Price rise is smallest since 1973 in March CPI data
U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports March consumer prices up 0.3 percent, the smallest gain in four months, aided by lower mortgage rates and easing food costs. The food index fell 0.5 percent in March, the steepest drop since July 1974, while average weekly earnings slipped 0.4 percent from February. Gasoline and new car prices rose, with medical care costs and household services continuing to push overall inflation.
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Hayward teen earns first solo flights in five planes
Hayward High School sophomore Rob Robinson turned 16 yesterday and became eligible for solo flight. He soloed in five aircraft including a Cessna trainer, Cherokee 14U, Warrior, Aero-20B and a Piper Aztec, underscoring a rare early milestone for young pilots while planning future lessons and a trip to El Paso.
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Mulford Gardens library gets final okay
San Leandro approves a 532,279 contract to Red Feather Construction Co. for the circular Mulford Gardens branch library with air conditioning. Inspections, furniture, landscaping, and repairs will cost extra, split between library and city funding.
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Hypnosis Tested By Las Vegas Amateur Gamblers
A Long Beach hypnotist Frank Genco led 16 volunteers through a motel room session and a four hour gambling talk. Over a weekend one won up to 400 dollars while three lost. others broke even. Participants used post hypnotic suggestions at casinos including slot machines with mixed results.
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Commission opposes C.V. project in wooded valley
Alameda County planning commissioners voted 4 to 2 to recommend denying A&R Marmont Inc. Willowbrook, a 35 home project on six acres of a rustic Casta Valley site near Camino Alta Mira and Proctor Head. They urged a one acre minimum for Marmont and the rest of the valley, capping builds at six residences if adopted.
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William Carpenter
Charman Edwardinos
Limitaton
Martin Kauffman
James Zeno
Zen
Jack Holland Jr
Kauffman
Piezee Vee Beck
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Hayward School Board moves ahead with tax election
The Hayward school board, relying on a telephone survey of district voters, decided to proceed with a tax increase election despite mixed results. The poll showed 39 percent for the measure, 43 percent against, and 16 percent undecided. The election is set for Stay 27, with potential costs around 12,000 if canceled.
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Wayne Sorenson
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Few Yanks Remain in Vietnam as Evacuation Looms
White House says 1,500 Americans left in Saigon with Ford seeking congressional funds for a potential final evacuation under controlled circumstances. Press Secretary Nessen cites a humane, orderly pullout and notes uncertainty over South Vietnamese allies. Senate leaders met with Ford and Kissinger to review options as Marine support and surgical evacuation are discussed.
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Mostly fair with minor fog and cooler temps ahead
Skies stay mostly fair over South County tonight and tomorrow with early fog limiting visibility. Temperatures drop a bit with highs in the 50s and 60s and lows in the lower 40s to mid 40s. More weather on page 27.
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