Dellums to seek prison entry with black lawyers group
BERKELEY UP1 congressman Dellums and a group of black lawyers plan to try to inspect San Quentin Prison's adjustment center despite a denial from state Corrections officials. Dellums says a delegation from the Charles Houston Lay Club will join the effort, with a return attempt at the prison gates. Meanwhile Northern California construction contractors vow to resume a lockout of striking Teamsters if talks fail, as AGC officials report progress but no end to the wage price dispute.
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Deaths of Zoo Chief and Companion Raised Questions
San Francisco Children’s Zoo manager Richard Decker 28 and companion 35 were found dead in a carbon monoxide filled apartment. A car exhaust hose entered the unit through a window. Police reported no motive and could not determine a fate. Feological Gardens GM Stewart said Decker appeared despondent recently.
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Father Sent Up for Fatal Beating in Baseline Restroom
An Alameda Superior Court jury convicted Kirk D. Sims of second degree murder for the fatal beating of 1 year old Kirk Jr in the Baseline station restroom. Sims faced a five years to life sentence after Thursday sentencing, with a probation report noting no remorse from him.
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First woman named to California State Bar board
The State Bar of California elected Joating M. Garvey of San Francisco as its first woman governor in its four year history on Women’s Rights Day. Joining her are Mark Robinson of Los Angeles, Seth Hufstedler of Los Angeles, Michael de Teammards of Santa Clara County, and Remiy Kilpatrick of Vallejo, to join 10 other members at the state bar convention in San Diego September 1 to 17.
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City group forms to oppose six story high rise limit
A San Francisco citizen committee formed to fight a six story high rise limit initiative. Judge Joseph G. Kennedy and Beverly Willis were named co chairs with Alvin Durkin and others sponsoring the effort. The judge called the plan a very unconstructive suggestion.
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Parents Boycott Treasure Island School Bus Plan
More than 400 parents from Treasure Island Naval Base in the San Francisco district say they will boycott the district busing plan for special needs students. Base commander Captain William Dorie urged adherence to the chain of command as talks continue. The plan would split 950 island children between island and city schools, a move contested by a Black Marine who questions its intent to promote integration.
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Two Held in Slaying of Berkeley Telephone Worker
Berkeley police arrested Dennis D. Keel, 23, of Oakland and Stepheny Q. Stallworth, 21, of Yuma Arizona, in the shotgun death of Jerome William Morris, 22, a Pacific Telephone and Telegraph worker in his apartment. Both suspects were also booked on marijuana charges.
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San Francisco property tax to drop for first time since 1086
Controller Nathan Goapr proposed a property tax rate of $12.03 per $100 of assessed value, nine cents lower than now, on a $24 billion city assessment. The Board of Supervisors finance committee will likely back the cut next Wednesday, with about $990 million slated to fund the municipal budget from local taxes.
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Penal heads to meet with guards at San Quentin
Sacramento UP reports Teagan administration plans a meeting Thursday at San Quentin with Human Relations Secretary James M. Hall Corrections Director TK. Tenfive wall meet Warden Nelson and California Correctional Officers Association representatives to address the troubled institution and guard concerns.
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Soledad court hearing erupts in melee after outburst
At Soledad, a court hearing for John Clutchitte and Meeta Drumgo sparked a violent melee. Doris Maxwell shouted at Judge Carl M. Allen and was ejected as police, bailiffs, and spectators clashed. Two suspects and several bystanders were injured. two men, including Philip Jake Price, were arrested amid chaotic scenes in the courtroom. The incident occurred during pretrial proceedings linked to the San Quentin break and related indictments.
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Group calls medics to aid at San Quentin protest
A Medical Committee statement says attorneys and prisoners report abuse at San Quentin. They describe bruises, cuts, cigarette burns, and threats by guards. The planned demonstration today would be led by Rep. Ron Dellums and Dr. Quentin Young.
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SF Sheriff Brancisro Candidate Oll Reelection
San Francisco sheriff Carberry, 60, seeks a second term after declaring candidacy for reelection. He plans to run again this Thursday, stating he will lead a 16-year career with his team. The formal race centers on his record and aims for another term as sheriff.
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BART directors push for Rohr contract action over delays
BART directors criticized production delays delaying the Bay Area rapid transit opening. They planned a trip to the Rohr plant in Southern California to press for priority on the 66.7 million contract for 250 cars and an updated target date while awaiting manager Stakes report on scheduling. The board also set the 1971 property tax rate at 64.2 cents per 100 assessed valuation, up 13.5 percent.
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