Tennyson High School Fire Causes Major Damage
A early morning blaze at Tennyson High School's northwest advanced woodworking wing caused about 150000 in structural damage and 50000 in contents. Arson is suspected after dumpster and ticket booth fires nearby. investigators look for inside involvement. Firefighters from Hayward staffed six engines and ten men for three hours to control the fire. Principal Ken Blake said repairs could take months and the school year may be disrupted.
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Carter weighs 20 to 30 billion tax cut to offset increases
President Carter eyes a tax cut of 20 to 30 billion dollars to offset rising energy and Social Security taxes. He outlined budget options with economic advisers and congressional leaders and plans a decision by year end. A tax cut would likely start October 1, 1978, with most benefits to individuals. The plan also contemplates replacing the 750 per person exemption with a 250 per person tax credit and possibly making the investment tax credit permanent.
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Hayward HARD officials awarded raises in varied amounts
Hayward Area Recreation District administrators approved salary hikes ranging from 2008 to 2704 annually. General Manager Bud Critzer's pay rose to 53000 with 200 monthly auto expenses. Superintendents Wesley Sakamoto and LeRoy Pegis each gained 2704, bringing their salaries to 23000 and new totals. Administrative Assistant Virginia Brey also increased by 2252 to 23000.
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Bud" Critzer
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LeRoy Pegis
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Terciad
Virginia Brey
Yar Se
Tougher automobile smog test adopted
SAN FRANCISCO reports the State Air Resources Board approved a stricter smog rule requiring better quality control in California built cars. The rule raises testing to at least two percent of California cars and enforces a strict per car emission cap while ensuring the overall average meets standards. ARB officials say American firms must improve quality control to produce cleaner, better driving cars.
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Union City weighs delay on Alvarado plant expansion
Union City council extended debate on the Alvarado sewage treatment plant expansion to 19.7 million gallons per day and a central Bay outfall plan. A Jan 3 special meeting will seek community input on plant size odors and earthquake safety. Several council members pressed for a sewer allocation system while others urged research on similar facilities.
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Union City
Lee Boyle
Dick Oliver
Marshall Stone
Oliver
Union Sanitary District
Edward Weils
Sanitary District Board
Conrad Pleatesee
Section, Co
Toll Bridge Authority to Disband After Last Sacramento Meeting
California Toll Bridge Authority faces dissolution under AB 402 with powers to be folded into a new California Transportation Commission appointed by Gov Brown next year. The agency built most Bay Area bridges, including the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge, and toll powers have been stripped over decades.
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