Queen marks Jubilee amid crowds and church stop
The Queen moved through crowds visiting the Church of St Mary Le Bow and signed the visitors book at Capt John Smith’s statue. She spoke on pledges from her 21st year, noted 25 years as head of the Commonwealth, and highlighted the Empire’s transformation into a voluntary association. BBC reported the event as the era’s largest outside broadcast, with over 100 million watching worldwide.
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Pocshantas
Commonwealth
Monwealth
British Broadcasting Corporation
Europe
North America
George V
Elizabeth
Hayward teacher substitute pay hike approved
Trustees vote 4-1 to request city council approve a substitute pay raise from 28 to 32 dollars per day next year to compete with neighboring districts. District cites difficulty hiring subs as other districts pay more and notes Gal lard and San Leandro salaries. In San Francisco Rotary votes down proposal to admit women as members amid global leadership debates.
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Micheaeds
Mission Boulevard
Thee Hill
Gallard
San Leandro
Hayward
Amin plans return to London amid flight denial and diplomacy
An undated report notes Amin possibly traveling to Britain with a plan to arrive in London within days. European alerts surfaced about a plane linked to Amin, refused landing in Brussels, with Orly suggested as an alternative if routed via Paris. Prime Minister Callaghan warned and reiterated Britain’s stance after Uganda severed ties following the archbishop’s death.
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Orly
Paris
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Surat
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Lal
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Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth
Fire damages home in Hayward at 2595 Thayer Ave
A May fire at 2595 Thayer Ave Hayward destroyed part of a home, causing about 8000 dollars in damage. Fire officials say the blaze started in a garbage can near the garage, likely from a smoldering cigarette. No injuries were reported. occupant Howald E. Magee identified.
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Hayward
Thayer Ave
Hornet
Howald E. Magee
Holmdahl Presses Toll Hike Opposition in Meeting
Holmdahl advocates public outcry against a proposed toll increase citing subsidies from multiple governments and rising bridge fees. He warns higher tolls will follow, reaching six months after implementation, as agencies balance funding amid transit system strain. A support meeting is set for 8 PM at 4207Pidwell Drive Fre mon.
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Mls
Irie Hale
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Redwood Cit
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Fremon
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Ing Tealyck
Amaus
Axa Ton
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Wis
Holmvith
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Two killed as plane crashes near apartments in Upland
A twin engine Aero-Commander 450 crashed shortly after takeoff from Cable Airport near an apartment complex, killing the pilot and a woman occupant. Four other residents were injured as the fuel tank exploded and started a fire. The crash occurred about five miles from the airport as the plane experienced engine trouble. Most of the two four unit buildings were unoccupied. one woman was blown from her apartment and suffered unspecified injuries.
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Calif
UPI
Pouringer
Thern Ware
Uns
Prias
Action Against GM Over Engine Switches Seeks Disclosure
New York Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz accuses General Motors of interchanging engines in thousands of 1977 Cadillac Seville and other models without disclosure. He cites violations of false advertising laws and deceptive business practices, following a prior GM case over Chevrolet engines in Buicks and Pontiacs.
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UPI
Louis J. Lefkowitz
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Buick
Ol Reed
Pontiac
New York State
Hayward Man Defends Self Against Knife Attacker
Stewart C. K. Conn reported to police that before dawn in back of Burt's restaurant an assailant with alcohol on his breath demanded his wallet and brandished a four inch curved blade. Conn grabbed for the knife and endured cuts and bruises in the struggle before the attacker fled.
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Stewart C.K. Conn
Burt
Coon
Medan
Water rate hike eyed for Moa Fremont area
Alameda County Water District directors consider a 14.6 percent water rate increase for 1977 78 to offset revenue losses from mandatory conservation. A $540 000 diversion from other revenues and questions on repaying $340 000 for future growth projects are under review with options to be presented next Monday ahead of a June 23 adoption.
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Fremont
Newarkark Union City
Alameda County Water District
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Harry Brumbaugh
City Council Denies Garage Conversion Variance
In a split vote the SAN L R A N D R O council refused a variance to drop off street parking rules at 1427 Rose Drive, upholding a planning commission denial of a garage conversion as illegal. Mayor Maltester and others backed the denial, saying overturning would undermine the planning commission and trigger a future hearing on zoning related to garage conversions.
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Rose Drive
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George C. Brown
Jack D. Maltester
Val Gill
Joseph Coppa
Faith Frazier
Maltester
Planning Commission
Cmmission
Dust drive collapse halts Alameda county youth group project
The Alameda County 4 H Youth Group ends its dust fundraising after state attention and a Livermore allergy lab halt. The lab received 150 pounds of dust but will not buy more, leaving the group short of the needed funds for a July Montana trip.
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Alameda County
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Daily Review
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Williams
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Police blotter reports multiple break-ins and losses
Readable items describe forced entries through windows, petty thefts, and property losses. Entries note a wing window intrusion, an eight track stereo deck valued at $10, a generator rental service loss, and a truck related incident. Names and places appear obliquely amid garbled text.
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Hayward
Sunset students protest transfer of popular PE teacher
About 76 Sunset Hill School students stay out of class to protest the pending transfer of tenured physical education teacher Mario Johnson to another district school. Principal Lawrence Rallo says Johnson has a special credential limiting her to PE. Ratto notes the district needs PE teachers who can also instruct other subjects next year. He says students and staff are upset, though Johnson is described as a good teacher. State law requires co education in the program.
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Sunset Hil
Lawrence Rallo
Mario Johnson
Ratto
Sam
Ms. Johnson
Hayward Police Arrest Wanted Man and Companions
Hayward officers stopped Charles Wayne Blackwell and two companions amid suspicions of selling stolen TVs. Blackwell used a false name Quarles Wayne Bannister from Texas and was found to be a recent parolee. His companion Tonia Blackwell faced traffic warrants and was released on bail in Redwood City after arrest.
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Clara County
Charles Wayne Blackwell
Hayward
Blackwell
Quarles Wayne Bannister
Texas
Tonia Blackwell
Redwood City
Two men arrested in Castro Valley
Two young men were arrested by sheriff's deputies in Castro Valley on suspicion of possessing stolen property and carrying a concealed weapon. A .38 pistol seen in the car trunk matched a recent Nevada burglary. deputies recovered two handguns and ammunition. The suspects, a 17-year-old Ohio juvenile and 18-year-old Steven Glen Smith of Colorado, faced federal and parole issues.
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Ley
Department of Justice
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Ohio
FBI
Army
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Colorado
Motorcyclist killed in Nimitz Freeway crash
An unidentified motorcyclist died after being rear ended on the Nimitz Freeway near Stevenson Boulevard. Stirhard Michael Davis, 24, of Union City, struck the bike in the center lane at about 2:45 am. The motorcycle entangled in the car grill and was dragged about 300 feet, then run over by up to four vehicles. The victim was pronounced dead on arrival at Washington Hospital.
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Washington
Wospital
Area man killed in cycle accident near Hayward
A 23-year-old San Leandro man, Robert Michael Faria, died late yesterday after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with a parked van on Western Boulevard. Witnesses say he was driving slightly above the 25 mph limit when he skidded about 20 feet before hitting the van, suffering massive head injuries.
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San Leandro
Robert Michael Faria
Cypress Bet
Wesay al
Western Boulevard
Faria
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