Ex-schools chief named 77 honoree
Newark high schools honor Jack MacGregor, longtime Newark Unified School District leader, with a $500-per-senior perpetual scholarship bearing his name. The award highlights Tri-City students across eight Fremont Newark and Union City high schools. MacGregor, who led the district from 1937 to 1971, supported rapid growth and new schools as enrollment climbed.
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Fugitive Ray Recaptured as Search Follows Two Clusters
UPI reports Tennessee prison warden says James Earl Ray and five others split into two groups after escaping from Brushy Mountain. One group near Anderson County and another in Beech Fork near Wartburg. one man captured near Wartburg. Authorities redouble dragnet efforts with dogs, helicopters, and drought hindering scent.
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Dutch Marines rescue hostages in Dutch rail attack end siege
Dutch Marines backed by eight F 4 Starfighters stormed a hijacked train and a nearby elementary school early dawn rescuing 12 teachers and 108 children after a 19 day siege by Free Moluccan Youth. Two hostages and several attackers were killed. 12 hostages injured. Morocco republic supporters hailed the action but warned battles would continue.
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Urein End School
Survive a California quake with preparedness mindset
This piece argues California's location makes earthquakes inevitable and stresses the need for preparation. It cites global quake frequencies, past disasters including the 1971 San Fernando event, and outlines likely postquake failures such as power cuts, water loss, gas lines, blocked roads, and overwhelmed emergency services, urging responsible planning.
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San Fernando
Hostages die as Dutch marines storm train attack
In the Hague a rescued Dutch hostage recalled the deadly assault on a hijacked train. Troops shouted keep down as marines stormed the car. Two hostages, Ans Moesjou and Van Baarme, were killed. several others wounded.
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