Veteran San Leandro officer dies after birthday party
Robert John Vane a World War II veteran and longtime San Leandro police officer died in his sleep after a birthday party. He served since 1947 and retired in 1968. Survived by wife Blanche and stepdaughter De Calle. Mass at Church of the Assumption 1100 Fulton Ave San Leandro. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Hayward.
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Fire blamed on carelessness in Tayward house blaze
A Tayward residence at 3417 Bradford Ave burned early yesterday, causing about 90 000 in damage. Firemen say 16 year old Heath dropped cigarette ashes into a couch. he left the house at 7 00 pm with parents away in Trent. A neighbor notified authorities as Dave Mella 2430 Bradford suffered first degree burns while trying to fight the flames.
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Search for socialite called off in Mexico island crash
AP reports the Coast Guard discontinued the search for socially prominent San Francisco Bay Area couples after their cabin cruiser was found beached on a small Mexican island. The marine search covered broad waters as authorities identified Piedmont socialites Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Carlton and Oakland architect yacht designer Rollo Wheeler, heir to Stauffer Chemical, and his wife Barbara.
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Hayward Man in Critical Condition After Pedestrian Crash
Toland Platts of 22935 Grand Ave in Hayward remained in critical condition at Rose Hospital after a Saturday evening collision on Jackson Street near Winton Avenue. Police believe he was intoxicated and attempting to cross with the light. A red car struck him and fled. the driver has not been located.
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Man cited for driving without due care after Gardner Blvd crash
A 30 year old San Leandro resident said his accelerator stuck. He drove west on Gardner Boulevard around 2 am and lost control. He jumped the curb, ran over a lawn, broke a front wheel well and caused structural damage but no injuries were reported. Police identified the driver as Caris Kut Erickson.
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Harbormaster Haley in Fair Condition at Hospital
San Lewkdeo Marina harbormaster Chuck Haley was reported in fair condition at the U S Public Health Service Hospital in San Francisco after a heart ailment last week. He was taken ill at work and transported for care while city duties are temporarily handled by Joe Kram, with Recreation department staff assisting.
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Louisiana convict escapes hospital ward by side door
A 21 year old Louisiana convict from Pineville tied to a restroom on his floor at Fairmont Hospital and escaped through an unlocked side door after being granted permission to use the restroom. A chase across Wie MacArthur Freeway and Liberty Street failed, and the search by sheriff’s officers ended at 10:90 pan.
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Gunmen Rob Short Stop Market In Newark Robbery
Two men armed with handguns and wearing false beards robbed the Short Stop Market at H4 Central Ave in Newark of about 70 dollars before Saturday night. Both suspects were described as over six feet tall, wearing trench coats, and no shots were fired. No vehicle fled the scene.
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Union City man found dead in camper reported by wife
A Union City man, Wayne Slommel, 30, was dead on arrival at St Rose Hospital after his wife found him unresponsive in his camper in Hayward. Police say the Alameda County coroner is investigating the death.
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Fire damages Danville Alamo home for mentally ill
Fire at the Alamo residence in Danville damaged most of the interior and forced the evacuation of patients. Five bucks were sent by the Danville fire district. investigators suspect a rear second floor bedroom and a small electric heater may have started the blaze. One prior October incident at a Canville youth home involved fatal scalding. Fire crews remained on scene into morning and brought the blaze under control within about an hour.
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Dole resigns as RNC chair. Bush chosen successor
Robert J. Dole announced his resignation as Republican National Committee chairman. He will be succeeded by George Bush, then United Nations ambassador, following a White House meeting with Nixon and a conference in New York.
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Trustees form firm to aid cancer cure
In Pleasanton two South County school district trustees organize Wallet Noclepire Corp as an independent GE affiliate. Dr Syd Furman and Hank Schneider lead the venture in a Jolson Volkswagen complex, aiming to produce a porous membrane filter that isolates cancer cells and has medical and industrial uses. General Electric retains a minority stake in the $1 million company with Hall Badlew as president.
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Gas supply strain hits California as cold spans homes
Utilities say emergency gas used to heat critical areas with California's PG&E supply nearing capacity. Two accidents linked to icy roads reported amid freezing temperatures. Fires sparked by open fireplaces flood homes. several families evacuate as crews pump out water and manage vents. Demand to rise again toward 3.9 billion cubic feet.
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Bars raid over football pools fuels debate on crime
Police defended raids on football pools at South County bars as part of a broader vice crackdown. Deputies described pools growing beyond a harmless game with large profits, prompting skepticism over selective enforcement. Officials noted efforts to curb large operations to prevent deeper crime.
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Reagan targets tax reform and school financing overhaul
Reagan outlines a plan to shift taxes between state and local levels, possibly raise sales taxes, and reduce income taxes if a surplus allows. He cites 114 taxes in clothing, contemplates a larger sales tax, and notes a $332 million school aid bill and a 709 million surplus. He pushes reorganizing local government, merging counties and cities, and a cost per pupil study for adequate education.
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Paradise faces invasion by massage parlor on Paradise Boulevard
Residents on Paradise Boulevard rally against the 5818 massage parlor, calling it a threat to family life and neighborhood safety. Eunice M. Bari and neighbors petition supervisors, urging zoning or strict regulations while expressing fear of crime, moral decline, and changes to their once stable community.
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Astronauts land safely on the moon
A scientist aboard the lunar mission described stunning features seen through the window including craters and mountainlike formations with scientific flair. He noted a sudden flash on the surface near Grimaldi crater on the moon’s rim as the craft settled.
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Bailiff Ordered Courtroom Cleared in Barger Trial
In Oakland UPI report, Superior Judge Richard J. Hayes ordered bailiffs to clear the courtroom and excluded the jury after a brief chambers meeting. Earlier a judge restricted reporters over admissibility worries, but testimony by Gene Tropiana was ordered open today.
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