BART seeks federal funding for extensions and startup costs
BART officials presented two proposals in Washington for 106 percent federal financing of future extensions and federal participation in startup costs. The team, led by Director Harry B. Lange and General Manager BAR Stokes, also pursued arts funding for station works. Lange said outcomes are uncertain but welcomed the support and aim for tax payer equity after decades of federal underfunding.
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Ousted official Paul Maris linked to White Front deal
Gerald M. Zeimanowitz of New Jersey testified allowing his new identity as Paul Maris after mafia ties. He allegedly pursued buying Newark and 19 White Front stores in Northern California, but was ousted as president of the Paul Maris Co in April amid a related lawsuit exposure.
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Bank of America Offers Dental Patient Credit Program
Bank of America announces a nationwide first in San Francisco offering dental patients up to 300 credit after a five minute call from the dentist. If the patient holds a BankAmericard, the charge goes to that card. a special account is created. Expansion to other California cities is planned.
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Financier Cornfeld held in Swiss jail among inmates
Bernard Cornfeld, founder of Investors Overseas Services, remains in St Antoine Prison facing fraud and related charges. Officials say he shares a cell with common criminals, receives the same treatment as other inmates, and is limited to one weekly visit with a special magistrate pass.
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Jury selection begins in DeQampo murder case
Sondra DeQcampo, 31, of Vallejo, faces a murder charge for allegedly shooting 20 year old Anew Nelson at the Acorn Festival after a party last September. Jury selection underway in Tuolumne County Superior Court before Judge Ross A. Carkeet as opening statements are slated for next Monday. Activist groups the American Indian Movement and Native American Defense Fund urged DeQuampo supporters to attend.
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Crop duster escapes injury after orchard crash near Kingsburg
A crop dusting plane clipped power lines and crashed in a peach orchard three miles south of Kingsburg. Pilot Maurice Swill of Selma crawled from the burning craft as it came to rest on its side. He was flying for Central Valley Aviation of Selma.
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Psychiatrist Protests Dismissal Over Methadone Policy
Dr Dan Golimacher a psychiatrist and part time employee of the San Mateo County Health and Welfare Department held a news conference in San Francisco protesting his firing. He says the dismissal stems from his public opposition to the department plan to treat heroin addicts with methadone. Officials say the termination was due to not being a fully competent employee.
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San Francisco Tightens Dog Control Laws
The Board of Supervisors in San Francisco enacts stricter dog regulations. Owners of wandering or unleashed dogs face penalties similar to traffic violations, with new procedures governing evidence, hearings, and fines. The ordinances target dogs that defecate in public areas, parks, gardens, and sidewalks.
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Italy hit by nation wide day of silence strike
Journalists across Italy stage a mass walkout in protest of attacks on press freedom. About 2000 reporters and TV staff joined the action, halting news production to demand safeguards for journalists and media independence.
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Watergate hearings extend as aide testifies on bugged logs
Nixon campaign aide recounts typing intelligence from taped conversations at the Democratic national headquarters. Senator Inouye questions source and timing of the discovery. The hearing resumes amid TV coverage and defense of prosecutorial rights.
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Dig yields 70 stolen truck parts worth 200000 in Hayward yard
A two day dig at a West Winton Avenue wrecking yard has recovered about 70 stolen truck parts valued near 200000. Investigators say two pieces traced to Cataluna Trucking and Jim's Transfer Service. Detectives expect more arrests within weeks as searches extend regionally.
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San Leandro
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Alameda County
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US proposes international seas pollution oversight committees
Russell Train, head of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality, told IMCO in London that a new International Marine Environment Protection Committee should manage the 1964 oil pollution treaty and 1972 sea dumping agreement and draft a future vessel pollution treaty open to all IMCO members. He warned that the marine environment faces growing damage from shipping and pollutants.
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United States
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Bay Area regional governance debates draw public forum push
Alameda County supervisor Joseph Bart backs coordination of agencies while wary of Knox provisions. Newark councilman Robert Plowright fears cities miss regional impact. Kayward councilwoman Weinreb notes public awareness lag and region as closer to people. ABAG and MTC push public participation and town halls to shape transportation plans and budgets.
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Ex-rest home chief admits stock fraud
John D L Clark former head of a nursing home chain pleaded guilty to a $200 million stock fraud. Prosecutors said he netted a $427 million profit in what was called the largest securities fraud in 40 years. Clark, 40, of Oklahoma City, led Four Seasons Nursing Centers of America.
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Four Seasons Nursing Cantors of America
Four Seasons stock scheme tied to Anta Corp collapse
Clark pleaded guilty to one count in a federal indictment tied to stock manipulation. Sentencing planned for Sept. 10 with potential five year term and ten dollar fine. Two co defendants pleaded guilty. others await trial in Oklahoma City as Four Seasons rebrands to Anta Corp after a collapse affecting investors.
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Royalty Fitters tidy town in Wiltshire
Great Somerford in Wiltshire won no prizes as the tidiest village in a Royalty Fitters contest, blamed on crowds sparked by Princess Anne and Lt Mark Phillips visits. Parish clerk Brian White said overvisitor traffic caused litter and parking problems, dampening the village's chance.
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California's cross state rail plan targets 200 mph corridors
Sen. Johr Tunney urges a mass transport study for a West Coast corridor from Sacramento through San Francisco Fresno and Los Angeles to San Diego with potential extension to Oregon Washington and Vancouver. Magnuson proposes broadening the study to include points along the Pacific coast and into Canada. The effort notes rising travel, economic growth and energy concerns as justification for high speed rail and other propulsion systems.
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Maine court upholds oil conveyance law
Maine officials said oil firms will likely seek U.S. Supreme Court review after the Maine Supreme Court upheld the oil conveyance law. The statute imposes a half cent per barrel assessment to fund spill cleanup and prevention programs, with $2.6 million in escrow from Portland Pipeline Co and 10 major oil firms. The ruling preserves provisions that do not require proof of negligence and assign strict liability to the responsible company.
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