Suspect in Trident theft released in Marin County
Bay Area brief: San Rafael UPI reports the mastermind of the Oct 24 Trident Restaurant robbery in Sausalito, dressed in skin diving gear, was released due to insufficient evidence. William Floyd Bittle, 48, held Nov 16, may face charges again if evidence materializes. Ed Devaney, 32, Alamo, remains in custody.
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Pittsburg Mayor Bound Over For Trial In Child Molestation Case
Pittsburg mayor Marcé King Vasquez was bound over to Superior Court on a child molestation charge after police responding to cries for help from a one year old girl at Lake Merritt arrested Vasquez and Manuel Vasquez, initially charged with attempted rape and kidnapping, but those charges were dropped at a closed preliminary hearing.
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Lake Merritt
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Samme
Police hunt San Jose sniper on Bayshore Freeway
Police seek a sniper who fired four shots at two highway patrolmen and a motorist stopped on the Bayshore Freeway. Neither officer nor the motorist was hit. Patrolmen say prior similar incidents in the area appear aimed at frightening rather than killing.
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Radio alert leads to burglary arrest at industrial plant
In San Bruno area, a truck driver heard a citizen's band phrase The coast is clear prompting a police call. Officers traced the frequency to an industrial plant where a youth atop the building with a walkie talkie was found. Two others in a nearby car were also carrying radios and were detained on suspicion of burglary.
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UPI
San Francisco
Stanford trustees set date for Franklin firing meeting
Stanford University Board of Trustees fixed Saturday January 22 in San Francisco to consider firing Associate Professor Bruce Franklin following advisory committee findings. President Lyman concurred with discharge. Franklin may respond in writing. A rally supported Franklin near campus prompted a teach-in at the Stanford Electronic Research Laboratory, which closed for the day.
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Stanford University Board of Trustees
San Francisco
Bruce Franklin
Richard W. Lyman
Franklin
Lyman
Stanford Electronic Research Laboratory
Defense Department
Richter urges stricter building regs after San Fernando quake
Dr. Charles F. Richter told engineers in Llan Francisco that earthquakes kill mainly when structures fail. He said 90 percent of loss of life and over half of property losses arise from preventable building failures that could be avoided with modern inspection and regulation. He noted the San Fernando Valley quake showed even newer buildings suffered damage in a moderate event.
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UPL
Society 20
Charles F. Richter
Richter
San Fernando Valley
BART Extension Study Approved in San Francisco
A proposed extension study for the Bay Area Rapid Transit District gained approval to study a six mile northwestern link from Market and Montgomery to the Richmond District. The plan envisions extending BART service beyond the current Market Street area into northwest San Francisco.
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San Francisco
UPT
Bay Area
San
Francisco
BART
Market and
Montgomery Streets
Richmond District
UC Berkeley Wheeler Oak Dies After Tear Gas Exposure
The Wheeler Oak at the University of California may be cut down after dying from suspected tear gas exposure during campus disturbances in 1908 71. Two other trees, a year old hickory and a 15 foot bur oak, had already been removed after CS gas overdose.
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Berkeley
University of California
Freed inmate freed too soon in California case
In Redwood City officials released Vincent Smith M Daly City after a county jail order. Smith pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a traffic charge, then was freed pending further action. He allegedly fled before a San Carlos pharmacy robbery arraignment and became a person of interest for Fremont and Hayward police.
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San Mateo County
Vincent, Smith
Daly City
Wariner
Wilbur Johnson
Ead
Sothette
Smith
San Carlos
Nepulies
Fremont
Hayward
Soledad Brothers trial witness calls defense lawyers liars
SAN FRANCISCO AP A prosecution witness in the Soledad Brothers murder trial called two defense attorneys liars and shysters after a discrepancy arose in his testimony He testified he saw George Jackson with his arm around guard John Mills then accused the attorneys of trying to trick him The defendants are Joh Clutchette Fleeta Detenjo and Jackson was killed in 1970 during an alleged escape attempt from San Quentin.
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San Francisco
Soledad Brothers
Thomas A. Yorke
George Jackson
Soledad
John Mills
Johi Clutchette
Fleeta Detemgo
Jackson
Sol Brother
San Quentin
Yorke
Mill
Richard Silver
Mills
Silver
Plaintiffs rest in Alioto fee splitting case
Vancouver Washington AP report states after nearly four months and 21 witnesses the plaintiffs rested Tuesday in the 2.3 million fee splitting trial involving San Francisco Mayor Joseph L Alioto. Defendants will begin their case next Monday. The suit filed by Washington state and 12 publicly owned utilities seeks recovery of 2.3 million in legal fees paid to Alioto in the 1960s.
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Vancouver, Wash
San Francisco
Joseph L. Alioto
State of Washington
Wililies
Alioto
Anitiirst
Alivto
John J. O'Connell
Washington
George K. Faber
Oconnell
Alisto
O’connell
O'Connell
Aligte
Alicio
City Council approves ambulance rate raise draft
Los Angeles officials tentatively back an ordinance to lift day rates from 25 to 30 dollars and night rates from zero to 35. The proposal, supported by private ambulance firms, targets heightened competition among Gandhew, Snyder and Schneler providers as officials deem the increase appropriate.
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Los Angeles
California budget aims for surplus with no tax hike
Reagan submits a 1972 73 state budget projecting a 187.8 million surplus despite a 2.9744 million increase in spending. He relies on payroll withholding and tax measures from a special session to balance the 7.6 billion plan. Recovery from manufacturing and construction boosts jobs and income, with higher sales and inheritance tax receipts offset by other changes.
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Sacramento
Gav
Reagan
California
Payrail
California environment budget rises four percent
Sacramento AP report says environmental protection will cost Californians 284.7 million in 1972-73, four percent of state spending, marking an 118 percent rise from current year. Most increase stems from the Clean Water Bond Law of 1971 funding local sewage and water quality programs, with 112 million for Water Resources Control Board and 8.6 million for Air Resources Board, across 23 state agencies and 120 projects.
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Sacramento
Environmental Protection
California
Air Resources Board
State Water Resources Control Board
Highway Patrol
Department of Aeronautics
Reagan Budget Sees California Income Rise Outpace Prices
Gov. Reagan unveils a 7.6 billion 1972 budget projecting a 8 percent rise in personal income and a 4.5 percent price increase for Californians. Sales tax to hit 2.11 billion. unemployment to fall to 6.1 percent. civilian employment up 175,000 to 8.18 million amid aerospace decline and a growing labor force.
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Sacramento
California
California VD instruction bill eyed for school rooms
Oakland Democrat Assemblywoman Marah Fong proposes a measure to allow venereal disease instruction in California schools without parental consent or notification. Reagan vetoed a similar bill last session citing parental rights. he later acknowledged a veto error and signaled support for VD education funding. Democratic lawmakers are pushing to override.
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California
Marah Fong
Fong
Oakland
Reagan
Tan
Reagen
Park fund hike in new budget
SACHAMENSO AP California will spend 24.1 million to maintain its 9 state parks and recreation areas in the coming fiscal year, a 4.2 percent increase. The plan also provides 16.1 million for acquisition and development of new sites, with more than 30 million for beach acquisition potentially outside the budget. The governor’s proposal calls for hiring more staff and a rise in operating cost recovery from fees, with the park staff increasing from 1,403 to more.
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Sachamenso
California
Heaton
Mooney
Capitol briefs Bill would legalize wiretaps
UPI reports in Sacramento that Senator Lan Rand C. Dilts D Gardena introduced a bill to repeal welfare provisions requiring adult children to contribute to their parents' support. Dilts criticized the Reagan administration for creating financial hardship by tying welfare changes to older age security programs. He urged preserving seniors' dignity and independence from dependent children.
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Proposals aim to ban BART growth in Senate bills
In Sacramento AP reports two Senate bills would stop BART expansion before current commitments are met. Gen John Nejedly favors an expansion ban with an exception for non district funded rail lines and would exempt gasoline from the 0.5 percent sales tax. The Walnut Creek Republican emphasizes benefits to Contra Costa Alameda and San Francisco counties and notes an upcoming 0.5 percent tax hit when the 5 percent state local gasoline tax takes effect July 1. SB 48.
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Senate
San Francisco Bay Area
John Nejedly
Gasolline
Bart
Walnut Creek
Contra Costa
Alameda
San Francisco
No fault insurance bills seek state payment scale
Two no fault insurance measures were introduced in Sacramento by Assemblyman Leroy Greene and Senator Alfred Long. The Greene bill AB 68 would require the DMV to set a no fault payment scale and bar suing for accident damages, plus license six California drivers. Long’s skeleton SB 40 will be filled out as it proceeds. A prior no fault bill failed last year amid Trial Lawyers opposition. Governor Reagan touted potential court docket relief.
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California
Leroy Greene
Alfred Long
Greene
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Song
Senate
California ‘Trial Lawyers’ Association
Gov
Reagan
Sacramento notes on education and transportation bills
Gov Ronald Reagan criticizes the National Education Association over California data and warns about federal spending distortions. The record lists proposed bills in the Assembly and Senate on motor vehicle revenues, disaster planning, public works name changes, grand jury procedures, and tax limits, with references to AB and SB measures from multiple districts and counties.
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National Education Association
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Department_of Public Works
Rummage Sale at Mt Jonas Hall Sponsored by Weeley United Methodist
Looking forward to a community rummage sale at Mt Jonas Hall 24 East Lewel Ung Bivd with proceeds supporting Weeley United Methodist Church. Entry 2:3 DM doors open 1 p.m. Vendors include Ian Levante and Gerard’s Worran’s Ian IAN BeoRUtT Tidga Salt Baume. Location 1109 Siteely Hay ward.
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Ian Ian
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