Meany vows to oust Nixon in 72 election drive
AFL CIO President George Meany pledged to lead organized labor in a major political action drive to replace President Nixon in 1972. He cited erosion of public confidence in government and warned of difficult economic times ahead as he outlined labor’s plan to pursue full employment and a broader social agenda.
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Washington
Aflcio
George Meany Gays
Nixon
Meany
Sur’prise
Vandor
Organized Labor
Natn
Glendale float cops top prize in parade on city boulevard
In Pasadena California Glendale claimed the sweepstakes top prize at the annual Tournament of Roses pageant. Thousands of spectators lined the broad boulevard as the parade moved slowly by amid television coverage. The winning float themed The Joy of Music carried a floral tribute titled Wine for Wonderland with chrysanthemums and carnations and an immense bridge-like structure amid faux snow.
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Pasadena
Cali
Glendale
Calif
Fair and Cold Weather Outlook Tomorrow
Weatherman predicts fair skies and cold conditions continuing through tomorrow. Lows dip to the low 30s, with highs reaching the upper 30s to lower 40s, and a slight warming trend by tomorrow afternoon.
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Sis
Death of actor Pete Duel ruled self-inflicted wound
Hollywood coroner classified the death of Pete Duel as consistent with a personal safety related wound from a handgun. Duel was found near a Christmas tree in his apartment after a night with Diane Ray. He had starred in Alisa Smuth and Jones and his TV series was renewed.
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UPI
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Duel
Alisa Smuth
Jones
Penfield
N.Y
Diane Ray
Duel Caaier
Lalue
Corune
David Katsuyama
Quel
Gil Tetsie
Alar Galvan
High court rules in dope case in California
California Supreme Court reversed a conviction ruling narcotics possession cannot stand if the illegal drug is possessed only to discard or destroy it. The decision ordered a new trial for Andrew Mijares of Ontario after a friend’s heroin overdose prompted efforts to rush help. Justice Mosk wrote the opinion with Justice McComb dissenting.
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SIPT
California Supreme Court
California
Andrew Mijares
Ontario
Stanley Mosk
Withese
Mijares
Rom
Mosk
Fire Department
Marshall F. McComb
Friel
Baby No 1 Marcella is San Leandro’s first newborn of the year
Mary Yeung gave birth to Marcella at 12 08 am at San Leandro Memorial Hospital becoming the city and county’s first newcomer of 1972. She weighed nine pounds and an ounce. Gerald and Mary Young of 16359 Help Drive are the parents. The first arrival contest awarded a set of city keys and gifts from Mayer Sack Makestar and local organizations.
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San Leandié’ Memorial Hospital
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Scully County
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Mayer Sack Makestar
Nhe
South County
Gerald’ Young
Michael Joseph Gonzales
Kaizer Hospital
Hayward
Joseph Gonzales
Carlion Ave
Costa Valley
No fault insurance bid returns to California legislature
Assemblyman Gayles Ree and allies plan to push a no fault automobile insurance bill when the 1972 session opens. Bee and partners Sack R. Fenton and Leroy F Greene aim to reintroduce the measure after last year’s Assembly approval stalled in the Senate. The piece also notes Bee’s other agenda items, potential BART board reforms, and leadership shifts with Moretti likely to name a new majority leader as Karabian steps aside.
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BART
Con Mallee
Hayward
Livermore-Almador
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Hee
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Adyerere
Bob Moretti
North Hallysroort
Waller Karabian
Monterey
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Moretti
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Bill Brophy
Karabian Tapiingibba
Pleasanton veteran killed in freeway crash during search for son
Col Manuel A Alves World War I Korea veteran died when his car entered a restricted rebuilt freeway near El Charro Road in Pleasanton and crashed into a bridge abutment. He was returning to his San Francisco apartment to reunite with wife and infant son after his son Lane had vanished. His brother Edmond said the family is coping while lawyers review the incident.
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Tas
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Sage
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Tye
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FBI slays Panther wanted in killing near Tampa
ODESSA Florida reports the FBI killed Frank Melds a Black Panther sought in the Queens headquarters killing of Samuel Lee Na while he allegedly opened fire on agents at a Walker's Motel in Odessa near Tampa No agents were injured and two other Panthers were arrested in the New York Bankers Trust robbery case FBI said stolen gun was used and had been taken from a Tampa shop two suspects Joseph Rantoiina and Ignac Gittens faced bank robbery charges with bonds set at 750 each
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Rove
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Unclear Local Scene Around Colorado Boulevard Parade
Fragmentary report notes tree and blue fans along Colorado Boulevard and Sait the night with thronge and other parade watchers among the crowd.
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U S strikes Laos and Cambodia amid Indochina war
U S warplanes launched more than two hundred strikes on North Vietnamese supply lines in Laos and Cambodia as the New Year ceasefire began. Two American helicopter crews were shot down near Khe Sanh, with both pilots killed or wounded. Saigon said Viet Cong attacks and mortar fire caused casualties and damage as the ceasefire held briefly.
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