Santa Clara county workers strike over wages
About 5 000 Santa Clara County employees walked out after talks with the Board of Supervisors hit an impasse on pay. Contracts for 10 000 workers expired, with union demand at 11 and county offers at 7 percent. Pickets targeted Valley Medical Center libraries and health facilities as Local 715 Local 535 and AFSCME Local 1687 mobilized to strike.
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San Jose
Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors
Mike Barratt
Service
Baratz
Santa Clara Valley
American Federation of State
Man arrested in extortion plan
Fremont, a man identified as Steven W. Lentz of Hayward was arrested on extortion and assault with a deadly weapon charges after allegedly demanding $100 to kill his purported target Evarista M. Costa. Costa, 23, reported Lentz positioned in her car and brandishing a pistol, leading him to collide with another vehicle and flee as bystanders observed a struggle.
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Fremont
Steven W. Lentz
Lafayette St
Hayward
Evarista M. Costa
Langhorn Drive
Lentz
Costa
Impersonator suspect arrested in Fremont case
Arthur L. Trotter, real name of the accused impersonator, faced three new grand theft charges after a Fremont Municipal Court arraignment. Previously with six charges, his bail rose from 12 000 to 90 000, amid alleged thefts including a 50 000 Oakland case and a 400 theft from Lyle Dennison with a 350 attempt reported last Thursday.
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Fremont
Dolphins
Mary Fleming Wee
Arthur L. Trotter
Trotter
Oakland
Pizarro Drive
Lyle Dennison
Dennison
Burglar Steals Cash, Jewelry In San Leandro Home
San Leandro police report a daytime burglary at Cecile Hobert’s home. Over $7,300 in cash, stereo gear, jewelry, a $1,500 diamond ring, and a mantle clock were taken while Hobert was at a hospital. She returned at 4 p.m. to find the loss totaling about $2,940.
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San Leandro
Cecile Hobert
Navy ends use of Culebra Island as target range
The Navy formally ended use of Culebra Island Puerto Rico as a sea and air target at midnight. Commonwealth attorney Richard Copaken said the fight continues in Washington until the Navy also stops using the Culebra cays for air to ground bombardment.
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Washington
Navy
Culebra Island
Puerto Rico
Culebra Cays
Richard Copaken
Commonwealth
Ashland Driver Injured After Single Vehicle Crash
Ashland Oregon police and hospital staff treated 26 year old Jim Aberander after his car rolled over on a foggy night. A nurse described the victim as severely injured with blood and a strong smell of jam noted by a roadside worker who helped transport him to Ashland Community Hospital.
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Abemider
Alameda County foster home strike postponed a week
A planned strike by Alameda County foster homes was delayed at least one week after talks between welfare officials and foster parents led by Frack Campos. The dispute centers on payments for emergency care licenses and a promised rate of five dollars per day, with current rates listed as 145 to 180 dollars monthly by age.
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Alameda County
Frack Campos
Hayward
Campos
County Association of Foster Parents
Welfare Department
Don Mutch
Children’s Protective Services
State budget OK'd amid school funding shifts and cuts
California faces a 5.8 percent rise in state support for local schools for 1975 78 while BCE program funds see reductions and possible district impact. The budget totals 11.47 billion with per capita spending at a record 521.2 dollars. In other news a Bashkiria gunman spree ended without injuries and James Roosevelt sues over a libel claim tied to Cornfeld connections.
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BCE
Elizabeth McCandless
Hayward
Brown
McCandless
Trustees resist pay freeze as negotiations stall at board meeting
Trustees cut and trim Ives provented une irtexe. George Dillon chairs Certificated Employes Council declares impasse on salaries. Teachers press for restoration priorities and pledge to lift the freeze if funds appear. Legislature misses $120 million emergency relief, Fremont would gain about $1 million. With Aug 4 adjournment, districts face six days for action before final budget deadlines. State help remains uncertain as district seeks board resolutions pleading for relief.
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Serotec
Ek Legisture
Fremont
Union City reorganizes police to boost street presence
Union City plans a structural police reorganization adding a captain and moving one lieutenant to captain, with a total budget emphasis on salaries and benefits. The change aims to place more officers on patrol, improve supervision, and expand training with examinations soon. Two full time clerks replace cadets as operations and administration divisions form.
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Paalion
Polic
Zenda James
Union City Chamber of Commerce
Opportunities Industrialization Center
West Oh
Civic Center
Corporation
Nader urges FDA action on vinyl chloride in packaging
Nader's Health Research Group says consumers face cancer risk from vinyl chloride in plastic packaging for meats, oils, mouthwash, and more. They urge a ban on vinyl chloride in food and drug packaging and removal of affected products, noting FDA inaction after 18 months.
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Washington
UPI
Ralph Nader
Health Research
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Treasury Department
American Meat Institute
Producer Trade Association
Beans Chilli Challenge at San Diego County Fair
Jim Hersfall of Arcata California won the third annual chilli eaters contest lifting 10 bowls plus one second of Texas Red to beat rivals by two bowls at the San Diego County fair. He claimed $50 first prize. Lawrence Adelson San Diego peso man and Marilyn Barton of San Diego led their categories in the women’s division.
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del Mar
UPI
Jim Hersfall
Arcata
Calif
San Diego County
Hersfall
Southern California
Texas
Lawrence Adelaon
San Diego
Adelaon
Mes
Marilynn Barton
Landers announces divorce after 36 years of marriage
The article quotes a statement from Jules Landers about ending a 36 year marriage to her partner, describing love and respect while acknowledging the decision. She reflects on the irony of a long, good relationship ending and considers there may be a personal lesson for readers.
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Jules
Marin County houseboat group sues over evictions
A group of houseboat dwellers filed suit in U S District Court Monday against Marin County and its Public Works Department protesting eviction orders. Defendants include Kappas Marina Steckler Pacific Richard Larson and attorney Hugh Lawrence. Dr Kenneth Washington became City College of San Francisco president. Union workers ended a two day San Francisco strike against Garry Dreyfus firm. The Dow Jones average rose 5.87 to 878 99 in the first half of 1075, marking a 42 6 percent gain from year end 1974.
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Marin County
Gate Six Floating Homes Association
U.S. District Court
County Department of Public Works
Kappas Marina
Steckler-Pacific, Inc
Richard Larson
Hugh Lawrence
Steckler-Pacific
San Francisco
Charles Garry
Black Partners
Ing
Hirsch Organization
New York
Catvern
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Wilson Riles
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Meleuz
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London
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bernard Cornfeld
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US Management Ltd
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Sunday Telegraph
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David Hirst
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Sacramento
Rod Negovan
Ribera St
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Union City
Kirkpatrick
Nader Hits Packaging
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Daily Review of the News
Wibout
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