Edith Avis King of San Lorenzo Dies at 89
Edith Avis King a member of a noted San Lorenzo ranching family died Saturday in San Francisco after a long illness at age 89. Survived by son James Richard King of San Jose and daughter Nancy Hunter of Carson City, she taught at Independence School Castro Valley and was a former school principal. Memorial services Thursday at Sorenson Brothers Chapel Hayward, donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Clinton S. King
Lewelling Boulevard
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San Larena
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San Lorena
Maynard
San Jose
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Accident victim in critical condition in Dublin auto movie
Eleven-year-old Anthony Marcella lay in a sleeping bag in an empty Dublin stall when a car driven by Marguerite Hartnell backed into the spot and ran over him. His 15-year-old brother Terry suffered minor injuries. no charges filed. Anthony was to be transferred to Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland.
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Oak Knoll Naval Hospital
Oakland
San Leandro Driver Hurt in Pole Collision
A 19 year old San Leandro man named David Rodney Beville struck a telephone pole with an 8 Pontiac while arguing with his girlfriend Debbie Ann King. He suffered a minor head injury. King had a facial bleed and possible concussion. Beville was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
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David Rodney Beville
Ith Street
Haas Avenue
Police Blotter Reports Widespread Break-ins and Thefts
Suh County law enforcement logs multiple burglaries and thefts including residence break ins on Mission Blvd and Haas Ave. items stolen range from televisions and cameras to jewelry and firearms with several vehicles and radios reported missing. Analysis notes several entries detail method via unlocked doors or windows and list suspects or witnesses.
Alter egos testify Five faces of Arthur Bicknell
In San Jose a salesman was acquitted of drunken driving after a bizarre trial centered on the five personalities of Arthur Dwayne Bicknell. Testimony described Johnnie as the driving force, with other alter egos including Peter and John aiding the defense. The psychiatrist testified on multiple personalities and noted a troubled home life. The defense said this marked a first successful use of a multiple personality defense.
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Parents Favor Basic Skills Program In District
Trustees received a survey showing 73 percent favor letter grades and 36 percent want testing at year start and end. The plan defines a basic skills school with grade by grade self contained classes, strict discipline, and teacher initiated staff. Trustee Joan Hamblin proposed establishing the school noting 15 percent of parents would send children if created and potential revenue from returning private school students. The board will study the report and plan implementation with district goals in mind.
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Hibblin
Judge orders Viet boy returned to his mother
Oakland County Circuit Judge Richard Kuhn ruled that a Vietnamese boy living with foster parents must be returned to his natural mother Duong Bich Van. The case arose after the child, evacuated from Saigon 14 months ago, was adopted by Mr and Mrs Pederson of Royal Oak and renamed Matthew.
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San Leandro Band Cancels Jamaica Tour Plan
San Leandro High School jazz lab band cancelled its Jamaica jaz Festival trip due to Jamaica unrest. The group will not fly to Montego Bay, refunds issued to donors and fundraisers redirected to the school music department.
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Two Killed In Navy Jet Crash At Miramar Naval Air Station
A Navy pilot and radar officer died when their F H jet fighter crashed and burned at Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego Monday night. Names withheld pending kin ratification. Firefighters gained control of a grass and brush fire in Kern River Canyon after an all night battle. The blaze, starting Monday afternoon about 20 miles east of Bakersfield, is under wider investigation. Three Alpine Foods executives pleaded guilty in San Francisco to selling substandard and shortweighted frozen foods to the military, with sentencing set for July 23. The Senate ratified a 1.2 billion military aid treaty with Spain to boost democracy after Franco. Oklahoma authorities captured the fourth of seven escapees. three murderers remain at large. The Dow Jones fell sharply on rising consumer prices. the index slipped about 4 points while early trading proceeded. Irina McClellan said visa authorities are reconsidering her request to join her husband in the United States, with a decision expected in two weeks. Portuguese political clashes in Lisbon featured poster wars and injuries from clubs and iron bars. A Citibank branch door was damaged by a small explosion. no injuries reported. A Dorchester Hotel sale was reported as a paid consideration by Arab businessmen.
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Kern River
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Bakersfield
Surprise package incident baffled local post staff
Monday night a mysterious package prompted postal officials to be notified after confusion over a cat in a tavern and a claim of a marrow shot. Fire officials said no stamps were involved and the postal service will decide future steps.
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Wien
Fire Department
Reading program hopes dimmed by district finances
District officials cite a state funding shortage as the main obstacle to a revamped reading program. A 1974 study found many freshmen below grade level and spurred calls for remedial clinics funded by taxes. Despite pledges and a 1975 budget, progress stalled amid financial scandals and shifting priorities. A summer reading clinic launches June 28 to aid 174 students, with hopes for broader reform next year amid ongoing budget pressures.
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Kennedy High
Keith Caldwell
Ward
Reading
T A Rock
Grimmer
Tom Lord
Soplhil Brazil
Brazil
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