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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
16
San Leandro city staff studies a possible employes tax for workers from Oakland. Mayor Jack Mattester shows little enthusiasm, while staff and Finance Officer Joseph Arch discuss administrative challenges and the potential impact on San Leandro.
The article notes Bishop Begin may retire next year amid health concerns and lengthy service in Oakland. It recalls his 1968 appointment as the diocese’s first bishop, his Cleveland origins, Rome studies, priestly and monsignor roles, and prior hospitalizations including recent rest at Providence Hospital in Oakland. It also mentions Archbishop McGucken, older by a month, likely to resign next year.
Eden board reviews proposed inpatient price increases including pediatrics at Eden hospital. Residents question hikes citing high daily rates and occupancy figures show pediatrics underperforming. A 10 a.m. work session is set for Jan. 8 to discuss appointments to fill a vacancy and plans after the death of Dr. Thornburg.
Warren Michigan police held James Thompson, 31, after the death of his common law wife's daughter Shalonda Navis. The girl died Sunday from brain injury after being disciplined for mispronouncing her name. Police sought a second murder warrant as details tied Thompson to the incident and a detective quoted him threatening the child.
Fremont board outlines a $1 million liability policy with a $266,000 premium on a tentative basis while awaiting a lower quote of about $160,000 to $165,000 from Mort Levinson. Local agents preferred if the lower premium can be secured by Thursday. Total district insurance costs could top $711,000 this year, with potential rise to $810,000 depending on policy decisions.
UPI reports Walter Baldree denied taking donations and abandoning his family after he and wife Dennis provided a burial for an infant found in a Dallas trash bin. He said he left home with 3000 in community property and claimed he was robbed. police noted the report may question the crime.
Jack Goodrich of Troy Michigan scales a 12 foot ice sculpture he crafted with Mother Nature providing the height and base. He joked that she did all the hard work while he had the idea. The sculpture is a free display in the yard.
In Murray Utah a Siamese cat named Mama Rat appeared to answer a faint cry for help causing neighbors to call police. Officer Calvin Dahl tried doors and nearly breached a window before a neighbor checked with a key. The cat sat on a phone hook and purred, with the caller untroubled by the apparent alarm.
Early today a Standard Oil truck spilled paint thinner on the Nimitz Freeway north of 68th Avenue causing rush hour backups toward Hayward. CHP and fire units mopped up the spill, with the right lane cleared and all lanes reopened at 2 56 am.
The Customs Bureau said during the Christmas weekend it seized 178 tons of marijuana, two weapons, two boats, and seven vehicles from smugglers. Commissioner Vernon Acree valued the marijuana at about $1 million. Miami agents seized a 41-foot motor boat with 12,000 pounds of rain fauna and a smaller boat with 1,500 pounds. A late-model car seized near the Mexican border carried nearly $1 million in cocaine under the dash.
Police in Milpitas recovered some coins from a home linked to Daniel Lee Oelschlager, 22, and two teenage boys in a $50,000 theft. About four coins were found, with a silver dollar valued at $10 still missing.
In Castro Valley a family was robbed by two men who forced occupants to lie facedown as they ransacked the home. Deputies said valuables including jewelry and silverware worth about $20,000 were taken before the suspects fled in an automobile. Reed Oxman 17 reported the incident at about 11:30 p.m. The assailants were described as two men in their mid 20s of medium build.
A 25 year old Hayward woman, Mary D. Lucchesi of 315 Lexington Ave, accidentally shot herself in the abdomen while investigating noises in her yard early Sunday. She said the revolver, kept under a mattress, discharged after being knocked over by her dog. She was taken into surgery at St Rose Hospital.
Two men were arrested after attempting to steal six coats valued at 805 dollars from Sears. Leroy Thomas, 21, of Denver, Colorado, and Frank Edward Carter Jr, 26, of Oakland, were detained by Sears security outside the store as Carter placed coats on a rack and returned to the car. Police later booked Carter on traffic warrants and other charges. Thomas was detained as the investigation continued.
Police blotter details numerous home burglaries and break ins in South County. Targets include residences on Firda Lane and Catheryn Lorayne Sigala, with items such as TVs, cameras, radios, tools, cash, jewelry, and a pistol stolen. Entries note windows pried or kicked, garages unlocked, and thefts occurring Friday through Sunday and between October and November. Authorities list several victims by name and address, including Frances B VanDegriff and Patricia L Vass, with totals reaching around 1,000 dollars in some incidents.
Las Vegas Maine thieves made a deal while the "Let's Make a Deal" show was on, stealing about 5500 dollars worth of luggage appliances a television set and other goods from a hotel.
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