California awards record 1 million for community service programs
SACRAMENTO SPI reports a record 1 million federal Fame grant from the California Council for Higher Education to the University of California system, state colleges, university system, and community colleges for 18 community service projects under the Title 1 program. CSU Hayward belongs to a five college TV consortium in Northern California that received 102,000 for an environmental impact studies program. other universities in the consortium include San Francisco, China, Sanaa and Humboku. The funds support projects across about 50 higher education institutions in California.
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California Council For Higher Education
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Hayward
California
San Francisco
China
Sanaa
Humboku
Anyolye
Garbage strike averted in Oakland drivers pact
A threatened strike by garbage truck drivers in Soh County was averted after a tentative two year contract was reached with Oakland Scavenger Co. More than 500 workers would be affected. Details were not disclosed at the Thursday meeting. Local 70 secretary treasurer Chuck Mack said the agreement complies with federal guidelines and aligns with other union crafts. Under the old contract drivers earned 42.50 dollars a day and helpers 41 dollars.
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Oakland
UPI
Soh County
Tearostera Drivers
Oakland Scavenger Co
Oakland Teamsters
Chuck Mack
Robbery Suspect Cleared After Linup Misses Identity
A 31 year old man faced robbery charges after a $26 theft at gunpoint at the Fabric Center near Alvarado Niles Road. A store clerk later identified another man in a lineup. Cymanski matched a car but was not the robber and turned himself in after a warrant was issued.
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Cymanski
Regal Ave
Fabric Center
Alvarado-Niles Roar
San Jose
Tim
Roos-Atkins Store Looted At Fremont Mall
Fremont police report Tre mont Fashion Center store Roos-Atkins was burglarized over the weekend, with $1,721 taken from a double safe after a non force entry. The burglar left via a roof exit after jamming paper behind a door lock. police answered an 11 p.m. alarm Sunday.
Pacifica mayor quits Central Coast Conservation Commission
Robert Quinn of Pacific Give resigns as chairman of the Central Coast Zone Conservation Commission citing Prop 0 inequities. He says the panel lacks control for coastal development and should involve planners more while spending less time approving or denying permits.
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Monterey
Robert Quinn
Pacific Give
Central Coast Zone Conservation Commission
Quinn
Ap Paints Commission
Quisin Sail Flier
Coastal Conservation Group
Atlantis claim sparks group voyage near Cadiz
In Cadiz Spain an American expedition led by Maxine Asher reports after one day of underwater probing evidence supporting Atlantis existence. Divers gathered data they say will be compiled to prove the sunken continent. Archaeologists largely dismiss earlier Spanish coast claims.
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Cadiz
Spain
Nicday
Atlantis
Maxine Asher
Bay of Cadiz
Yulie
Gas line break prompts evacuations near state Capitol
In Sacramento hundreds of residents were evacuated from a push residential neighborhood four miles south of the state Capitol as construction equipment severed a six inch natural gas main. No injuries or explosions were reported. traffic was halted and officers patrolled the area while workers attempted to close the break. The evacuation was precautionary due to gas dispersing in the air.
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Sacramento
State Capitol
William Land Park
Dan Foley
Soul Blues Awards honor Al Green and Roberta Flack
The Los Angeles based National Academy of Soul and Blues presented its second annual awards Tuesday night naming Al Green top male vocalist and Roberta Flack top female vocalist. The Cjays won top male vocal group and the Honey Cones top new female group. Barry White top new male vocalist and Zulima top new female vocalist. Billy Paul earned best original motion picture score for Me and Mrs Jones. Stevie Wonder's Talking Book won album of the year.
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Los Angeles
al Green
Roberts
Flack Ted
National Academy of Soul and Blues
Green
Miss Flack
Cjays
Honey Cones
Barry
Proxmire blasts military luxuries and waste
Senator William Proxmire denounces what he calls luxurious perks for generals and admirals at public expense. He cites free overseas trips, chauffeured service, personal aides, extra allowances, and special retirement benefits, arguing the force should shift to a leaner officer corps for preparedness.
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Washington
UPI
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Senate
Prosmire
Praxmire
Pentagon
FTC charges major oil firms constrain independent stations
The Federal Trade Commission accuses large oil companies of squeezing independent stations by withholding refinery supply, causing about 2,000 independents to fail since January. The complaint alleges market monopolization across eastern states, Gulf Coast refiners, and parts of the midcontinent, reducing price competition and threatening independent viability.
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U.S
Rockies
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Easteen
Gulf Coast
Midcontinent
Senate approves larger minimum wage hike in Senate vote
The Senate voted 67 to 40 to reject a GOP substitute and back a Labor and Public Welfare Committee bill raising the base wage from 1.60 to 2.20 within 14 months, with farmworker pay rising to 2.20 over three years, amid inflation concerns and partisan debate. Senator Dominick warned of inflation and job losses. Senator Williams argued inflation has already reduced real pay for minimum-wage workers.
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Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Huse
Harrison A. Williams J
Jacob K
RNY
Peter Dominick
Williams
Dominick
Robert Tafloi
Ohio
Phase 4 policy shift eyed to curb inflation trend
The article outlines a predicted Phase IV policy change in 1972 aimed at restraining inflation across major nations. It envisions a strengthened Cost of Living Council and expanded IRS enforcement, with new committees on housing health and construction advising on inflationary sectors. It discusses potential wage and price rules, how quickly prices may rise after the freeze ends, and the role of processors and middlemen in passthrough costs. The piece cites sources like the Journal of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and statements by John Dunlop and Anne Armstrong, noting the freeze’s planned phased lifting starting August 12 and ongoing wage constraints. It stresses heightened government oversight and a shift toward a freer market as soon as feasible.
Spy scandal details reveal covert funding and coded payments
Testimony describes a covert operation tied to Watergate defendants. Kalmbach says he raised about 220000 for lawyers and defendants, claiming loyalty while noting secrecy and legal cover. Ulasewicz, a former detective, recounts coded payoffs of 26000 and 75000 and payphone deliveries as he watched the cash exchange unfold.
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Rontactel Bilimaty
Ulasewicz
Bnan
Kalmbach
Ulagawice Srk
New York City
Watergate
Douglas Caddy
Paul O' Bren
Hee
Target plan faces council debate on housing mix
Jack Pimentel argues development should be left to private enterprise while Dan Dillon questions the practicality of a wide housing mix. Critics warn of mint ghettoes and desolate cul de sacs as considerations. Tom Rute for development commends staff but notes the plan is a progress report. Council to revisit Aug 7.
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Jack Pimentel
Dan Dillon
Geoffrrey Steel
Sues
Tom Rute
Jacob Robbins
Couple Narrowly Escape Tragedy At Local Drugstore
A Southgate Shopping Center drugstore incident left Ramig and his wife near death after Ramig’s heart stopped in the emergency room. Two young shoppers guided them to St. Rose for care as doctors revived him without electrical shocks. Friends and relatives quickly rallied with meals, laundry, and visits as Ramig plans a slow recovery and hopes to resume travel in two to three months.
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Southgate
St. Ross
Romig
Ramig
Campbell
Romigs
Gary
Los Altos
Warren
Ohio
Los Angeles
Clarence Billeton
Highland Baptist Church
Betty
Tawa
Gypsy family seeks asylum in the United States
A wandering gypsy family from Poland, denied twice by Germany and Italy, pleads to stay in the United States. Attorney Joel Greenberg says the four adults face persecution as gypsies and hope for freedom in America. They stay with cousin Lolek Lakatoseh and have begun potential work and tax eligibility.
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Poland
Milan
Italy
Atlantic
U.S
Germany
Dan Hornjak
Ellis Island
America
Statue of Liberty
Joel M. Greenberg
Lolek’ Lakatoseh
Greenberg
Beauty queen denies shoplifting charge
Sarasota Florida beauty queen Ellen Meade pledges innocence over a four dollar Muses Bros blouse theft charge. Her attorney says a serious misunderstanding exists and Meade plans to plead guilty to resolve the matter quickly so she can compete in the Miss America pageant. Pageant directors support Meade while noting no proof has been presented to substantiate the allegation.
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Sarasota, Fla
Llen Meade
Miss Meade
Mues Bros
Larry Byrd
Byrd
Board of Directors of
Florida
Orlando
Bill Wolfe
Ellen
Hayward restaurant talks continue amid looming strike
Negotiations persist between Culinary Workers and Bartenders Union Local 823 and two employer reps to avert a strike authorized by 9,70 members on June 18. Workers seek 9.5 percent wage increase and no fringe benefits while employers offer no raise and cut back medical coverage for about five contracts in Southern Alameda County.
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Hayward
Culinary Workers and Barténollers Union
Culinary Workers and Bartenders Union Local 823
East Bay
California
Agsnerations
Alameda County
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