Washington Hospital doctors face malpractice premium surge
In Fremont, about 85 percent of Washington Hospital’s 165 physicians agreed to absorb steep malpractice premium increases to keep services available. Hospital administrator Richard Warren said many local physicians are paying out cash and securities to cover premiums as other Bay Area hospitals close except for emergencies, and he urged residents to confirm their personal physicians amid the disruption.
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Gary HY
Fremont
Solider Iy
Washington Hospital Offal
Some &S
Richard Warren
Aeecane T
Lars
Prema
Rey Pdd
East Bay
Washington Hospital
Warren
Hospital Staffing Crisis Warns of Ongoing Malpractice Costs
A hospital reports a census near 62 percent capacity with 70 percent normal backlog. Executives urge paid vacations and permissive care, warning malpractice insurance pressures persist and daily monitoring is needed. A hospital officer notes workload volatility could trigger more cancellations and even temporary practice suspensions.
Weather and Vietnam asylum tale mix in brief update
Fair conditions with low clouds near the coast. Lows tonight in the 40s to low 50s, highs today and tomorrow in the upper 50s to 60s. Former South Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky departs Saigon aboard a US Navy helicopter bound for a US base as Nixon signals swift retaliation.
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Nguyen Cao Ky
Saigon
USS
Pentagon
Ocat
Cnett
Seress
Pacific
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
United States
South Vietnam
Envoy Blames U S for Viet Evacuation Chaos
An ambassador aboard the US ship criticizes U S actions during the Saigon embassy evacuation. He cites lack of commitments as a factor and notes the embassy was besieged by panicked Saigon residents seeking evacuation by Marine helicopters. He says he slept poorly and suffers health issues.
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Martin
Saigon
U.S
Trustees nearly hire Ferguson as Fremont superintendent
Fremont school trustees narrowed the superintendent search to Wayne Ferguson and Phil Brazil, ranking Ferguson first. If contract talks succeed, Ferguson will take the job July 1. Brazil would be next if negotiations fail. Ferguson, current Palmdale superintendent, would leave at year end but may visit Fremont beforehand.
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Tom Debley
Fremont
Palmdale
Wayne Fergus
Board of Education
William Botta Ferguson
Phil Brazil
Ferguson
Braz
Gloria Carr
Robert Benya
Donald Leu
Enn Sint Dad Balen
Edie
Bott
Mt. Eden
Hayward
Don Brooks
State Department of Education
University of Souther California
Palmdale Schools
Abandoned village fades in Niles Canyon Schilling Park
In Fremont near Niles Creek, Schilling Park once lively 234-acre rural hamlet nears abandonment. Seventeen families have left. cabins vandalized. picnic area bare. remaining Ruth and Ralph Goodwin and 77-year-old Valentine Terra stay to watch over the place with utilities nearly exhausted. The eviction deadline looms, threatening the final collapse of the two plus acres between the creek and railway tracks.
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Fremont
Azure Islands
Ruth
Ralph Goodwin
Terra
Niles Creek
New BART chief Herringer vows to fix system
Frank Herringer, 33, named general manager of BART, spoke at a San Francisco conference about fixing the system. He noted a $68,500 salary starting July 1 and said BART has national and international significance as a modern American transit system. He admitted reliability challenges but pledged they will be overcome and would not have taken the job otherwise.
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Frank
Herringer
Bag Area
San Francisco
Federal Urban Mass Transit Administration
Firoad
BART
Bay Area
Col
Refugees arrive in the United States amid debates over their numbers
United press and government officials describe the chaotic airlift of South Vietnamese refugees arriving at bases in California and the Philippines. Reporters note moral, economic, and security concerns, with estimates of care costs at least 500 million dollars next year.
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Kissinger
State Department
California
Nixon
San Clemente
Ohlone gift to Cong reaffirmed
Fremont board clashes with Ghione College student council over donating student funds to Vietnam refugees via the Viet Cong Provisional Revolutionary Government. President Epler vows veto power. council treasurer cites $999.99 raised and seeks clarity on aid use before sending funds.
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Epler
Victor Quesada
Despe Epes Obecine
Eo i
Dan Herrera
Studerk
Herrera
Vietnam
Dennis Putman
Council
Viet
Witnesses in Mutch murder case tally vary by account
In Fremont municipal court 15 year old Marvin Lee Mutch faces murder charges in the death of 13 year old Cassie Riley. Valerie Mutch testified at a prior hearing while other witnesses placed Mutch near the crime scene or with Cassie shortly before her death. Prosecution lists include James Hancox a former Union City police cadet and two elderly women who described an old car and a tan uniform with blue and gold shoulder patches tied to the suspect.
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Oakland
Marvin Lee Mutch
Valerie
Mary
Fremont
Mutch
Cassie Riley
Union City
Riley
Alameda Creek
Vaylerie
Dep
John Taylor
Tas
Superior Court
Cassie
James Hancox
Marcia Street
Alvarado-Niles Road
Hancox
Creek
Taylor
Redeemes
Joan Honebein
Honebein
Cat
Santa Maria Drive
San Ramon Drive
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