Carter appeals for national unity after photo-finish win
Carter called for national unity to heal scars after defeating Ford in one of modern history's closest elections. He praised Ford's concession and pledged a unified Democratic administration to take over in January. Carter and Mondale prepare for inauguration as final vote counts show Carter gaining 23 states and 47 electoral votes, with Mississippi pivotal to his victory.
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Valerie Raymond Wins Alameda County Supervisor Seat
Valerie Raymond, a Livermore civic activist, becomes the first woman elected to the Alameda County Board, narrowly defeating incumbent Murphy with 50.8 percent of the vote. Raymond tallied about 36,357 votes to Murphy’s 25,000 plus, and plans to push for liberal majorities with fellow victors.
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Pickinpaugh Wins Fremont Hospital Board Seat
Pickinpaugh wins a two-seat hospital board race in Fremont defeating four candidates. He trails incumbent Harry Avila by about 12 000 votes, with Steven Harnett and Frank J diBary Jr also strong contenders. Backers include neighborhood activists favoring paramedic training for Elremen firemen and leaders of the Tri City Democratic party.
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Washington Hospital
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Eugene Cowell
Harry Avila
Steven Harnett
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Frank J. diBary Jr
Joe Barnett
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Weather note for Fremont region
Forecast calls for fair conditions tomorrow with higher clouds and little temperature change. Yesterday Fremont reached 17 degrees with wind around 5 miles per hour.
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Super sewer victory in Hayward while Livermore valley rejects plan
Voters in Hayward endorsed Measure A for a 7.4 million bond and in the Union Sanitary District backed Measure W for a 10.0 million super sewer, while Livermore Amador Valley rejected Measure U for an 8.23 million hookup. If approved, residents faced higher sewer bills by 1992, reflecting broader growth concerns and regional planning debates.
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Keller victory ends campus police arming bid at Ohlone
Richard Keller defeated Irene Helm for a seat on the Ohlone College board as the trustees stood split 3-3 on arming campus police. Keller advocated stronger security with part time officers and better lighting, while Helm backed early steps to arm campus police. Keller won 24 910 votes 58 58 percent to Helm 17 615 41 2 percent with 98 92 percent of votes counted.
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Hayakawa tops liberal opponent in California Senate race
In California, Hayakawa edged Sen. John V. Tunney by a narrow margin as 100 percent of precincts reported. Ford won the presidency with a razor thin lead over Carter after a see-saw battle as late returns showed California favoring Ford by about 27 thousand votes.
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Defeat of farm workers initiative may not curb access rule
Los Angeles AP reports that Proposition 14, which would have frozen the 1979 Agricultural Labor Relations Act for two years, was rejected by California voters. Board spokesmen caution against drastic curtailment of the access rule, despite Gov. Edmund Brown Jr.'s backing. The board’s general counsel Harry Delimman notes a likely measured response.
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California
Edmund Brown Jr
Harry Delimman
Vote in County Assembly District Confused by Names
Fragmentary OCR notes show a county vote with unclear candidate names including Floyd Mori and David Funseh, suggesting a district assembly contest. Further readable details are absent, leaving the exact candidates and outcome uncertain.
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First woman elected to California state Senate in history
California voters elected Ros Anti Vuieh the first woman to serve in the state Senate, defeating Ernnest Mobley in a San Joaquin Valley district. Incumbent Sen. Randolph Collier, longtime freeway advocate, lost to Ray Johnson, signaling Democrats strengthen control of both houses. Other incumbents also fell as Republicans lost ground in a harsh election season.
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San Pedro
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Bruce Young
Talcott Loses Re election Bid in California
In Los Angeles Rep Burt Talcott becomes the sole California congressman denied reelection as Leon Panetta wins the seat. Democrat Robert Leggett narrowly survives a bribery inquiry cloud while Terrible recounts spark party talks in five northern counties.
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Ted Sheedy
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Western States
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