Steam-powered city bus tests fuel economy in week of service
In San Prangisco, the experimental steam-powered bus ran daily between the Syntern Pacific Depot and Fisherman's Wharf. It traveled 75.1 miles on 91.2 gallons of diesel, costing about $6 per gallon, drawing praise for progress but concerns over high fuel use. Project manager Kerry Napuk notes the fuel rate is higher than typical diesel buses, yet defends the initiative as a step toward future transit innovation.
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Berkeley council withdraws apartheid regulation bid
Two radical Berkeley city council members introduced a bill to bar businesses dealing with South Africa's apartheid government but withdrew the measure after failing to secure sufficient votes. The proposal, backed minimally, sought to establish a committee to monitor and block entities connected to South Africa.
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Berkeley riot damage claims denied by city council
Berkeley merchants saw 3 of 33 claims totaling nearly 206000 rejected after an antiwar riot. City Attorney Gaines found no liability for failure to enforce laws as windows and property damage from disturbances were noted, and insurance has been unavailable for a year due to frequent violence.
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Berkeley Mayor weighs raising parking fines
Berkeley officials consider raising parking violation fines after Oakland charged higher rates. Mayor Warren Widener, visiting Oakland on city business, noted the disparity and urged reviews to ensure parity with Berkeley and potential revenue gains.
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Chavez backs Farah boycott in El Paso strike
Chavez urges a boycott of California stores selling Farah clothing as workers strike three El Paso plants. He says the union supports nonviolent action and hopes direct talks with Farah will follow. Hunger strikes outside plant gates accompany weeks of picketing.
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Marin to sue California over Angela Davis security costs
Marin County votes to sue the state for 807,087 spent on security during Angela Davis imprisonment. County counsel Douglas J Maloney reported the state agreed to pay 168,487 or one third of the total. Davis was moved from San Rafael to San Jose for trial after a multi week murder conspiracy case ending in acquittal for four defendants.
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Korean Red Cross talks seal all pending issues
South and North Korean Red Cross officials reach full agreement on pending issues at Panmunjom. A working meeting lasting nearly eight hours sealed procedural matters and referred the main talks to a preliminary meeting for approval. Details of the agreements were not released.
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Britain aims new antismoking drive with tax and ads
London AP reports the British government plans a new antismoking campaign led by Secretary for Health and Welfare Sir Keith Joseph. The plan, starting next year, includes tougher warnings, reduced cigarette advertising, and paid health education to cut tobacco use among Britain's 45 million residents, with estimates of several thousand fewer deaths if smoking drops by two percent.
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Dying boy refused space on plane amid FAA rule flap
Donald Blackburn and his son Danny faced Frontier Airlines after he, dying of brain cancer, was denied a seat on a flight due to oxygen use. Frontier allowed entry once nurses were involved, while FAA officials review potential rule violations. Danny had battled illness since birth and wished to return home to die.
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Police chief to stay Calgary's loss is Oakland's Gain
Police chief Charles R. Gain will remain in Oakland rather than accept a Calgary police post. He cites municipal friction and wage disparity, saying a Canadian residency rule may force him out. After 25 years in Oakland, he would forfeit $17,000 retirement benefits by moving.
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Students water proof pigeons at Cardiff university
Students at University College Cardiff say they developed a technique to waterproof racing pigeons. Pigeons sprayed with water repellent silicon oils can fly through mist and rain without being weighed down by water.
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