Bay Area Rapid Transit opens Sept one delayed to Sept two
Bay Area Rapid Transit officials confirmed a one day delay to revenue service from September 1 to September 2. General Manager Stokes cited safety concerns and time needed for staff changes while coordinating with AC Transit bus schedules for the rollout. Board Chairman Silliman acknowledged expected initial bugs but stressed the system’s ability to overcome early issues.
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Bay Area Rapid Transit
B. of. Stokes
Althowea
Stokes
The
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Silliman
GM cars pass emission tests in government certification
GM Corp says its entire line of passenger cars passed government emission controls paving the way for new models. Environmental Protection Agency certification came from GM environmental activities chief Ernest Starkman. Chrysler and Ford had yet to be certified.
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Detroit
UPI
General Motors Corp
The
Environmental Protection Agency
Ernest$. Starkman
General Motors Environmental Activi
Producer sues over fence near Wyeth museum
Cushing Maine producer EB Le vine sues Joseph and Penny Coolidge of New York seeking 75000 in damages and an injunction over a fence that obstructs view of a meadow museum honoring painter Andrew Wyeth. The suit filed in Knox County Court claims the fence sits on land adjoining the Osea House Museum once inhabited by Wyeth.
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Cushing, Maine
UPN
Dosaph EB. Levine
Fenne
Meadow
Andrew Wyeth
Knox Caunly Court
As&s
Joseph
Penny Coolidge
New York
Osea Iouse Museum
Floating yacht clubhouse proposed for San Leandro Marina
The shoreling and golf advisory commission voted to accept the San Leandro Yacht City proposal to build a floating yacht clubhouse at the Marina. The club plans to buy the club from Oyster Mount Yacht Club in San Francisco and situate it beside the harbor master’s office near Pier A. City council eyes August 28 for final action.
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Shoreling and Golf Advisory Commission
San Leandro
The
Yacht Club
Clublaure
Oyster Mount Yacht Club
San Francisco
Sieligare
Harbor Masters Office
Pier A
Doctor killed in collision near Golden Gate Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO AP reports a young Jewish physician, Steven Michael Sydow, died in a late Thursday crash a mile south of the Golden Gate Bridge. His small sedan veered from the southbound lane into oncoming traffic and was struck by a panel truck.
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Highway Patrol
Steven Michael Sydow
New storms threaten Philippines as floods toll rises
Two new storms threaten central Luzon after a week of sun as floodwaters recede. MacArthur Highway becomes passable for all traffic and relief work gains momentum. Death toll climbs to 544 with Red Cross tally near 1.5 million people affected in Pampanga and surrounding provinces.
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Luzon
Lucan
MacArthur Highway
Weather Bureau
East Unt
Red Cross
Pampanga
Manila
Coast Guard Joins Search For Pipedream Survivors
Coast Guard culler Jar vis has taken over the sea seafel for survivors from the abandoned homemade yacht Pipedream II midway bes San Francisco and Hawaii. The search seeks five aboard the Pipedream which left San Francisco for Hawaii en route to the South Seas. no survivors found. Debris found by the Mellon Wednesday may be from the Pipedreams dinghy.
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San Francisco
UPI
Coast Guard
Cullen Jarvis
Mawaii
South Seas
Mellon
Governor Wallace shows partial sensation after shooting
Wallace, paralyzed from the waist down, has some feeling returning in the lower body but rehabilitation specialists warn it is too early to gauge its significance for walking. A new abdominal abscess may delay his rehabilitation, with conservative treatment planned if possible.
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Brirmingsiam
Ala
UPI
George C. Walleace
George Traugh
Wallace
Spain
Bate
Trauga
Maryland
Traweh
George Hallenteek
Soiled map a possible clue in murder case
Union City police probe a soaked torn map as a potential clue in the murders of Vicky Iselin and Oliver. Weldon Kennedy, in custody in Wyoming, faces charges and may plead insanity. Investigators say the map was sent for tests and could be from out of state. Police continue searches for missing head and hands amid ongoing public interest and grave-site activity.
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Union City
Marin Oliver
Sztualay
Weldon Af. Kemeny
Thaa
Vicky Iselin
Kennedy
A Oliver
Bob Rainey
Fali
Poling
Maley
Cilisensearchers
Oliver
Iselin
Wyore
Weldon M. Kennedy
Unaml
Niscourt
Altonay
Holby
Untonity
Wyoming
Fresno dairy farmer seeks work after legal troubles
Rodger MiaAfer, a dairy farmer linked to Angela Davie’s murder trial, posted bail and now seeks employment as a milker or herdsman. McAfee Jr says harassment by bill collectors and loss of credit pushed the operation into an economic tailspin. He transferred ownership of a 400 acre farm to his wife and five sons hoping to stay afloat.
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Fresno
UPI
Rodger MiaAfer
Caurthers Area
Angela Davie
McAfee
Visalia
McAfee, Jr
McAen
Fischer Takes 18th Game to Lead World Championship
Boris Spassky faced a decisive defeat as Robert Fischer won the 18th game in Reykjavik. Spassky explored lines aiming for a draw but blundered on the fifth move, giving Fischer the winning edge. The champion resigned on the tenth move, confirming Fischer's three point lead.
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Revigeavik
Robby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Spassky
Almoss Sues Costed
Fischer
City aims library control shift. council backs ballot vote
The council discusses moving library administration to city control with a ballot referendum. Clara Petersen says library staff remain unchanged. Mayor Meicester notes the council’s role is limited to place the measure on the ballot. The committee includes city officials and league representatives to study a proposed charter change and library trustees will decide before council approval.
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MRE
Clara Petersen
League
Library Board
Jack J. Meicester
Glenn Forbes
Lie
Sara
Larson
Vorbes
Board of Library Trustees
Nitvary
Prison life echoes in letters from jailed Bible charity case
Poitier reports poor treatment and limited help for two youths jailed for distributing Bibles. He recalls officials rarely responding, sending only a few telegrams to their parents and little aid before the term ends. The writer reflects on how prison reshapes a person and laments the dehumanizing confinement. Meanwhile Fokler, a California–trained educator, prepares to start a third year teaching in a San Diego seminarial setting in September.
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de- Jayeil
Amen
Fokler
University of California
San Diego
Califnrnin Siate University
Hayward
Airline fare hike sparks major across the board rise
The Civil Aeronautics Board announced a 29 percent fare increase for U S airline travel, potentially lifting annual industry revenues by up to 158 million dollars. Supporters cited investment return needs while dissenters warned the rise could push costs by as much as 14 percent for travelers. The five member board saw two members dissent on the decision.
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APL
Nir
Reluirn
Maine
Tain Health
Beard
Hobeet
Murphy
G. Joseph Mitretti
Telus
Graffiti at Gas Stations Reveals Mixed Messages
A field survey of downtown Hayward gas stations uncovers a varied graffiti landscape. Messages range from playful and romantic to obscene, with notes about religion and personal desires amid smeared mirrors and chipped paint. The piece captures a cross section of American station culture and street art.
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Downtow
Wayward
Christ
Jesus
Last Patrol Ends With Booby Trap Explosion
A patrol reports a booby trap detonation at dusk injuring a soldier who was evacuated within minutes. The unit defended nearby positions with fire and then moved through bamboo and streams, sharing rations and mail as helicopters ferried in South Vietnamese infantry to take over the area, while the forward artillery observer Kent reflected on what more could have been done.
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Charles Viale
Sebvastopol
Calif
Rent
Kent
Last U S infantry unit pulled out from Vietnam
The report notes the last U S infantry unit withdrew from Vietnam as of the prior week, with about 44 600 American servicemen remaining in country including ground troops. It recalls the 1968 peak of 112 ground combat battalions and recounts Delta Company’s Da Nang patrol and homeward mood among soldiers and families.
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7Th Fleet
Coset
Thailand
Guang
North
South Viet
US Avy
Marine Corps
Vietnam
Delta Company
Sal- Larry Silver
Floral Park
N.Y
Rudy Flores
Arleta
Calif
Les
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Gary Hollman
Skane
Wash
Michael Flekis
Pine Top
UPI
Ken Wagner
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