Ford unveils budget claim reversing spending trend
President Ford signs a 1977 fiscal budget proposal stating it reverses a rising deficit path and will curb government spending to protect national security. The ceremony in the Executive Office Building included Budget Director James Lynn and officials praising the plan as a turning point toward a balanced approach with Congress and the American people.
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Plea to Keep Castro Valley High as District’s sole high school
A large Castro Valley audience urged the school board to retain Castro Valley High as the district’s only high school amid plans to reorganize grade structures. Trustees heard emotional testimony from parents and staff as enrollment declines prompt consideration of seventh through ninth grade housing on current high school campuses.
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San Lorenzo homes chief to resign
San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Administrator Fred Turner will resign on Monday after 414 months in the post. He will become assistant manager of the Union Sanitary District, with the district posting a salary of about 14,000 a year. Directors praised his work and noted his role in a study of San Lorenzo's future.
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Grant Era Budget Shows Tiny Costs and Odd Titles
UPI reports on President Grant's 1876 77 budget detailing unusual line items such as $1 for annual postage for an assistant treasury secretary $9.74 for sweet oil for congressmen and $728 annual for a laborer in charge of ladies rooms in the Senate. The 314 page plan contrasts with Ford era scales, noting prison rent in China $500 to Mescalero Apache Indians and a proposed elimination of the White House grounds.
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Crossing gates eyed for Warm Springs crossing in Fremont
Activist Jan Stillwell helped push for railroad crossing gates at the Warm Springs Boulevard crossing after a fatality. City officials met with Southern Pacific and Western Pacific engineers and the PUC to discuss funding and timelines, with gates potentially ready within six months and state funding sought for a $2 million grade separation.
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Inflation slows to smallest rise in three years
Washington reports December CPI up 0.5 percent and annual inflation at 7 percent for 1975, the smallest yearly gain in three years, far below 1974 and 1973 increases. Administration economists say inflation should moderate gradually into 1976, with 6 percent projected. Assistant Commerce Secretary James Pate notes improvement is modest but meaningful versus last year’s 2 percent.
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Weather forecast hints at cooler air arriving tomorrow
The report suggests warm spell ending as cooler temperatures move in tomorrow with partly cloudy skies. Nighttime lows are forecast in the 40s and daytime highs in the mid 60s. More details appear on page 32.
Fair housing raps San Leandro official over plan
The San Leandro fair housing director and county supervisor clash over funding and alleged discrimination. Thelma Howser accuses the city of bias against Blacks and Latinos while seeking county revenue sharing funds for a part time secretary and field service. The county board debates funding beyond city support, with pressure to approve the $8.40 request.
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