Livermore Engineer Found Dead In Car Suicide
A Livermore electronics engineer was found dead in his parked car by the California Highway Patrol. Officials said the coroner attributes the death to self inflicted causes. The man, Lastie O. Romp, 41, lived at 141 his dase street and worked for Sandia Corp. at the time of his death near Interstate 580.
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Pleasanton Man Killed On I 80 Near Vargas Road
Carroll Baze a 25 year old Pleasanton resident died at the scene on Interstate 80 after colliding with a slow moving tractor trailer driven by Edward Carr of San Jose. A witness said Baze swerved at high speed and struck the truck.
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Vargas Road
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Pleasanton Ave
Edward Carr
Sam Jose
Xin
Quer
Joseph Thomas
Baze
Il arrested in gambling raid at Alvarado and Watkins Streets
Union City police raided an illegal gambling game Sunday at the S.C.E.S. Hall in Alvarano and Watkins Streets, seizing 230 and arresting 11 people. A back room housed a Filipino community meeting and picnic, with several seniors named among those detained.
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Talice
Reppel
Fey
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Watkins Streets
Pilinino
Alioto Loses Bid to Move Libel Trial Venue
Mayor Joseph L. Alioto failed to move the retrial of his $12.5 million libel suit against Look magazine from San Francisco. District Judge Russell B. Smith denied the venue change request. The trial is set to open May 8 with jurors possibly among citizens who voted against him. The publisher, Cowles Communications, faced a 1909 article alleging Alioto's ties.
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Joseph L. Alioto
Look
Russell B. Smith
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Alicia
Rors
Pemocradle
Silel Cowles
Tne
Alita Hail Malia
Mother and two children die in Merced crash
AP report says Bertha Mezey 46 of Newman and her sons Joan 16 Milo 10 died when a car driven by John Meza lost control and hit a tree 18 miles west of Merced on Highway 14. Two other children Robert 1 and Virginia 8 were seriously injured. The family was returning from a trip in Southern California.
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Sna Milo
Robert
Virginia
Lawyer guilty of bribe attempt in murder case
Michel Hanley pleaded guilty to offering 300 to Boris Melticover to leave town after Harold Browser's slaying in San Francisco. Melticover kept 200 but informed the district attorney. Judge Ertola set September 20 for sentencing. Hanley considers resignation from the State Bar to pursue civil legal work. Willam Ledbetter, 35, facing trial for Brown's death.
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UPI
Michel Hanley
Superior Court
John Ay Ertola
Hanley
Paslayer
Boris Melticover
Harold Browser
Nanadsen
Melticover
Atortey
Lefue Gria
Sttorney
Henley
Taid Ertola
Arit
Harsig
Willam A. Ledbetter
Brown
Hatch Act Challenge Hits California Employees
A class action suit filed in DS District Court challenges the Hatch Act as unconstitutional for federal employees involved in political campaigns. Plaintiffs include Catherine Barris Redding, Seaside worker. Pearl Carey, Monterey County official. and others tied to George McGovern delegates, with ACLU involvement following a Washington DC panel ruling.
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George McGovern
Catherine Barris Redding
Shasta County
Mrom
Miami Beach
Pearl Carey
Seaside
State Department of Human Resources Development
Monetereo County
Chick Marson
Northern California
American Civil Liberties Union
Washington, D.C
Rustling trial details wounds and rewards in cattle case
A rustling trial centers on Calf theft linked to Sweeden and Marcely. Prosecutors allege Marcely aided the theft and sought a $1000 reward while failing to register a brand. Police testimony places Sweeden with the carcass and rifle, claiming he bought the calf for 45 dollars.
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Marciel
Marlows
Marloye
Sweenin
Marcel
Martoe
Marviel
Sweetie
Cost of living still going up in July report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes prices for services rose 0.3 percent in July, with fruits and vegetables up 0.9 percent and dairy and cereals varying. Auto and housing costs showed mixed movement as clothing prices declined and furniture sales helped offset other increases.
Director named for space flight
Dr. Rocco A. Petrone has been named U.S. program director of the Soviet American manned space flight mission. He also serves as the Apollo program director for the space agency.
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Rocco A. Petrone
U.S
The
Space Agency
Daniel Berrigan protests delay in Philip seven case
In Harrisburg a antiwar priest and supporters gathered outside a building as a judge considers motions delaying the sentencing of Philip Berrigan. Daniel Berrigan denounced the delay as political, saying Philip remains hostage to keep him silent about the Southeast Asian conflict. The judge has not yet set a sentencing date, with a ruling possible by midweek.
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UPE
Datel Bortelgan
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Uis
Philip
Nixon
Flarrisbirg Seven
Kitnop
Henry Kissinger
Dunne
Uinder
Washington, D. C
Fedral
R. Dixon Herman
Daniel
Herman
Lesi Tim
Desuit
Speasi Gulaty
Lengner
Jie
Danial
Yol
New York
Bis
Pennsylvania
Man Arrested Near Convention Hall After Rifle Found
Police stopped a man near Convention Hall in Miami Beach and took him into custody after locating a rifle in his car. The suspect was identified as Michael Lyx, 28, Miami Beach, with a prior arrest history noted. The rifle was registered, and investigators are examining the incident.
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UPI
Palice
Convention Hall
Michael Lyx
Democrats for Nixon claim 60,000 supporters in drive
The Democrats for Nixon committee says it has 60,000 backers and is expanding efforts to win Democrats for Nixon in the 1972 race. Minneapolis franchiser Paul Paulucci and John Connally discuss recruitment, while critics blame a power shift within the Democratic Party and warn McGovern's election could harm the nation.
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UPI
Democrats For Nixon’ Committee Today
Democratic Party
Patliate Lold
Liz
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McGovern
Nixon Nomination Nods Seen Amid Convention Tensions
Nixon appears poised to win the bulk of delegates as McCloskey protests his exclusion from the New Mexico slate. Reagan and Goldwater assail McGovern and push a three party frame, while McGovern campaigns in Wilkes Barre. Nixon gears up for a Chicago Legion speech, a Michigan dedication, and a San Diego airfield rally as the race intensifies.
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Callt
Nixon election fund mismanagement alleged in reports
Washington UPI reports alleged mishandling of funds connected to President Nixon's re election effort. Investigators cite unreported expenditures and missing documentation, with claims of technical accounting errors and possible security related payments linked to a 1972 campaign.
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UPI
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Fischer complains about audience during world chess match
In Reykjavik, Bobby Fischer threatened to forfeit the 47th game over noisy attendance as referee Lothar Schmid received a protest letter. The 2,500-seat auditorium was crowded with fans, benches creaking, and constant chatter as Fischer and Spassky prepared to play.
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Seckind
Bobby’ Fischer
Lothar Schmid
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Schmid
Wecler Ieads
Spassky
Ieauster
Icelandic Chess Federation
Bobby
Boris Wiss
Poverty payments under suspicion in San Francisco
An independent audit questions more than 70000 in payments by the Southeast Community Development Corp at Hunters Point. The report cites 20481 to a consulting firm led by ex-director Charles Bussey, 42945 in subsistence allowances for trainees not enrolled, and 3809 for directors’ meeting fees. Ale president Al Hicks denies charges and says trainees were forced by Model Cities. security was cited as needed.
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Hunter's Point
Southeast Community Development Corp
Charles Bussey
Blackowned
Oaklard
Wilfong, Morris and Go
Amattlirenjock
Ecounty
Wrere
al Hicks
Ale Community Developnutt Agency
Iicks
San Franciscnts Model Cities Agency
Bread Prices Rise As Wheat Costs Jump
Wheat in Kansas City rose from 1.57 to 1.83 per bushel while flour in Kansas City spiked to 5. per 100 pounds as crop losses hit costs. Bakers note a loaf now costs about 4 to 6 cents in flour. profits remain around one cent per loaf, with farmers receiving about 1.8 cents of the retail price.
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