Democrats pick Sargent Shriver as Nixon ticket rival
AP reports in a primetime unity show the Democrats named Sargent Shriver as their vice presidential nominee, replacing George McGovern on the ticket. Shriver, a Peace Corps alumnus and Kennedy inlaw, outlined a reformist platform urging youth engagement, crime reduction, urban aid, and revived public service while McGovern organized mayoral committees to advise him on city issues.
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Sargent Shriver
Nixon
Spicn TL Apne
Yim
George Mc Iovern
Sheiver
Epira Ag
California counties move to start work for welfare plan
California's 58 counties must launch the controversial work for welfare program this month. Able-bodied, working-age welfare recipients will be registered as job seekers or enrolled in vocational training or nonpaid manpower services to maintain benefits. Federal law authorized the program, and its implementation drew opposition and delays from NWRO critics.
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Sacramento
California
Robert Carleson
State Department of So
Cial Welfare
Maeslay
Carleson
National Welfare Rights Organization
NWI
Would-be policeman Miyamoto fails Detroit height rule
Detroit would be police hopeful Miramoto Miyamoto, an American of Japanese ancestry, endures intensive traction and heavy head-pounding to gain height for police eligibility. After two months his weight and height remain below the minimum, and he still misses the required 140 pounds and height by half an inch and 10 pounds.
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UPI
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Miyamoto
Mirantola
John Nichols
Miyamota
Jie
Weather Forecast Notes Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Temperatures will be cooler with highs in the low 70s and lows in the high 70s. Fair skies are expected with night and morning low clouds. Westerly winds of 0 to 20 mph are forecast. More weather on the page.
Cal State students sue over tuition charges
Five California State University Hayward students file a class suit seeking refunds for alleged illegally high tuition. Representing 262,000 students, the suit cites a 1933 state law that sets tuition at one dollar and argues additional fees for parking, activities, and services violate the law. Berkeley attorney Tan Barkin and San Francisco lawyer Jerome Fist lead the action amid claims funds are not for instruction.
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California State University
Miameda County
State University and College System
California
Berkeley
Tan Barkin
San Francisco
State University
Navy to allow women at sea on hospital ship Sanctuary
The acting captain of the USS Sanctuary says spaces for women’s lockers must be organized but expects few issues as the ship becomes the first Navy vessel to admit women on board. Lt Cmdr Arnold Marsh notes light crude jokes and broad approval from Waves personnel and foresees a gradual integration with initial crew of doctors and nurses aboard.
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Cmdr
Arnold LD. Marsh
Eline R. Duinwalte
Suival Operations
Washington
Navy
Zimmwalt
Marsh
Meyear Navy
Pentagon
Tahoe murder mystery haunts police in Union City case
Police pursue a suspect, Kennedy, in a spate of unsolved killings across Union City and California. Investigators keep questions open about a South Lake Tahoe claim while linking earlier deaths to the same man. Authorities note Kennedy’s demeanor as untouched by emotion, hindering progress.
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Union City
Kennedy
Wotlant
South Lake Tahoe
SJ Wurido County
California
Mother's month of waiting ends in tragedy
Dorothy Oliver endures a long, painful wait as her youngest son Billy Oliver remains missing for about six weeks. Police later link Billy's death to Weldon M. Kennedy of Union City, who is also charged in the murder of 14-year-old Vicky Iselin. Billy's body was found after his disappearance on June 97, with his mother insisting something happened to him.
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Wwe
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Union City Huss
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Mayiyard
Oliver
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Curtis
Marilyn Burgess
Miss Burgess
Kents
Dorothy Oliver
Billy
Levenuoby
Maria William Oliver
Weldod M. Kennedy
Rilly
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Hayward
Mexican American group wins option on city sites for 88 unit project
The City Council unanimously approved a one year purchase option for four city parcels to the Community Service Organization to develop 88 federally subsidized low rent housing units. The Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity and Oakland Acorn earlier bids were withdrawn as competition narrowed to a single nonprofit team.
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Covnecil
Community Service Organization
Oakland Acorn Inc
Eden Council For Hope and Opportunity
City
Community Service
Counal
Oakland Acorn
William Hanley
Yester
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