Stark seeks bank account privacy bill in Congress
Rep Fortner H Stark D Oakland former banker introduces legislation to require banks not disclose customer account information without consent except under subpoena or court order. He cites a 1970s Bank Secrecy Act ruling as overreach and says officials can obtain data without permission. Senate supporters include Cranston Ervin Tunney Mathias and Brock.
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Mace Accident Fills Fremont Police Squad Room
A canister of mace discharged accidentally in Fremont police headquarters flooding the squad room and locker area with irritating gas. Firefighters washed walls and floors for about 30 minutes to disperse fumes as officers were preparing canisters for shipment. No injuries were reported.
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Murder suspects seek new trial in San Bernardino case
San Francisco AP reports defense attorney Charles Garry vows to press for a new trial for Benton Douglas Burt, 30, and Andrea Burt, 19, convicted of second degree murder and related counts in a 1972 prison escape case. Garry doubted Beaty testimony, claiming weak evidence. Beaty invoked the fifth amendment multiple times during cross examination. The couple, held without bail, await sentencing in August in San Bernardino County Superior Court.
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San Bernadiun County
San Francisco State Alumni Support Romberg for President
The San Francisco State Alumni Association endorsed Dr Paul Romberg as the new university president after trustees appointed him to replace retiring S I Hayakawa. Alumni president Jo Ann Hendries issued the statement praising Romberg’s achievements and welcoming the new leader.
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Bakersticks State
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Welconter
Portland man missing on rugged slopes near Cedar Grove Campground
Park rangers search for 21 year old James B. Neer of Portland Oregon who vanished while hiking with friends from Cedar Grove Campground toward Roaring River Falls in Kings Canyon National Park. A five man ranger team aided by a helicopter scoured the area with no trace found.
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Sierra Nevada Bar
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James Howell
James B. Neer
Dar Grove
Roaring River Falls
Neer
Errors cited in fatal train crash in Chicago
The National Transportation Safety Board blamed the fatal Chicago train crash on errors including a back up without flag protection and the second engine crew failing to see the ahead train in time. It cited faster than prescribed speeds and ambiguous rules causing reporting confusion while finding no mechanical failure. The wreck was one of the worst railroad disasters, prompting President Nixon to cancel a campaign motorcade and Senator McGovern to cancel a torchlight parade.
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George McGovern
South Dakota
Amtrak turbo train crashed near Montreal
An Amtrak experimental turbo train collided with a Canadian National freight train and was partially gutted near Lactine, west of Montreal. Eight people were admitted for treatment with injuries initially undetermined. The five car train carried Amtrak and railway officials plus United Aircraft Company executives, builders of the $2 million turbo car.
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United Aircraft Company
Mardian testifies Nixon knew of Watergate bugs plan
Former Justice official and Nixon campaign aide Mardian testified before the Senate committee that he was told early on the Watergate bugging and related operations had presidential approval. He asserted Mitchell may have known in advance and authorized funds, while noting he could be mistaken about some details.
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Prices Rise as Grocers Brace for New Controls
Grocers report higher food costs amid Phase IV price rules. East Tennessee Packing Co. raises lings and pork prices as other retailers await federal guidelines. Milk and egg prices jump in several states, with wholesale grains and soy products also spiking. Local shoppers express concern over rising monthly budgets while suppliers await wholesale signals from producers.
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Plane crash near Hayward shocks city witnesses
Witnesses say a Beechcraft airliner crashed near the Hayward air terminal after failing engines. The pilot, who radioed for a landing, was pulled from the wreckage with minor injuries. The plane, carrying seven passengers and crew, narrowly avoided homes and power lines as it crossed Jackson streets.
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Hayward Ambulance
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George Mears
Hayward Air Terminal
San Jose
Royal Alpines
Las Vegas
Beechcraft
Ex-official says he didn’t tip firm on wheat sale
Washington D C A former Agriculture Department official Clarence Palmby testified he did not provide any advance information from his government role to Continental Grain Corp before joining as a vice president amid a $1 billion grain deal with the Soviet Union. He denied negotiating the sale and noted he warned in speeches that such a sale could be possible. Senate subcommittee chair Henry M Jackson accused the department of misleading farmers about the deal size and scope, citing affidavits claiming prior knowledge of the sales.
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Soviet Union
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Senate
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Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
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Japanese airliner hijacked over Europe by three men
A Japan Airlines Boeing 747 carrying 193 passengers was hijacked by three men during a flight from Amsterdam to Anchorage. The hijackers claimed to be from the Arab guerrilla group Al Fatah and took control while over the Netherlands, steering toward the Mediterranean. Spokesmen in Beirut and Frankfurt confirmed the incident and the plane’s route over Arnheim.
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California canning strike hits peaches and apricots
Workers strike local canneries statewide amid supply disruption but no violence reported. Refrigeration firms report booming business as growers rush to store crops. Ralph Bunje, president of the California Canning Peach Assn, appeals to President Nixon to use authority or Taft Hartley cooling period. He says the strike hurts thousands of farmers who shipped to Napvest and burdens nonstriking producers.
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California Cancing Peach Assu
Nixon
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Newark Board Approves Budget Cuts and New School
Newark trustees approve a trimmed budget showing no new reserves and a lowered operating levy from last year. A second continuation high school may rise in the Rose Garden area of the PCesE IL corporation yard after a split vote. Trustee Donald Jensor opposed without explanation, citing insufficient information.
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Donald Jensor
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