Emmett Kelly Still Sees Willie In His Eyes
A long, reflective profile of clown Emmett Kelly now nearing 75. He recalls Willie the clown, his onstage alter ego, and how the two merge in memory and performance. Kelly reflects on a life in the circus, family, and the bittersweet path from fame to quieter moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francis
Monterey
Carmalinn
Hank of America
Emmett Kelly
Willie
Kelly
Hally
Elvira
Kansas
Lake Tahoe
Circus
Midwest
John Robinson Circus
Ringling Thalaers
Barnum and Kaley Circus
Brooklyn Dodgers
Perades
Acter
Nixon Refuses Subpoenas in Watergate Probe
President Nixon defies subpoenas for White House documents and tape recordings related to Watergate. Senate Watergate Committee and Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox seek court orders, with Judge Sirica asked to compel compliance. Nixon offers to turn over some papers only under specific requests, insisting private presidential documents are off limits. The hearings spark a likely Supreme Court ruling, as lawmakers push for a declaratory judgment and potential show-cause action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Nixon
White House
Senate Watergate Committee
Watergate
Archibald Cox
John W. Dean II
Pers" Nixon Wrate
Senate
Select Committee
Cox
John J. Sirica
Sirica
Samuel Cash
Cart
Fremont trustees weigh Linda Vista School closure plan
Fremont school trustees discussed closing Linda Vista Elementary as a primary school with 75 students, 50 bused daily, and repurposing it for adult education and regional programs. They also approved a plan for full time principals across complexes, while maintaining teaching principals at Niles Hacienda Mission San Jose Olives and Warwick.
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Fremont
Linda Vista
Philip Brazil
Gontalng
Gloria Carr
Niles
Hacienda
Mission San Jose
Olives
Warwick
Glankler
Cary
Briot
Linda ‘Vista
Brasil
Magor
South Rat
Leitch and
Warn Springs
Schonla
HARD Buys McConaghy Estate In San Lorenzo
Hayward Area Recreation District purchased the old John McConaghy estate at 18701 Hospeian Blvd San Lorenzo built in 1886. The price, not disclosed, is said to be well below the district’s appraisal and settlement is expected in probate court Tuesday. The Shriners of San Francisco previously owned the house and will reportedly approve the final price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lorenzo
Hayward Area
John McConaghy
Daily Review
Hospeian Blvd
San Lorenga
South County Weather Forecast Signals Hot Smog Through Tomorrow
A hot and smoggy South County pattern continues with high temperatures in the heat range and mid-range lows. Officials warn of significant air pollution buildup across the region with heavy to possibly severe smog levels especially in the Livermore Valley. More weather on page 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South County
Livermore Valley
U.S. Cambodia role ruled illegal by federal judge
A New York federal judge ruled U S military actions in Cambodia unconstitutional and ordered them halted. The injunction, pending appeal, marks the first ruling that Congress must authorize bombing after U S troop withdrawal from Vietnam. The decision notes no current congressional authority to order U S forces into Cambodia and that actions risk lives without proper authorization. He noted agreement between Congress and President Nixon to end bombing by August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
U.S
Cambodia
Congress
Orrin Judd
U. Attorney
Eastern District of
Robert Morse
Court of Appeals
Judd
Djurid
Oliver Gash
Washington
Thal Sui
Asel
Dudd
Wic
Vietnam
City loses massage parlor becomes church in San Leandro
In San Leandro, former massage parlor operator Benny Schapers Jr becomes Rev Henry Schapero leading the New Living Church of the Marquis de Sade at 1070 Washington Ave. The city cites zoning and building code violations as the parlor closes amid new ordinances. Police note underground ads and erotically charged commandments tied to the church. A hearing will decide whether Schapero must comply or depart.
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Earl Murphy
San Leandro
Benny Schapers Jr
Washington Avenue
Williams Street
Henry Schapera
The
New Church
Washington Ave
Schapera
Sehaporn
Philip BE. Mathes
Schapero
Taveh
Schameread Reanty
Marquis de Sade
Busin An Ang
Dishet
Schapert
Lyusitiiss
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Gary Tischler
Rinnie
Wille
Weary Willie
Supreme Guard
Sum Anid
Cammittee
San J. Ervin
Dano
Ervin
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennesset
Herman E. Talmadge
D-Ga
John C. Bhrlichuman
Gerald T. Warren
Tan
Cal
By Marlene A
Chelson
Vo By
Dim Charman
Ghy
Hard
Atm Landers Oy
Arts
Ray Orrack
Bridge
Women's World
Indochina
Page
City
Semseus
Mathes
Sweden
Tawr
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