Death penalty rulings split on states and reforms
The Supreme Court upheld death penalty laws in Georgia Florida and Texas allowing judges or juries to sentence based on standards while striking down laws in North Carolina and Louisiana that set fixed death penalties. The landmark 5 4 decision highlighted evolving standards of decency and ongoing challenges to capital punishment nationwide.
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Louisiana
Supreme Court
United States
Luis Monge
Colorado
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Naacp Legal Defense Fund
LDF
Ciuch
High Court
Supervisors schedule three holiday strike meeting sessions
County supervisors set three sessions for each day of the holiday weekend to pursue progress in the month-old strike by 2,500 Service Employees International Union members. Fred Corr, chairman, timed 9 am 4 pm and 7 pm today tomorrow and Monday, though gatherings hinge on strike talks. In Pleasanton Alameda County Fair manager Lee Hall canceled racing for the sixth day awaiting union crossovers and possible lawsuits could seek damages up to 1 million from unions and the fair. Clerk Wayne Stallard noted most clerks would not cross picket lines even for informational purposes.
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Fred Corr
Board of Supervisors
Tomorow
Service
Pleasanton
Alameda County Fair
Lee Hall
Hall
Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Association
Fair Association
Wayne Stallard
Paris Mutuel Clerks Guild Local
Ines
Enew
Stallard
Area delegates set for confabs
A Newark resident and union man Jim Gordon explains delegates’ role at the Carter convention and how labor ties shape choices. Fremont’s Joe Gonzales, UAW Local 580 secretary treasurer, hopes to influence with labor backing. Republicans Berretta and McDonald tied to Reagan, while Democrats use caucus votes to pick Carter delegates. Gonzales notes his minority status, union ties, and Alameda County roots helped his selection.
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Carter
Jim Gordon
Pacific Telephone Co
Communication Workers of America
Gordon
Newark
Will Joe Gonzales
Fremont
Jerry Brown
United Auto Workers
UAW
Brown
Democratic Party
Berretta
Citizens For
Reagan
Alameda County
McDonald
10Th
Property values rise across Tri-Cities with links to tax bills
Tax rolls show Tri-Cities property values jumping, Fremont at 15.70 percent and Union City 15.61, lifting total secured values to 1.7 billion. Countywide growth lags behind, while taxpayers face higher bills despite potential rate cuts by governments.
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Tmp
Hutchinson
Hlomeouners
Newark
Fremont
Tri-Cities
Bay Area Fourth of July Festival Highlights
Birch Grove Park hosts family picnics and entertainment from 1 p.m. with concessions selling hot dogs soda and ice cream. A parade of performances by Carole Warren Dancers Terry Smith Dancers and Fremont Pops Band features prizes and a Bicentennial Pageant on the replica steamboat. City officials dedicate a new athletic park with a softball game and various demonstrations.
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Carole Warren
Hayward
Terry Smith
Fremont
Newark
James Bazentine
No easy way firm could learn rapist history
Newark ice cream company faced questions about background checks after employing Michael Chewie Alston 21 who later pleaded guilty to a February knifepoint rape of a neighbor. The case highlights a privacy law shielding police records and the limited means companies have to learn an applicant’s criminal history before hiring. Alston, jailed in Fremont, faced additional charges and bail was set at 10000. He later pleaded guilty and was released on own recognizance before sentencing resumes.
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Michael Chewie Alston
Alston
Wari
Chuck Santos
Fremont
Oakland
Bank of America
Santos
Stanley P. Golde
Golde
The
Argus
Asst
Ate Deere Ite
Iton
Dist
Alty
Cammings
Cummings
Lis
Joe
Galde
BART Nears Contract Settlement With Transit Union
Representatives of the Bay Area Rapid Transit District and a union representing 1,500 workers said they were very close to a contract settlement and a deal could come today. Spokesman Mike Healy noted progress, with talks continuing over the holiday weekend if needed. Trains ran as scheduled yesterday, but he could not predict Monday service.
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Bay Area Rapids Transit District
BART
Mike Healy
Healy
TA Healy
Custodian nabbed as arson suspect
A custodian was arrested as the arson suspect in a series of fires plaguing the school district. The incidents strained finances and insurance, raising the district’s exposure after a fire on May 1 increased the insurance liability from a deductible of 50,000 to 250,000.
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