Carpenters Strike Turbulence Hit Northern California
In SAN FRANCISCO negotiators press talks to end a carpenters strike that shut down about 25,080 union and 15,000 nonunion workers on Northern California heavy construction projects. Some Local 1622 members in Hayward report minimal impact as ballots vote on a proposed contract with the Northern California Homebuilder Conference promising a wage hike of 12.3 percent beginning November 1 with increased fringe benefits.
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UPL
Carpenters
California
Associated
General Contractors
South County
Carpenters Union
Hayward
Escape at Santa Rita jail includes two women and a man
Three inmates, two women from Oakland and a man, escaped from Santa Rita county jail since Sunday. Rosalie Daniel and Patricia Coleman pried open a window screen Sunday night. Daniel faced concealed weapons and narcotics charges while Coleman faced petty theft and car theft. Jonathan Solomon, also from Oakland, left a work detail yesterday. he is jailed for petty theft and possession of stolen goods and was due for release in February next year.
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Santa Rita County
Rosalie Daniel
Patricia Coleman
Oakland
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Ms. Coleman
Jonathan Solomon
Fremont Hearing Rescheduled for Teter Appeal
The July 22 hearing on the dismissal of former Fremont chief building inspector Don Teter has been set by Fremont personnel director Tor Pratt. A state hearing officer will hear the appeal, with testimony and findings to be reviewed by the civil service board. The session may be closed unless Teter requests openness.
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South County auto theft ring cracked by Livermore police
Five suspects linked to a large theft ring face charges after arrests in Livermore during a stolen car arrest at a restaurant lot. Police say the ring moves 50 to 60 cars from South County to other regions, with $10,000 in annual vehicle theft value. Suspects include Eugene E. McKay and Jack Lee Cook, with two other men unnamed. Authorities continue probing possible forgery and theft connections.
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Jerry Weakland
Eugene E. McKay
Wellington Way
San Leandro
Jack Lee Cook
San Francisco
Weakland
Alameda County
South County
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Qaid
McKey
Cook
Jerry Lee Mainard
Special vote sought in Alameda County supervisor race
A California special election request was filed for the second district in Alameda County. Dantel De Soto sought to place all qualified candidates on a special ballot for Oct. 7, while top finishers Robert Hannon and Bob O'Sullivan contest the November general. A residency challenge by Charlie Santana is in superior court, but a judge said the case was brought too late.
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Bob O'Sullivan
Board of Supervisors
Oakland
Dantel “Mel” de Soto
San Leandro
Robert Hannon
O'Sullivan
de Soto
Superior
Charlie Santana
Hayward
Santana
Raroon
Superior Court
Robert L. Bostick
Alameda Supervisors approve deputy pay hike plan
Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to grant deputies a 6 percent salary increase and $20 monthly medical benefits. Two plans were adopted in a work session, including an emergency ordinance for July into August with 4 percent raise and a second phase raising total to 6 percent from August 1, plus $20 dental health benefits. The association will meet Thursday to review the changes.
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Alameda County Board of Supervisors
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Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Weight loss through behavior modification gains support
California psychiatrist Dr Stunkard told AMA delegates that weight reduction improves with behavior modification or operant conditioning. Group therapy avoids fad diets and diary keeping helps obese patients curb eating, reduce intake, and maintain loss over time.
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American Medical Association
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School board plan faces ballot omission and tax cut
The board debated placing the ward plan on the ballot but kept it off while directing a consolidation suggestion with a future school board election. Directors Drag and Jim Robbins abstained as the majority approved a two cent tax rate cut for 1974 75 from 60 to 58 cents per $100 with a $750 000 surplus. Robbins urged preserving funds in contingency for cash purchases and possible future needs. The board granted an extra 3 percent pay raise for district employees beyond the existing five percent, and passed a resolution opposing the Vaska townhouse development near East Avenue Park due to grading, environmental, traffic, and visual concerns.
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Failed youths refuse to end hunger strike in Calcutta
Two American youths held on suspicion of expinnage refused to end their eight day hunger strike as health deteriorates. Their attorney Richard Winn Hayeos and Anthony Allen Heteher, former San Francisco taxi drivers, began the fast in jail to demand a speedy trial. Dudhewala said Monday the women arrested 14 months ago had taken only juice and tea.
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Anthony Allen
Heteher
San Francisco
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Burton Brothers Sworn In as Capitol Congressmen
Rep. John Burton of California joins his brother Rep. Phillip Burton as members of Congress. John, a former six term California Assembly member, fills a seat vacated by William Maillaired who resigned to be ambassador. The Burtons represent San Francisco districts 6 and 5. Mildred Burton plans to attend the ceremonies and reception.
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Organization of American States
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Chrysler recalls 825000 cars over defective emission sensor
Chrysler Corp recalls 825,000 1973 models and 1,000 early 1971s for a faulty EGR sensor that may misfire reducing engine efficiency by about 3 percent. EPA ordered the action and notices begin next Wednesday to owners.
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Tot falls to death in San Francisco apartment collapse
A ten year old girl, Ronetta Gleaves, died after falling seven floors from an apartment building in San Francisco. Police report she climbed stairs to the seventh floor and went out a door, seemingly mishap during an attempt to enter.
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Composite sketches released in Betty Sparks shooting case
The sheriff's department released two composite drawings of suspects in the shooting of Betty Sparks, wife of Floyd Sparks. One suspect is about 14, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds with black straight hair. the second is 12 to 14, about 5 feet tall, 120 pounds with black hair and bangs. They were reported to have been going door to door in Castro Valley area seeking yard work. Call San Leandro substation at 483-6520 if seen.
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Betty Sparks
Floyd Sparks
Castro Valley
San Leandro
Nixon heads to Moscow amid talks on trade aid and emigration
Nixon travels to meet Soviet leaders including Brezhnev for a summit expected to yield trade and technology accords while addressing Jewish emigration restrictions. Humphrey denounces arrests of Soviet dissidents. A bipartisan push aims to raise Soviet Jewry status. Nixon to meet leaders Thursday and attend a Kremlin state dinner. He plans a space mission briefing and a weekend at Brezhnev’s Black Sea retreat.
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Ine
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Nixon Suffering Mild Leg Phlebitis While in Middle East
President Nixon endured a mild leg phlebitis during his Middle East trip, officially described as resolved. Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren and Dr. Walter Thach stated the president is in good health and plans to travel to Brussels and the Soviet Union. The ailment involved no specified leg, treatment details were not disclosed, and no activity reduction was advised.
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Nixon
White House
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Walter Thach
Brussels
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Middle East
Ice cream vendor beaten and robbed in Jordan Downs
Ice cream vendor Vietoring A. Parades of South Gate died after a beating by youths outside his van. Witnesses say assailants stole ice cream, candy, and money as the unconscious owner lay nearby. Police and investigators pursue details. autopsy to determine heart attack risk.
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Tom
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South Gate
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Parades
Jordan Downs
Pasuitaly
Banks raise prime rates meet 11 percent mark
Two more commercial banks Mellon Bank and Cleveland Trust joined on 11 percent prime lending rate with immediate effect. Earlier California banks and First National of Chicago raised the rate to 11.80 percent, signaling widespread rate shifts among large lenders.
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