Oakland A's face uncertain future after shocking sales
The Oakland Athletics sold star outfielder Joe Rudi and pitcher Rollie Fingers to the Boston Red Sox for 1 million each and then sold Vida Blue to the New York Yankees for 12 million. Owner Charlie Finley dismantled a championship era, leaving only four unsigned veterans and prompting reflections on the club’s past glory and uncertain prospects.
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Oakland A’s
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A’s
Charlie Finley
Joe Rudi
Ichers
Vida Blue
Rollie Fingers
Finley
Rudi
Fingers
Boston Red Sox
Blue
New York Yankees
Raekal Rudi
Cy Young
Bill to halt taxes on private homes advances
SACRAMENTO (UPI) Revolutionary legislation eliminating property taxes on owner occupied private homes has narrowly passed the Senate and been sent to the Assembly. The amendment would require voter approval and shift revenue with a 20 percent state income tax surcharge on homeowners and continued land tax. a 5 percent transfer fee on short sales is proposed, affecting housing turnover and local government revenue. Beth Behr and critics argue renters are not helped by the measure.
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Delay in Halting Picketing at Pleasanton Fairgrounds
A Alameda County judge granted a second delay in serving an order to halt picketing by striking county service employees at the Pleasanton fairgrounds. Fair officials warn removal by Friday may force cancellation. work crews refuse to cross lines as unions seek more notice. Judge Barber postponed ruling to 2 pm after union attorneys requested more time.
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John Campbell
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Robert K. Barber
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Allowey
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Barber
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John Murphy
Gas Fireforces Evacuation Near Van Nuys Ends
A fire releasing toxic gas forced the evacuation of about 5,000 people from a four square mile area near Van Nuys. The blaze destroyed a warehouse storing chlorine and muriatic acid but was brought under control by daybreak. About 47 people were sickened, no fatalities reported.
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UPI
David Sloan
Sloan
Cooler Weather Arrives Tonight Through Tomorrow
A late drop in temperatures expected with lows in the 0s and highs in the 70s and 80s. Forecasters warn of wet weather, with more details on page 20.
Vote on Hays delayed as sex reports spread
Washington Democrats postpone a vote on stripping Wayne Hays as reports of sex scandals circle Capitol Hill. The caucus, led by Speaker Carl Albert, backs delaying the decision to allow the ailing Ohio Democrat recovery time. Hays Hospitalized after overdose. doctors caution against return to Washington for at least three weeks.
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Wayne Hays
Carl Albert
Ohio
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Barnesville
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Or der Ilays
Two U S diplomats killed in Beirut Lebanon
Washington reports the U S ambassador to Lebanon and a second diplomat along with their chauffeur were slain in Beirut. White House sources say the Red Cross found the three bodies as Kissinger and Ford discussed the earlier disappearance.
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Robert ©. Waring
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Hubert C. Waring
Elias Sarkis
Mission Peak and Rowell Ranch Land Purchases Discussed
East Bay Regional Park District directors favor buying two South County parklands totaling 4244 acres for 1225200 dollars. Formal action expected July 6. Acquisition reports covered 60 acres near Ohlone College with Mission Peak and 4236 acres at Rowell Ranch between Sunol and Del Valle.
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Maria Sart
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John Leavitt
Howard Cogswell
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