Public ambulance plan explored by Fremont area officials
Forum of the Funure directors voted to explore a public ambulance operation as an alternative to costly private service in Washington Township. hospital officials said a hospital operated unit would be unaffordable, while officials in Fremont and Newark urged study of cheaper, cooperative options for Tri-City emergency transport.
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Washington Township
Funure
Tdiay
Washington Hospital
Stuart Jed
Fremont Ambulance Co
Bay Aves
Newark
Harry S$. Lewis
Gene Rhodes
Tri-City
Forum
County fair attendance drops amid heat wave at Alameda
Pleasanton reports lower totals across Alameda County fair with 13 officials noting attendance down and livestock market resilient. Total receipts fell to 8,922,598 from last year’s 12, a drop linked to heat before the late surge. livestock auctions rose by about 2,000 versus last year, with 507 animals selling for 102,491 and average prices per pound at beef 53.7 cents, sheep 40 cents, and swine 67 cents.
Indicted accomplice in San Francisco hijack case
Federal grand jury indicts Lubomir Peichey as an accomplice to the Pacific Southwest Airlines 737 hijack in San Francisco. Hijackers Michael Romanian and Dimitri Alexey forced the jet to land, collected $859,000 in ransom, and were killed in a confrontation with FBI agents on the runway. Peichey, Bulgarian, was living in Oakland at arrest, with RCMP and FBI probing. The indictment cites a 20 year minimum sentence.
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San Francisco
UPI
Lubomir Peichey
FBI
San Francisco International
Pelubéy
Punttt Lake
British Columbia
Michael Rcmanoil
Dimitri Alexey
Pacific Southwest Airlines
Asmangsi
Newark
Aleve
Hayward
Peicher
Oukland
Ohe
Piechey
Bulgaria
Oakland
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Secom
Ing
BART Strike Delayed by Hearing on Aug 1
Bay Area Rapid Transit workers paused a planned shutdown after a superior court hearing set for August 1 on an injunction against BART. Local 390 said the hiring policy, upheld by arbitrator Sam Kagel, could push current staff to second class status as 120 workers from other systems seek jobs with BART. Local 396 filed for the injunction in Alameda County Superior Court. Local 350 plans to reconvene after a couch hearing to decide whether the August 2 strike will be invoked.
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Bay Area Rapid Transit
BART
Public Employees Local 390
Wnless Bart
Sam Kagel
Iune 2
Kegel
Airest
Mike Myers
Local 390
DART
Meyers
Mike Mogers
Alameda County Superior Court
Readymix truck drivers reach strike settlement in California
UPI reports negotiators in a six week strike of readymix concrete truck drivers secured a tentative agreement after a 22 hour session. Federal mediator Gene Barry announced the settlement between the Teamsters Union and the concrete contractors of Northern California. Details were to be kept secret until three locals in San Francisco Santa Clara and Contra Costa Counties vote Friday. If approved, work would resume by Monday.
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UPI
Buy Area Readymix Conecele
Federa
Gene Barry
Teamsters Union
Ageregale and
Cancrete Con
Barry
Teamsters
Santa Clara
Contra Costa
Utility district denies charge over Bay pollution claim
Hast Bay Municipal Utility District manager Franks Harmett debunked the Environmental Defense Fund charges that the Oakland plant pollutes San Francisco Bay. The Berkeley group sued to force EBMUD from contracting for water from Auburn Canal on the American River. EBMUD argues its sewage treatment serves Oakland Berkeley Piedmont El Cerrito Kensington Albany Alameda and Emeryville, restoring fish life and eliminating oil odors as part of a major improvement program meeting federal state and regional standards.
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Oakland
San Francisco Bay
John Harmett
ERMAD
American River
Media Mameda County Superior Court
EEMUD
Berkeley
Piedmont
el’ Gersita
Kersington
Albany
Alameda
Emeryville
RMUD
Harwell Sale
EBMUD
California labor leader backs McGovern in split vote
A Western AFL-CIO Machinists official says he will seek endorsement for George McGovern from his union at its Los Angeles convention, despite the national AFL-CIO executive council remaining neutral. Other California labor figures predict McGovern gains in labor circles, while the federation’s California affiliate reaffirmed endorsing Humphrey in the June primary.
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Sacramento
California
George McGovern
Afl-Cio
McGavncr
Valluial Aplcig
Washington
Wmulral
Hebert Simpson
Los Angeles
International Association of Machinists
Hie Union
McGovern
Nehari Nixon
Sheppan
Tm Prethy Syirehie
Mdled
Simpson
Mgehimists Union
Nations
Johin I
Iésningy
Pabsu
Aflclo
Tobert H. Humphrey
Federation
Labor of
Reles
Henning
Secretary of Labor
Aiit
Committee On Political Education
San Francisco
Abawi Sil
Ae Argwll
Los Angeles County
Nixon wage bill stalled and reconciled in Congress
The Democratic wage bill faced a setback as a narrow House approval was followed by Senate action needing reconciliation. Reported delays and a target to finalize before 10 PM EDT tonight reflect a contentious legislative path and negotiations over liberal provisions.
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House
W Nixon
Senate
Paris peace talks stall amid cautious US remarks
United States officials voiced hope for calm discussions as talks on May peace proposals continue. Porter told reporters the goal is a clear presentation of views and a ceasefire, while a White House statement noted further meetings will be announced as they are held. North Vietnam pressed for secrecy after private discussions, accusing the Americans of breaking a pledge.
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United States
Porter
Inter
Ested
Nixon
Boy Scout Greg Vietts pursues soap box derby dream
Greg Vietts, a San Leandro High sophomore, has built several derby cars since 1989 and aims for racing progression from go carts to midget racing and college forestry work. He notes heat lotteries at Bay Area races and plans to learn driving as he competes in Akron and beyond with family supporting at 14995 Lark St.
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Lark St
San Leandro
Kealle
Greg
Wiih
San Leandro Biebrary
Oakland
Jack
Bay Area
Jou
Nal
Akron
Sophuimord
San Lesatra High
Welfare agencies face high error rates in 1971
UPI reports California counties showed unacceptable error rates in determining eligibility and calculating payments in welfare programs during the last six months of 1971. State directors cite audits revealing 1 percent eligibility errors and 5 percent payment errors in AFDC and other aid, with Alameda County under scrutiny and a statewide push to audit and correct overpayments amid rising administrative errors.
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Sacramento
UPI
Reagan
Robert B. Carleson
California
Tam
Alameda County
Human Reqmirers Agency
Jack McKay
Father hunts killer of his daughter amid sketch clues
A grieving father analyzed a police sketch of a young long haired male linked to Miss Kravitt's murder. Witnesses placed the suspect near her apartment the eve before the bludgeoning. Police pursued leads across cities while Kravitt uttered defiant quotes about justice.
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Labor rift over donations to McGovern campaign
The AFL-CIO split widens as unions consider whether political funds should fund McGovern allies or be donated directly to campaigns. Meany notes members vote their own way despite union leadership. Some unions pledge to withhold funds or shift support, while surveys show most members will decide independently.
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Aing
Atlaclo
McGavern
Megay
Lator
Ari-Glo
McGovern
Afl-Cio
Palganel
Meatevilters “and Butchers Union
Fils Jean
Apc-Cio
Failore
Meany
Ihml
Vele
OBrien to chair McGovern campaign liaison role
Lawrence F. OBrien, former Democratic national chairman, is named chair and chief policy adviser for George McGovern's presidential bid. He will unify support across the country, liaise with Congress and state leaders, and oversee strategy rather than day to day campaign operations.
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Washington
FIP
George
McGovern
O'Brien
Brienste
John Westword
Businesswoma
Utah
Down & O'Brien
Uplive
Iby
Democratics Party
Two armed robberies hit Castro Valley within hours
In Castro Valley two separate robberies occurred within four hours on a Sunday. At 2:48 p.m. two men entered the Casino Bar on East Casino Valley Boulevard, forced customers toward a restroom, and robbed the bartender and patrons. The attackers took more than $200 from the register and safe, plus cash from patrons including $13, $128, $17 and $181. A second robbery happened shortly after 5 p.m. near the Barking Lot on Castro Valley Boulevard, where a single robber with a switchblade demanded wallet and cards from Kramer, taking $232 and five charge cards along with the car keys.
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Castro Valley
Casino
East Casino Valley Blvd
Richard Patrick McGrath
Hayward
McGrath
Sheriff's
R. C. Hindricks
Steven Sebols
Barbara Posy
Mon Laponte
Yerdell Haskins
San Leania
Hal
Rabber
Castro Valley Blvd
Fred Mofarland
Kramer
Local bid on waste disposal questioned by officials
Javed Avdew and Wigan argued urgency amid cannery waste concerns. Atttorney Moore described a study of Livermore and eastern Ak meia County sites as most suitable, with wastes from San Leandro Oakland and Hayward canneries. Oakland Scavenger defended the plan, vowing no harm to the site and noting leasing options elsewhere.
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Wigan
San Leandro
Oakland
Eheryville
Hayward
Maine
Sai
Berkeley man killed in highway accident aftermath
UPI reports Hazel Burton of San Francisco angrily yanked a car key and exited into traffic after his daughter became confused on Interstate 89. Burton was struck by a truck driven by Rocke J. Adams of San Leandro, killing Burton while he rode with his daughter Mrs. Jacqueline Bragg of Moss Beach.
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Burton
Jacqueline Bragg
Moss Beach
Rocke J. Adams
MO Callan Ave
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