Bank robber’s bomb threat stalls Chicago bank stand-off
FBI agents seized the drama as a robber with a suitcase claimed explosives at First National Bank of Chicago. About 400 employees evacuated from floors eight to ten while negotiators discouraged him from triggering devices. The man, who claimed to want a loan, remained uncooperative as authorities closed in after a tense standoff.
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Henk Oftey
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James d. Malasanos
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Switch to blue uniforms for Fremont firefighters
Fremont firemen yesterday adopted blue short-sleeved shirts with rankers, replacing white one-piece coveralls. Battalion Chief Melvin Leal says the new attire is safer less prone to snagging and presents a better image. The 100 firefighters cost about 12000 dollars and will be self maintained.
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Leal
Crossing closure ordered near Union City over danger
Union City officials and the Bay Area Rapid Transit District ordered the immediate closing of the I Street crossing of the Western Pacific tracks due to dangerous visibility for motorists. A BART rep cited large steel barriers obscuring WP track views and delays in crossing-gate installation, warning of a high risk of a fatal accident. Fremont police released the governor's top 20 marksmen list, led by Wayne Johnson of the California Highway Patrol San Leandro office. several local officers also named on the list.
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Karl Trestin
No contest plea in three car Danville crash
James Telesco, 22, of San Leandro, pleaded no contest in Contra Costa County Superior Court to five counts of manslaughter and two felony DUI charges stemming from a May 4 crash in Danville that killed five people and injured four. He was an airline employee driving the vehicle.
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Move of school headquarters set in Fremont
Fremont Unified School District administrators plan a gradual move into the former Trinton Elementary School, the new district headquarters, over three weeks. Lawrence J. Sylva, director of attendance areas, and James Sperez, coordinator of community serves, will be the first to move as about 844,000 is spent on electrical wiring, partitions, and other alterations for the Glemenary campus to be fully occupied.
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Gémin
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Lenten
Ares
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Nixon mollifies Pompidou after tense day in New York
President Nixon toasted French leader Georges Pompidou at a dinner noting the long-standing alliance. Demonstrations outside the hotel dwindled as Pompidou praised Nixon while Mrs Pompidou stayed inside.
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Sister City Committee Seeks Funds for Exchange Program
Fremont's Sister City Committee will ask city council to appropriate 1850 dollars for next year's budget and 500 more to raise the student exchange fund to 1000. The extra money would finance two Fremont exchange students visiting Elizabeth, Australia, or an Australian student living in Fremont. The group also seeks club support for Karin Kekoglani's incidental expenses as she tours Elizabeth and Adelaide.
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Elizabeth
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Fremont Exchange
Karin Kekoglani
Karin
Ohlone College
Adelaide
United States
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Technological School
University of Adelaide
Charges Dropped In Union City Heroin Case
Police dropped possession for sale charges against Raymond Aguirre and Joel Hiojaz after they could not determine ownership of 22 heroin balloons seized Friday. The drugs were found at Aguirre’s mother in law home. neither defendant was present when officers arrived, and Aguirre’s wife reportedly identified the men as preparing heroin.
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Union City
Raymond Aguirre
HY Colpale St
Joel Hiojaz
Ninth St
Aguirre
Lew
Budget hearing set for tonight on Gomes Park plan
City schedules a budget hearing to review the John Gomes Park landscaping and irrigation project with Burr Landscaping Co. of Hayward submitting a $34,327 low bid versus an estimated $44,924 from architects. Total development funds total $101,701, city contributing $49,000, though estimate hits $86,180 leaving $15,521 unspent. Protests from homeowner groups oppose using funds on other parks. City staff favors returning funds to the park and facility fund for other parks. Also discussed are appointive lists for subcommittees and expanding the City Beautiful Committee’s remit to environmental review, proposed by Councilman Geoffrey Steel.
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Burr Landscaping Co
Hayward
Gomes Park
Correction on Patterson sentencing at Payles 35 Drug Store holdup
The Argus corrects that Kenneth Patterson, 30, of 320 Harris Road Hayward, was not sentenced to state prison for the October 2 Payles 35 Drug Store holdup. He was jailed for 9 days at the dual facility of the Department of Correction.
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Argus
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Department of Correction
Forecasts for Bay Area and valleys through Wednesday
San Francisco Bay Area remains fair through Wednesday with Tuesday night lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s and pockets near 30 in colder areas Tuesday Morning. Highs 35 to 60 with slightly warmer Wednesday. winds West to Northwest around 5 mph. Sacramento Valley stays fair through Wednesday with Tuesday highs around 66 to 60 and lows in the 30s. a warming trend begins Wednesday with light winds. San Joaquin Valley remains fair through Wednesday except Kern County colder Tuesday morning. lows in the upper 20s to upper 40s.
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Johnson hospitalized after chest pains on Independence Day
President Johnson is resting comfortably after another chest pain episode at a Texas Army hospital. Doctors describe his condition as stable with normal heart rhythm but emphasize uncertainty about how long his recovery will take and the need for further observation over the coming days.
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Soviets Offer Egypt More Arms but With Limits
Western diplomatic sources report the Soviet Union offering new defensive arms to Egypt while excluding advanced offensive weapons like MIG-3s. Moscow plans reinforced defense installations and may launch a political campaign against Israel. Cairo discussions include Deputy Foreign Minister Vinogradov meeting Nasser, with Pravda signaling continued arms support.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Middle East
Israel
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Cairo
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Fight considered for chamber post
Newark reports the chamber of commerce seeks a new manager with eight applications, including two from New. resignation of George Cheever announced. Committee chair Lyle Kingery says interviews will be set and a candidate recommended to directors within two to three weeks. The panel includes Ray Ceriso, W. D. Brown, James Collins, Robert Love, T. W. Pickhall, Jack MacGreal, and Walter Pasulis.
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