Firemen Hurt In Harbor Blaze Near Pier Berth 14
In San Pedro California a harbor blaze injures nine firemen from smoke inhalation as crews fight flames under berth 14 on the West channel. Divers in scuba gear battled pilings and a burning pier with water hoses while three oil laden tankers nearby were moved to safety. The fire began about 10 30 a m and threatened a gantry crane. costs for berth replacement are likely to exceed one million dollars.
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California Democrats Press McCarthy for Answers During Tour
Los Angeles AP says a large grassroots Democratic group pledges its delegation to Sen. Eugene McCarthy as he visits California. McCarthy plans stops in Los Angeles Wade walking tour January 13, and Fresno January 14 where he will address a statewide campaign conference with Hubert Humphrey. Dissenting Democrats leader Robert Vaughn group seeks clear national answers on policy and the CDC backing.
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Rockefeller Tops GOP List as Best Possible Candidate
AP report notes New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, who won’t seek the Republican presidential nomination, is called the party’s best possible candidate by former GOP vice presidential nominee William E. Miller. Miller also questions George Romney and criticizes Nixon’s image, while Wallace weighs a third party bid. J. Taylor heads local NAACP ties in Antelope Valley.
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Peace Party Seeks Extra Time On Qualification Deadline
Peace and Freedom Party spokesman says a federal appeal may extend the January 2 deadline to qualify for fire relief. California attorney Hugh Manes says decision on an appeal will be made on the deadline day next Tuesday.
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AWOL Sailor Sought in Japan by Navy
The U S Navy asks Japanese police to help find Hospitalman Jeffrey J Abeough 19 of Chicago after he came on AWOL from Yokosuka Naval Hospital where he was assigned. He disappeared after reporting for duty Thursday morning at Yokosuka Naval Hospital.
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Indictments Hit Los Angeles Harbor Officials and Allies
Four members of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission and related figures were indicted on bribery and perjury counts after a month-long grand jury probe into the proposed $12 million trade center project. Raul Rundberg Samuel W. Yorty and others face charges tied to a debtor creditor relation with Keith Smith and alleged stock ties to Cabrillo Savings and Loan. Judge Schauer delayed warrants until January 4.
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Flu Outbreak Hits 24 States and D C
National Communicable Disease Center reports Asian Flu and similar respiratory outbreaks in 24 states and the District of Columbia with no unusually high mortality noted. New York City officials report higher death rate but weekly totals show no local excess. most cases are mild and people stay home to avoid bed rest. An estimated 15,000 cases exist in North Georgia, especially Atlanta, amid school holiday closures complicating absenteeism assessment.
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Swedes Study Action on 4 Navy Deserters
STOCKHOLM AP Swedish government weighs options for four young U S Navy deserters who jumped ship in Japan to protest Vietnam and came to Sweden seeking asylum They may be admitted but could be sent back to Moscow Police checked their papers after they landed from a Scandinavian airliner The sailors Richard D Bailey 19 Kla Jacksonville Juhn M Barilla 20 Catonsville Md Craig W Anderson 20 San Jose Calif Michael A Lindner 12 Mount Pocono Pa sought asylum and were hosted by Swedish families The four without American passports hold Red Cross documents and face possible repatriation or grant of asylum The case highlights Sweden's response to political refugees from the Vietnam era
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Market Street Closed Off For New Year's Eve
San Francisco police said Bay Area Rapid Transit construction will seal Market Street for New Year's Eve. Cars banned in the North Beach Chinatown area as crowds are expected to gather in the limited sidewalk spaces amid construction hazards.
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Area Man Receives Promotion In ROTC
Dale J. Silva of Hayward received a promotion to staff sergeant in the ROTC program at the University of California Davis. He is a junior English major and a 1965 Hayward High School graduate. Also promoted to private first class were Mark A. Blumenkfeld, Douglas J. Hitchcock, Meld Kaiser, and John C. Weineberg.
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Albert J. Silva
Qakts Drive
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Hayward High Schaol
Mark A. Blumenfeld
Douglas J. Hitchcock
San Leandro
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