Alcatraz to Open for Public Tours Next Summer
San Francisco reports the Rock, Alcatraz Island, will open to tourists with July 1 target for a public visit. The former federal penitentiary housed Capone and other infamous inmates and will become part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Executive William Whalen says the Island’s opening aims to attract visitors despite past damage from a 1989 Indigenous occupation.
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San Francisco
UPI
Alcatraz
al Capone
Capone
Machine Gun Kelly
Alvin Karpis
Golden Gate National
William Whalen
Alestraz Island
San Francisco Bay
Whaten
Space veteran Deke Slayton to fly US-Russian rendezvous
The article profiles Donald K. Slayton, part of NASA's original seven astronauts, who finally receives a spaceflight assignment in the US-Russian rendezvous mission slated for 1978. He notes life begins at 40 and will become the oldest American to fly, surpassing Alan Shepard.
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Thal
Chris Kraft
Slayton
Alan B. Shepard
Bay Area Weekend Weather Forecast Clouds No Rain
Cloudy skies dominate the Bay Area with no rain expected this weekend. Day temperatures hover in the mid 50s to around 60, while nighttime lows fall into the 40s. More weather details on page 8.
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Bay Area
Property tax relief delayed for many homeowners
The 1972 tax relief will not lower monthly mortgage payments this year for many homeowners. Banks and savings institutions do not credit tax relief to impound accounts until the county bill arrives in late October, so 1973 payments stay high. The relief applies to 1974 payments when the new tax bill is used as the basis.
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Tate
Savings and Foam
Iil
Iropond
Mons
Dave Bryant
Bank of California
South County
Hayward outlines tough animal control measures for pets
City Animal Control Director Charles Natley proposes a sweeping plan to curb pet populations in Hayward. The package would limit household pets, require exotic pet registration, empower officers to cite owners for nuisances, and allow public auctions of impounded animals, with enforcement tighter on dog licenses and nuisance complaints.
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Hayward
Animeal
Charles Natley
Hayt
Animal World
Foo
Natley
Faligh
Ily
William van Jey
Tarta
Nalley
Anleys
Andazola
Fritz
Walley
Let Bob Do a Challenge of a Lifetime for Art
Bob Lucas, an artist and picture framer, is almost paralyzed by palsy yet runs a tayward frame shop since 1930. He crafts pieces with limited dexterity, serving 95 percent of customers unaware of his handicap, working modestly for personal satisfaction and contact with people.
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Bob Lucas
Lucas
Inclinatian
Teade
Brealey
Veterans, Hospital
Hian
Tareas
Lob Lucas
Parsons
Granny's Dead Prompt Calls Raise Alarm In Panama City
A child telephoned from Panama City saying a grandmother was dead. Dave Martinelli, a plastics firm president, traced the call and contacted authorities after the girl Kev Marie Macdonald gave a murky address and unclear family details. The case involves a mistaken report and a potential missing persons inquiry.
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Panama City
Fla
Dave Martinelli
Rardam
Kev Marie Macdonald
Mamma
Martine
Kevan
California
Keva
Blattinelli
Martinelli
Sue Hable
Tet Preparations Amid Vietnam War Crunch Near Buffalo Year
Saigon streets bustle with blossoms and drums as Tet nears while war persists. Vendors hawk paper figures and dragon wings as families prepare feasts and greetings. The Year of the Buffalo replaces the Rat with bells tolling at temples and households plan offerings, farewells, and hopeful fortunes despite local conflict.
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Saigon
Mekong
Heil
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Preto
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Hugh A. Mulligan
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