Threat of BART strike by unions looms over Bay Area
Unions United Public Employees and Amalgamated Transit threaten a near term strike over wage equalization issues at BART. Alameda County Labor Council approved sanctions as vote tallies began, with potential system wide shutdowns including trains and electrification if the strike proceeds.
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United Public Fimployees
Alameda County
Genral Labor Council
Movnday
BART
E.R. Sinkeshan
Imions
Crown estate left to three women in Oakland will
Assemblyman Robert Crown bequeathed his estate to three women in Berkeley and Oakland. Miss Helen M. Willson of Berkeley received securities while the bachelor Crown described her as a longtime friend. The estate, valued over 100000, includes bank accounts and securities. Two aunts named are Mrs. Helen B. Chaim and Mrs. Luluan Commun. the Alameds Democrat was killed by an auto earlier this year.
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Livermore Auto and Trailer Court
Sheriff's Department
Dorithy Grisel
Eugene Szper
Beal Qhesser
Oakland
Robert Crown
Wilson
Lo San
Berkiley
Helen M. Willson
Berkeley
Crown
Alameds Democrat
Eerlier
Helen B. Chaim
Luluan
Mulford panel to probe assessor
Mulford taxpayers form an assessment improvement committee to take their protest directly to Assessor Don Hutchinson's staff. They oppose a 212 percent rise in single family home assessments in the Mulford area, claiming it is the county's highest. The group seeks sales date data and method used to determine values with city aid from Assistant Ty Carter Stroud.
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Improvement Association
Mulforl
Ross Cx
Fred Athens
Don Hutchinson
Gret Martin
Marshall S. Zaidell
Ty Carter Stroud
Milford
Explosion and Fire Ravage San Lorenzo Garage
An explosion and fire destroyed the garage at 17426 Via Julia in San Lorenzo yesterday afternoon. Firefighters arrived around 4:30 and prevented spread by removing shingles. the roof later collapsed. Neighbors say Hillis Allen was working on an engine in the garage, where gasoline and other flammable liquids likely ignited in the heat. Allen's wife, the only person home, was in the kitchen and uninjured. The garage contents were destroyed and broader house damage occurred.
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San Lorenzo
Hillis Allen
Julia
Alle
Allen
Groundbreaking for $73 million East Bay sewage project
The East Bay Municipal Utility District breaks ground Wednesday on a $73 million sewage treatment project. A water recycling plant will supply treated water back to the plant, with aims to reduce waste and support local needs. The district serves northern Alameda County including San Leandro and nearby areas. City officials Jack Matlester and Edward Vogl join in the event.
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Su Leandro
Jack Matlester
San Leandro
Gas Stations Cut Back After 24 Hour Service Ends
In San Leandro Gray Dixons Shell and Nimile Freeway station ceased 24 hour operation last night. Attendants report more stranded motorists walking in for gas and some police agencies say officers may drive citizens to stations. Fremont police note exceptions with arrest.
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Junior Dixon
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Leandra
Gas Altos
Bill's Southpark
Exxon
Jerry Ohne
Soviet leader Brezhnev and Nixon pursue arms cuts amid talks
Soviet chief Nikolai Brezhnev and Richard Nixon meet at the presidential lodge near Aspen for talks on nuclear limits. An interpreter attends as they tour with a mountain stream backdrop. Officials describe possible peace-time cooperation, with one draft pact outlining principles for curbing both sides’ nuclear arsenals in future SALT-like negotiations.
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Peaceful coexistance at Camp David a spoof report
AP dispatch from Camp David portrays Brezhnev and Nixon sharing a cabin and riding in a Lincoln Continental while Moscow and Washington residents mingle. The piece satirically references Russian leaders, car gifts, and local reactions, noting a single hostile bar comment about taxpayer-financed gifts.
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Richard Mahovs Nixon
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Alter National
Detroit
Thara
Thyprat
James Mack
Wear Main Street
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Breghnev
Anza Borrego Desert Park Temperature Report
Borrego Springs California report notes rising heat as Anza Borrego Desert State Park records a warming spell. Weather observers quote local official comments about heat retention and temperatures climbing, with idle remarks on heat impact.
Security Council backs two Germanies for UN entry
In a closed session the Security Council unanimously recommended that East and West Germany be admitted to the United Nations. The recommendation now goes to the General Assembly for approval, with the council expected to act early in the assembly’s session. Soviet and Western members prepared to address the issue in brief remarks.
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United Nations
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Security Cowell
West Germany
Cornell
Abe
Wriday
East
General Assembly
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Counsil
Yakov A. Maik
Hayward airport plan faces slim turnout at public hearing
In Hayward only four residents attended a public hearing on a $1 million five year airport improvement plan. Airport Manager Mummert outlined new buildings, 32 hangars, widened runways, lighting, safety gear, and landscaping funded by airport revenue. Council members pressed for cost and inflation safeguards while noting past deficits and local noise concerns.
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Hay Wart
Fou
Jim Munnett
Bay Area
Mummer
Lie
Mummert
Aloul
Airrport
Joh Pappas
William Hanley
Airporl
Mammett
Inflation slows in May as prices rise 0.7 percent
The Labor Department reports May price gains 0.7 percent linked to higher food, gasoline and services costs. Earnings lag, reducing purchasing power as inflation remains above early 1970s levels. food, dairy, coffee and cereal show notable increases while meat and eggs fall short of typical May declines.
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Purc
CPT
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLB
la Pencen
Old actor slays wife then kills self in Hollywood home
James Armstrong, 42, despondent over his wife's ill health, shot wife Wier Armstrong and then killed himself. A nurse found the bodies in a home filled with early Hollywood memorabilia. A note from Armstrong cited the suffering of illness and inability to endure.
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UPL
Hollywood
James Armstrong
Wier
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Armstrong
Ainymore
Potter
Murderer and rapist escape Tehachapi prison
Tehachapi State Institute reports convicts Jesus Flores 21 and George Baslick ? escaped after cutting a security fence Wednesday night. Both were previously convicted of murder and burglary and were on parole when they disappeared near 10 pm. Prison spokesman Fred Dalingon confirmed the escape and noted authorities traced them toward San Bernardino County.
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UPI
Tehachapi
Fred Dalingon
Jesus Flores
George Baslick
Piina
San Bernardino County
Prin
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