California Death Penalty Sparks Political Battle In Legislature
California leaders react to the court ruling on capital punishment as opponents push for a new law. Attorney General Younger leads prodeath penalty efforts while Governor Brown faces pressure over restoration and potential repeal threats. Public support cited by Senate leader Roberts. Conservatives plan to use the initiative route. Former Gov. Pat Brown reflects on capital punishment and past decisions context.
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Pat" Brown
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Energy theft crackdown targets New Orleans meters
New Orleans public utility officials report a surge in electricity theft as a major crime, with 265 convictions this year. Authorities explain meter tampering often involves turning meters backward or cutting power, and prosecutions are pursued by municipal courts.
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Berkeley vetoes auto fee plan
Berkeley city council rejects a plan to charge motorists tolls to enter congested areas to fund shuttle buses. Mayor Warren Willner cites public confusion and opposition as the plan is vetoed after federal Urban Mass Transportation Administration endorsement.
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Harrises Lose Match in Alameda Court Arraignment
William and Emily Harris were in court for alleged kidnapping of Sabriia Hearst. Deputies restrained them after an attempted door exit amid Judge Alan Lindsay denying a change of attorneys and ordering arraignment. William urged bias and demanded the judge’s removal.
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Castro Valley trustees approve RISE plan amid tax concerns
Castro Valley trustees back the RISE program despite taxpayer opposition and tax- bill worries. Some argue the plan divisively changes schools while others urge reorganizing to upgrade the high school. Trustees McKerey and Reuling support RISE. Rhodes and Todd seek modifications or alternatives before full adoption.
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California Street cable line shut down in SF
The California Street cable car line in San Francisco was shut down today due to a broken shaft. The Powell Street Fisherman’s Wharf line continued operating as normal amid the disruption.
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From prez to prof at Michigan after White House
DETROIT UP I President Ford weighs a visiting professor post at the University of Michigan his alma mater after leaving the White House next month A university chess team source says he is seriously considering returning to work on memoirs and lecture There is no commitment before January 20 1965.
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Quake in Welkom Kills South African Miner
A 4.8 magnitude quake in Welkom southwest of Johannesburg collapsed a four story apartment block and damaged elevators and windows. At least one miner was killed with officials fearing more deaths as rubble clearance proceeds.
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Take Me I'm Yours Ad Sparks Stockholder Outcry
At National Airlines annual meeting an unidentified stockholder urged deletion of a controversial Take Me, I'm Yours TV trailer. The critic compared a bald screaming male passenger in the in flight movie scene to a jackal and said it was not classiest, prompting the chairman Bud Maytag to promise the agency will remove the clip from the $10 million campaign.
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At least one dead in Oakland shooting
Two people were shot in front of the Oakland Police Department. At least one victim died. Early reports described the incident as a murder suicide by a non police actor. The event occurred shortly after midnight. victims were not believed to be police officers.
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Bedmud underground nuclear test at Yucca Flats Nevada
UPI reports a United States underground nuclear test at Yucca Flats Nevada, 145 feet below the desert floor, with a maximum yield under 4 kilotons. The detonation at 6:50 a.m. PST collapsed ground above, with no radiation leakage cited. Los Alamos National Laboratory served as technical director for the test.
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Police blotter reports multiple thefts and burglaries in Sour County
The Sour County blotter lists burglaries and thefts including a Yamaha 90cc rider stolen from an open garage, a home break in on Fremont Street, a motorhome stereo gear theft, car parts and radios stolen from several residences, and vehicles pried or damaged. Names, addresses, and item details are recorded with incident times and locations.
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Gary R. Richerson
Michael Tyrol
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