Brush Fire Ignores Terrain Raging Near Sequoia Forest
A brush and timber fire roared through Sequoia National Forest in Kern County burning about 270 acres of watershed. The blaze began around noon Sunday near The Needles, isolated Johnsonvale area. U S Forest Service and California Division of Forestry crews, aided by 10 air tankers and two helicopters, fought the flames as winds were forecast to gust to 60 miles an hour with no containment time yet.
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Porterville
Calif
Sequoia National Forest
Johnsonvale
U.S. Forest Service
California Division of Forestry
Forest Service
Don Hansen
Nun elected Superior General of Sisters of St Joseph
Sister M Antoinette Yetek former administrator of St Rose Hospital Hayward was elected Superior General of the Sisters of St Joseph in Wichita Kansas. As head she will helm seven hospitals a college and various schools and missions including Japan. She previously led St Rose Hospital for eight years and held community and diocesan posts.
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M. Antoinette Yetek
St. Rose Hospital
Hayward
Sisters of St Joseph
Wichita
Kan
Antoinette
Cio
Sisters of St. Toeph
Mid-West
Bay Area
Japan
Sisters of St. Joseph
Lister
California Conference of Catholic Health Facilities
Chabot College
Soroptimist Club
Central Alameda County
American Cancer Society
Two area residents drown in separate accidents
Two area residents died in separate accidents yesterday. Gary Richards of Hayward disappeared underwater while swimming near Bean Hollow Bay with a friend. a helicopter search failed to locate a body. Nes Vutie Horie Riley of San Leandro drowned fishing in the Uhumne River near Waterford. her body was found wedged against a stump by a current after her son Henry Riley reported her missing. Authorities suspect she snagged her fishing line and attempted to free herself.
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Hayward
San Leandro
Gary Richards
St. Hayward
Bean Hollow Bay
Pescadero
San Mateo County
Nes
Vutie Horie Riley
Sayre St
Sai
Three Local Residents Die in Suspected Suicides
Three area residents are reported to have died by self inflicted gunshot wounds over the weekend. Frederick 7 Foley Jr. aged 19 of Mast Ave Hayward, James G Reed aged 69 of Allee St Hayward, and Mrs Dery English aged 63 of Stollycock St Livermore were found in their homes with firearms. Autopsy notes indicate despondency and notes citing chronic pain from arthritis. Alameda County coroner cited apparent self harm in two cases and despondency over health in the other.
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South County
Frederick
Foley Jr
Mast Ave
Hajar
Levine Hospital
Ated
Alameda County
Reed
Dery English
Stollycock
St. Livermore
Arizona cowboy Nichol wins Livermore rodeo top prize
Arizona cowboy Howard Nichols of Higley dominates the Livermore Rodeo final with 1 035 52 points to claim all around cowboy honors. About 9 000 spectators watched the closing day as winners across events included Rodney Towe Hartey May in wrestling and other top placements from Basham Quintana and Nelson.
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Livermore
Howard Nichols
Higley
Ariz
Rove Oll
Seer Waestling
Rodney Towe
Hartey May
Will Staer
Stolen Ohlone records recovered after Fremont burglary
Fremont police recovered 1159 in record albums from an early Sunday burglary at al Odone college store. Police found 229 albums valued at about 5 each and 196 more inside a sheet and blanket after daylight. Suspects fled on arrival. investigation continues.
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Fremont
al Od
Kstore
Valuable Indian costume stolen in San Leandro report
Authentic hand bead Indian costume valued at 3200 listed missing yesterday from a San Leandro barn. Lawrence Cavilla of Castro Valley told police the goods were removed in the past week from the barn at his mother's residence. Other missing items include camping lanterns chests sleeping bags camping sink screen tent camp stove and a plastic swimming pool.
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San Leandro
Lawrence Cavilla
Castro Valley
Womaz 101 Dies in Leandro at Jones Convalescent Home
Womaz 101, a Illinois born widow of German immigrant parents, died Saturday at Jones Convalescent Hospital San Leandro where she resided since March 1970. Survived by sister Taulise Erapson and nephew Fred Rhoeds, she was great aunt to Nan Seuser of Livermore. Services set for tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 2 p.m. Interment Chapel of the Chimes Oakland.
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San Leandro
Taulise Erapson
Blomington
Average American laments hard times
An interview with Buck recounts economic strain as groceries rise and wages lag. He criticizes Phase Two taxes, urges simpler tax reform, and notes personal efforts to save through travel and thrift while raising six children. He reflects on education, race, and union issues with a cautious stance.
Flood Toll Tops 200 In Rapid City Disaster
Rapid City faced a sudden flood driven by a foot of rain late Friday night. The killer wall of water devastated manmade shelters and hills, causing massive damage and leaving thousands homeless. Authorities began emergency food stamp eligibility and police and National Guard crews recovered more than 50 bodies as rescue efforts continued.
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Canyon Laxe Dai
Mt. Rushmore
Agriculture Department
Washington
Father tells of flood escape amid canyon flood
In a rapid city Nebraska flood near Canyon Lake Dam a family clung to a 60 foot poplar tree for about ten hours after the dam broke. They tied a bedsheet to stay together and prayed as water forced them to shelter above rising currents. Neighbors heard cries and rescued them.
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Helen Strong
Rapid City
Leove Mill
Long Pine
Neb
Tater
Canyon Lake Dam
Rapid Creek
Lynn
Roger
California
Elaine
Heltia
China denounces US air strikes near Vietnam border
In Tokyo and Peking authorities condemn US raids into North Vietnam near the Chinese frontier. Beijing backs Hanoi, calling the strikes grave provocations and war crimes, after U S jets reportedly approached within 20 miles of China and hit rail yard and bridge near the Vietnam border.
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Tokyo
Clana
North Vietnam
China
Foreign Ministry
Peking
Chi
UNS
Vietnam
North
Lavelle admits ordering North Vietnam raids during engagement rules
General John D Lavelle testified he ordered raids on military targets in North Vietnam last winter, citing defensive needs and a liberal interpretation of prewar rules of engagement. He said actions were justifiable to protect crews, despite being recalled and retired by the Air Force. The inquiry linked his statements to the Pentagon policy and a Times report alleging repeated unauthorized missions.
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Washington
UPI
John D. Lavelle
North Vietnam
Pentagon
Lavelle
Air Force
Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
House Armed Services
Suhcommittee
John D. Ryan
Air Fase
U.S
North Viena
United States
North
Zera
Liavolts
Ryan
Avith
Defense
Melvin KR. Ladird
Tavelte
Pane Handle
the Times
Payro ll tax hike awaits Senate vote
The Senate Finance Committee weighs how to fund a proposed ten percent Social Security benefit increase amid 41 months of debate. A broad bill would reform welfare, raise aged and disabled payments, revise Medicare, and overhaul Social Security, with some lawmakers pressing for a retroactive twenty percent boost.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Wife divorces Hayward car dealer
Lesley Jane Cooper of Hayward has filed for dissolution of her 17 year marriage to John W. Cooper, a Hayward car dealer. They separated Friday. married in Orinda in 1955. They have no children. Cooper operates Cooper Motors at 2501 Mission Blvd.
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Hayward
Lesley Jane Cooper
John W. Cooper
Robbers Hold Four San Jose Market Employees
Police investigated a late Sunday night holdup at a San Jose supermarket where three suspects entered, binding four employees. One hostage escaped during the incident before officers surrounded the store. The hostages were later released unharmed and police sought the stolen items.
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San Jose
UPI
Wannob
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