Queen marks Jubilee amid crowds and broadcast spectacle
The Queen and Lord Mayor toured the Guildhall area stopping at St Mary Le Bow and a statue of Captain Pocahontas for a brief look. A large BBC outside broadcast claimed 300 million viewers across Europe and the Commonwealth as the Silver Jubilee celebrations highlighted a transformation of the Empire into a voluntary Commonwealth.
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GM Engine Switches Spark New Legal Challenge in New York
New York Attorney General Louis J. Lefkowitz alleges General Motors failed to disclose engine interchanges in 1977 Buick and Oldsmobile models. He cites about 250 consumer complaints and seeks restitution, calling the practice a deceptive trade act. A Manhattan Supreme Court order directs GM to show cause why interchanging engines without prior disclosure should not stop.
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Police blotter highlights multiple thefts and break ins
A crowded blotter lists numerous incidents including burglaries, thefts, and truck break ins across Fremont and Union City. Items stolen range from car parts like carburetors and radios to house goods, bikes, a boat motor, and garage contents. Value estimates vary, with several entries around hundreds of dollars and one at seven thousand.
Amin’s London visit sparks British illness over Uganda ruler
Britain reels as Ugandan dictator Amin toggles arrival plans amid calls to bar him from the Commonwealth and Buckingham Palace, with Prime Minister Callaghan pressing a last minute note that his presence would be inappropriate. Kampala radio later claims he will come, triggering airport traffic as Western leaders push to keep Amin out of the London summit.
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Project dust drive collapses amid publicity buzz
SAN LEANDRO Alameda County 4 H youth groups dust fundraising drive collapses after lab declines to buy more dust. Nearly 150 pounds raised for Montana trip but only 600 dollars earned, with 3 000 needed to cover all expenses. Publicity swamped allergy lab with calls from other groups and prompted a cease.
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Daily Review
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City council denies variance for Rose Drive garage conversion
In SAN LEANCHO a split vote upheld a zoning board denial of a variance to drop off street parking rules for a 14270 Rose Drive garage conversion. The decision, supported by Mayor Maltester and others, marks a historic upholding over council overturns.
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Jack Tb. Maltester
Val Gill
Joseph Coppa
Pauh Frazier
Maltester
Planning Commission
Holmdahl urges toll reform amid Bay Area ruling clash
Holmdahl campaigns for SB 234 to curb toll hikes arguing current five cent increases on Hayward and Dumbarton bridges fail to solve transit subsidy issues. He warns higher tolls could swell public backlash and force agencies to seek more revenue, as ATIC promotes higher tails. A Fre ment group meets at 4217 Bithwell Drive to mobilize opposition while legal challenges loom over control by MIC.
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Church group pursues town buy for senior housing project
A church-led group seeks to purchase a troubled town to create affordable senior housing, facing a $23,000 repair bill for the general store and sewage work, while courting residents and county officials. They aim to raise $75,000 by August with a remaining $25,000 sought. rumors of failure are denied as work proceeds.
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Bridgeville
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