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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1973
Page
6
A girl was freed yesterday afternoon after becoming wedged in a post hole at the Lexington Apartments, 88298 Lexington Street. Fire Capt. Dale Holback led the rescue with firefighters digging the hole three feet deep and freeing Dana William from the hole.
Edward Cordeire president of Amalga mated Transit Union Division 192 and finance secretary Mike Chub were suspended amid a probe into mishandling of sickness and accident fund checks. A member found on the street was alleged to be not sick. James Chomas became acting president as the division oversees 4,845 bus drivers and employees of AC Transit.
In Fremont a fire damaged two cedar homes after a 15 year old boy playing with matches and gasoline in the garage of 4282 Isle Royal St caused an explosion. The blaze spread to 42829 Tile Royal, destroying part of the roof and interior. Damages were estimated at 40,000 with 15,000 contents loss. The Quinton family were away. neighbors and firemen aided in rescue and salvage efforts.
Hayward memorial notice reports Arnest J. Richard age 67 died Tuesday at San Leandro Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He once owned Castle Canteens in Hayward and worked as a bartender and security guard after 1936 lease loss. Survived by son James Richard, daughter Stephanie Richard, brother Arthur G. Richard, sister Priscilla Rodali, nieces Frances Baldock and Vivian Angela, and others. Rosary services set for 7:00 p.m. at Sorensen Bros. Chapel.
San Leandro woman dies days after a boating crash on Old River near Tracy. Gerry Lee Biscay, 28, of Concord, died at Eden Hospital Castro Valley after a collision where two power boats rammed another craft. Grace Reddick, 2092 Wallace Ave, also perished in the same accident. Gerald Reddick was injured while skiing during the crash.
A five-year-old boy, Jatdes, was found pinned by a 4 by 12 inch plywood board at 35583 Ribera Court. His mother, Mrs. Wigitta Querils, performed artificial respiration until ambulance and fire crews arrived. He was breathing when transported to Kaiser Hospital Heymand, where he rested under watch yesterday.
Esther Simonoff, a retirement bookkeeper, served as one of 14 jurors in a 13 month trial over a Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Co explosion that killed 17. The panel deliberated 92 counts before a partial verdict. the case included safety violations and negligence charges with possible penalties up to jail or fines.
Senator Herman Talmadge of Georgia rests at his Lovejoy farm after lengthy Watergate hearings. He shows a string of 25 bass caught at the lake, marking his 60th birthday with a quiet celebration and a few engagements planned during the recess.
A Livermore resident and former San Fernando Valley State College graduate was flown from Vietnam with a fractured knee and knee cap removed. She underwent initial treatment at 98th BVR Benalion Hospital, then Qui Shan, before returning to the United States for surgery and rehabilitation. Now assistant director of WSO Chats in Oakland, she is active in sports and community service while recovering full mobility.
Wayne Johnson, a Fremont native and 4th member of the United States Fencing Team representing California State University Hayward, will compete in the World University Games in Moscow. The trip is funded by the United States Collegiate Sports Council, and Johnson notes fencing’s blend of precision and mental rigor.
A bomb exploded at the mail entrance of Queen of Heaven prison in Rome, sparking riots as inmates clashed with guards using rocks and fire. the blast caused window damage and scattered debris but no entry attempt or injuries beyond one reported.
AP reports the summer gasoline shortage is ended and supplies should cover travelers through the year. Gerald Baker of the Department of Commerce Division of Tourism notes tourists can travel without fear if gas stations are open nightly, though some stations may limit fills. He urges local service operators to adjust schedules to meet demand as travel resumes.
Vice President Agnew says constitutional questions are involved and that no vice president has faced such a problem before. He claims to have not solicited improper funds, asserts he was thoroughly investigated and exonerated, and describes a lengthy discussion with President Nixon about developments.
Trustees approved a year around school budget amid disputes over whether the year around committee should push for a feasibility study on pilot year around schools or actual HPK schools. Some members criticized the report wording while others supported it.
A federal commission urges states to enact stronger handgun controls and public education on handgun laws. It backs prison terms up to two years for felons with guns and calls for home based drug education, teacher training, and broader crime reduction plans funded by a $1.75 million grant. The report notes the 1988 Gun Control Act and cites 9 000 gun murders since 1977 including 44 police officers.
Leslie Claude Kemp, 24, died at Highland Hospital Oakland after being shot by a sheriff's deputy during a San Lorenzo burglary. Deputies say Kemp carried stolen property from a San Lorenzo home at 4:30 a.m. and was shot after continuing to move away despite orders to halt. The case will be reviewed by Alameda County District Attorney's office and sheriff's department policies.
Police report 37 cannabis plants found in a Wabana Street yard in Premont during a third raid in 10 days. Arrests: Rohork Lew DeCarli 26, Kathryn DeCarli, Jean Te Curli 25. Charged with cultivation and possession of marijuana. Earlier raid at Slo Paloma Court yielded 75 plants. Craig Leitz 48 and Dave Lawrie 39, cement workers, arrested on cultivation and possession charges with hashish and amphetamines noted.
A balloonist Rover Sparks ditched in Atlantic weather off Newfoundland and was rescued by a Canadian Canal Guard vessel about a mile off the coast amid severe squalls and downdrafts. Sparks, who began the voyage at dawn in Bay Harbor Maine, had to descend as storms worsened, and rescue followed. The story mixes unsettled weather with a separate note on a Maryland incident and officer actions, but the balloon rescue remains the core event.
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