Fireworks complex blast kills three in Bridgewater
A series of explosions at Pyro Products Inc and Interstate Pyrotechnica Co in Bridgewater Mass leveled eight of ten buildings. Three people were confirmed dead, one missing believed dead, and eleven injured. The cause remained unknown. Witnesses described a mushroom cloud and a blast like an atomic event. Authorities said two intact buildings contained thousands of aerial bombs and gunpowder, sealed off for danger.
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Motta named president of Fremont Boys' Club board
Motta, of 38133 Glenmoor Drive, named president of the board succeeding Loyd H. Edgren who died March 6. Motta joins longtime board member since 1968 and active in Fremont Tolary Club, Sons of Italy, Knights of Columbus. Alameda County Board of Education. Robert A. Brahmst moves to first vice president. Harry Feinberg to second vice president. Riley remains secretary and Weitmann treasurer.
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Fremont auditions for The Fantastiks at Niles School
Fremont Community Theatre seeks actors and tech crew for The Fantastiks. Auditions are set for 7:30 p.m. on April 34 at the Niles School Auditorium, 2nd St. Interested participants should attend the meetings led by show director Dave Motroni to join the production effort.
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Sheriff Whitmore Declines Haircut Over Jailbreak
San Mateo County Sheriff Earl Whitmore vows no haircut until all eight escapees are recaptured. He notes nine prisoners fled the jail on March 7. only Charles Ball has been caught. He jokes the decision might be superstitious or helpful.
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Man held in airline threat extortion case
Talbot A. Gregory, 23, was arrested at home by FBI agents on six extortion counts for trying to extort 4000 from Hughes Airwest by threatening sabotage. He allegedly demanded money in August 1870 and again last week, with no confirmed aircraft damage reported.
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Peace talk disruption prompts U S envoy return home
Ambassador William J. Porter, head of the U S delegation to the Paris peace talks, flew to Washington to confer with President Nixon and advisers on the suspended negotiations. He will meet Nixon and Henry Kissinger, with resolution uncertain, while Hanoi presses for resumed talks.
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Vietnam
Hostage testifies in Angela Davis trial about judge's apology
In Marin Court shooting aftermath, one of three women hostages testified that Judge Harold J. Haley apologized to the hostages before being fatally shot. The testimony ties to the case against Angela Davis for aiding the kidnapping and murder plot to win clemency for Soledad Brothers.
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