Western Electric Walkout Over Equipment Transfer
Western Electric installers staged a sympathy walkout across Northern California and Nevada to protest a transfer of work from installers to a trucking firm. Dan Archuleta of CWA Local 9190 says eight Fresno workers were suspended, with negotiations ongoing between the union and Western Electric. the local unit covers Hayward Fremont and Union City. The union says the project is installation work and the company notes most jobs are long term and customer service remains unaffected. The local unit operates out of Pacific Telephone at 72300 Foothill Blvd.
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Trio in drug case pleads guilty in San Leandro
Three men James Elliot Chapman Michel J. Afanasieff and Matt Brian Vaidstram pleaded guilty to misdemeanor and related offenses tied to a San Leandro drug operation. Original charges including marijuana possession and weapons were dropped. Sentencing set for June in Superior Court after police found 16 pounds of marijuana 19000 pills and 708 dollars in cash.
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Hayward Flight Tragedy Leaves Passengers Missing
Federal Aviation authorities report a Hayward to Maywied flight with engine trouble. Pilot Joseph Zink and passenger Tommy Lae Vining are missing after the plane failed to land at a destination near Madestiy. FAA chief Ivan Stracher says details are scant and search focuses on the last reported route between Hiseard and the last beacon.
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Oakland teacher strike averted in Oakland district
President Dawid Creque of the Oakland Feder ation of Teachers urged the proposed Thursday walkout be called off after a Foster statement. Marcus Foster said he would monitor workloads to keep classes at the same site while unions voiced concerns over proposed LM teacher cutbacks. The OFT and the Entueanain Association warned of action if terms worsen, planning lines between 6am and 9am for potential future events.
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OFT
Gakami Entueanain Association
Quake Briefly Nods to Local Damage and Phone Outages
In Union City and Fremont areas minor quake damage was reported. Clerks described toppled items at Quick Stop Market and Louis Store while switching equipment caused a phone outage at New Haven Unified School District offices and nearby sites.
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New Haven
County budget hearing draws small turnout
Constituents insist on cuts and vigilance at the county budget hearing but attendance remains light as officials consider next steps. The meeting prompts no immediate action and the board signals tentative plans to revisit issues later.
Committee Report Critiques San Francisco Police Chief Oversight
A city committee urges the chief to appoint a board accountable to the Police Commission to curb chaos in policing. It calls for professional standards, possible relaxation of prostitution and gambling laws, and resistance to policing pressures.
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Merake
Nixon says Clifford raising false hopes for prisoner release
Transcript excerpts from a Pan interview with Xuan Thuy, North Vietnam's envoy, show Thuy insisting on a settlement that includes total U.S. withdrawal and a pledge of aid to the present Hanoi government. Nixon remains unwilling to link any deal to a full drawdown, while senators vote on a year-end withdrawal measure.
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Senate backs 270000 draft ceiling for two years
The Senate voted 67 to 10 to cap draft calls at 270000 over the next two years, with 130000 in the first year and 140000 in the second. The move, led by Sen. John C. Stennis, removes the escape clause allowing the president to exceed the ceiling during national emergencies. Draftee inductions in 1970 reached 163500 and officials expect around 110000 this calendar year.
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Drugs said bigger threat to servicemen than Reds
Senate testimony warned drug addiction among Vietnam GIs dwarfed combat danger. Rep Seymour Halpern cited up to 60,000 hard drug users in Vietnam, mainly heroin, as Sen Harold Hughes pressed for authentic figures and a treatment oriented military program. Nixon ordered speedier drug control and treatment across the Defense Department amid rising concerns.
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Lower drinking age backed in Illinois House
The Illinois House approved a bill to lower the legal beer purchase age to 18. Representative Raymond Ewell said the move would pull youths from pot culture into a martini culture, while sponsor Aaron Jaite argued 18 is the natural age given campus and service drinking.
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School battle continues as principals reshuffled amid controversy
The school board approved new assignments after a long closed session, demoting Cabrillo and Mowry principals while retaining some in teaching posts. The recall election window opens 60 to 75 days after petitions with required signatures, as residents voice unhappiness over three months of turmoil and prior district changes.
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White House wedding coverage stirs media and invites
Report outlines White House involvement in the Kennedy era style wedding with Navy gear and media access. Leaders on both sides sign a letter recalling past gift precedents while plans for coverage and invitations unfold, including Linda Bird and Laci Nugent invited to the Rose Garden ceremony.
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