Trucking Industry Downturn Shocks South County Firms
Independent owner operators report sparse work as 10 to 20 percent decline in loads hits South County trucking. Industry voices warn of fewer jobs, higher fuel costs, and aging equipment. Officials discuss potential policy fixes while executives note price pressures and financing barriers.
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Robert Fal
Pine
Pla
Pire
Richard Warren
Warren Transportation
Warren’s
San Leary
South County
Sun Speer
Malcolm Boyd
Ppm
Righey Ways
Boydood
Weintty
Iforris
California
Gerald Ford
Bayan
Boyd
Tay la Baineay
Rinan
Ping
County officials unveil trio of toll free contact lines
The courtly supervisors announced three toll free numbers for county residents to reach Oakland Newark Union City offices. Key contacts include Bates, Joe Bort, and Supervisor Charlie pethark with additional lines for Supervisors Borpty and Gebret. Kathy Peters and Dion Aroner are named among officials.
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Aled Sou County
Oakland
Newark
Union City
Bates
Joe Bort
Charlie Pethark
Eapervince Borpty
Teasardon
Dion Aroner
Eers
Bate Don Ae
Beth Ziease
Santana
Kathy Peters
Proxmire censures NSF study on why people fall in love
Senator William Proxmire condemned a National Science Foundation program as a waste of taxpayer money. He cited a Minnesota University project led by Roland Jonas on the dependency and interpersonal relationships in love and marriage, saying the results could be used by counselors and psychiatrists.
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Washington
UPI
William Prozmire
Dwis
National Science Foundation
Irving Eells
Barret
Browning
Lea Wei
FES
Or Bile
Bay
University of Minnesota
Roland
Jonas Science Foundation
Bank of California promotes Danie F Kapf to VP services
Danie F Kapf of Newark has been promoted to vice president and bank services manager at the Bank of California. He previously served as an assistant to 1971 and remains an associate of the Eastern Municipal Finance officials.
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Danie F. Kapf
Newark
Bank of California
Assistine
Fe Oe
Keepke
Die Caan
Municipal Finance
Death by own action underlines a nursing home case
In San Antonio Texas a medical examiner ruled death by own action in a nursing home incident involving a patient identified as Fritsche. Dr Ruben Santos noted a permanent pin inserted into the sternum after multiple operations at a Veterans Hospital. Witness Jack Lang said he was awakened by noises as Fritsche, 31, reportedly hammered at his own death, with the cause tied to nail fragments found in the body.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Anig
Veterans Hospital
Ruben Santos
Bexar County
Jack Lang
Fritsche
Nse
San Jose Man Leaves Burning Boat Off Santa Teh
Ken Woodside of San Jose abandoned his burning boat Stella Marisa off the coast near Santa Teh hunter. He was the sole occupant and was rushed to Veterans Hospital after sustaining chest injuries from two nails and a screwdriver found nearby. Detectives note he had previously talked about suicide in such a manner. He suffers Friedreich ataxia and limited mobility.
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San Jose
San Francisco
Ken Woodside
Santa
Fritsche
Veterans Hospital
Lang
Friedreich
al FL
Sam Houston
Mina Hardin
Houston
Joe Jiggins
Bus safety standard faces review with roof strength test
Washington UPI reports the Department of Transportation proposes a bus safety standard requiring roofs to withstand a specified weight in a simulated rollover. The rule, open for commercial comment, aims to ensure buses do not collapse under load during rollover simulations.
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Washington
UPI
Department of Transportation
Gas regulation debate sparks push for nationwide price changes
The Federal Power Commission study urges redefining wellhead and interstate gas prices amid shortages and political pushback. Officials warn deregulation could lift prices, while supporters argue it will spur exploration and widen access for consumers in nonproducing states.
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FPC Mets
Connie Rhaty
Hollings
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Pi A Stell Oil Co
Houston
Wellead
James Kicard
Louisiana Conservation
Saya Norman Htulings
Okahoma Natural Gas
Tulsa
Louisiana
Edward
Mae Oh Om
Hana
Teasons
Raul Garni
Public Service Co
San Antonio
Tex
Sys
Robberies Reported At Sacramento Financial Offices
In Sacramento two bank robberies occurred 45 minutes apart at World Savings and Loan and Bank of America. A sheriff's spokesman said shots were fired in the Bank of America office while the World Savings and Loan robbery involved a masked man. both fled with unknown cash in unspecified vehicles.
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World Savings and Loan Association
Gunn
Imestigatocs
End Waskims
Bank of America
Oresia
World Savings and Loan
Tri City Fire Calls Reported in Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR notes reference Tri City fire calls with unclear codes and times such as 2:50 pm and 4 pm. Names and locations appear garbled, making specifics of incidents, agencies, and outcomes unreadable.
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Theresa Munis
Fremont
Ohlone College
Jimi Shields
Fremora
Air Nationl Guard
Hayward
Guard
Santos
Fremont Fashion Center
Aes
Mawry Avenue
Capwell's
Bart
Dallas
Rudd
Federal Power Commission
Tobberies
Sacramento
Tri-City
Tor Hee
Stesmensen
Serge
Robin
Dalton Cormen
Carron
Donsey
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