Peace pact signed ends Vietnam war ceasefire near
Paris reports the Vietnam war cease-fire was agreed by the United States South Vietnam North Vietnam and the Viet Cong on a signing day led by US Secretary of State William Rogers. The accord calls for a 7 pm EST cease-fire and withdrawal of all U S forces with POWs to be released within 60 days. Rogers and foreign ministers toasted the pact at a reception. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong officials participated, marking a rare social mingling of the sides since the war began. The four-party commissions will supervise the cease-fire from Vietnam, with follow-up meetings to be held in Vietnam.
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Laird ends draft early in peace era shift to volunteers
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird announced an immediate end to conscription following the Paris peace accord. He said the Armed Forces will rely exclusively on volunteers, with physicians and dentists exempt from draft while the Pentagon seeks pay boosts up to 16000 per year to attract and retain medical personnel. The draft had been extended to June 30, with about 5000 slated for March through June. The move aims to prompt Senate action on health-profession service incentives.
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Boiling advised for Citizens Utilities water in Niles Fremont area
Alameda County health officials declare Citizens Utilities water unsafe in Niles district Fremont and Seven Hills De Soto Union City. Residents told to boil water at least five minutes for drinking brushing teeth or preparing food after tests show high bacteria. No illness evidence yet. boil directive may last until tests show safety.
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Oil spill halts traffic on Hayward freeway after tanker overturns
An oil tanker overturned on the Hayward freeway near Jackson Street and Tennyson Nad, spilling about 1,500 gallons of motor oil. The northbound fast lane closed until afternoon. delays extended to city streets as crews cleared the scene. Driver Donald Hobson of Santa Clara was hospitalized in fair condition. Coast Guard pumped oil from ditches and used sand to absorb the spill, with traffic rerouted via Jackson Street and Pennyson.
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Housing aide Green faces heated San Leandro meeting
At a crowded Estudillas Homeowners Association gathering at the community library Green, a controversial housing consultant paid $14,000 to study attitudes toward minorities, faced fierce questions. He defended neutrality, announced a two day regional workshop, and urged residents to engage in local decisions while denying plans to move subsidized housing or target Black families.
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Weather outlook with scattered rain and cool temperatures
Rain is forecast with a 40 percent chance tonight and 70 percent in nearby areas. The high will be in the mid 40s to low 50s and the low in the mid 40s to low 50s. Umbrellas are advised as unsettled conditions persist.
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