Bart Strike Paralyzes Bay Area Transit System
More than 1,000 BART clerical, maintenance and transport workers walked out at midnight after wage unequal treatment talks broke down with BART, two unions and a state conciliator. Commuters face freeway congestion as operations halt into a second day. Union Local 340 and Amalgamated Transit union maintain peaceful picket lines at facilities. BART CEO Stokes warns of shutdowns and questions of authority. A special board meeting is set to address the deadlock and wage issues.
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NixonForecasts Fall in Food Prices Amid Record Wheat Harvest
President Nixon predicted autumn relief from rising food costs due to a record wheat crop and a larger harvest aided by expanded farmland. He pledged to keep the price freeze as short as possible while pursuing Phase Four economic measures and awaiting congressional action on bombing in Cambodia.
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Survey shows freeze helping at the supermarket
The AP checked 43 food and non food items across 14 cities from March 1 to July 1. From June 4 to July 1, 36 percent held price, 17 percent fell, 2 percent rose, and 5 percent unavailable. total basket costs rose in eight cities and fell in five.
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Fair Warm Weather Moves Through Southern Alameda County
Fair, warmer conditions persist in Southern Alameda County with slightly higher temperatures tomorrow. Overnight lows reach into the mid sixties and highs near 85. Gauth County sees westerly winds 1 to 15 mph tonight and tomorrow. More weather, page 29.
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Hayward council eyes dog nuisance package tonight
The Hayward City Council meets to consider an animal control package led by Director Charles Natley. Plans to register exotic pets and cap the number of cats were dropped, while a dog limit remains under discussion. City Manager Wil Hanley says the proposal seeks balance between pet owners and community concerns as council members review the ordinance and amendments.
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Bay Area riders stranded as BART strike disrupts commute
South County riders faced sudden delays as BART workers walkout left stations quiet and parking lots empty. AC Transit increased service with 7 extra routes paralleling BART, while officials warned no new rules or strike-wide bus network would be introduced.
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Mixed reaction to tax increase in Bay Area stores
The tax increase drew mixed reactions across Alameda and surrounding counties. Retailers reported customers noticing the higher rate, with some delaying purchases. Clerks noted new tax tables were in effect and one salesman called the rise ridiculous as auto sales and non food items faced higher costs. Gov. Reagan vetoed a delay bill, preventing a six month postponement and rebate.
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Guerrilla attack blamed in Israeli attaché slaying in Washington
Reports say Kenellys and Nixon ordered heightened security around Washington's diplomatic community after the shooting of Col Yosef Alon, Israeli attache, with police saying no solid leads. An Arab newspaper linked Palestinian guerrillas to the crime, while Israeli papers debated responsibility amid security concerns. Alon, father of three, was shot at close range returning from a private party.
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