Amfac executives quit two top Amfac officers depart
Ronald J Withite of Castro Valley president of the Liberty House and Rhodes division and IAF. Karanda of Round Hill in Contra Costa County resign from Amfac after a year with the firm. Wilhite says resignations are unrelated and plans include a fishing trip next week. Warren Elder will temporarily lead Liberty House and Rhodes as chief executive.
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Canneries End Walkout With Three Year Pact
Northern California canneries moved to full operation after a three year contract was ratified by Teamsters Union directors of California. The agreement covers more than 65 000 workers who had staged a three day strike. Plants in Hayward and San Francisco area resumed operations, averting major losses as peaches peak harvest nears. The settlement, negotiated with federal mediators in Washington, provides for a 5 percent wage increase each year for three years and a defined overtime formula for peak warming periods.
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Washington
No BART meeting before Friday amid transit strike
Oakland area transit workers near end of fourth week of strike with talks stalling. State conciliator Bathard Allo expects no breakthrough before Friday as DAR directors plan to meet Thursday to consider intervention. Bargaining units UP Union Local 300 and ATU Local 200 rejected last offer, wage gains 0 and 1 percent fringe. The system, though losing fares daily, had operated at a large loss, worsened by the walkout.
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Vas Pic Transit
Fumes prompt hospital visit after highway spill
Valley witnesses a chemical spill on Interstate 580 at the Westbound off ramp near Inters site 580. Police report several Nightway patrolmen and highway workers were exposed, one worker with skin rash and eye irritation sent to Valley Memorial Hospital though conditions appear non life threatening. A chemical company completed cleanup while authorities warned of fumes and traffic delays.
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Reagan to speak at fundraiser in Chicago
Governor Ronald Reagan will interrupt a five week vacation to headline a fundraising drive for the Wisconsin State Senate Campaign Committee. The event is set for Wednesday night at the Continental Hilton in Chicago with Reagan expected to return to his Pacific Palisades home soon after.
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Demand for beef on rise amid dwindling supply
Demand for beef climbs while supplies tighten as prices surge across markets. Reports cite retailers pushing for price ceilings and producers warning of continued strain. Dairy and pork movements show mixed shifts as prices edge higher in major cities.
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Hanford cleanup costs run into millions says AP
An AP report from Hanford Washington notes about 230 million dollars have been spent to remove more than 48 million gallons of liquid and over 22 million gallons of solid radioactive wastes from the site authorities. The Hanford works division cites ongoing disposal challenges and multiple proposed methods including deep vault storage and salt deposit containment as critics warn of leaks and potential Columbia River contamination.
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Nixon did not authorize break in says witness
A witness testimony recaps the Watergate raid on the evening of Cahor Day Weekend 1971. The discussion centers on President Nixon’s power to sanction covert actions and the legality of the burglary in pursuit of foreign intelligence.
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John J. Wilson
Senate
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Iit
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Neerly
Ghiltehinman
Fremont fire harms grasslands near Coyote Hills Park
A grass and brush fire scorched about 20 acres in the Coyote Hills Regional Park area in Fremont. Fire crews from six departments fought the blaze for hours, stopping it around 1:45 pm. No injuries were reported and officials will determine the cause.
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Coyote Hills
St Bay Regional Park
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Zontral
Iremen
Ay Howe
Mupcuip
Carp
Hospitals push through phase 4 rate hikes amid controls
Local hospitals report Phase 4 rules for rate increases are unclear and evolving. Washington Hospital in Fremont planned a 6 percent rise beginning July 7, now reflects higher overnight semi private rates. Valley Hospital raised about 4.7 percent, while Eden Hospital awaits official guidance before finalizing increases. County facilities anticipate hikes contingent on Phase 4 clarity, with Highland and Fairmont planning higher daily room rates if approved.
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California Hospital Association
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Warren
Connollar
la Gurney
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Massmann
Pye
Cost of Living Council
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Massmann Sud Dan
Hosba
Baden
Laurel Grove
Gistra Valley
Datars Hospital
San Leandro
Ait
Levine Hospital
Hayward
de Vale
Kim Heriiett
County Administratue
Kay
Acaki
Fairmont Hospital
Aratt
Avak
Arakt
Internal Revere Service
Bath
Rose
San’ Leandra Memorial Hospital
Gagnons Sail Onboard Starduster for Hawaii Voyage
The Gagnons built and sailed the Starduster, a 48 foot teak sailing craft, from Alameda to Hawaii in 37 days with six aboard. They sold their Berkeley home to live aboard, planned a three year delay before next voyage, and aim to keep the children in school while rotating Bill Gagnon between laboratories.
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Owever
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Hant
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Berkeley
Starluster
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Awail
Neptune Drive
Almnet
Jean Gagnon
Stardust
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Uley
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PG&E seeks geothermal boost for The Geysers plant
PG&E asks California utility regulators to approve a plan to add 120000 kilowatts at The Geysers in a project costing over 16 million dollars. The proposal involves steam supply from a regional system and a joint operation with a partner utility.
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UPI
Pacific Gas & Eleeter Co
Galifarntia
Willities Commission
Asker Tune
Premier imposes freeze to curb inflation in Rome
Rome reports Premier Miriano Rumor ordering a sweeping freeze on wages, rents, and prices to fight inflation. The cabinet announced five measures to cut government spending, cap quote costs, and hold dairy and meat prices at present levels until January. Most foodstuffs will be subject to a voluntary price ceiling with government encouragement.
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