Suspect in girl's murder captured in Wyoming chase
Jy Kennedy, a 28 year old ex convict linked to the murder of 14 year old Union City girl Vicky Iselin, was arrested after a high speed pursuit in Wyoming. He allegedly stabbed two hitchhikers near Worland and is being evaluated for charges or transfer to California. Iselin’s death prompted funeral arrangements and autopsy results pending.
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Moad Kennedy
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Vicky Iselin
Kennedy
California
Tey Sleep Canyon
Worland
Bherit
Wynening
James Warika
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Warland
Wyoming Highway Patrol
Bit
Worland Hospital
Aotlig
Bashinski
Canada
Iselin
Premont Memorial
Peralia
Casa-Verde
Teemnly Cavonar
Tax relief and school aid bill dies in California
In Sacramento Governor Ronald Reagan and Assembly Speaker Seb Moretti abandoned plans for a 950 million slate of property tax relief and school aid after a bitter fight. The stalled measure failed 21 to 44, with procedural moves keeping it alive for reconsideration. Senate President pro Tem James Mills condemned the collapse amid cross‑party clashes and intra‑party tensions ahead of the 1974 gubernatorial race.
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Ronald Reagen
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Seb Morelli
Bitler
Reagan
Moretti
Senate
Wise
Mills
Pew
Injured Hayward Officer Robert McSpadden Dies
Hayward police officer Robert McSpadden, 24, died after being critically injured in a July 24 shooting at Eden Hospital Castro Valley. He was the first Hayward officer to die in 44 years, with a prior fatal case dated back to 1978, according to police sources.
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Hayward
Robert McSpadden
Eden Hospital
Castro Valley
George Gov Ried
McSpadeen
Council split over end to utility tax
Hayward city council ended a three hour debate on the utility tax amid deep division over ending the levy. A plan to fund a police building via a consolidated city county project drew opposition and a shift toward a separate $1.5 million police facility on West Winton Avenue. Council aims to exempt low income families, but no vote occurred as the meeting was a work session on city budget items.
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Lax Funder
Fox
Tne
Cials
Leo Wawel
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Kenneth Brichfield
Corsensus
William Haneley
West Winton Avete
Kane Tey
George Oakes
Charlie Saituna
Wayward Botany
Hanley
Winton Avenue
Birchfield
Metas
Readjustment plan for returning POWs prepared
In San Diego the Navy prepares a readjustment program for Vietnam era POWs returning home. Doctors and psychiatrists at San Diego Naval Hospital lead this operation named Operation Excess Repat, offering help for reentry after years in captivity.
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San Diego
Tank
Navy
America
King Scroungy
Vietnam
Walien
Cole
San Diego Aval Hospital
Twists of fate Oklahoma CISY and lightning shock
Oklahoma man Eugene Y Phillips, blind for 16 years, survived a porch fall and later regained near normal vision with eyeglasses after a supposed miracle prayer for a new seeing-eye dog. In Texas, Air Force sergeant Poe survived a lightning strike that burned his boots and caused injuries, with medical tests confirming his resilience.
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Oklahoma
CISY
Eugene Y. Phillips
Stumbec
Tay Ees
Phillips
Major
Philips
Tippy
Eugene W. Phillips
Bremer guilty of shooting Wallace in Maryland trial
Arthur Bremer was found sane and guilty on nine counts including assault with intent to murder and use of a handgun in a crime of violence in the Lane Shopping Center shooting that wounded Gov. George C. Wallace. Sentencing could reach up to 125 years.
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Upper Marlboro
Arthur ST. Bremer
George C. Wallace
Delberatian
Mibvarkve
Brammer
Uisky
Maryland
Bremer
Enticl
Siocy
Slaverrat Ballysiale
Actmir S. Mashadir
Bre
Mera
Benjamin Lipsiz
Trine George's
Powers
Srors
Cooler Weekend Weather Forecast Teases Quiet Skies
A fragment suggests a cooler weekend with fog at night and clearing by midday. Highs near 75 degrees and lows around 55. Westerly winds up to 15 mph are expected in the afternoons. More details on page 24.
Muskie Tops McGovern Veep Prospects
Washington informs that George S McGovern and Sen. Muskie neared agreement on the fall ticket after a private two hour talk at Muskie's home. McGovern said he would fully consult Muskie before finalizing any choice and insisted the process would not derail his chances.
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UPI
George S McGovern
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Muskie
Maine
McGovern
Siace
Thomas P. Ingleton
Miskie
Magleson
Rensition
Lakes
Rec
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