Attorney charged in three murders at San Quentin
Marin County District Attorney Brice Bales announced charges against Stephen M. Bingham, 9, for the killings of three prison guards and two inmates during the Aug. 21 San Quentin escape attempt. An arrest warrant for Bingham was issued as authorities pursue leads. The case centers on a 9 millimeter pistol taken from a wig, with witnesses and evidence cited by Bales.
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FBI report shows area crime rise and declines
An FBI release analyzed 1969 to 1970 crime data for San Leandro and nearby cities. While San Leandro fell 62 percent, Hayward rose 44 percent, Fremont 9.7 percent, and Livermore 19.7 percent due to shifts in serious offenses. The report notes rape reporting impacts and definition changes optional in Livermore.
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Jobless man arrested after extortion attempt in Miami
Kenneth Whittaker, 44, a Miami special agent, led a two hour chase ending with the arrest of Denis Civile Bennell, 25, who held the president and his wife hostage at Homestead First National Bank during a plan to extort 100000 dollars in ransom. Bennell reportedly fled with the hostages in the bank president’s car, but authorities recovered the money and soon captured him.
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Coast Guard Denies Permit for Oakland Bay Bridge Plans
A memo reveals the Coast Guard temporarily denied a navigational permit for the Southern Crossing of the San Francisco Bay Bridge last week, signaling a seven month political process involving the White House, transportation secretary Volpe, Governor Reagan, Bay Area officials, and environmental groups. The decision halts immediate construction and reflects tensions between environmental concerns and political strategy ahead of the 1972 election.
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County Tax Rate Hike Boosts Home Bills in Ville City
Alareda County Supervisors adopt a new tax rate that raises owner costs for a $27 000 home to about 189.51 this year. The increase, the largest in county history, adds three cents per 110 of assessed value and funds welfare and other programs.
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Mixed public views on California school financing ruling
Ohio court voids local property tax based funding for schools as unequal under the 14th amendment. State reactions divide along wealth lines with officials in Hayward praising the aim, while others warn of broader impact and need for a uniform statewide approach.
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Weather forecast continues fair with clouds and fog
The forecast calls for continued fair weather with increased cloudiness and fog tonight and tomorrow morning. Temperatures will stay similar with highs around 70s and lows in the 50s.
San Francisco commuter tax ruled unconstitutional by appeals court
In San Francisco a state court of appeals ruled the 1966 commuter tax unconstitutional. The plan charged nonresidents $400 yearly and 2.9 percent of wages for city services. The decision found the tax created two classes of workers and violated federal equal protection, prohibiting enforcement.
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Judge bids farewell as county bar marks gavel passing
A judge says goodbye to the gavel before judges and county bar association members. The ceremony honors Judge Robert Byers along with colleagues William Spruince Dallas Vilar and Robert Balrwell as they pass leadership to the next panel.
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