Castro Valley man pleads guilty to false imprisonment
A Castro Valley man, 29-year-old Roger A. Myklestad, pleaded guilty in superior court yesterday to false imprisonment by deceit as a lesser included offense in an assault with intent to commit rape case. Sentencing set for August 30 for an incident dated February 14, 1971 involving a Martinez woman whom he met at a Walnut Creek diner. The victim reported he drove her along the Nimitz Freeway and she escaped near Stevenson Boulevard, Fremont, suffering minor injuries.
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Roger A. Myklestad
Myklestad
Martinez
Walnut Creek
Alunteda
Nimitz
Val
Stevenson Boullevard
Fremont
Strobridge Ave
Hayward man jailed for assault on police officer
Dennis D. Téed, 20, of 31554 Medina St., was found guilty of assaulting Officer Richard Alves during an arrest attempt on Decolo Road near Bell Ranch Bridge. Téed received four months in county jail and three years probation after a high speed chase led to his arrest on Alvarado-Niles Road near Sherman Drive.
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Union Ciy
Hayward
Dennis D. Téed
Medina St
Richard Alves
Decolo Road
Bell Ranch Bridge
Alves
Ricci
Alvarado- Niles Road
Sherman Drive
William J. McGuiness
Correction on drug case misreport in Saturday papers
A Hayward man pleaded guilty to two felony counts of possession of dangerous drugs, not reckless driving as previously reported. Pulp A. Brita, 14, 22041 Arbor Ave, faced initial charges including possession of drugs, assault with a deadly weapon, and carrying a loaded firearm. he accepted a negotiated plea to the drug charge, other counts dropped, $500 fine and three years probation. The arrest followed a San Leandro police chase in which Officer Terrance Roass was injured. San Leandro police seek damages to the city vehicle.
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Hayward
Daily Review
Pulp A. Brita
Arbor Ave
Brilz
San Leandro
Terrance Roass
Britz
Murer suspect pleads innocent in San Leandro death case
A 2-year transient known as Murer pled innocent to murder and related charges in the fatal beating of Richard Fitzpatrick in his home at 728 Antonio Street. Carson Jr. faces court dates for discovery motion and no preliminary hearing, with defense by Paul Tridell.
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San Leandro
Idont EK. Carson Jr
Municipal Mourt
Paul Tridell
Alice
Carson
Richard Fitzpatrick
Cerson
Fitzpatrick
Falind
Antonio St
Mechanic seriously hurt in Castro Valley garage blast
Edwin W. Thomas, 19, of 2113 Queen Street Castro Valley, was reported in set condition at Eden Hospital after a garage explosion yesterday. Deputies said he suffered multiple skull fractures and facial lacerations while working on modified gas tanks for a camper sales company. Dale Thomas, his brother, described hearing welding sounds just before the blast as neighbors aided him near the open garage.
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Castro Valley
Edwin W. Thomas
Queen St. Castro Valley
Eden Hospital
Thomas
Yievins
Dalle
Edwin
Dale
Downey plant wins shuttle contract amid space program plans
The Downey facility secures a $500 million contract to develop AI for the three engine orbiter. California's shuttle program, backed by Senator Tunney, is forecast to create over 60,000 jobs and boost the state economy up to 34 billion over the next decade. The orbiter's cargo bay will carry up to 65,000 pounds and may transport about a dozen scientists on certain flights.
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Joh V. Tunney
Doalif
California
Pot Use May Aid Eye Disorder Treatment
A UCLA ophthalmologist Dr. Robert Hepler found that marijuana reduced intraocular pressure in tests. In the dest group, pressure fell from 14.3 to 29.2 in a marijuana trial. A glaucoma patient with peak 56 pressure dropped to 20 after use, then 17 later.
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UCLA
Robert 3. Hepler
Wepler
Fraud Suspects Target Local Women In Pigeon Drop Scheme
Reported scams involve 12,000 dollars to two Aromenian men, money promised to fund independent living and a share of 25,000 in cash. Victims including a 61 year old and a 62 year old Wayward woman were bilked of 2000 each, another 4500 saved by quick savings office action during a pigeon drop intervention.
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Savings and Loan
Economic indicators signal major expansion through 1973
Washington reports a sharp upswing in leading economic indicators, with the composite index up about 35 percent in two months, forecasting continued growth through 1973. Trade deficit widens as imports exceed exports for the ninth straight month, totaling 82 million in June and pushing six month deficits to record levels.
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UPI
Commerce Department
General Motors
Bus
United States
Marahan
Mitral GC
Passer
Reagan tax relief bill stalls by one vote in committee
State lawmakers debate Moretti Reagan plan to cut local property taxes and boost state aid. Proposals aim to satisfy a court ruling on education equity but details show uneven district impact. Contingent reductions vary by district wealth while statewide funds may replace local revenue. A Watson initiative vote warning sparks questions on legislative action versus voter choice.
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Intal
Te Moretli-Reagan
Soh
Fremont
San Leandro
Moretti
Reagan
Watson
Moret
Transit review funds Dumbarton Bridge project review
A proposed Dumbarton Bridge between Newark and Menlo Park stalls amid legislative moves in Sacramento. The Assembly panel urged a formal review by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to fit the project into Bay Area plans, risking further delays and possible start in 1973 with traffic by 1976 if approved.
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Dumbarton
Newark
Menlo Park
Sacramento
Assembly Ways and Means Committee
Metropolitan Trans Portation Commission
Assembly
Senate
Transpartation Commission
Peninsula
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
BCDC
Coast Guard
Mike’ Foley
Theivision
Bay ‘Toll Grossing
Mangled Viet troops retreat from Quang Tri Citadel
South Vietnamese paratroopers abandon the Quang Tri Citadel amid heavy casualties and retreat toward Saigon. Marines occupy positions past the provincial capital as North Vietnamese shelling continues. Base Bastogne sheltering western approaches to Hue has seen 3000 rounds fired in two days.
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Saigon
Quang Tri
U.S
Associated Press
Enl
Dennis Neald
Quang Trng
Quang
Wao
Viels
Anfanteymien Fadata
Tastogne
Quang ‘Tri City
Officials weigh land use with budget and regional parks
Lanterman questions whether public land should serve dual purposes or be sold to fund local needs. Park district officials insist aims align with regional strategy, noting a staff study prioritizes Capule Hills and Garin Parks in Hayward while acknowledging South County may be underfunded. Fremont officials stress regional benefits as residents already travel to district parks.
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Lanterman
Park District Asst
Jerry Kent
Louih County
Park District
Capule
Hills Park
Garin Park
Hayward
Kent
South County
Fremont Public Services
Lawrence Milnes
Front City
Politicking and park district talk in county meeting notes
Officials and residents discuss alleged political motives behind investigations, hospitalizations, and rumors while outlining park district spending. Topics include equitable land distribution, interim improvements at Coyote Hills, and expansion of funds for wildlife exhibits and park infrastructure amid financial strains.
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Acge Kent
South County
Brustess
Park ‘District
Coyote Hills
Dillon
Maine
Eoyne
Fire chief of 24 years to retire in August
San Lorenzo fire chief Tom Ducey will retire next month for health reasons. At 62, he ends a 24 year tenure ending after his vacation in August. The village association moves to appoint a successor as Ducey remains charter member, former captain, and longtime chief.
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San Lorenzo
Tom Ducey
Ducey
Ment
San Lorenzo Village Homes Association
San Lorenzo Kiwanis Clin
Alameda County Association of Firemen
Alameda County Association of Fire Chiefs
Western Fire Chiefs Association
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Alameda County
Calfornia
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