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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
6
Patrolman Eugene Coady found smoke at Searles School on Lth and G streets at 10 15 pm. Firemen put out flames after a broken window and matches were thrown inside. The blaze in Room 17 caused about 4000 dollars damage to walls lights and floor.
A burglar broke into Ann Kohler's residence on 143rd Ave in San Leandro for the fifth time this year, stealing about 1450 dollars in household goods and appliances. Police report entry via a pried rear window, with items including rotor television sets, silver tea service, a cocktail mixer, a tape recorder, and a clock radio recovered from a rear drawer.
A hungry burglar burglarized a Hayward home at Bartlett Lane taking 510 in cash and a $20 electric can opener after making coffee and eating a sandwich. Dennis Bier, the homeowner, returned about 8 pm to find the house ransacked. a bank containing 200 remained untouched. Deputies noted only minor cleanup and no other valuables reported missing.
An Alameda County jury convicted John Wayne Henderson, 23, of first degree murder in the 1968 killing of Willian C. Marini at a West Oakland salvage yard. The panel recommended life imprisonment. Judge Harold Hove will formalize sentencing on January 13 after referring the verdict to the probation office.
Lorenzo petitions due Friday with only Robert Alcala as candidate for the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association director post. Two seats will be vacated next month as David Bayles moves to Hayward and Russell Cattenberg retires. Friday is last day to file petitions. the association office at 377 Paseo Grande will accept them until 5 p.m.
Two teens were arrested after rapid pursuits yesterday and early today. A 11 year old Hayward youth fled a Meekland Avenue inspection stop, was caught nearby, and charged with auto theft. A Castro Valley youth turned himself in after a high speed chase, charged with reckless driving. Both were sent to Juvenile Hall.
Susan Feinberg 18 and Ronnie Lee Miller 20 were charged in Pleasanton with possession of marijuana and dangerous drugs after a traffic stop for a brake light violation. Police found marijuana and amphetamine pills in the car. Feinberg’s father, Dr. Abraham Feinberg, faces a separate transfer controversy.
Leandro accidents injure a Daly City businessman and a garbage collector for Oakland Scavenger Company. Isaac T. Axton, 54, of Palo Alto, is in critical condition with chest injuries after being struck near a Montgomery Ward parking lot by a car driven by Maureen Kaufmann, 18, of San Leandro. Fermina Roberts, 39, of Oakland, is undergoing surgery for a fractured leg and head injuries after being hit while on morning rounds. both incidents prompted no citations pending further investigation.
A burglar entered the home of widowed Mrs. Nelya McComb, 76, and stole most gifts beneath the living room tree. The incident left Mrs. McComb, her five children, seven grandchildren, and four handicapped residents in the home facing a dismal holiday until a community response offered hope.
The joint home owner association and council session debated the Bridge Southern Crossing, tolls, and BART impacts in a tense, election year climate. Key figures Assemblyman Milas and Senator Alquist joined to push delaying action, while Governor and local leaders urged fact based arguments and homeowner involvement to curb vandalism and upgrade neighborhoods.
Top Pentagon investigators Gen William Peers and Robert MacCrate will fly to Vietnam for about ten days of on site questions near the My Lai scene. Bland West remains in Washington with others to continue closed hearings as Staff Sgt. David Mitchell faces charges tied to civilian deaths and Lt. William Calley to murder.
Sacramento UPI reports Gov. Reagan's office will announce a decision next week on returning Black Panther leader Bobby Seale to Connecticut to face murder charges. Herbert Ellingwood said after a December 16 hearing that a decision would be announced within a day, but the governor's office said the case remains under review.
A diesel truck and trailer overturned on Interstate 680 near Mission Boulevard in Fremont spilling an eight inch layer of gravel and leaking oil. Driver Anthony G. Montemayor, 20, of San Jose, suffered minor injuries and was cited for speeding for conditions. Police reported the cab detached, damaging the rig and causing traffic delays without other vehicles involved. The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. yesterday.
Nine people were injured in three separate crashes on rain slick South County roads yesterday. Julia A. Taylor, 1, from Livermore, suffered fractured ribs and a clavicle when her car skidded on Highway 580 near Foothill Road, hit another vehicle, then was struck broadside. She is listed in satisfactory condition at Kaiser Hospital Walnut Creek. Ronald Beatty, 34, from San Francisco, sustained fractured ribs when his jeep flipped on the Nimitz Freeway near Washington Avenue off-ramp around 5 pm and is listed in satisfactory condition at Oak Knoll Hospital. Ronald Groves, 27, of Newark, fractured ribs in a two car crash at Hesperian Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, after reportedly turning left in front of Jose Gonsalves, 28, of San Lorenzo. Groves is listed in fair condition at Kaiser Hospital Hayward.
President Nixon and Dr. Jean Mayer outlined a plan to extend free and reduced price school lunches to about 6.6 million needy children in the 1970-71 fiscal year, triple the previous year. The program includes expanding the food stamp plan, easing procurement rules, and funding local administration costs to reach all counties and cities by June 30.
Bay Area forecasters predict a wet Christmas with snow in the Sierra. Drivers are urged to carry chains on higher elevations while I 80, the Warmer Pass, and other routes remain open. Winds and heavy snow warnings extend along the coast north of Yosemite and into the Sierra.
Families notified that Army Sergeant Lloyd M Hammond Jr and Marine Pfc Donn W Belander died in Vietnam. Hammond, 21, from Hayward and San Leandro High School, died in a non combat vehicle crash in the central highlands. Belander, 20, a Union City James Logan High School graduate, killed near Da Nang with the First Marine Division.
Police report a mail truck holdup Tuesday netting $382,000. Three men robbed the vehicle at a loading dock at the Federal Home Loan Bank Hoard. two were armed and one wore a mailman disguise. The currency from Germany was to be delivered to the Treasury and later destroyed.
Santa Rita prison plans a two hour Christmas musical featuring inmates as players and attendees. Kurz notes no professional talent, yet praises local performers including artists, musicians and singers. Two prior Thanksgiving shows drew about 300 inmates, with talent rotating as stays average a year or less.
Officials report two 14 year old boys planted a time hazardous device in a churchyard during a Christmas play, slipping away as a large crowd watched. The blast injured 62 civilians and wounded one American Marine, with two 14 year olds suspected. Allied reports cite 70 enemy killed, mostly from artillery. Viet Cong radio urged American troops to desert, promising sanctuary and calling for sit-down strikes among Catls.
Prosmire urges Nixon to sign the bill restricting business credit as a curb to inflation. Proxmire labels administration monetary policy a dismal failure. Nixon calls the decision difficult but necessary to avoid chaos in interest rates. White House spokesman says use of authority unlikely.
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