San Leandro immigrant receives second White House letter
Adam Morgan of San Leandro, now owner of Swiss Cleaners, sent a large oil painting depicting his early life in the United States after arriving five years ago with little to his name. President Nixon replied, thanking him for the framed mural and wishing happiness and success to Morgan and his wife as American citizens. Morgan plans to send a giant Christmas card to the White House again this year.
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Adam Morgan
San Leamiro
White House
Morgan
United States
Ameree
Nixon
America
Pleasanton man injured by house fire at Foothill Road
A Pleasanton man identified as John C. McNeil, 7, was hospitalized in fair condition at Valley Memorial Hospital in Livermore after a fire at his home on 443 Foothill Road. Firemen said an electric heater likely started the blaze, which caused about $500 damage and overpowered the occupant.
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Pleasanton
John C. McNeil
Valley Memorial Hospital
Livermore
Winslow
Foothill Road
Fremont woman found dead in San Jose motel handwriting note
Fremont woman Patricia Hawkinson Perez, 45, was reported missing by her husband Francisco J. Perez. The Santa Clara County coroner ruled an apparent death by her own actions after she was found in a San Jose motel with a note and several empty pill bottles. Police said Perez checked into the San Jose Lodge between noon and 2 pm and was discovered by the manager around 1:30 pm yesterday.
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Fremont
Sata Clara County Coropar
Patricia Hawkinson Perez
Francisco J. Perez
Purpleleaf Drive
Fre- Taont
Man dies after hanging attempt in San Jose area jail
Union City man Buntiaga T. Gonzalez, 28, who tried to hang himself in Alameda County Santa Rita jail on December 18, died Friday at Santa Clara County Veterans Hospital. He was jailed on charges of grand theft and possession and use of narcotics awaiting municipal court trial. Deputies said he attempted suicide using bed clothing and sustained fatal injuries.
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Alameda County
Santa Rita
Simia Clara County Veterans’ Hospital
Buntiaga ‘T. Gonzalez Dt
Fifth St
Union City
Gonzalez
Burglars Strike Across San Leandro and Livermore
Police reported two weekend burglaries with substantial losses in the Bay Area. In San Leandro Maria Schweitzer’s apartment was broken into with six diamond rings, a pair of diamond earrings and a stereo system taken. In Livermore Henry Linkers and Richard Acker reported thefts of televisions, guns, jewels, silver and household goods valued in the thousands.
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Livermore
Maria T. Schweitzer
Henry J. Linkers
Richard F. Acker
Liver- Thore
Acker
Burglary Pattern Targets Lingerie in Fremont Complex
Fremont police report eight recent burglaries in five months focus on women's lingerie. Most thefts occur at complex 4950 Stevenson Blvd. Residents Lyn Ledoux and Richard Shannon describe ransacked homes and stolen undergarments. A November 1971 incident involved $195 worth of new lingerie, bought to replace a stolen set from 20 weeks earlier.
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Preanant Police
Stevenson Blvd
Lyn Ledoux
Richard Shannon
Irvington High Student Injured In Fremont Car Crash
An Irvington High School student was injured when the car he drove lost control and struck the home of Alameda County Water District board member Carl Strandberg at 2114 Olive Ave. Ralph Lozoya, 17, and passenger Ronald Leyba, 18, were taken to Washington Hospital after the midnight crash. The accelerator reportedly stuck, causing the crash near a water district official’s residence.
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Ria
Sunnova
Ronald R. Leyba
Lemonwood St
Washington Hospital
Razeta withdraws from county supervisor race in 1974
Oak land Fifth Supervisorial District incumbent Razeta announces he will not seek reelection in January 1974 after more than 18 years of service. He thanks supporters, vows continued interest in county government, and offers to share his experience for the county’s benefit.
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Goodwin I. Knight
Clifford Wixson
Il Health
Oakland Antameryville
Razeta
Price control compliance in Northern California stores
UPI reports that about one third of 1,267 tested Northern California stores fully complied with price posting rules under price control. 42 met requirements, 845 were in various compliance stages, with a Jan 1 deadline extension for bona fide but incomplete efforts and fines up to 5000 dollars per violation for stores making no attempt.
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San Francisco
UPI
California
Price Commission
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
RF. Harless
Rail industry seeks rate increase despite panel veto
The rail industry presses for a rate increase even as a key policy panel rejects the proposal. Economy shows steady growth with industrial production up 0.7 percent in December, aided by coal recovery and demand for materials and equipment. Vietnam era veteran unemployment stands at 7.8 percent in late 1971, higher than the 6.9 percent for nonveterans in the 20 to 29 age group, while overall jobless remains around 6 percent.
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Labor Department
Nolveteran Miles
Continuation School Fire Reported by Official on Scene
Fire discovered at 7 45 a m by Russ Cunningham district director of buildings and grounds. Smoke issued from a classroom reported to be properly locked. Firemen found no sign of a break in. Blaze began near a bookcase close to a window.
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Russ Cunningham
Nixon seeks strike ban aid in coast negotiations
West Coast dock quarrel continues with talks on retroactivity royalties and a guaranteed work week. PMA and TLWU clash over container cargo handling and longshoremen benefits while bridges cites progress on a 72 cent wage rise to 5.00 and pensions. Federal action looms as two unions claim loading rights within 80 miles of Pacific docks.
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Los Angeles
John MacAvoy
PMA
Bridges
TLWA
Myalry
FLWU
Teamster Union
Pacific Docks
Labor Department
Laurence ‘Silerman
Washington
Tyeur-ald Alwu Chaetain
School staff to handle student drug issues under new rules
Alameda County guidance outlines that teachers may use judgment in drug cases, involve parents, and refer students to Project Eden for counseling. A regional committee led by Earl Warren Junior High considers policy changes, with broader drug education training for nearly all teachers and drug discussion in all classes.
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Pathe
Project Eden
Castro Valley
Earl Warren
Harold Swift
Swift
Theeur Mittee
Marvin Smith
Tt Plang
Larry Lee Litke
Robert Newell
Oakland Unified School District
Blackout Hits Channel 3 As KPIX Goes Off Air
In San Francisco, Channel 3 suffered a long blackout when KPIX transmitter failed. A spokesman cited a burned out tube as the cause, keeping the station off the air from 4 41 p m to 7 28 p m.
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Mexican vessel aground near Ensenada in 8th District effort
A 600 foot Mexican Navy ship ran aground nine miles north of Ensenada on Sunday. Three Mexican tugs failed to refloat the vessel, described as a former USB Navy destroyer escort. An 8th Naval District spokesman in San Diego said U S Navy gear was sent to assist if needed and an air rate officer was flown in for evaluation. No crewmen were injured. a full investigation is underway.
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UPI
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Cleaver quits Panther post to join urban guerrilla group
AP reports Cleaver resigns as head of the Black Panther international section and takes up new duties with the Afro American Liberation Army. Denise Oliver, founder of the Kansas City Panthers, says Cleaver leads an umbrella unit of urban guerrilla forces and that the Revolutionary People's Communication Network publishes the Babylon in New York.
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BF Bridge
Cleaver
Black Panther
Algeria
Revolutionary People's Communication Network
Pete O'Neil
Kansas City, Mo
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Panthers
Denise Oliver
Miss Oliver
Afro American Liberation Aloy
United States
Babylon
I New York
Gas chamber designers on trial in Vienna
Two Austrian architects, Waller Defoos, 63, and Frit Ertl, 71, face trial in Vienna for constructing gas chambers at Auschwitz. Prosecutors say their work enabled mass execution of Jews, with at least nine million victims cited. Both held high posts in the SS. The trial is expected to last seven weeks with a large witness count.
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Frit Ertl
Ansehwi
Reagan seeks immediate action to halt West Coast dock strike
Gov. Ronald Reagan appealed to President Nixon in a telegram to stop the West Coast dock walkout. He warned a resumption would damage California’s economy and endanger thousands of livelihoods, urging prompt congressional action to prevent further disruption.
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UPI
California
Trousonne
Parsons
Ronald Reagan
Nixon
Longsharemen
Reagan
Screen Actors Guild
Labor secretary calls strikes a debacle and urges reform
UPI reports Labor Secretary Hodgs on labels transportation strikes as disastrous for the economy and urges reform. He cites dock walkouts on the West Coast and similar strikes coast to coast while advocating President Nixon's proposed Emergency Disputes Legislation to allow binding final offers to end disruptions. He also predicts a rebound in the economy and steadier growth with wage and price controls weakening.
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Phoenix, Ariz
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Nixon
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Hodgson
Coast Guard recovers fleeing Soviet ships off Alaska
The Storis intercepted the Soviet trawlers Lamut and Kolyvan in US waters near Cape Upright off St Matthew Island. Prize crews boarded the vessels and escorted them toward Adak while Moscow claimed the capture violated the 12 mile limit. Attorney J Kent Edwards warned of possible multiple charges and fines up to 100000 per violation. The State Department said the Coast Guard acted properly and no protest was planned.
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Teacher Controversy Settled At Board Meeting
The school board held a closed session after an agenda review. Dr. Giambroni and Mr. Johnston sparred over witnesses, while Mrs Norris sought a leave without pay starting April 11 and resigned effective June. County counsel was directed to dismiss pending lawsuits against Norris.
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