Managua hit by severe quake and fire wrecking city
A powerful earthquake and ensuing fire devastated central Managua Nicaragua with widespread destruction estimated at 74 percent of the city. Hospitals largely leveled, water and electricity cut, embassy destroyed, and relief planes readied in Guatemala and Panama.
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Parents blamed for drug use amid undercover probe
Pleasanton police report an undercover agent aged 25 conducted a three month inquiry into juvenile drug involvement. He interacted with teens aged 14 to 21 on street and at homes, noting lax parental oversight. Four suspects were arrested, including Katherine Riggs 18 Kathy McCane 18 and Nik Chamberlain 19. a fifth teen was to turn themselves in with more arrests anticipated.
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Hanoi denies Giap killed as U S bombs North Vietnam
U S bombers continue deep strikes into North Vietnam for a sixth straight day amid talk of a 24 hour halt for Christmas. Saigon intelligence says Gen Yo Nguyen Giap, North Vietnam defense minister, was killed in a possible dissident set explosion. Bombing losses include two more B52s, total ten since Monday. Nixon aides say a temporary cease fire may pause the raids during Christmas, with resumption likely if Hanoi rejects constructive peace talks. Government blackout on bomb damage and Hanoi charges of civilian targets noted.
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Utilities refund clash over rate hike for Citizens utilities
State Public Utilities Commission hearings reveal Citizens Utilities may refund up to 14,700 dollars per meter next year while facing a 42 percent rate increase. The firm serves about 3,200 residents in Fremont and Union City and has already overcollected taxes tied to groundwater charges. ACWD disputes tax collection beyond district boundaries, which could prompt a retroactive customer refund if resolved in Citizens favor.
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Christmas Weekend Weather Clears by Afternoon
The forecast calls for drizzle to clear by Christmas Day afternoon with rain tonight and showers tomorrow morning then clearing. Temperatures reach around 8 with tonight’s low near 48. More weather on page 12.
Truman Returns to Critical List Amid Health Decline
Truman's heart beat erratically, lung congestion worsened, and blood pressure fell on two occasions. Doctors maintained feeding method, noted kidney function declined slightly, and hospital spokesmen described the former president's condition as critical with unstable vital signs and imminent risk.
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New flu bug from England
California state health officials report lab confirmation of English flu cases. Dr James Chin says UC students have influenza a cases similar to the English strain and Santa Clara County shows a spike in flu like illnesses. The department notes current respiratory illness levels are within typical seasonal range as flu season begins.
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