Man Identified In Pleasanton Train Collision Fatality
Donald J. Silva, 44, of 1607 Van Plewood Place, was killed at the Smith Street crossing where a Southern Pacific train struck his small pickup as the signals were down. Police say the crossing gates were down and lights flashing about 6:66 am. Silva may have tried to beat the train. The conductor, C. Fisher, noted the car crossed before the engine, which could not stop at 60 miles per hour.
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Kitayama Announces Run for Union City Mayor
Union City residents learned Tony Kitayama will seek the city's first elected mayor in the upcoming spring contest. Kitayama, a longtime resident and former mayor, with service as city official since 193? and three prior terms, referenced the recent special election results as part of his timing. A council canvass confirmed the four-year mayoral term.
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BART to Upgrade Cars for San Francisco Service
Bay Area Rapid Transit plans about 30 changes to train cars to run service to San Francisco by September. General Manager B R Stokes cites improvements in train detection door control and braking needing state approval and possible contract tweaks with Rehr Industries. A dispute over responsibility for extra costs has caused delays but a settlement with Rehr is hoped next week as BART targets a Sept 24 opening across the bay.
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Hayward man dies in head on crash on Nimitz Freeway
Alameda County coroner awaiting lab results to determine whether James W. Collins died from a heart attack before a head on collision with a semi on the Nimitz Freeway. Collins, 49, was pronounced dead at Levine Hospital Hayward after his pickup crossed into southbound lanes. Ar mando Scorsoned of Hayward, 49, drove the semi and fled uninjured.
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Fremont
Livermore Bonds Defeated In District Vote
Livermore voters rejected a 6 million bond and a tax increase in the Livermore Valley Unified School District election. Turnout was about 27 percent with the bond failing 3 011 to 2 74 and the tax increase losing 1 514 to 1 914, ending plans for a third high school and expanded facilities.
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Livermore Valley Unified School) Distvict
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Limbo for Hayward Tennis Courts Donation
The Hayward Area Recreation District delays accepting a donation of tennis courts from Onitland developer Me Tray associates Carp. The plan includes a lit lighted court behind Kennedy Park as part of an apartment project. The issue to be discussed at the next board meeting, with details to be finalized.
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Robbers steal cash from cab driver in Oakland Hayward chase
A cab driver was robbed of 88 by two men he picked up in Oakland and driven to Hayward. The wallet with 24 in cash and a 10 note was taken and the pair fled on Thelma Street near MomuVing Way. Charles West 28 of Unke Jane reported the crime to police.
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Stans ties Watergate to Nixon overfunding probe
Senate Watergate hearings reveal Eric Stans faced tough questions as he described a $1 million discretionary fund in the Commerce Department for activities aiding the president’s reelection. Attorneys for witnesses Magruder and others pressed for details while figures like Mitchell and Dean loom in the probe.
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Nixon Western White House improvements total $414000
The Register of Santa Ana reports federal funds spent on San Clemente Western White House rose to $414,003 with $104,174 in 1968 for electrical work and additional costs for sewer, landscaping, septic systems, roofing, roadways, storage, and pool projects. GSA confirms expenditures and notes some items are not included in the total.
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Bilingual class plans face cuts over low enrollment
Plans for a district bilingual kindergarten face cancellation if enrollments stay below 25 at affected schools. Norma Feller objects to replacing a long-time teacher, while supporters argue children can learn two languages early. The program, expanding to several schools with state funds tied to minimum enrollments, may proceed if counts rise by fall.
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Council okays noise study amid split vote
The council approved a noise impact study linked to Second Street before All Saints School and a $7,250 conservation and environmental protection element for the city master plan. Howell opposed the second vote citing concerns over city shadges. the mayor warned about wasted studies.
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Mother seeks dog linked to boy attack near Hayward
Mrs Kenn Balthasar of Hayward asks for information about a German shepherd that bit her son near Oliver’s Corners in front of Safeway Shore. The dog, with an injured hind leg, fled after the incident and authorities urge anyone with details to contact Meta County Health Care Services.
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Nixon to unveil anti inflation plan
President Nixon plans a new price and wage control strategy aimed at taming inflation. Officials anticipate moves against recent price boosts in steel and copper, with consideration of flexible export controls to reduce domestic commodity supplies and curb price rises.
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Lab explores nonnuclear research options at Lawrence
A Lawrence Laboratory press briefing outlined potential shifts away from weapons work toward laser fusion bio medical and nonnuclear studies. Director Batzel spoke of reorganizations within the AEC and stressed open research across scientific fields while denying current reactor safety projects.
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