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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
10
Coroner closes case on Lt Cmdr Allan Smelley death at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory. Initial murder suspicion fades after investigation shows self binding and suicide. Law enforcement agencies concur with the coroner’s finding.
Fremont woman Carale Arm Cortig, 36, arrested by sheriff's deputies after a northbound chase on the Nimitz Freeway. She faced charges of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest. Allegedly ignored siren, reached 85 mph, stopped near Whipple Avenue. admitted drinking, refused sobriety test and berated deputies. She is employed as a secretary in Oakland and was taken to Santa Ata county jail.
San Leandro High School students attending this fall must pick up registration packets in the counseling office by 4 p m tomorrow. The office opens from noon to 1 p m today and tomorrow. Packets are required for college style registration on Sept 4 and 12.
Conrad Frazier escapee from Susanville State Prison pleaded not guilty to 19 counts of robbery in San Leandro Municipal Court. Preliminary hearing set for Sept 6 on additional armed robbery and firearm charges. Frazier arrested Aug 1 by state corrections agents and San Leandro police. linked to five robberies at Gasina Bar Castro Valley July 19, Compass Bay San Leandro June 20, and Gira Bar Hayward July 24.
Michael Lanvin, 30, owner of Undulator Waterbeds in Berkeley, and a group calling themselves the Patriotic American Citizens Committee for Waterbed Rights have sued Alameda County Superior Court to prevent apartment managers from banning waterbeds. Defendants include multiple apartment owners in Tremont, Richmond, Berkeley, San Pablo, and San Francisco.
Debra Baker, 22, of 339 Industrial Parkway, found guilty by a Hayward Municipal Court jury of lewd conduct and possession of dangerous drugs after a March arrest at Exclusive Message Parlor on Mission Boulevard. She was acquitted of prostitution and faces sentencing September 28. San Leandro City Council member Al Nahm served on the jury.
Hollywood gossip columnist Jimmie Fidler aged 57 and Kathryn Davis aged 47 wed in private Reno ceremony. Fidler, heard on KCRS radio in San Francisco, plans a brief honeymoon at South Lake Tahoe before returning to Hollywood. It is Fidler’s fourth marriage and Davis’s second.
In Rawalpindi five thousand teachers and sympathizers clashed with police while protesting nationalization of private and missionary schools. Three people were killed and 62 injured, including 37 officers. Violence erupted as marchers neared President Bhutto’s residence, with revelers allegedly preaching violence and threatening self-immolation. Police responded with tear gas and baton charges as crowds grew unruly.
An association spokesman notes the typical DIY divorce costs around 45 dollars when filing, postage, photocopying, and a referenced book. The idea, born from poverty lawyers in Contra Costa County, spurred Nosy Press to publish a book on self representation. The venture claims strong sales while lawyers debate legality and professional impact.
Viet Cong forces launched a major assault across South Vietnam and Cambodia. Rockets struck Bien Hoa and Da Nang air bases near Saigon, killing Vietnamese soldiers and civilians, wounding many, while U.S. casualties rose slightly. North Vietnam raided inland, with heavy fighting in Quang Tri and surrounding areas.
Five contestants including a 33 year old mother of sight set a new world rocking chair record by surpassing 40 floors. Rande Pahl’s Seattle mark was beaten. Contestants from Fresno and nearby areas faced illness sleep loss and eliminations. The final four remain in the race for a motorcycle and prizes.
Attorney pursues a third appeal from a San Leandro traffic case involving Leines. The latest filing cites court records of a July 6 hearing and a speeding citation on East 14th Street. A bench warrant was issued when Leines failed to appear, later amended to a guilty plea with a reduced offense for illegal parking and traffic school requirements.
At the Democratic convention McGovern urged a Milay withdrawal of all 1.5. forces from Indochina and favored closing bases in Asia. He suggested a quick pullback from Thailand could pressure the Communists for prisoner releases, while noting a possible stay for troops there until prisoners are freed. He proposed cutting U S troops in Europe to 120,000 and opposed dictating Israel Arab withdrawals, calling borders a direct negotiations issue. He rejected isolationist charges, calling himself internationalist.
The San Francisco Chronicle announces a monthly price increase for daily and Sunday home delivery, rising by 0 94-73 a month starting next month. The paper cites continued rises in production and distribution costs as the reason for the hike.
AP report from TRYISLAVIA says Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky drew their 20th game, keeping Fischer within 12 points of victory while Spassky needs 12 to retain the crown. Observers debate whether Fischer will push for a win or settle for draws as the match advances under new rules.
Shaffer reports on a series of hijackings with 27 involved, three killed and 17 captured. Ransom totaling $10.7 million and 15 pounds of gold largely recovered. Algerian government returned funds and now holds the hijackers, with sentences up to 45 years for some and others awaiting trial.
Kimber Farms plans to relocate most of its 118 acre poultry operation east of Mission Boulevard to Hullister, leaving about nine acres for headquarters hatchery and offices. San Jose firm Shapell Industries has optioned the land, with move expected to start year end and take about 18 months, while taxes in a rural area are sought.
San Francisco reports two hour delays for commute trains after the last two cars of a Santa Fe freight train derailed near South San Pedro. SP said no injuries and an immediate explanation for the accident was provided.
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