First teletype data link flight links Pan Am 747 to San Francisco
Air control center claims a historic first using teletype data link to transmit ground to air instructions to a Pan American Boeing 747 over the Pacific about 400 miles southwest of San Francisco. FAA officials say future flights will carry teletype transmitters to automatically relay position, altitude and wind data to a central computer for a concise flight diagram.
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Pan American
Rou
Anchorage
Alaska
Tahiti
George A. AiConnachie
James Dae
San Francisc
Sweak
FAA
Oakland Center
Central Ave
Fremont
Niles residents challenge water rate hike
Niles residents accuse the public utilities commission of approving a water rate increase despite prior testimony opposing the company. They warn of appeals or legal action if the commission does not address alleged secret deliberations and refund timelines. The move would raise about 910,000 annually to offset a district tax, with final actions tied to the broader PUC decision impacting several utilities.
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PUC
Rodd
Niles Awil
T He Cate Tibet Te
Citizens Utilities
Pablic Gas and Electric Co
Greyhound Lines
Souther Pacific Co
General Telephone
California
Pacific Gas
Natral Gas
Pg&e
Greyhound
Newark planners clash over eight foot fence height
At a Newark planning meeting a special variance to raise the fence height from six to eight feet sparked debate on what counts as a fence. Officials cited safety concerns and potential firefighter access while some urged case by case review for zoning changes. A separate train derailment near Rome killed one and injured twenty, with twenty seriously hurt.
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Marlin Lara
Wayne Emmett
Emmett
PiAngelo
Ed O'Mara
Rome
Naples
Fremont Man Pleads Guilty Over Pot Plants
Fremont resident C. Wilson, 23, of 2801 Cortnee Road, pleaded guilty to possessing seven marijuana plants found in his yard during a municipal inquiry. Authorities reported the incident occurred last week in Fremont. Wilson faces potential local penalties and further proceedings.
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Fremont
Fremont Man
Ie Hi Ysteray
Munilpal
Aih C. Wilson
Cortnee Road
Campers and permits spark park fencing debate
A city council hearing heard Campers parking permit concerns and protests over tree removal at Los Arboles and Farwell Drive. Spokeswomen Florenci Buehler and Marjorie Barbee urged safeguards while residents urged delaying a taller park fence beyond six feet until cost estimates are clarified.
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Fmm Alec
Farwell Drive
Wry Avenue
Students stage mock convention to nominate unlikely candidate
A high school mock convention showcased 1968 style politics as undecided female delegates debated voting for a “cute” candidate. Three partisan lines formed as students researched platforms on Vietnam, economy and law and order, then presented to delegates. Hassymussen won with 31% after middle and right factions coalesced, defeating Meldahl and other candidates.
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Cavil Sahd
Dates
Vietnam
Bath Mattingly
Caville
Cote
Foti Meidahl
Dele
Nixon Victory Over Troop Cuts Hints at Policy Clash
Washington reports Nixon won on two key issues as Senate backed a defense bill amendment aiming to force a troop reduction in Europe. The move, opposed by Nixon, signals continued Senate pressure on Vietnam War policy and defense spending while the president praised the victory in a White House briefing.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
U. S
Europe
Sal Teetees
Mike Mansfield
John Shearman Cooper
Howe
Ronald 4
Ziegler
Senate
Cao
Israel
Truck Crash Closes Nimitz Freeway Near Jarvis Exit
A Safeway truck overturned at 2 PM on the Nimitz Freeway near Jarvis Avenue causing a four hour traffic jam. CHP said no serious injuries and emergency crews transferred the cargo to another truck before clearance.
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Newark
Nimitz
Dioud
Jarvis Avenue
Californa Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
CHP
Cea
Committee named to plan new high school opening
Newark board appointed a 4 member committee to plan the opening of Memorial High School next fall. A steering group prepared a panel of teachers and students. The panel will study attendance boundaries and whether eighth graders join the new school to ease enrollment at intermediates. Final report due April 11, 1972. The board also considers extended school year study and has sought a $5,700 federal grant for related costs.
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Newark
Coralles
M. Donald Thomas
Cedac Boulevard
Mowry Avenue
Dorothy
John Fuglero
E. C. Cole
Rosalie Barnes
Carol Names
Judy Carter
Karma Heald
Paw Dewitt
Shirley Buschke
Gene Citta
Jack Wilson
Helen Matchell
Otto Wendehost
Jorge LeRamo
Don Valentine
Thomas
Rams
Beating Victim Faces Trial In Lounge Shooting Case
A beating outside the ii Lounge on November 4 led to assault and gunfire charges. Rebeeve Art Courtonted and others bound over to superior court on assault offenses. Witnesses described a man on the floor and two injured individuals as investigators reviewed the fracas.
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Rebeeve
Derry Lee Jones
Lewelling Blvd
San Lorenzo
Lettre
Viking
Kim Latrel
Anthony P. Fylie
Superior Court
John Buenrestro
Fremont Chamber Earns National Accreditation Honor
The Fremont Chamber of Commerce was accredited by the U S Chamber of Commerce, a distinction earned by fewer than 118th of local chambers nationwide. The process covered goals, operations, governance, and member relations, with Laycock noting reductions in board size and office relocation as key steps.
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Fremont
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
United States Chamber of Commerce
Bocal Chambers
Mare Eger
Stan Laycock
Mhat
Laycock
Chamber
Lawrence Lafleur
National Chamber
San Leandro
Bay Area
al Ghidassi
Don Drolsman
Jareyber
Psi Chamber
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Niles
Rap
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Newark Planning Commission
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