Washington High Italian style building debate
Architectural historian says Washington High School’s main 1923 facade reflects Italian Romanesque influence, with Meyers allegedly copying St Ambrogio Church in Milan. debate splits over its architectural merit but supports saving it for visual continuity. rest of the building mixes styles. Safety studies pending after the 1972 closure.
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Tom Debley
Washington High School
Washington
Henry Haight Meyers
Stephen Tobriner
University of California, Berkeley
Mayers
St. Ambrogio
Milan
Meyer
United States
Tobriner
Washington High
St. Ambroglio
Beause
Reagan wins New Mexico delegates drive and Ford faces setback
Reagan forces claim eight of New Mexico's eight at large delegates and expect to win the remaining thirteen as the Stutz Convention tallies. Ford backers lose key seats while Reagan criticizes rule changes and GOP signals for the national convention.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Ronald Reagan
New Mexico
Reagan
Ford
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Manuel Qajan
U.S
Francine Neff
Neagan
Minnesota
Montana
Iolatia
Idaho
UPI
Fair Opens With Pickets Hanging Over Alameda Run
The 1976 Alameda County Fair starts under a cloud as horse racing is postponed due to potential crossing by picketing Service Employees International Union members. Judge Barber expected to rule on a permanent injunction against pickets, which could allow racing to begin Tuesday. Maid of Alameda County contest set for 8 30 p.m. opening festivities.
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Pleasanton
Alameda County
Snow White crowned Miss California by pageant
Linda Michelle Meuron, an 18 year old Santa Ana College theater arts and dance student, was crowned Miss California after entering as Miss Orange County. First runnerup Laura Ann Matton Miss Los Angeles, with other regional finalists named. Kathryn Cram won the talent contest among 15 competitors.
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Santa Cruz
Linda Michelle Meuron
Disneyland
California
Orange County
Santa Ana Junior College
Laura Ann Matton
Mis
Los Angeles
Carolyn Louisa Miller
Pacifica
Linda Kay Snook
Sacramento
Laura Camilla Youngdahl
Industrial safety house showcased at convention display
Minneapolis reports Union Carbide's mock home shows safety in domestic design mirroring industrial standards. The exhibit, at the American Home Economies Association Convention, features clear aisle markings, color coding, and safety tips for kitchens and bathrooms to cut household injuries.
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Union Carbide Corporation
Dell
Minneapolis
Chiefs seek longer ride on booming economies
In Dorado Puerto Rico President Ford hosts leaders of the United States West Germany Japan Great Britain France Italy Canada for an economic summit. They discuss growth energy trade currency and relations with developing nations as they seek stable recovery and coordinated policies.
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New Hampshire
Reagan
Ford
Puerto Rico
Carter
Plains
Atlanta
Dorado
United States
West Germany
Japan
Great Britain
France
Italy
Canada
Nol
Third Word
San Juan
Takeo Miki
Aldo Moro
Helmut Schmidt
James Callaghan
Britain
Callaghan
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Ottawa
Valery Giscard d'Estaing
Dorado Beach
Ceroumar Beach
The
U.S
Europe
Asia
Cool, dry spell with 70s highs and 60s lows
Weather outlook calls for cooler conditions with daytime highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 60s. West to northwest winds will range 10 to 20 mph, stronger afternoons and evenings, with the cool spell lasting through tomorrow.
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