Yanks Russians launch space mission live on TV
The Soviet Union launched a manned space mission from Baikonur near Tyuratams east of the Aral. Cosmonauts Leonov and Kubasov reported a smooth start and normal pressure as the Soyuz entered its first orbit. U S Ambassador Water J. Stoesel Jr. attended a detente ceremony in Florida to view the Apollo test launch. Brezhnev and crowds watched, marking the first live telecast of a space launch in Russia.
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Newark Mayor Promotes Dumbarton Bridge Support
Newark Mayor James Balentine distributed leaflets to motorists at the Dumbarton Bridge early today to press the city’s case for a new bridge. The leaflets warned inflation adds a million dollars monthly to costs and urged residents to contact legislators to back replacement. Also handing out leaflets were the city manager and planning commissioner among about a dozen others.
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James Balentine
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Dad and son held in Levi's jeans theft case
A 46-year-old Dublin man and his 25-year-old San Leandro son were arrested by the FBI and charged in a $250,000 Levi's jeans theft. Investigators recovered most of the 30,000 stolen jeans from a May 24 to 27 heist, with $55,000 and 100 cases recovered by arrests. The goods were bound for a Levi's warehouse in San Jose, with the elder held on bail set at $0 and the younger in Sacramento County Jail on $20,000 bail.
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Oroville
Tony Triplett
Brewer
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Inerstate Commerce
Sacramento County
Dan Killeen
Livermore
Alameda County
Triplett
Overflow crowd condemns proposed jail site debate
More than 100 homeowners packed Sequoia School to oppose the Winton Avenue pre trial detention center in Hayward. Supervisors Santana and Bart faced residents near Winton and Amador Street who warned of traffic, parking, safety, and property value impacts. They urged possible alternatives or an election on the project.
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Sequoia School
Charlie Santana
Joseph Bart
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Castro Valley
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Amador Street
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Winton Courts
Bart
George Hickman
Fuller Ave
Murderess digs her way out of Santa Rita jail
Plea A murderess from Oakland escaped Santa Rita county jail by cutting through flooring with utensils, crawling 20 to 30 feet under the dorm, then scaling a seven foot fence with barbed wire. Cortmela Miles, 23, was convicted of murder and kidnapping and was held for sentencing. Police say she is desperate and dangerous. leads have grown cold.
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Oakland
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Lola Santucci
Miles
Santucci
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Oakland Police
Alameda
Renee
Geraldine Bonnifield
Differen East
Ford's East Room birthday surprise with Flip Wilson
Gerald Ford turned 62 as Betty Ford hosted a White House party in the East Room. Comedian Flip Wilson led a light hearted surprise with Navy band music and punch as guests, including the First Lady, enjoyed the mood and a casual checkup- framed celebration.
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White House
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Executive Branch
U.S. Navy
The Perils of Wendy Across the Tracks
A one year old was run over by two locomotives and a passenger car on Monday but escaped serious injury. Officials say Wendy G. Baker of Knotjester crossed a bridge when an Amtrak train approached from behind. She lay on the tracks and was treated for cuts and bruises.
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