Hannon to Run Again Amid Drinking Problem Disclosure
Alameda County Supervisor Robert Hannon announced his bid for re election while acknowledging a past drinking problem. He cited a July 1973 incident when his wife intervened with police, but said he has not had a drink since July. Two challengers emerged: Charlie Santana and Mel DeSoto. Hannon emphasized reducing county spending and credited his recovery to family support and treatment.
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Alameda County
Robert Hannon
Hannon
Yvonne
Bat
Hayward
Charlie Santana
San Leandran Daniel “Mel DeSoto
AUB
San Leandro
San Lorenzo
Union City
Grim outlook for Hayward air base workers
One hundred thirty eight full time air technicians at the Hayward Air National Guard base face potential unemployment if the base closes in summer 1974. General Ford says every avenue will be explored to find new jobs. Local congressmen pledge to relocate workers and press defense and civil service officials for comparable positions.
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Stephen Manoulos
Hayward
Hayward Air National Guard
Bay Area
John O'Sullivan
Brg
Robert Ford
Rbase
South County
Don Erwanis
Fortney Stark
Edwards
Department of Defense
Civil Service Commission
Aster
Stark
California Air National Guard
Hearst Kidnapping Probe Lacks Clues In Bay Area
Berkeley police and investigators said they had checked dozens of leads but remained without a solid clue in the Patricia Hearst kidnapping. Family members waited by the phone as the case drew renewed attention near San Francisco, with the fiance Steven Weed identified as a 26 year old philosophy graduate student.
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Berkeley
Calif
UPI
David Johnson
Patricia Hearst
Randolph A. Hearst
Johnson
Miss Hearst
Hillsborough
San Francisco
al Bierce
William Randolph Hearst
Steven A. Weed
Weather forecast notes warm days mild nights
The weatherman predicts warmer days with persistently cool nights through morrow. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s, with overnight lows around 35 to 45 degrees. More weather, page 33.
Lavender Toyota Kidnap Caper Nets Two in Miami Beach
FBI and Miami Beach police pursued a ransom kidnapping case involving Sydney Pullman and Marvin O'Donnell. Courshon, a young lawyer and banking family member, escaped after being bound. O'Donnell guarded the scene but fell asleep enabling his dwindling captors to be halted. The pair faced state kidnapping charges as authorities pursued a lavender colored car and a ransom plan that evolved from 1 million to 40 thousand dollars.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Sydney Robert Pullman
Bronx
N.Y
Marvin Robert O'Donnell
Minneapolis
Bunglera
Charles Buddy
Courshori
FBI
Rocky Porestance
Courshon
Funpolos
O'Donnell
Hin
South Beach
Pomerance
Fremont center plan sparks political backlash
A Fremont citizens group proposed an 85.4 million cultural and recreational center with an arena, theaters, ice skating, tennis courts, and an Olympic pool. They aim to form a nonprofit to secure 75 percent of funds from federal grants and rest from private sources. City candidates call it a political stunt and warn against misperceptions of city involvement.
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Fremont
Haggerty
Trucker Strike Ends? Agreement Reached With Federal Officials
Independent truck drivers reached an early morning deal with federal officials that could resume deliveries by weekend. Yet members must approve, or trucks may halt again. Locally, supplies from Arizona and Mexico dwindle as the strike bites Bay Area wholesalers. A driver was injured by rocks near Los Angeles. San Leandro stations report threats and gun-toting drivers amid continuing blockades in San Jose and Sacramento.
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Washington
UPI
South County
Bay Area
Arizona
Mexico
Los Angeles
Steve Rehberg
Lasley
San Leandro
James Hourmouzus
Richfield
Raurmouzus
North Bay
San Jose
Sacramento
California Highway Patrol
Weekend gas pinch predicted in Bay Area
AAA warned weekend fuel supply could tighten as many stations close on Sundays. Survey shows low open percentages and license plate restrictions in Santa Clara County, with even/odd day limits for gas purchases. East of Sacramento to Nevada border many stations stay open Sundays to meet demand in ski resort areas.
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Bay Area
California State Automobile Association
AAA
Santa Clara County
Sacramento
Stockton
Nevada
Interstate 80
U.S
House committee to seek Nixon Jaworski files
The House Judiciary Committee moves to obtain files from Nixon and Jaworski as it accelerates its impeachment inquiry. Chairman Rodino aims for voluntary cooperation first, with broad subpoena power approved, as the panel plans depositions and written questions while targeting April 30 for completion.
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House Committee
Nixon
Jaworski
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
House
Axon
White House
Leon Jaworski
Peter W. Rodine
D-N.j
John M. Dear
Albert Jenner
Rodino
Senate
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Ann Landersow
City of
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Frank Haggerty
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Council
Dan Dillon
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