Fremont man pleads insanity in attempted murder case
Hollis D. Alexander, 4, pleaded in mental court to attempted murder after allegedly shooting George Jones, 59, on Paseo Padre Parkway. Jones is recovering from two bullets. The men are grandfathers in a custody fight over Bria, held by the mother. Alexander’s daughter is the boy’s mother. A $100 reward is posted for Bria’s return. Two psychologists were appointed to assess Alexander, with a felony hearing set for July 25.
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Hiy
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Livermore
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San Leandro Doctor Schramko Dies at 67
Dr Ed mun A Schramko a San Leandro general practitioner died at age 67. He practiced at 237 Estudillo Ave and was a member of the California and Alameda County Medieval Association. He is survived by his wife, three sons Edmund Stephin and Stanley, six brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at San Joselabing and Rosary will be recited tonight at a local church. The family requests contributions to the Alameda County Head Association.
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Schrammko
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Shived
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Lamarraw
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Marbary
Cannery talks move to capitol as unions vote confidence
Cannery workers union local leaders secured a vote of confidence to reject a proposed contract after employers floated terms earlier in the week. Teamster contracts cover about 83,000 Northern California workers with July 1 expirations, while 13 locals negotiate on day to day terms in Palo Alto. San Jose Local 679 rejected the proposal, Oakland Local 730 votes pending.
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Cannery Workers Union
Northern
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Teamster
Camne Ty
Menators
Washington
Be ‘Bi Cabral
Palo Alto
Tela
Teamsters
Gannery Council
San Jose
Oaklandé
Bandits plunder TV shop in San Leandro
Two masked gunmen robbed Walt’s UV Shop at 1027 MacArthur Blvd stealing 6 televisions and $40 from the register. Walter Wiebe told police the duo entered together, one suspect with a light brown moustache demanded a sale. after tying Wiebe with surgical tape, the bandits fled in a van.
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Walt
MacArthur Blvd
Cooner
Walter Wiebe
Stokes pleads innocent to drunken driving charge
Walnut Creek AP report says Bay Area Rapid Transit District general manager B. NR. Stokes pleaded not guilty to a drunken driving charge in Municipal Court. His attorney entered the plea Wednesday. A pretrial conference was set for September. Patrol officers arrested Stokes in Orinda at 2 a.m. He was held at the Martinez jail and released on his own recognizance.
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Walnut Creek
Stokes
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Aison
Cadilaenia
Orinda
Martine
Alioto challenges Bay Area smog plan
San Francisco political figure Alioto contests new federal proposals aimed at drastically cutting smog in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to reduce driving and traffic by up to 64 percent by 1977, with measures such as restricting gasoline sales limiting road use banning new parking garages and raising gas prices. Alioto, a member of the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District, said the drastic changes could cause economic problems and urged the board to consider whether the federal move to regulate private automobiles is constitutional.
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Raoaing Gas
Aliolo
Say Area
Investigators Probe Multi-Agency Look At Explosion Toll
Federal investigators from six agencies study a manufacturing plant blast in Cleburne Texas that killed four women and injured 95. They plan to dismantle machines to determine cause while noting a crimping machine and possible x ray machine issues. The explosions caused $75,000 in damage and shattered windows over a mile away.
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UPL
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Demael
Marlin
Hearhart
Sam
Gearhar
Gerhart-Owen Industries Inc
Tie
Dolnson County Memorial Hrospital
Fire damages Pear Test store. injuries reported
Fire swept through a Pear Test store on a Wednesday night just before closing. Shoppers were evacuated as flames roared through Sections of a five story Galories Barres furniture store. Three flown injured, no confirmed casualties among shoppers. It was the second time the store was hit by fire.
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Casuallios Aong
Mitchell says Nixon knew Watergate scope, stands by husband
Martha Mitchell asserted in a Washington call that Nixon knew about the Watergate cover up, claiming her husband John remained in the dark about its full scope as he testified to the Senate committee. She said she would not reveal her exact location, but she remains convinced of her statements and denounces efforts to cast doubt on her claims.
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Nixon
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John
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Tim Sokaed
Moths Mitchell
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Vurneel
Sam J. Ervin
DNC
Assovisttadt
Senate Watergate Investigating Committee
New York
Anthony Ulasewicz
Laft
Mitchell testimony fuels Nixon Watergate debate
Mitchell defended his active concern about White House actions while denying detailed knowledge of Haldeman and Ehrlichman activities. He claimed he learned of the alleged actions only after Senate testimony and said McPhee offered opinions, not improper contacts. The committee pressed for more testimony as Cox sought 28 million dollars and 90 staff to continue probes.
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Roemer McPhee
Washington
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Michell
McPhee
Mit Eehrell
Richard A. Moore
Archibald Cox
Alsn
American Airlines
Mayors back regional government battle over agency powers
Mayors oppose a super regional agency plan as bills move through the State Legislature to elect both boards directly. Bay Area officials praise regional governance while warning against loss of local control. Mollester and supporters argue the Bay Area Sewage Services Agency BASSA has not outgrown its role and may intrude on municipal taxing and service decisions.
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Canary
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Bay Area Sewage Services Agency
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BASSA
How Will The World End A Chaos Of The Cosmos
Fragmentary notes discuss distant futures and cosmic hazards. A mix of speculations about earth losing atmosphere, volcanic activity, a black hole collision, galaxy scale events, and a potential space invasion. The tone mirrors speculative chatter from a late page column with uncertain quotes and names.
Hayward men face drug smuggling charges in Milebrae
Two Hayward men, Victor Sharp and Minard Willmes, were arrested in a Millbrae residence on charges of conspiring to smuggle about three tons of marijuana worth over 240000 from Mexico into the United States via Arizona. Bail set at 45000. arraigned in San Francisco. Investigation by local and federal agencies continues.
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Milebrae
Mexico
United States
Arizona
Victor Sharp
Minard
Willmes
Schafer Road
Millbrae
Reynard
John Evaneski
U.S
San Francisco
Evanoski
Sharp
Farm bill dropped over veto threat
Washington United Press early report says the House abandoned a four year farm bill amid a veto threat from President Nixon. Rep Poage moved to pull the bill after the administration offer was rejected and GOP leaders predicted a presidential veto. Teague warned the bill was in its deathbed as negotiations sought compromise legislation.
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UPL
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W. R. Poage
D-Tex
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Nixon
Poage
Ui Ural
Ubi Congress
Haye
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Charles M. Teagur
California
Poaye
East Germans close border during festival
East Germany blocks West Berliners from visiting during the 10th World Festival of Youth and Students in East Berlin from July 28 to August 4. West Berlin denies wall passes citing existing travel rights. talks to resolve order are planned with East German officials. Meals for foreign guests will be served at 22 restaurants and six dining stations.
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Hard Rume
West Berlin
Grachim Mildank
East Berlin
Gas Price Amendment Delays Pipeline Bill Vote
The amended bill to clear the VansAlasis oil pipeline faces delay as gas purchase rules ease and a key vote is set for early next week. Senator Gravel argues Canada routing would halt US deliveries until 1984, while a trans Alaska route could start by 1977. Gas stations announce refunds on overcharges to customers under a first come, first served policy.
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Canada
United States
Grandmother Kills Mountain Lion
An elderly woman describes the encounter with a mountain lion and reflects on animal behavior and safety rules. The dialogue touches on park management, child safety, and adherence to posted regulations as a fatal animal incident is recounted.
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