Birth control pills recalled by drug maker
UPI reports 158,900 of Medicon birth control pills sold since January are recalled after tests found they may contain less estrogen than required, reducing contraceptive effectiveness. Obie Pharmaceutical Corp, a division of Johnson & Johnson, ordered the voluntary recall immediately and advised patients to contact physicians for guidance.
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Newark man stabbed at traffic light in Fremont
James Stephen Ferreira of 6148 Robertson Ave was stabbed in the stomach after stopping for a red light. He told police he stepped from his car to speak with a driver who approached from behind, then the assailant opened the victim’s car door at Thornton Avenue and Cabrillo Drive. Ferreira, an assembler at GM, was hospitalized at Washington Hospital then moved for intestinal surgery. He could not name his attacker.
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John Denver wins CMA Entertainer of the Year via satellite
John Denver accepted the Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year Award from Perth via satellite while on tour in the Far East. He also won Song of the Year for “Back Home.” Dolly Parton won Female Vocalist of the Year. Also reported: Freddie Prinze’s Las Vegas wedding and local money order fraud in California.
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Nine-year-old beats Minnesota Fats in charity pool match
In a crowd of 190, nine year old Johne Jones defeated pool legend Minnesota Fats Rudolf Wanderone Jr. in a money-free exhibition at a $10,000 table. Fats taunted the kid, but the youngster calmly sunk the final shot as onlookers cheered and noted the unlikely talent.
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Capitol restoration may cost twenty million more
A UPI report based on a study by UC Berkeley architecture professor Sima Van der Ryn says the California Capitol restoration could exceed the authorized 42 million by up to 20 million due to inflation and potential overruns. The memo notes the plan would not adequately address space needs and warns the legislature risks a blank check.
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Fremont girl Denise Cole named Miss Pre-Teen California runnerup
Denise Rene Cole, 11, once Lille Miss Fremont, earned a runnerup spot in the Miss Pre-Teen California pageant held in Los Angeles. A student at Olivera School in Fremont, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Cole. She stood among 90 contestants and was one of six runners up.
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One escaped convict captured in Salem Illinois manhunt
Police seized Maurice Philion, 40, of Oakland California, the first of four escaped convicts rounded up after a 40 hour search in Marion County Illinois. The escape occurred Friday from the Marion Federal Prison top security wing and involved heavy pursuit by dogs and federal and local officers.
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Fremont considers master fire plan and bike lane tweaks
City council weighs appointing a steering committee to draft a decade spanning master fire protection plan with Fremont among ten national participants. A $92,000 no interest home rehab loan fund for low income families is proposed. Staff oppose widening bike lanes arguing berms are costly and impractical while two way lanes have proven safe elsewhere.
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Red hot champion New Iberia match recap
In New Iberia Louisiana State University student Joen Het Tamale Sanchar won a tight bout by scoring a key late takedown to defeat rival George Winkie amid a heated late moment. The contest highlighted Sanchar as a rising star in the regional scene.
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Hungry Viet refugees struggle as funds and jobs run out
Refugees from Vietnam face hunger after funds from G.E. Molander and Erwin Pardue run dry. Training for security work with RAMSC support collapsed as language barriers hinder employment, leaving many on the streets in San Francisco and Alameda County areas. RAMSC and Red Cross aid provide emergency relief.
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Confidence grows as consumers see economy recovering
Consumers' confidence and optimism are rising according to the University of Michigan Survey Research Center. The quarterly study shows more respondents believe the economy is improving and that inflation fears reappear, while unemployment and inflation are tied as top concerns at 40 percent each. Auto makers and home sellers feel the impact as long term worries dampen demand.
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