San Leandro man dies in freeway crash towing another car
David Sellars son of a prominent San Leandro real estate figure died in a freeway crash on Interstate 580 Castro Valley when a tow bar broke causing his car to cross the median and strike oncoming vehicles. The tow bar was illegal for towing and had a faulty power steering system. Patricia Ramus 16 was driving the car being towed and escaped injury. In a second fatal crash on the Nimitz Freeway overcrossing Carl Hakanson 62 of San Pablo died in a van accident driven by his wife Ruth Hakanson. The truck driver Raymond Montes 14 reported electrical failure that killed vehicle lights.
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David Sellars
San Leandro
San Pablo
Sellars
Juniper St
Castro Valley
Alameda
Patricia Ramus
Avacia St
Siensante
John Bellirs
Marina District
Carl Hakanson
Nimitz
Hesperan Boulevard
Ruth Hakanson
Raymond Montes
Carmel Way
Montes
Beer theft reported at Markstein Beverage Co
Twenty four cases of beer were reported missing early today by the Markstein Beverage Co. at 20718 Union Gilby Blvd. Police said the beer was packed in boxcar ready for shipping and the loss was discovered about 4 30 am. Others had apparently used to break the locks.
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Markstein Beverage Co
Union Gily Blvd
Oiiers
Wife Finds Husband Dead in Alameda County Home
Maria Brito of 1422 Hayward reported her husband Antonio Brito a 42 year old self employed carpentry contractor found hanging from a beam in their Alameda County home. The coroner ruled death a suicide with a note in Portuguese awaiting translation. Authorities said he had been back from a two month voyage on Madeira.
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Hayward
Maria Brito
Madeira
Antonio Brito
Alameda County
Brito
Sherif
Sears warehouse workers strike spread in Bay Area
Sears warehousemen from Local 844 of the Teamsters continued a work stoppage at the San Leandro Distribution Center affecting Bay Area stores in San Francisco Contra Costa Alameda and San Benito counties. The walkout followed two months of negotiations over fringe benefits with no comment from either side on future talks.
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San Leandro
Teamsters Union
San Veandro
Sears Roe‘Buck & Co
West Age
Dal
Sears
Bay Area
Oper
San Leander
San Francisco
Contra Costa
Alameda
St Jeno
California cliff collapse buries boy. 16-year-old escapes
A 16-year-old San Diego youth, Mark Sitzmen, survived after part of a 165-foot oceanside cliff collapsed while his 15-year-old brother Robert Smith was buried alive. Rescue teams labored hours to recover Smith, later ruled a death by asphyxiation. The family, staying with Rev Ralph Stutzman, faced ongoing fears as the Atlantic offshore wind hindered the search and threatened more falls.
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California
Oceanside
Robert Smith
San Diego
Mark Sitzmen
Smith
Rescue effort near end at copper mine in Casa Grande
Rescue workers prepared heavy equipment for a final push to reach miners David Deter and Terry Lidail trapped 1300 feet underground after a six day collapse at Lakeshore mine. No communication has been reported but officials remain hopeful the two may still be alive as oxygen and water are pumped into the chamber.
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Casa Grande, Ariz
To Lakeshore
Bruce Lee Honored in Union Square Ceremony
In San Francisco a ceremony honored Bruce Lee, late star of oriental martial arts films. The San Francisco native died in Hong Kong on July 20. Tae, 22, a former houseboy on Ratann series, was named master in kung fu as the event showcased demonstrations and marked the opening of Lee's last movie at a local theater.
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San Francisco
Bruce Lee
Hag
Union Square
Hong Kong
Tae
Ratan
Thaster
Lee
Killer gets 999 years in retrial in Houston case
Jerry Leonard Fairris, 38, was convicted again for the May 8 1960 shooting death of Holistan motel operator Wille Nash Bell. After a rapid 20 minute deliberation, the jury sentenced him to 999 years in prison, overturning a prior overturned verdict.
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Houston
WPI
Dallas
2N Appeals Cours
George Karam
District Court
Jerry Leonard Fairris
Wille Nash Bell
Food price controls proposed to ease post freeze rise
The Cost of Living Council proposed Phase 4 food price controls to take effect Sept. 12 with broader limits on wholesale and retail price increases. Officials say the plan aims to curb costs absorbed by wholesalers and retailers while noting some consumer price upticks are likely. Predictions place next year’s food price rise around up to five percent, depending on harvest and weather, with inflation previously running high. Public comment on the rules is invited until Sept. 4.
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Washington Tap
Cost of Living Council
John T. Dunlop
Counci
Outgoing official blasts BART over finance and leadership
Former official criticizes BART management and Board for not explaining a 20 million deficit and urges a new regional approach. He argues for a temporary operating tax, joint purchasing, regional labor bargaining, and clearer contract handling with Westinghouse, Rohr, and related firms, while blaming missteps on contractors and the system’s high costs.
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BART
Stokes
Hart
San Francisco Bay illegal fill cited during coastal tour
Rep. John D. Dingell and peers surveyed San Francisco Bay shoreline praising added policing to curb illegal fill. Army Corps official James L. Lammie reported 23 illegal fill reports since July 1 vs 134 last fiscal year, citing garbage, sewage, debris, and earthworks for an industrial plant expansion.
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UPI
House
Subcommittee On
Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment
San Francisco Bay
John D. Dingell
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Cal
James L. Lammie
San
Francisco Distrct
Army Corps of Engineers
Bay Conservative and Developmen Commission
Interior Departmeat
King of Sweden Worsens After Surgery
Stockholm reports worsening condition of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden after intestinal bleeding surgery two days earlier. A hospital communique signed by Prof. Gunnar Binerck said pneumonia developed and was "very serious." The king, 90, was returned to a respirator after breathing difficulties and exhaustion. Crowds gathered outside Helsingborg Hospital to hear the news.
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Stockholm
WPU
Gusgaf VI Anlolf
Sweden
Gunnar Binerck
Helsingerg Hospital
Poewwonia
Biverek
County Supervisors Suppress Hilarious Homer Tales
A clipped historical note reports laughter at county affairs with humorous "homers" cited as plays on records. The item references actions by the Board of Supervisors and samples a local reaction from the Lee Atjeles Herald-Examiner.
Stockholm bank siege ends with hostage release
A Stockholm robber armed with a submachine gun held staff hostage at a government bank demanding 70 000 dollars and the release of a convicted murderer. Police surrounded the Kreditbanken building with over 100 officers, teargas, and sharpshooters as negotiations continued amid gunfire and a drive to move a prisoner to safety.
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Stockholm
SPI
Torralan Erdlling
Clark Olofsson
Elac
EPA proposes new car sticker on gas mileage
The EPA asks automakers to include mileage labels on 1974 and later cars to inform buyers of gasoline consumption and operating costs. Labels will show specific mpg ratings or weight-based groupings, under a voluntary program intended to push higher fuel economy while noting driving conditions affect actual mileage.
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EPA
Washington
UPL
Govirnmental — Preiection Agency
HPA
U.S. Ale
Robert J. Sansom
Air and Water Programs
Cone Sumers
Sansa
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Sangom
Campaign donations set record in 1972
The General Accounting Office announced that major contributions to presidential and vice presidential candidates during a time month period last year totaled about $74 million, the largest amount ever collected for national campaigns. The GAO report covers 2,570 political committees and lists 71,575 entries for contributions and ticket sales totaling $63.6 million and 4,760 entries for loans totaling a large sum.
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Nashington
UPL
General Accounting Office
GAO
Huge Niles flea market boosts old town charm and fun
The annual flea market in Niles, sponsored by the Merchants Association, aims to raise funds and preserve the town’s turn of the century look. Notable booths will display old musical instruments and model trains. Raggedy Ann and Amity dolls are featured. Many shops will stay open. organizers include Jean Rodden and Betty Jean Vanna coordinating food, signage, layout, reservations, and cleanup with Scouts assisting.
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Thies Merchants Association
Even
Jean Rodden
Stew
Betty Jean Vanna
Jood Concessions
Bill Cay- Anagh
Oyner
Niles Club
Shirley Pilgate
The
Curio Collection
Waps
Virginia Swanson
Niles Antiques and Things
Jim Dyey
Merchants Association
Hoyle Easeley
Basley's Jewelers
Rodden
Indicted Maryland Sable to Ted Agnew campaign group faces charges
A Maryland committee that sponsored the 1972 Sable to Ted Agnew dinner was indicted on four counts of violating election laws. Seven prominent Maryland Republicans tied to the group were named as committee members but not charged individually. States Attorney Warren Duckett said there’s no evidence Agnew knew of the alleged violations and the group may face $1,000 fines per count.
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UPI
Ted Agnew
Maryland
Bob Hope
Frank Sinatra
Ballinore
Agnew Committee
Warren Duckett
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