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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1972
Page
8
Police say a burglar forced entry into Leo Harrison Wagner's Leandro residence by breaking a garage window and prying the door. A blood trail appeared from the doorway to the master bedroom. Missing items include 36 silver dollars, jewelry, cameras, rifle, shotgun, and checks.
Margaret Du Pals, 63, apparently died by her own action yesterday at 532 Lafayette Ave in San Leandro. Alameda County Corner's office said her daughter Dolores Gandy of San Lorenzo found her in bed with a pistol shot wound to the head. Du Pals had been in low spirits over health and had worked as a Capwell's clerk in Hayward.
Alameda County board today set a basic tax rate of 2.98 dollars, cutting 21 cents from the prior level. The unanimous action follows a budget view that relies on state and federal subsidies and other outside sources, with changes echoing past shifts in the area’s tax policy.
Stanford University will receive about a million dollars from the Canfield Foundation of Los Angeles. Officials said the distribution from the estate of early California pioneer Charites A. Canfield, who died in 1926, will seed a scholarship foundation in 1953.
UPI reports a British major vessel suffered a hold fire 5 miles off Monterey as Coast Guard cutters escorted it into San Francisco Bay. No injuries reported. The ship carried wood products and was anchored near Treasure Island after the incident.
Former law clerk in US District Court, William M. Byrne Jr presiding, received 18 months in prison for distribution of marijuana and five years probation for possession of 76 pounds of cannabis. The defendant, Kreamer, had been free on bail after a car arrest in Novato.
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Bostick weighs an injunction to block state certifying Fortney Pete Stark as Democratic candidate for the Eighth Congressional District. Lew Warden argues Stark failed to file complete primary campaign expenditures, with a July filing showing 127100 and an amendment bringing total to 217000. The judge heard 40 minutes of testimony. Stark is represented by Charles O'Brien and Secretary of State Edmund Brown Jr. by Daniel Lowenstein.
Dispatches describe pedestrians scrambling again as two way streets and traffic calming schemes are tested in downtown San Francisco. Officers warn motorists to yield while financial district workers and brokers weigh the new oneway lanes and timing changes amid delays. Local quotes include Robert We and Lynda Goodmin voicing concerns, with mixed views from brokers like Russell Baldocei.
FBS releases Monday statistics showing a rise in crime in Washington. The briefing cites increases in reported offenses across multiple categories and urges continued surveillance and targeted enforcement.
Thirty residents fled the Monroe Hotel after a mattress fire on the third and fourth floors caused about 320000 in damage. Firefighters contained the blaze in 12 minutes with no injuries reported among residents. The Oakland downtown hotel sustained the loss as officials noted the incident.
Criminal lawyer Tee Bailey reportedly married Canadian flight attendant Lignifa Hart in a secret Saturday ceremony at a motel near Des Moines airport. Governor Robert D. Ray confirmed the event, noting 35 attendees including dignitaries.
Legal filing notes 81 dogs receive a $14 million bequest with $12,000 annual benefits until the last dog dies. Attorneys could not locate actuarial tables and ruled the provision remains in effect, linked to Aub urn Alabama, amid neighbor complaints of barking.
AP reports complaints by the Center for Auto Safety about mechanical problems are being investigated by Toyota Motor Sales USA. A spokesman notes detailed study is needed before comments and that customer complaints at the headquarters are relatively low. The center is tied to consumer advocate Ralph Nader.
Miss Redman county chairwoman leads Teens Against Dystrophy as 24 skaters raise funds at Mall arena. The event features Rocking and rolling breaks judged, with Dion Cile and Rocky Shore among participants. Pledges via county chapel or 341 2525.
Industry representatives said the program will take effect in April after agreeing to stricter standards for child safety items. The plan requires books and toys to meet predetermined hardness and impact criteria to reduce injury risk from falls.
In San Francisco a tentative four year contract for the culinary workers is reported. Walker represents employees and Belardi, the union executive secretary, said negotiations began months ago and the agreement, reached last week, could take effect Friday. Workers threatened strike during talks.
Officials for five teachers associations said the tentative agreement on lessons and wage scales has been presented to both sides. Members are expected to approve it, with a special meeting slated for next week to finalize the deal.
Spassky and Evans are cited amid a tense race toward the world chess championship. The article notes flight schedules, prize money around 5,000 dollars and a broader fiscal context, including dues and potential growth. It references US grandmaster Larry Evans and the ongoing world title contention.
The article outlines McGovern's welfare overhaul and a $3 billion Social Security liberalization aimed at removing the aged poor from welfare. It highlights capital gains tax cuts boosting revenue, and various proposed reforms including estate and gift taxes, real estate, depletion allowances, tax-free bonds, and hobby farms. It notes opposition labeling the plan unfair and mentions a Treasury report on reduced tax rates for various income sources.
Secretary Laird says Nixon will cut about 12,000 more U.S. troops in Vietnam, leaving a residual force near 26,000 as talks proceed. The president will depart for a summit with Japan’s Tanaka while a Honolulu report on South Vietnam gauges political risk. Bombing will continue until a settlement or North Vietnamese return north of the DMZ.
The board faced homeowner concerns over airport ties and a proposed Project Eden therapeutic community home for drug rehab. President Gene Baird pressed for a study period and a special meeting, while county planning awaits the final decision. Annette Fox urged neutrality amid public opinion splits, and Jerome was asked to organize a committee. Baird said further talks depend on an appeal or county action.
Lightning struck a nearly empty Getty Oil Co storage tank 13 miles northwest of Lost Hills, blowing the top off and igniting the oil. Fire units battled the blaze through the night, protecting five nearby dwellings and a shop, with a pump station sustaining some damage. The fire was controlled at 12:49 a.m.
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