Stark presses Kissinger protest over Mexican detainees
Rep Fortney Stark campaigns for action on U S prisoners in Mexico facing alleged torture extortion and abuse in jail terms for minor charges. He cites a Kissinger letter to Mexican Foreign Secretary Emilio Rabasa and State Department delays. Stark warns of broader protests if no remedy emerges and calls for accountability from officials and the White House.
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Food stamp bonuses to rise for Alameda County families
Alameda County Social Services Agency says food stamp benefits will increase after January 1. The semi annual federal adjustments will raise maximum stamp values for households from two to five members and widen income eligibility. In Alameda County over 72,000 residents receive stamps and $18.8 million in bonuses were issued this year.
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Alameda board sets crime funds priorities for youth programs
The Alameda Regional Criminal Justice Planning Board outlines priorities for about 8 million dollars in federal crime control funds next year. Emphasis favors youth delinquency prevention, street crime reduction, juvenile diversion, treatment for disturbed youths, law enforcement coordination, narcotics enforcement, victim support, and vocational training. Public and private groups may apply by January 31.
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County eyes unified referral plan for Alameda services
A report by Matthew J. Golden recommends consolidating dispersed information and referral services in Alameda County into a single operational program. The plan proposes five geographic areas, one delivery system, five citizen centers, and local executive directors to cut costs and improve coverage and follow up.
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Caution Against Dishonest Firewood Dealers Warned
The county weights and measures director Patrick E. Nichols urges residents to beware of sellers who short measure firewood. A cord is 128 cubic feet, typically sold for about 100 dollars or more, and buyers can be cheated if given less. In sales of one eighth cord or more, a bill of sale with amount, price per cord, seller’s name, address, and date is required. Contact Nichols at 23 Fifth St. Oakland or 874 8736 for concerns.
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Eden Hospital reports deficit and occupancy drop
Eden Hospital staff reported a 11 percent drop in patient volume from last year and a $248 November deficit. The November occupancy dipped to 48.4 percent, down 18.5 percent from 1974, while the year’s first five months ran at 49.3 percent versus 58.4 percent in 1974-75. A landscaping bid was disqualified when Burlingame contractor lacked a landscaper license. Robert Quatman Inc. of Hayward provided the next lowest bid at 11,152.
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Woman Robbed and Beaten Near BART Station
A 49 year old woman, Rosa Ann Gil, was robbed of $168 and beaten with pliers on San Leandro Boulevard near Hays Street at about 9 30 p m. She was stabbed from behind and knocked to the sidewalk before the assailant fled in a parked car. Gil was taken to Doctor's Hospital for treatment of cuts and bruises. Police were notified.
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South County Review Weighs O Tsou Across World
A compact digest notes Cean’s review on international affairs published in a December 25 edition. The piece highlights editorial tone and regional focus as it surveys global topics.
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State tests offer high school diploma equivalent in Alameda
About 12 000 Alameda County high school students took the first state sponsored proficiency test on Saturday. The test can yield a state certificate equivalent to a high school diploma for 16 and older students. Berkeley Education Testing Service coordinated the exam, which ran without apparent problems. Officials expect results by February 1 and anticipate an April 27 next test date. The program, championed by state Senator Arlen F. Gregorio, aims to prove reading ability beyond a traditional diploma. In San Leandro, four teens were arrested after a break in at a laundromat near Marina Boulevard following a car crash earlier.
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