31 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
1
In a mass society reaction, crowds prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations marked by horns, Auld Lang Syne, and festive chaos. Bartender Daly calls the night amateurish yet inevitable as people let loose and reminisce, while Dr. Huevey Glasser notes universal traditions of drinking and nostalgia across cultures.
A Kiev nurse named A. Losinskaya lured over 40 people to donate 129510 to a supposed inheritance from a dead American relative. The scheme collapsed after a 17 day trial, with eight years in prison and a 391840 fine plus confiscation of all assets, according to Trud.
The ocean going barge Geronimo from Seattle arrived in Honolulu listing badly with 63 percent of its cargo lost after a severe storm. Automobiles bayoneted from chains and vehicles dangled over the side as the vessel listed about 25 degrees. The barge broke lashings and hull welds while the storm cut adrift a companion barge that was towed in later.
Sacramento reports show Assemblyman Carlis Bee of Hayward earned 33 005 in salary and expenses, the second highest total among lawmakers in the 1971 session. Top earner Dakel Conrad of Sherman Oaks took 40 84 0. other Alameda County figures include Assemblywoman March Fong 30 106 and Sen. Nicholas Pelvis 28 180. The source notes several South County legislators with expenses under 27 000 and mentions Bee traveling less by train, with daily expense money plus a 19 200 salary.
In Hayward four incumbents face a contested race as Mrs. Ilene Weinreb announces her candidacy two weeks before the field opens. Councilmen Tan Neveau says he may still run but has not decided, while John Pappas and Van Cooper keep their plans private. Mayor Lee Howell expects a wide field of challengers as factions push for downtown redevelopment and growth.
Six youths aged 18 to 19 emerged from a blizzard area after spending days stranded on Mount Shasta California. Rescuers located them trudging near a logging land as crews battled 12 feet of snow. They traveled with winter gear and were treated at a nearby clinic for exposure.
Forecasters warn of patchy fog in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl weekend with warmer daytime temperatures. Expect highs in the upper 40s to low 50s and overnight lows in the mid 30s to 40s as more weather details continue on page 22.
Reports from Saigon describe a temporary calm in Indochina as both sides observe New Year truce rites. Viet Cong warned of heavier retaliation for raids on North Vietnam while Radio Hanoi announced capture of three American pilots and noted at least one wounded.
Peter Duel, known for Alias Smith and Jones, was found shot to death in his living room near a Christmas tree. Police investigated with his girlfriend Poliva and Eugene Karodial of the Police Syndivision assisting as officers secured the scene.
The state plans a bridge project to replace the Dumbarton structure with new spans, amid opposition and financial talks. Chief Engineer Paley notes cost, bond rates, and timeframes while lawmakers debate funding and priority within a tight budget.
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