the campaign.
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Alameda County
Newark Council Considers $700,000 Street Plan for 1972
Newark plans a $715,000 capital improvements program to fund street projects and park work, with $645,000 for streets, $6,000 for parks, and $5,000 for a third fire station site. Revenue mainly from gas taxes and carryovers, eyeing a 2.5% budget rise and a March 30 decision deadline.
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Richard Turnlund
Thornton Avenue
Newark Boulevard
Cedar Boulevard
Nimitz Freeway
Cedar
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Central Avenue
Police seek car in fatal hit and run deaths
Police still seek a car linked to a hit and run that killed two pedestrians on Fremont Boulevard near Gibraltar Drive. Detectives note citizen tips help, with anonymous information guiding cases before, including paint and fiber testing. One suspect vehicle was impounded for 48 hours for forensic analysis. the victims, Miss Dingee and Sroen, died from injuries suffered in the birthday stroll tragedy.
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Transit plan urged for April ballot by Niles group
Public Health report critical of water quality from Citizens Utilities Co. followed a request from Niles Water Committee Chair man Al Redd. Redd also urged council to bar further hookups, but councilmen sought more information before acting. An application was approved to place 15 acres east of Durkhama Road and Mission Boulevard into an agricultural preserve. Status set March 15 to meet Fremont school board on development in the northern plain area. board sent a package to council on development there, delayed by the school district’s lack of facilities.
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Niles Water Committee
al Redd
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Fremont
Northern Plain
My Surrogate Dad Role in a Little League Day
A narrator recalls bonding with a son through baseball in a sunny yard and beach practice. The effort to be needed drives both, with awkward teaching moments, chores, and a beach outing that ends with hope as the boy faces tryouts. The piece highlights shared effort, pride, and parental sacrifice.
Court date set in Fremont juvenile case hearing
The municipal court denied a petition to certify the 18 year old offender as an adult. Judge James F. Perley scheduled March 4 for a preliminary hearing for Neil Wr. Knappert, 42764 Peachwood St, Fremont, who allegedly beat a man dragged from a car after a dispute on February 7, as the new law classifying 1 year olds as adults takes effect. The victim Matt Kibinger, 42667 Lemonwood St, suffered skull fracture and brain damage. Knappert, who just turned 18, was moved to Juvenile court under prior rules governing ages 18 to 21.
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