Amended Dumbarton bill moves to Assembly action
In Sacramento the amended Dumbarton Bridge replacement bill advances to the Assembly Moor after a 17 vote Ways and Means Committee approval. The Translation Committee trimmed open ended bridge improvements and required a review by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The Senate has approved the original version and Oakland’s Holodski is expected to push against broader bridge work if a conference committee is set.
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Sacramento
John Normdant
Dunbarton Bridge
Assembly
Ways and Means
Metropolitan “Transportation Commission
Senate
Sacramesto
Holodski
D. Oakland
Sheriff Promotes Three In Alameda County Command
Sheriff Frank I. Madigan announced yesterday the promotion of three South County men within his command. The new roles take effect tomorrow with Thomas L. Houchins named assistant sheriff at 2 08 a month, Glenn E. Dyer elevated to undersheriff, and Daniel T. Vahl advanced to chief of the criminal division at 1 630 a month.
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Alameda County
Frank I. Madigan
South County
Thomas L. Houchins
Gastra Valley
Madigan Sid
Glenn E. Dyer
Hayward
Daniel T. Vahl
Esyward
Eden Township
Vahl
Fremont Fire Destroys Home Of Cockrum Family
A blaze at 2845 Roberts Ave in Fremont destroyed the Cockrum family home, with about 80 percent of contents lost and half the house damaged. No injuries to humans. pets including a hamster and goldfish perished. Firemen estimate total loss around 47 000 dollars, contents 10 000 and structure 17 000, starting likely in the kitchen.
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Fremont
Joseph L. Cockrumt
Roberts Ave
Sitioke
Robbery suspect arrested after Union City attack
Fremont police arrested 23 year old James Allen Schmitz of San Jose minutes after a Union City housewife was robbed at gunpoint in the The Ith Shopping Center lot. A .22 pistol, wallet and four credit cards were found with Schmitz and on the car floor lay the victim’s beige wallet.
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Gloria Crawford
James Allen Schmitz
Marlera St
San Jose
Schmitz
Seale predicts Oakland mayor in coming year
Black Panther cofounder Bob Seale told reporters he would win the Oakland mayoral race next year and remake the city from top to bottom. He projected three other minority candidates would win City Council seats and proposed cutting the policy budget by 25 percent per seat to fund food and medical aid for the poor. He also pledged to root out racism in city government while awaiting a council discussion on programs for free food and medical care and transit for prison relatives.
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Berkeley
Black Panther
Bobby Seale
Thursday Knight
Oakland
Seale
Utiarttyr Plains
Union City Man Arrested After Alleged Knife Threat
Union City police arrested A Fémoni Than for assaulting three officers after an off duty highway patrol officer reported a knife threat. HonaldnS. Dominici of 41/4 Maywood Ave was taken into custody at Mission Boulevard and Appian Way after Officer Paul M. Swart, in civilian attire, reported Dominici tailgated and brandished a knife as he approached with a hand behind his back.
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Union City
Fémoni
Honaldns
Dominici
Maywood Ave
Mision Boulevard
Appian Way
CHPD
Paul M. Swart
Swart
Atat Dominici
Mission Boulevard
Union City Police
Explosive fire guts a truck rig on I-380 in Livermore
An explosion gutted a Yandel Truck Ways rig and its cargo on Interstate 380 near Allamont Pass. Driver Frank Christiansen separated the tractor from the flaming trailer after a warning from a nearby vehicle. Fire units from Alameda County, Livermore, Tracy and California State departments arrived too late to save trailer or cargo, with damage estimated around $15,000 and cause undetermined.
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Livermore
Allamont Pass
Interstate 380
Frank Christiansen
Yandel
Vicker
Alameda County
Tracy
California
Spruce Goose May Be Sold By Federal Government
The eight engine spruce seaplane Hughes built during World War II could be sold to the highest bidder next year by the federal government. The craft has a 320 foot wingspan and cost Hughes about 58 million dollars, with an additional 40 million dollars invested by Hughes himself.
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Angeles
Howard I Hughes
Hughes
Hts
Housing projects approved by city council
Mey proposed the board review the scope for planned demolitions or changes to single family homes. City staff recommended approval and councilmen voted to extend jurisdiction from Drhany Road to Interstate 680 and along Washington Boulevard from Mission to Castilleja Way, affecting both sides of streets.
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Mey
Toxger
Scgpe
Ahla
Damalitions
Buk
Fe Banta
Mission Boulevard
Fron Drhany Road
Washington Boulevard
Mission
Castilleja
Senators Back Broad Social Security Benefit Increases
The Senate approved a plan to raise Social Security benefits and taxes with automatic annual increases. For 1973 the yearly income threshold rises to 10010 and 12000 brackets, while single and couple benefits increase to 259 and 380 respectively. The proposal links increases to cost of living, aiming to aid retired, disabled, widowed, and survivor beneficiaries.
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Congress
Nixon
Senate
Social Security Administration
Perso
Wallace to attend econlab and National Convention trip
Governor Wallace plans hospital visit and Miami Beach trip with medical transport. He will depart from Montgomery Alabama in an Air Force ambulance and deliver a speech at Dannley Field before flying to the convention, while continuing physical therapy for leg use restoration.
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Silver Spring
Seorge Wallace
Holy Cross Hospital
Miami Beach
Montgomery
Ala
Wallace
Nixon
Dannley Field
Alabama
Billy Joe Camp
Man snatches files at dating service in London
A man walked into Dateline offices and snatched a file containing records of former clients. Company officials said the files hold no juicy details and that personal data is destroyed when clients are no longer served, noting many clients are now married.
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London
Dateline
Sel
Nixon signals readiness to resume Paris peace talks
President Nixon voiced readiness to resume Paris peace negotiations with the Communists under a supervised cease-fire. He touted reduced Vietnam war costs and troop levels while urging both sides to return to the Paris talks as he described the war as largely over for most Americans.
Nixon signals support for federal ban on handguns
President Nixon said he would sign a congressionally approved bill banning cheap handguns while noting the need for a precise law. Officials testified that a Saturday night special ban could be supported, but opposed broader federal limits on registration or licensing of firearms.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Saya
White House
Administration
House
Trevaury Dnt Justice Department
Emanuel Celler
Kaiser Hospital picket line disrupts Hayward workers strike
Critical workers at Kaiser Hayward, including porters and nurses, picketed after midnight. Union Local 2 says care continues with supervisory staff, while Local 29 picketed Oakland and Richmond campuses. Union rejects Kaiser offer 37 to 195 as contract talks stall over wages and benefits.
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Hayward
Kaiger-Hayward Hospital
Hospital Worker's Union Local 2
Kaiser
Kaiser Hospitals
Oakland
Richmond
Berkeley
Kaisar
Docst
Holiday schedule confusion hits Hayward stores
Monday remains a normal day for many workers and stores while Tuesday brings closures for city, county, state, and federal offices and libraries. Post offices shut Tuesday with holiday pickup. AC Transit runs two day Tuesday schedule. Downtown Hayward largely open Monday with Tuesday closures. Southland Center mostly closed except Penney’s Marrells and Lee’s Candy open 1 am to 4 pm. Montgomery Ward’s at Stonement Hub open 11 am to 5 pm.
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Suly Moarth
AC Transit
San Francisco
Hayward
Southland
Penney's
Marrells
Lee's
Stoemont
Montgomery Ward
McGovern delegate fight and McGovernite hopes fade
A tumultuous convention scene emerges as McGovern supporters contest California credentials while Humphrey and Kennedy names surface. The article notes delegates split, rules questioned, and McGovern’s blunt stance on fair procedure amid growing uncertainty about securing the nomination.
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McGovern
Eakest
Humphrey
Hatoabvey
Jan ~Oftiers
Gbs-Tv
California
Credentivus Committee
Penalty backers press for death penalty change in California
The article reports backers push for restoring capital punishment after the California Supreme Court’s Feb ruling effectively commuted death sentences to life terms. Warden Gloda Nelson and lawmakers debate humanity versus deterrence, with mixed reactions from supporters and opponents across California.
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State Supreme Court
California
Gloda
Lous Nelson
San Quentin
U.S. Supreme Court
California Supreme Court
Nelgatt
Allo
John Vasconegliog
San Jose
Humanity
Los Angules
Sucessful
Mary’ Sivtan
Sen
Robert Kennnedy
Pasha Sith Han
Sirhan
Cowit
Riting
Stefan
Tully
San Francisco
Jerome B. Falk
Réstoralione
Fabs
Mao reportedly suffers from incurable cancer
New York reports Chairman Mao Tse-tung of China is said to have incurable throat cancer with radiological treatment. officials estimate he may not survive the year. The Wall Street Journal notes that despite the illness he remains a central figure in party decisions while medical details remain unclear and unverified.
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New York
UPE
Mao Tse-tung
China
Wall Street Journal
Washington, D.C
Chinese Communist Party
Nixon defends press conferences in rare televised session
President Nixon told reporters that he would hold news conferences when he feels they are the best way to inform the American people. He answered questions openly, joked at times, and conducted a unusually long session broadcast on radio and television, his first since June 1, 1971.
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Washington
Nixon
Ominuless
Americas
Hayward Fourth of July festival parade and events
The Hayward Fourth of July celebration kicks off with a pancake breakfast by the American Legion at Weekes Park and features Miss Hayward Debbie Sykes and court on the Nayward Chamber float. Festivities include a park concert, patriotic addresses, games, a softball tournament, fireworks, and a golf championship at San Leandro, with Preservation Hall in Stanford hosting a five day jazz run.
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Eaton
Maid of
Maynard
Eletra Casedel
Wayvans
Hayward
Weekes Park
American Legion
San Leandro
Amt
Bay Aves
Preservation Hall Jan Band
Stanford
Preservation Hal
Dikelspiel Auditorium
Tresidder Union
Tickelron
Califrnia
Crit Canyon
Don Castré
Cahta Loma
Terrescarl
Shadow Cliffs
Lake’ Anza
Tikton
Roberts Pool
Redwood
Wilkow Park
Anthony Chabot
Intoion Family Parish
Lake Merritt
Oakland
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McGovern Was Still Biter, After Stopping A Night On the Credenlisds
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