Son of Sam suspect caught in New York dragnet
New York police captured the Son of Sam suspect David Berkowitz 24 of Yonkers after a traffic ticket and a neighborly coatrol led detectives to his car. A composite drawing resembled Berkowitz, who was charged with a year of killings and described as calm, resigned, and ready to face his fate as the largest NYC manhunt ended.
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Boston
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Trails closed in Hayward hills amid fire danger
Hayward Area Recreation District votes 3-2 to close all trails in the Hayward hills citing extreme drought fire risk. The move follows prior limits on riding hours and aims to gather input from hikers and riders before a Aug. 22 decision.
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Woodland Estates Homeowners Association
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Garin Regional Park
Theodore Dray
Wholesale price drop marks first连续 declines since 1975
Washington reports another dip in wholesale prices, down 0.1 percent in July and marking the first consecutive decreases since February and March 1975. The rate contrasts with modest rises in certain sectors like fuels and equipment while processed foods and grains trim costs, aided by lower poultry and metals prices amid a broad deflationary signal.
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Breakthrough drug Ara-A hailed in virus fight
Washington reports scientists announce the first successful treatment of a life threatening viral disease using Ara-A for Herpes Encephalitis. In 18 patients seven recovered, mortality dropped from 70 percent to 22. Doctors say the therapy may open future antiviral advances despite limits and hospital use.
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UPI
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Richard Krause
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Charles Alford
University of Alabama Medical Center
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Alhough
EBMUD faces puzzling August water surge
East Bay Municipal Utility District reports five days with excessive water use in August, averaging 152 million gallons daily while the emergency program permits 150 million. Officials cite foggy, mild weather and pledge continued conservation, hoping a wetter winter but drier than normal overall.
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East Bay Municipal Utility District
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Irving Krick
Big Sur wildfire and Oakland cargo tragedy reported
A review highlights a May 24 Trans International cargo plane explosion at Oakland killing two San Lorenzo men with no explained cause. It notes Big Sur remains stubbornly active, about 4 percent contained, and outlines other national and local items from Carter's Panama Canal briefing to fuel and sports news.
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