BART workers avert strike as state weighs union setup
About 700 BART employees, organized under United Public Employees Local 33, faced a strike vote over pay and bargaining limits. State recommendations split workers into three groups security supervisory and a general unit, potentially enabling separate union bargaining and ending a stalled arbitration period.
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Hayward tax preparer charged in San Francisco case
Eidie Mae Kelly, 45, of 1069 Hedstone Trace doing business as K A Accounting and Tax and other names, was indicted by the Federal Grand Jury in San Francisco on 13 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns. She allegedly overstated deductions by 760 to 4668 dollars. If convicted on all counts, she faces up to 39 years in prison and 55 000 dollars in fines. IRS official Charles J. Kingman cited ongoing efforts against fraudulent tax preparers and noted taxpayers remain responsible for items on their returns.
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East Bay Men Held in Las Vegas Drug Case
Two California men Clarence Hughes 28 Redmond and James Godfrey 35 Oakland were indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing 289 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute. They were arrested after speeding from the Las Vegas Convention Center following the Muhammad Ali Joe Frazier fight. A suspect tried to slip an item under the seat as officers stopped the car. Also charged were Alex Hamilton Jr. 28 and Larry Ray Surlock 22 for distributing cocaine and possession for distribution.
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Deaths by Own Action Reported in Newark and Fremont
Police said Angelita Kinson hanged herself with a belt from a garage pipe at 6315 Thomas Ave Newark after writing a note to her husband and son. Her husband Arthur found her body at 10 am. A separate apparent self inflicted gunshot death of a 48 year old man occurred in Fremont on Wednesday.
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Carrier Midway Returns to Alameda Homeport
The aircraft carrier USS Midway is due to arrive at Pier 3 in Alameda at 2 p m tomorrow. It marks the first attack carrier back from Vietnam since the cease-fire signing. About 5 000 crew members have been away since last April, with several South County men aboard. The ship has 27 years of active service.
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Fremont police nab two men in marijuana bust
Police halted a car on Niles Boulevard near Rancho Arrovo Road for faulty lights and a mudged plate. Officers found marijuana odor and arrested Gordon J Eldridge 23 and William J Buhning 22 on charges of possession of marijuana for sale.
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Accident victim leaves hospital
Robert Adler 25 of Newark was discharged from Washington Hospital after a Feb 2 auto crash on Jarvis Avenue. He and his wife and three children were injured in a head on collision with a car driven by Steven Nawahine of Elm Street. Adler is the last to be released.
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Mother and boyfriend accused in babys death at campsite
Susan R Young and Roland P Dion face charges in the death of Rainbow Dawn Young, 1, who died after being taken from a dwelling near SQueol to a hospital. Young testified that Dion once threw the child in the air and let her fall, and later knocked the child off a log after a quarrel.
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First Woman Guard At San Quentin Faces Prisoner Resistance
Wilma Schneider, 31, named San Quentin's first female correctional officer, says she will work to ease inmate tensions and prove women can aid a normal atmosphere. Prisoners oppose her shower supervision and inmate searches, fearing privacy and safety, while officials weigh broader duties.
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Dollar crisis prompts European currency maneuvers
Reports from Frankfurt London Brussels and Tokyo describe new U S laws on money markets and a dollar slump. Treasury technicians cringe at speculation while the Bank of France spends 880 million to support the dollar. European central banks refuse to buy dollars as talks of a common float gain momentum with Willy Brandt urging Heath to join.
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Builders face mounting eco constraints hit Bay Area work
Prank Savoy of Laborers Union Local 204 says crews lack work for weeks as rain and environmentalists curb projects. The Associated Home Builders of the Greater Bay Area cites federal moratoriums on subsidized housing and environmental impact statements, while unions plan a broader outreach to counter no growth movements. Barstow says a committee is forming to engage ecologists, but no results yet.
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Nixon says aid to Hanoi essential amid postwar opposition
President Nixon urged that postwar aid to Hanoi be essential to give North Vietnam a stake in peace. He announced plans to visit California's Western White House on April 23 with Vietnam's Nguyen Van Thieu. He warned public support for aid to Vietnam remains limited and cited past Europe and Asia stability as justification. He also reaffirmed opposition to paying ransom to Palestinian militants after Khartoum attack.
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Embassy Siege Envelops Sudanese Diplomats In Washington
Gunmen seize the U S embassy in Khartoum siege tied to Sudan civil war closure. A U S envoy Noel and charge Curtis Moore were wounded as the attackers demand deadline compliance and threaten hostage elimination. International powers monitor for a sanctioned rescue.
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San Leandro Postal Delays Prompt City Plea to Congress
San Leandro residents faced widespread mail delays as stamps were not cancelled and envelopes moved between Oakland Hayward Fremont and Pleasanton routes. Local officials pledged to track the misrouting next time while Post Office efforts target overnight first class delivery within 95 miles. Congressmen Edwards and Waldie urged constituents to report experiences to the postal service and press for improved service.
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Indian slain in shootout in Gallup
Gallup dispatch reports Mayor Brmett Garcia fleeing gunfire during a kidnapping attempt by two American Indian suspects. One man, Larry Casuse, died after a confrontation at Sterns Sporting Goods. the other, Robert Vakaidinac, faces charges. Garcia survived with injuries and was hospitalized in good condition.
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Truce Talks With Indians at Wounded Knee Begin
Negotiations with the Indians at Wounded Knee progress as leaders seek conditions for surrender while Sen. Fulbright contemplates hearings on treaties with Indian nations. Hostages released after conferences, but the group signals they may stay and resist if pushed.
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IRS policy debate focuses on enforcement and taxpayer appeals
A reporter questions policy moves affecting tax collection as Mortimer Caplin notes potential effects on government revenues. The IRS collected 240 billion dollars from voluntary compliance and about 6.5 billion from audits and enforcement last year, with taxpayers leaning toward appeals if prosecutions seem unlikely.
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