Destruction Derby Thrills at Pleasanton Alameda County Fair
The Pleasanton destruction derby drew grease stained drivers and fans amid a park of mangled cars. Twenty vehicles battled in a sealed dirt arena for trophies and a 200 cash prize as spectators soaked in octane fumes and roaring engines. Darrell Carlson of Hayward quipped it’s fun not riches. The event showcased selective mayhem, backfiring metal and strategic backing up amid heats, consolation, and a winner take all final.
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Alameda County
Pleasanton
Darrell Carlson
Hayward
Carlson
East Mth Street
Weather forecast for South County Borough
Fair skies and warm temperatures are forecast for South County Borough tomorrow with highs in the 70s and lows near 80. Morning and evening conditions look clear with light winds and mild humidity.
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South County
Mara Woether
Gas price surge eyed as 70 cent gallon target nears
The piece discusses rising gasoline costs with observers noting retailers may hike to 70 cent per gallon as demand climbs. Vermont energy director Forett Orr references a 2% boost just before July 4 and forecasts show many stations raising prices, while officials debate policy effects on the market.
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N.Y
Joe Latond
Forrett Orr
Vermont Energy Director
South County
Walt County
Fowler
Shell
Union City
Ford plan would lift gas price by seven cents by 1978
President Ford proposed a three stage oil price plan that could raise gasoline to seven cents a gallon by 1978. The plan would freeze domestic crude at 13.50 a barrel while allowing imported oil to rise toward that level and would end price controls on old oil, creating pressure on Congress to act before the August 31 deadline.
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UPI
Ford
Congress
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American Wells
Henry M. Jackson
Jackson
Lya
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Apollo Soyuz blastoff hours away before launch
Apollo Soyuz Test Project crews prepare for lifto with Thomas Stafford Vance Brand and Soyuz pilots Alexei Leonov Valeri Kubasov ready at Cape Canaveral and Baikonur. Officials express confidence as fueling begins and launch window opens in the early hours.
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Ortit
Thomas P. Stafford
Vance D. Brand
Fhoe
It Yar
Patrick Air Force Base
Moscow
Alexei A. Leonov
Valeri N. Kubasov
Baikonur Cosmodrome
Andrian G. Nikolaev
Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center
San Leandro weighs revisions to home occupation rules
In San Leandro a city plan is set to revise the home occupation ordinance after years of growth in permits. The study seeks to clarify categories and restrictions, proposing six categories including office, light crafts, personal services, sales activity, and day care. Public hearings will precede any final amendment.
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San Leandro
Viola Mertz
Planning Comission
Board of Zoning Adjustments
Glenn Forbes
Forbes
I Do I Do I Do The Elgin Triple Wedding Tale
Mary Campbell married Randy Peterson after three ceremonies across Kane Du Page Cook counties. First at Smyrna Free Baptist Church in Ontarioville failed for county jurisdiction. second at Lord's Park in Elgin succeeded in Kane only after moving locations. third held in the Courier-News newsroom inside Kane County.
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Kane County
Lord's Park
Elgin
Hobby ‘Thompson
Tim
Elgin Daily Courier-News
Cook County
Courier-News
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