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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1972
Page
2
San Pramisco officials report a steam powered trolley ran a week with no problems between Pacific Depot and Fisherman's Wharf covering 78.1 miles on 82 gallons of diesel. The test averaged about 45 miles per gallon less than expected but praised smooth operation and potential fuel economy as a key future issue.
Tuesday night two air city council members introduced a regulation condemning businesses dealing with South Africa but withdrew it for lack of votes. Proponents gained support from allied members after the vote failed. Berkeley Anton urged a committee to study any city business with South Africa for possible sanctions.
The city rejected a nearly $200,000 claim from 33 merchants after an anti-Vietnam riot damaged storefronts April a . The City Attorney Cherie Galny reported on the decision while noting ongoing insurance difficulties in Berkeley after frequent disturbances.
Berkeley officials consider raising parking fines after Mayor Warren Widener, visiting Oakland on official business, received two tickets and learned Oakland charges 31 more than Berkeley. City leaders weigh whether to harmonize fines to boost revenue.
Cesar Chavez says his farm workers union supports striking workers at the Farah Manufacturing Co in El Paso and will urge a boycott of California stores selling Farah products. He urged nonviolence, noted the hunger strike outside three El Paso plants, and said unionization is key to helping the poor.
Marin County plans to sue California for 507867 dollars to cover security costs while Angela Davis was jailed in San Rafael. County officials say the state Department of Finance had agreed to partial payment earlier. Davis was transferred after a murder kidnapping conspiracy trial in Marin County dating to 1970, where a judge and three others died. a jury found her not guilty on related charges.
South and North Korean Red Cross officials reached a full agreement on pending issues at a working level session in Panmunjom. The eight hour meeting settled procedural matters and will be referred to a preliminary South-North Red Cross meeting for approval. Details of the accord were not disclosed.
London reports government plans a two year drive against smoking with Sir Keith Joseph announcing smoking reduction measures including lower nicotine content products, reduced advertising, and health warnings on packs while aiming to cut deaths by about 8,000 if smoking falls 20 percent by 1980.
Donald Blackburn rushed his son Danny to North Big Horm Hospital after doctors warned of rapid decline from incurable brain cancer. FAA and Frontier Airlines debated rules as Danny, using oxygen, was denied a winged berth until Frontier agreed to admit him on a flight. Airline investigators consider possible violations while AA confirms ongoing probe. Danny’s life has been marked by struggle since birth, including 38 days in a hospital incubator.
Oakland Police Chief Charles R Gain declines Calgary Canada police chief job citing nationalist concerns and citizens' best interests He will keep his $34 200 annual Oakland post The Calgary council moved to require Canarian police chiefs in the province and Gain would have faced retirement choices after 25 years with Oakland
Research students at University College Cardiff say they developed a water repellent silicone spray to keep racing pigeons dry in mist or rain. The technique aims to prevent weighing down the birds and maintain performance in adverse weather.
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