Priceless sword stolen from Louvre in dawn robbery
Three masked burglars breached the Louvre using scaffolding and smashed a second floor display to steal King Charles X's diamond studded sword, leaving its saddles behind. Guards were assaulted, alarms triggered, and the thieves fled as police were notified. The sword has immense historic value with no set market price.
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Paris
Frederic Bapst
Charles X
Apollo Hall
France
Andre Maschine
van Lepan
Leonardo da Vinci
Haly
Mail delays yield late marriage proposal in Banbury
Patricia Hoey aged 51 of Banbury received a marriage proposal sent by mail. The crumpled eight page letter originated in Germany and was dated weeks earlier, but only arrived after long postal delays. The incident highlights ongoing mail delivery issues across borders.
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Banbury
England
UPI
Patricia Hoey
Marie
Germany
Tragic Hazards at Sunset High Turn Mourning Night
A Sunset High School student, Renee Fiizabeth Gotti, 18, was found dead from hanging in her garage, notes suggesting low spirits, coroner says asphyxiation. Family home at 24818 Muir St, Hayward. She is survived by parents Eleanor and Frank, sisters and brothers. Mass and rosary set at All Saints Catholic Church and Guerrero Mortuary. Burial planned at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Sunset High School
Renee Fiizabeth Gotti
Alameda County
Muir St
Miss Gotti
Eleanor Gotti
Frank Gotti
New Jersey
All Saints Catholic Church
Guerrero and Steiner
C St
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Man Arrested For Three Robberies And Burglary
Haniel Mitchell Smith 25, an unemployed construction worker, was arrested in San Leandro on a Fort Collins warrant charging three counts of armed robbery and one count of burglary. He is held on 16500 bail and extradition to Colorado is planned. Richmond police also seek him on burglary and petty theft charges.
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Fort Collins
Cole
Haniel Mitchell Smith
Richmond
Smith
Colorado
Transit agency okays $1 toll for Bay Area transit
The plan proposes a $1 toll, distribution to counties for transit, BART tax options, and reallocation by the MTC. It calls for AC Transit Muni priority for federal and state transit funds while keeping BART eligible. An operators association funded by MIC would oversee Bay Area transit operators. A self balancing state finance for transit could use tidelands oil funds and vehicle fees.
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AC Transit
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What to expect under the tree this year
A UP I survey shows a mix of traditional gifts and tech items for 1960s holidays. Families plan practical toys for kids including video games and citizen band radios, while adults seek mink coats, housewares, lingerie, and jewelry. Retailers report strong TV game sales, stereo accessories, and small appliances like deep fat fryers and crepe makers, with high prices noted for novelty items.
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Detroit
Shil
Debbie Podgurski
St. Louis
Seattle
Ince
Richard Baker
Baker
U.S
China
Ron Foppen
Gilmore Attempts Suicide in Utah Prison
Gary Gilmore, awaiting execution, was found unconscious in his Death Row cell at 9 20 a m after an attempted death by own action. He was rushed to University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City in critical condition but expected to survive, prison officials said.
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UPL
Gary Gilmore
Utah
Leon Hateh
Hatch
Gilmore
University of Utah Hospital
Nicole Herrett
Fourth District
J. Hubert Bullock
Pacer
University Hospital
Bullock
New FCC TTY System Improves Deaf Access to Complaint Lines
The FCC installed a TV screen and electronic typewriter at its Washington headquarters to enable deaf citizens to register complaints. Richard Wiley and other commissioners witnessed John Schuchman of Gallaudet transmit the first message praising the move. The device, called the TTY phone, shows messages on a TV and uses an electronic typewriter for written communication.
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UPL
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
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John
Schuchman
Liberal Arts
Gallaudet College
Wiley
Schuchmn
Suspect arrested in Centennial Market armed robbery case
Frederick Carl Lindberg of 1543 Farnsworth St was arrested after police linked him to a December Centennial Market armed robbery at 975 Manor Blvd. A clerk was held at gunpoint and $120 stolen. Lindberg held on $13,500 bail. Dennis J. Tavares, Lindberg's housemate, also arrested on $310,000 in warrants and held without bail after a stakeout and vehicle sighting.
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San Leandro
Frederick Carl Lindberg
Farnsworth St
Centennial Market
Manor Blvd
Liniberg
Lindberg
Dennis Joseph Tavares
Three men fail in kidnapping attempt on Porterville girl
A trio in a car tried to abduct a seven-year-old Porterville girl as she walked home from school with classmates. The children screamed and the suspects fled without the girl, while others aged six to ten were unharmed.
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Porterville
Family argument ends in basement shootings in Hayward
Hayward man John Klarich about 69 in serious condition from self inflicted gunshot wounds after a family argument yesterday in the basement of his home on Sir Underwood Ave. His son Michael, 31, was shot in the arm as the elder Klarich opened fire with a .22 pistol. Michael was treated and released at St Rose Hospital. the elder Klarich was also shot. Police did not confirm intent.
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John Klarich
Sir Underwood Ave
Klarich
Michael
Polce
St. Rose
Lospital
Police blotter of South County burglaries and thefts
Police report multiple burglaries and thefts across Hayward Fremont and surrounding areas. Items stolen include watches, radios, cameras, jewelry, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, a movie projector, tools, purses, and cash with windows or doors pried or smashed. Suspects described as in early 20s. Confirmed incidents occurred Monday through Tuesday with several cases identified in Suny and Sanchez districts.
Energy Posters Debut in Bay Area Billboard Program
The first of 100 Energy Posters appeared on a San Francisco billboard as part of an Outdoor initiative to raise awareness of fuel use and the winter rationing impact.
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San Francisco
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