Bay Area Trains Stalled by Short Circuit Incident
A northbound Bay Area Rapid Transit train on the Lake Merritt corridor suffered a short circuit in the coupling between the lead cars triggering the failsafe brake and stalling the four car train. The delay disrupted peak commuter service with passengers evacuated in cold weather until trains resumed.
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BART panel reviews walkway plan to Coliseum station
Bay Area Rapid Transit officials show a proposed 850 foot long ramp from the Coliseum to the nearby station. The 16 foot wide pedestrian bridge requires approval from City of Oakland Alameda County Oakland Coliseum Inc and the federal Department of Transportation before bids.
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Murder indictment sought in Lynn Iselin case in Alameda County
Aly Jensen and Lowell Aly of the Alameda County Grand Jury pressed for murder charges against Lynn Kennedy in the death of Vicky Lynn Iselin. Kennedy, arraigned in Municipal Court, faces one count of murder. Investigators testified about the Union City killings as more witnesses were expected to testify. Kennedy has a prior Wyoming prison sentence for an attac k with a screwdriver on two hitchhikers.
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Fremont Pizza Parlor Embezzlement Probed
Fremont police questioned Patrick O Sullivan of Santa Clara about 1800 dollars missing from Pizza Hut in Fremont. The deposits were not made and Willam Dedig of San Jose said the money was used to pay personal debts. Michael D Kelly of Fremont is being sought.
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Robbery at Lille Store In Fhemont-A Amid Morning Heist
At 10:55 a.m. two men robbed The Lille Store on Mission Ulvd. Toby Ordiz, owner, said one asked for cigarettes while a second armed man with a shotgun entered. The pair grabbed about $80 to $90 and fled in a waiting car. Police are investigating.
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Hummingbirds Face Freezing in San Francisco Bay Area
UC Berkeley zoologist Ferrando Ortiz notes that hummingbirds in the San Francisco region are endangered by sudden cold snaps. Ortiz suggests gently cupping the semi conscious birds, reviving them, then feeding with an eyedropper and a sugar water mix. Gritz urges residents to thaw backyard feeders and restock sugar solutions. The temperature in San Francisco earlier today was 38 degrees.
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Correction on Alameda County employee abuse report
Inadvertent omission of lines from a_review story yesterday affected the discussion of alleged telephone abuse by Alameda County employees. The missing text, combined with the existing headline, could have altered readers’ perception of the incident and involved parties.
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Long hair spells trouble for trucker in Alameda County
James Naylor, 18, suffered minor injuries after his long hair became caught in a truck drive shaft while he worked beneath a van rack. The truck rolled 200 feet dragging him before he freed himself. County officials called a telephone misuse issue involving welfare department staff, noting multiple long distance calls across several states.
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Uncommon cold grips area with deep frost and cost
Residents recount extreme chill across neighborhoods. Californians adapt by dressing warm, driving kids to school, and heating homes while weather disrupts gardens, flowers, and taxi work. Local sentiment varies, with few wishing for a milder spell to end the strain.
Moon mission wraps as samples set for lab analysis
NASA scientists express bittersweet pride as lunar sample collection nears completion. Dr Rahin Wrell and Dr Noel Winners emphasize learning and global cooperation while astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt salute the nation and look to future space exploration.
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Moon trek completed WASHINGTON smoking trends in 1972
Americans 18 and over smoke an average 2.5 packs per person this year, two packs above 1971 and four more than 1970. The Agriculture Department notes the 1972 level is about one percent below its September projection. Growth expected next year due to population and income gains.
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San Carlos Names New Police Chief
Owen McQuigan, a veteran of the West Covina police department, is named San Carlos Police Chief. The City Council selected McQuigan to succeed Robert Wasserman, who quit last summer to seek a similar post in Brea.
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Truman Condition Deteriorates to Very Serious
Former President Harry S. Truman, 88, slipped into very serious condition at Research Hospital. Doctors reported weak heart, restless sleep, and nonresponse to speech. They noted lungs with fluid, kidney blockage, stable vital signs but no life support. nursing staff increased nutrients and medications to bolster strength.
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Weekend Weather Forecast Shows Chance of Showers
The forecast warns of potential rainfall if predictions materialize as temperatures rise from subfreezing levels. Tonight will see lows in the 30s to 40s in South County, with highs reaching 50s and 60s tomorrow. The Weather Service notes the weekend remains unsettled with possible periodic showers.
Diet pill industry under fire by futillon expert
A Harvard nutrition professor told a Senate subcommittee that fad diets and over the counter reducing oils are a snake oil industry. He warned most products offer no real value and that weight loss is driven by cosmetic goals rather than health, with many seeking faster results for appearance.
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Explosions Tied to Barger Case Raise Jury Trial Questions
In San Leandro and Oakland, explosions at an apartment building tied to the Ralph Barger murder trial and the former Tropiano case are scrutinized as possible attempts to intimidate key witnesses. Prosecutors link the blasts to a scheme by Barger and three accomplices to frighten Tropiano and influence the proceedings.
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Reagan repeats plan on repairing capitol
Gov. Reagan reaffirmed opposition to abandoning the historic Capitol and urged bracing the gold domed structure after possible earthquake damage. Eight Sacramento school choral groups performed for Reagan and state workers in the rotunda to kick off the annual carol service. Reagan urged preservation while discussing a proposed space age replacement.
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Brandt Re elected West German Chancellor by Parliament
West Germany’s Bundestag reelected Willy Brandt as chancellor by 269 to 223 after a tense session. Brandt then received his election papers from the president and returned to parliament to take the oath of office amid early recount notes.
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