Ex-major leaguer held in Island Princess extortion plot
An advertising executive from Burbank, Gerald Hid ward Priddy, 53, was arrested in a $250,000 extortion scheme after two packages aboard the cruise ship Island Princess were found by the crew. Priddy allegedly threatened to reveal locations of the devices in exchange for money. Authorities identify him as a former major league infielder who played under the name Jerry Priddy. The ship, on a Mexican cruise from Los Angeles with 83 passengers, was towing toward Long Beach when bombs were found and discarded.
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Weather Outlook for South County Tomorrow
Fair skies prevail in South County with continued clear conditions through tomorrow. Some low clouds are expected late tonight and early tomorrow morning, with temperatures steady around the 70s for highs and similar overnight lows.
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Haig to retire Laird to become adviser to Nixon
President Nixon announced Melvin Laird will become presidential chief domestic adviser and General Alexander Haig will retire from the Army to serve as a presidential assistant. The White House shake up follows Watergate resignations and firings as Nixon seeks a fresh image and staff stability.
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Ziepler
Herbert
Klein
Longline
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Vale Cran
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Washington
Eicles
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Downtown study survives council grilling
Hayward city officials narrowly approved using a portion of a federal grant to cover consultant costs for a downtown viability study. Critics urged accounting of existing studies and demanded clear economic details before committing funds. City leaders warned delaying the project could waste available study money intended for downtown redevelopment.
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Neveau
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Iney
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Maynard Central Business Area
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McCullough
Mini-Watergate at Glen Eden erupts in homeowners row
Glen Men Gardens Homeowners Association faced a clash as director Paul Warrelle resigned after a vote to remove him. About 236 of 49 homeowners supported the motion, while others questioned payments totaling roughly 1,024 in association funds and several repairs linked to C&S Associates and American Building Maintenance.
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Luther Rhodes
Rhodes
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Tha Fence
Excampaign aide details payoffs in Watergate inquiry
Excampaign aide Sloan testified he faced possible perjury after being asked about disbursements in Nixon reelection funds. He recalled paying $38,000 to Liddy with later countersuggestions of $40,000, and he warned Magruder and Stans of potential perjury while stepping back from campaign duties. Sloan quit after informing prosecutors and the Watergate grand jury.
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