Bobby Baker enters federal prison in Lewisburg
Robert G. Baker known as Bobby, once a powerful figure in Washington, began a one to three year term for fraud theft and tax evasion at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary. The 43 year old surrendered after his 1967 conviction and arrived with little comment as he underwent medical tests. He is joined by James R Hoffa, serving an eight year term for jury tampering, who works in a prison workshop. Baker’s career included service as a Senate page at 14 and early ties to Lyndon B Johnson.
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Bobby” Baker
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Teamsters
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Texas
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California Savings and Loan
Volunteers sought for Coast Forensic Debate Tournament at Mission San Jose High
More than 100 volunteers are needed to judge roughly 250 students from 35 Bay Area high schools competing tomorrow at Mission San Jose High School. The event will feature debates on federal air and water pollution control. Elimination rounds start in the morning with semifinals and finals in the afternoon. Contact George McKittrick at 657-3600 for details.
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McKittrick
Alameda County Supervisors face pay raise vote delay
Referendum suspends a $208.33 monthly raise for Alameda County Supervisors after a petition filed December 31. County Clerk checks signatures. if valid, officials may repeal the ordinance or face a June or special election. If invalid, raises take effect retroactively January 1. Public vote hinges on verified signatures and future county actions. Richmond school district approves pantsuits for teachers.
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Fenone
New Haven Unified Negotiates 17 Acre Site for Junior High
Negotiations underway for New Haven Unified School District to buy 17 acres adjoining a 3 acre parcel on Alvarado Niles Road for a planned junior high. The owner gave a Feb 5 deadline to show definite interest as the district seeks federal space grant funds to cover the extra land. Plans anticipate future expansion and meet state land per pupil requirements.
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New Haven Unified
Alvarado-Niles Road
Sacre
Math program funds boost for New Hay School District
The New Hay School District received a federal grant under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for an eschool math program titled Proj Atep. Funds target individualized instruction during the 1971-72 school year, with diagnostic tools and tailored teaching methods. Superintendent Vay estimated modest odds of securing the grant last October.
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Union City survey urges hiring of locals for jobs
Union City residents show 21 percent of heads of households unemployed in a door to door survey of Alvarado Decoto and Casa Verde areas. Officials urge city contracts include local labor and on the job training. most respondents favor housing for the poor and a free breakfast program in New Haven Unified School District. 29 percent report food stamp eligibility. survey financed by the Brooks Foundation and overseen by Louis Spiller.
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UNION
Bill Diaz
New Haven Unified
Union City
Hayward
Brooks Foundation
Louis Spiller
Community Service Organization
Spiller
Ford
Mustang
Angel Passaro Cleared in Altamont Slaying Case
A Hells Angels member Allan Passaro was found innocent in the 1969 stabbing death of Berkeley youth Meredith Hunter at the Altamont Free Concert. Jurors viewed the documentary Gimme Shelter, and Passaro claimed self defense after Hunter waved a revolver. The trial highlighted hired Angels as stage security and the film’s controversial footage.
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Altamont
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San Jose
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Meredith Hunter
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Hunter
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Charles A. Shields
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