Public ambulance plan probed in Washington Township
Forum directors voted to explore a public ambulance option to cut high costs of private service. Newark and Fremont officials weighed feasibility after hospital administrator Stuart Jed said the hospital could not fund its own ambulance operation, urging alternatives to the current Fremont Ambulance Co. ride. Council members urged cost relief for taxpayers and potential roles for fire crews in emergency transport.
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Harry S. Lewis
Gene Rhodes
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Alameds County Fair Attendance Declines Amid Market Slump
Attendance at Alameds County Fair fell 17,015 from last year to 352,534 as gate receipts and on track revenue dropped after a market downturn. Livestock auctions rose about 20,000, netting 102,491 with average prices around 58.5 cents per pound for beef, 1 cent for sheep, and 67 cents for swine.
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Leasanton
Alameds
Indictments In Skyjacking Case Ties Suspect To Bombed Flight
A federal grand jury in San Francisco indicted Lutkmair Peicher and an unnamed accomplice for air piracy connected to a 1960s style hijacking that ended in a fatal shootout at San Francisco International Airport. The hijackers, Bulgarian nationals, died during the confrontation with FBI and PRI agents. Pelched from Oakland, with the co defendant charged with aiding and abetting, the case details include a remote runway incident and a ransom exchange involving $359,000.
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BART strike postponed amid union dispute over hiring
United Public Employees Local 310 seeks court action against BART on labor policy changes. Arbitrator Sam Kagel noted BART may hire workers from other systems, potentially granting them seniority over current staff. About 4,200 workers from other systems reportedly seek BART jobs. Local 390 filed for an injunction in Alameda County Superior Court. union plans another meeting after the hearing to decide on Friday’s strike line.
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Concrete strike ends after 32 hour negotiating session
Federal mediator Gene Barry announced a tentative agreement between the Teamsters Union and the Aggregate and Concrete Contractors of Northern California after an all night session. Details were kept secret until ratification meetings in San Francisco Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties. If approved work would resume Monday.
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Teamsters Union
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East Bay utility denies pollution charges at plant protest
The East Bay Municipal Utility District rejects Environmental Defense Fund allegations of pollution from its Oakland sewage plant. A press conference, led by John Harnett, defended operations and argued the suit seeks to curb water reuse and dam projects. The district notes ongoing improvements to meet federal and state standards while serving Oakland Berkeley Albany Emeryville and surrounding cities.
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California Labor Circles Weigh McGovern Endorsement
A California AFL-CIO official and union leaders signal potential support for George McGovern in the state Labor circles though the national AFL-CIO council remains neutral. In Los Angeles machinists leader Howerl Simpson expects a convention vote to push for a McGovern endorsement while the California federation and labor bodies watch the national council's stance.
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Nixon wage bill advances amid congressional debate
The House passed the Nixon bill with a Democratic measure in contention. Senate action is expected after reconciliation with the House version, with final approval anticipated before 10 o'clock tonight.
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Senate
Paris peace talks stall amid cautious progress
The United States urged respect for agreements as peace talks continued. Porter, hopeful and speaking calmly to reporters, emphasized seeking a clear outline of North Vietnamese views and the ceasefire. A White House statement noted future meetings may be announced if held, amid past complaints over secret talks.
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Ayesking
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White House
Local scout racer Greg Visera eyes Soap Box Derby dreams
Greg Visera, a San Leandro sophomore, builds and races soap box cars after discovering an old rule book at the library. He signed with an Oakland dealer, then tested in Droville and San Francisco, facing elimination in both heats. He aims for go carts, midget racing, and forestry work, while learning to drive.
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County welfare offices blamed for high error rates
Sacramento reports a state quality audit found California counties exceeded acceptable error rates in determining eligibility and computing payments for Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Aid to Totally Disabled. Alameda County’s human resources department faced state notice, while a local survey found 259 non-enforceable overpayments from administrative error.
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Robert B. Carleson
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Human Resources Agency
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Father seeks killer who claimed Kravitz daughter
A father continues to seek the killer of his daughter as police release a composite sketch of a longhaired, six-foot man believed to be her assailant. Homicide inspector Al Podesta notes the suspect is a man the victim knew, age about 25, with a pattern of possible travel through major cities. The crime occurred after an early morning entry to her apartment on Jan 24, with blood found two hours later in a lower unit. Kravitz says the image haunts him and quotes a line he fears could describe himself.
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Labor rift over AFL-CIO funds in McGovern campaign
Labor leaders split over political fund support as AFL-CIO plans to use money to back labor allies in Congress. Some unions like Meat Cutters threaten to divert funds in protest, citing dissatisfaction with endorsing McGovern. AFL-CIO notes surveys show many union members align with their union's position.
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OBrien to chair McGovern campaign presence
Gene integral OBrien named campaign chair for McGovern to guide policy and strategy. He will act as senior adviser, unifying Democratic support while not managing daily operations. OBrien stepped down as Democratic chairman last Friday and Jean Westwood succeeded him.
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Lawrence Z. O'Brien
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Two Armed Robberies Hit Castro Valley Within Hours
Two armed robbers struck Castro Valley within four hours. At 1:48 pm they entered the Casing Bar on West Castro Valley Boulevard, forced patrons into a bathroom, and demanded cash from the register and the safe. They grabbed about $200 from the register, plus several hundred dollars from patrons Hindricks Scholz Pomery Laponte and more from Kramer before taking his wallet and car keys with a switchblade.
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Casita Valley Blvd
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McGrath
Hayward
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Steven Scholz
Barbara Pomery
Castro Valley
Ben Laponte
Oakland Scavenger waste disposal decision debated at focal hearing
Attorney Moore defended the plan as studies ruled Hayward the last suitable site after a review of Tivermore and eastern Alameda County. He argued the proposed disposal method would not harm soil health and could aid recycling, while residents urged careful consideration and explored other sites.
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Berkeley man killed after onramp dispute
Leandran's car killed Berkeleys man as Harold Horton, 60, San Francisco, reacted angrily when his daughter confused at an Interstate 60 on ramp. Horton leaped into traffic and was struck by a car driven by Rocke S Adams, 26, of San Leandro.
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