Air traffic controllers at half strength claim near midair collision
PATCO official Holzhauer says 8,000 of 7,500 controllers are off duty, with centers like Oakland and Denver operating at 0 to 90 percent. He claims a February labor settlement must be honored before return to work, while FAA officials dispute his numbers and cite a 2,350 departure count.
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Controllers threaten walkout argued by Bailey origins
Bailey claimed he sought a walkout not a strike and warned of possible criminal and civil exposure. FAA reports were denied as false with airlines blamed for not telling the full story. The spokesman insisted controllers cannot strike by law while contending traffic action was not spreading.
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Mobile home park proposal delayed by council vote
Dissenting council members moved to halt the plan citing abandonment of streets and development concerns. Public Works leaders and residents testified against the park, including FMC Newark and Leslie Properties opposing abandonment.
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Anittony Nelson
Don Bane
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FMC
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Leslie Properties
Wiliam Rogers
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Leslie D'Ffault
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Hurt horse delays SP freight train near Drawbridge
A Southern Pacific freight train was held for more than four minutes as police attempted to remove an injured horse from a trestle by Cushing Road Drawbridge. Officials later said the horse died. an unidentified girl rode the horse when injured. Coast Guard helicopter was ruled unavailable at night.
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San Francisco imposes building ban over pollution issues
A regional board orders a building ban in San Francisco until pollution problems at the Bay area plant are addressed. The plant exceeds grease, discoloration and odor standards while a deep water outfall is planned. Officials warn the deadline is fluid and costly, with debates over tax base impact and job losses for thousands. A separate airport order halts new tenants until water needs are met.
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Sympathy strike ends at Leslie Salt Newark plant
A four day sympathy walkout by 30 warehousemen and machinists at the Leslie Salt Co Newark plant ended with workers reporting for duty after a new management offer to the Amboy plant workers. Leslie officials said the sympathy strike violated the three year contract and that corrective measures are being considered.
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Castro Valley firm bids low on hospital addition
A Castro Valley firm, CA Gossett and Son, submitted the apparent low bid of 655,700 for a 49 bed medical surgical addition at Washington Hospital in Fremont. The bid was reviewed by attorney Marvin Haun for the district, with a board vote likely at Wednesday meeting. Deductive alternates totalling 373,210 may be eliminated to fit funding.
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Planning commission votes against rezoning land parcel
Fremont planning panel unanimously rejects rezoning Richard Lincoln owned live-acre parcel to allow single family dwelling. Petition with 450 signatures from Mission San Jose residents opposed the move. Park land dedication report criticized for miswriting. April 16 vote planned. Also greenlit extension of Osgood Road and a 72 unit phase two Glenmoor multifamily plan on Mowry Avenue.
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Postal talks stall as unions press for pay offer
After more than 30 hours of talks on Thursday negotiators returned to the bargaining table around 9 30 pm EST and were still meeting at midnight. National Association of Letter Carriers president James H Radmacher warned of a nationwide strike if no progress is shown within five days.
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National Association of Lester Carriers
Accidents injure Fremont residents
Two Fremont residents were injured in separate auto accidents yesterday. Randy Entwistle, 6, of 49262 Montrose Ave, was struck near his home and is in fair condition with a broken left leg and facial abrasions. Patricia Thrush, 43, of 43739 Boone Drive, was a passenger in a car that struck a grader on Washington Boulevard, in satisfactory condition with a possible fractured left arm and facial cuts. Police said further investigation is needed to determine the causes. Meanwhile, Aerial Application Corp. announced its offices will move to Mesa, Arizona, in late May, with Richard Delafield becoming president there.
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Montrose Ave
Washington Hospital
Boind
Montrose
Jersey Road
Kenneth H. Brooks
Oakland
Patricia Thrush
Boone Drive
Washington Boulevard
Interstate One
Homer B. Milan
San Carlos
Moe. Thrush
Dorren
Washington
Patrolinan
Victor Kacalek
San Francisco
Uph- Aerial Application Corp
Mesa. Ariz
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Mesa
Half-Cent BART Tax Hike Set to Start
The half-cent sales tax for the Bay Area Rapid Transit District begins April 1 in San Francisco Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The levy adds to the state and local taxes and funds the initial cost of the tri county transit system. The State Board of Equalization has notified about 90 000 retailers and provided guidance to Bay Area offices to address questions and problems related to the new tax.
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Bay Area Rapid Transit District
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State Board of Equalization
Washington Township
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