Famed jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong dies at 71
New York AP reports Louis Armstrong died aged 71 after a five week Waldorf-Astoria engagement and ten weeks in Beth Israel Hospital. Born in New Orleans on July 4 1900, he rose from waif to global icon of jazz with iconic horn and vocal style.
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Nixon appeals to steel negotiators for constructive settlement
President Nixon urged labor and management negotiators in the steel industry to reach a constructive settlement that would not worsen the sector’s weak world market position. George P. Shultz reported that Nixon spoke of economic patriotism and self interest and warned a nonconstructive deal could harm future competitiveness. The White House meeting with Abe of the United Steelworkers and Heath Letty of US Steel occurred just before Nixon’s California trip, with negotiations set to resume in Washington Wednesday.
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Veto on cost of living raise hurts CS Hayward recruiting
Gov Ronald Reagan vetoed a 1 percent cost of living raise for college and university staffs, including California State College Hayward officials who warn it will worsen recruiting. Vice President Maurice Dance said CS Hayward already faced difficulty securing qualified professors, especially in social science, as professors have missed raises for two years in a row.
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Three Youth Drown in Separate Holiday Swimming Accidents
Three South County youths drowned during the holiday weekend. Fifteen year old Jeffery Owyang of Hayward died in a friend's backyard pool. In San Leandro a five year old Pleasanton boy Michael Bethel drowned at Del Valle Reservoir south of Livermore. A 20 year old Fremont man also died in Calaveras County.
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Morale booster boss gears workers to cycle at tannery
Santa Cruz California AP reports U K Saiz tannery president Neian Levit promotes 10 speed bicycles for 230 employees to cut commuting costs and lift morale. He saw many cars idling in the lot and created a plan where the company helps buy bikes, aiming to ease hills and expenses. The idea blends humor with practical savings as workers swap cars for pedal power.
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Thieves Decapitate Venus Statues in Borghese Parks
In Rome two 17th century copies and two other sculptures suffered decapitations last week as part of a spate of park thefts. Authorities suspect the heads were removed for the art black market, with each head valued around $5,000.
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Forecast Sees Cooler Temps With Fair Weather Ahead
The mercury drops slightly tomorrow while skies stay fair. Highs reach the low 60s to mid 70s with tonight's low in the mid 50s. Patchy low clouds linger tonight and tomorrow morning but clear by late morning. More weather on page 17.
Cabbie Trumpets For Fares With Trumpet Earnest and Wit
Denver cabbie Jack Kaufman touts his singing and horn talent to boost fares. He claims a repertoire of over 1,000 songs learned as a teen oboist and performs on the street, often before dark to avoid crowds. Passengers and drivers comment on his street theater and his habit of asking riders about state songs or home states as openings for requests. He recalls past run ins with park authorities and a few complaints from a telephone company employee.
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Orrock Begins Today in Daily Review
Ray Orrock starts his daily column in the Daily Review today. The piece hints at a quirky, offbeat take on sober topics like sprained backs and income taxes. If readers enjoy oddball humor, page 9 awaits.
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Hayward study highlights elderly needs and poverty
A Hayward sociologist warns that residents over 65 face neglect in housing loans recreation and mobility amid rapid aging. The report cites a median annual income around 4800 dollars and that about 39 percent of elderly live on less than 4000 dollars annually, urging creation of an elderly commission and federal assisted housing.
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