Viking 1 Lands on Mars in Historic Touchdown
Viking 1 completed an 11 month, 214 million mile journey and touched down on Mars with a paracute and rocket power. Astronomer Carl Sagan called Mars extraordinarily interesting as President Ford lauded NASA. The craft becomes a nuclear powered observatory bearing US flag and Bicentennial emblem.
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Newark Board Cuts Elementary Bus Service Amid Budget Hike
Newark board of education votes to cut nearly all busing for elementary pupils while adopting a 15.6 million publication budget. Tax bills rise about 16.2 percent to offset reduced state aid, averaging roughly five dollars more per month for a middle income homeowner. Public hearing set for August 4 ahead of final budget adoption.
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Funding for Fremont Youth Crime Center Approved
Fremont city council approved funding for a youth criminal diversion center after weeks of protests. Council members voted to allocate 66 000 from this year’s budget to dismantle the three year old counseling program, then reversed course unanimously amid sustained public pressure led by concerns over youth crime and the program’s effectiveness.
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Gene Rhodes
Fremont schools budget proposes 25.6 percent tax increase
The board of education proposes a 45.5 million publication budget with a 23 percent tax rate hike and a 15.75 percent rise in home values, predicting a $5.75 monthly increase for a $28 000 home. Public hearings are set for July 28 and August 4 as state funding questions loom.
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Weather Outlook Briefly Sunny With Warmer Days Ahead
Mostly sunny through tomorrow with a warmup. Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s, with light southerly winds. Dry conditions expected across the region, and no significant precipitation planned in the near term.
Chowchilla Abduction Van Buried In Open Daylight Discovery
Investigators dug up the SH foot long moving van used to imprison Chowchilla schoolchildren and their bus driver after they were found at a Livermore gravel quarry. Alameda County Sheriff Tom Houchins and Madera County Sheriff Ed Bates observed as earthmoving equipment uncovered the vehicle.
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Morris trial halted by juror finding Hearst kidnapping paper
In state court, William and Emily Morris saw proceedings stop after a juror disclosed discovering a discarded newspaper in a washroom wastebasket. The paper carried headlines about the 1974 kidnapping of Patricia Hearst by the Symbionese Liberation Army, a detail that may affect the case.
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Howe sex solicitation trial names 12 witnesses
The prosecutor in Congressman Al lan Howe's sex solicitation trial releases a list of 12 witnesses to testify. Among them is one identified as a street hooker and another as a bartender at a red light district tavern.
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Congress hears of intelligence report copy sharing with CIA
Rep. Less Aspin states he gave a copy of a critical congressional report on intelligence community activities to the CIA and provided a few pages to a news agency reporter. Page 4. A communications satellite orbits 22,300 miles above the equator beams testimony from California to a House subcommittee in Washington. Page 6. Dismissing Reagan claims the GOP nomination is sewn up. President March aides announce support from 16 more delegates and Ford within 11 votes of the smoking gun.
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Alameda County layoffs end after seven week strike
A seven week strike by Alameda County employees ended with a two year wage and fringe benefits deal. About 2,300 workers return to duty as raises take effect July 1 and September 1. The agreement, ratified by SEIU locals 835, 250 and 616, was approved by the county board 4 to 1 despite criticism from Second District Supervisor Murphy about costs and impact on next year’s budget.
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Scotland plans world's largest family reunion next year
Scotland aims to host the largest family reunion in history next year as organizers confirm plans and participants, while European markets see gold prices slide over seven dollars per ounce amid volatile trading.
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Inside Story and Page Layout of the Argus Paper
The excerpt lists sections and page numbers for an Argus publication including 26 Food 14 Lifeature 10-19 Bridge 14 Movie Guide 38 Ray Orvock 2 Crossword B Sports, with TV Log Editorial and Want Ads. Contains references to Dr. Steineroich 14 and Finance Worry Cline eo.
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