Santa Cruz Murder Rampage Tied To Coed Remains Found
Authorities linked a skull and jawbone found in the Devil's Slide area to UC Santa Cruz coeds Rosalind Thorpe and Alice Liu whose bodies were missing since February. The Santa Cruz region, already marked by numerous hitchhiking murders since last summer, has been dubbed the murder capital of the world as police pursue Herbert Mullin, a 25 year old LSD user, in connection with the series of slayings. The two victims were last seen hitchhiking on campus February 4 and their heads were discovered on cliffs thirty miles from the dumping site.
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Pacific Coast
John Beckstead
Rosalind Thorpe
Carmel
Calif
Alice Liu
Torrance
Expert explains BART remarks in Oakland
A consultant for the Bay Area Rapid Transit District says Rohr Industries of Chula Vista shipped cars with defects but notes the study did not conclude overall poor quality. He cites emphasis on quality assurance and safety, especially automatic train control, and says some team members spoke favorably on many car aspects.
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Woodcock denounces wage guidelines for Phase II
President Leonard Woodcock of the United Auto Workers says the administration’s 55 percent wage guidelines violate the Phase I advisory committee’s recommendations. He notes the panel agreed no specific wage targets should be set for Phase II and quotes Dunlop and Shultz as stating the 3 percent guideline would stay, but be applied flexibly.
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Leonard Woodcock
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UAW
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Miami Beach
John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Dunlop
Treasury
George P. Shaltz
Vandal scratches three cars in San Leandro
Three residents report damage to cars on D Pierce Avenue overnight. Charles F Bigacrot at 1315 Pierce told police a sharpln instrument scratched his vehicle parked before his home. Fred J Vigil at 1354 Pierce and Henry T Bavine at 1926 Pierce each found similar lettering scratched on their cars.
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Charles F. Bigacrot
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Fred J. Vigil
Henry T. Bavine
Citizens takeover suit targets local water firm
An eminent domain case was filed in Alameda County Superior Court by the Alameda County Water District seeking to take Citizens Utilities Co. The action targets the private firm serving about 3,500 customers across Miles, Decoto, Seven Wills and Tamarack Knolls amid ongoing customer complaints and a recent public health order regarding water quality concerns. Public officials say condemning could take two years and cost up to 300000 dollars in fees if contested.
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Citizens Utilities Co
Alameda County
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Decoto
Seven Wills
Tamarack Knolls
Public Health
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People For Better
Monagan Named Transit Aide in Nixon Admin
Robert T. Monagan Jr a Republican leader in the California assembly was named assistant secretary of transportation for congressional and intergovernmental affairs by President Nixon. He will succeed John E Hirton of San Diego who moves to a post as special assistant to Claude Brinegar. Monagan 52 lives in Tracy Calif where he formerly served as mayor and has served in the California Assembly since 1961. He has worked in the insurance business since 1939.
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Housing and Urban Development
Monagan
Tracy
Calif
California Assembly
Immigrant Residents Push Right to Vote in Local Schools
A group of 12 immigrant California residents argued before the California Supreme Court that permanent residents should be allowed to vote in local school board elections. They estimated about 650,000 aliens are barred from voting, noting they pay taxes and seek quality education for their children. The petition frames disenfranchisement as discrimination against those who have adopted citizenship burdens.
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Ban Francisco
U.S
California Supreme Court
California
Race Tension Strikes Charlotte Area Schools
Fighting between black and white students disrupted four Charlotte Mecklenburgh County schools and led to closures or limited schedules. Police arrested several at Quail Hollow Junior High while staff and a special administration task force worked to quell clashes. Eight students were lightly injured as walkouts and protests followed accusations of unequal discipline.
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Quail Holton Junior High
Charlotte Ely
California Poll Findings Show Varied Economic Outlooks
Field Research Corp reports Californians with incomes over $5,000 yearly show renewed optimism about current and future finances since the low two years ago. In contrast, households earning under $5,000 remain pessimistic, with half viewing their finances as worse off than a year ago.
Pitchers trade wives children amid Yankees turmoil
Franklin Lakes and Mike and Susan, living near Mahwah, describe a complex personal split that led to divorces. Mike Campaigned for Marilyn, saying he loved her, and both couples say they found happiness apart. Yankee manager Ralph Houk defends separating personal lives from pitching duties. A spokesman noted neither player favored a trade, and Mike wished to stay with the Yankees despite the rift.
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Mahwah Ta
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Ralph Houk
Yankees
Tears in eyes as pilots recall release and captor memories
A group of schoolchildren heard from veterans Air Force Maj. Wilfred K. Abbott Navy Lt Cdr. Michael D. Christian and Air Force Capt. Loren H. Torkelson about their capture in Vietnam and life in prison camps. They described initial hardships, later improved treatment, and the impact of local supporters.
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Loren H. Torkelson
Minot
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Boul
Mailman’s best friend returns to sob-er post
The Daily Review reports on Sarge the dog and his Very Important Owner Mel, as Sarge waits for the mail in the office on A Street. Miss Popkin boasts of Sarge on front pages, while the pound and officials joke about the canine’s fame and behavior at traffic signals.
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Pimentel says he will quit as Fremont mayor
Fremont mayor Jack Pimentel announced he will not seek reelection when his term ends next year. He cited expanding business interests and speculation about possible Assembly ambitions amid Sacramento reapportionment battles. He did not rule out a run in 1974 against Democrat Carlos Bee if district lines shift.
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Jack Pimentel
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Carlos Bee
Tri-Cities
Maynard
Livermore-Amador Valley
Sacramento
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Livermore Valley
Centra Costa County
Maret Fong
Oakland
Fong
Alameda County court debates waivers for marriage licenses
Alameda County superior court administrator Andrew Schultz said a casual reading suggests each couple might need an individual waiver to get a license. With high application volume and other business, judges may not entertain separate orders for each couple unless a blanket order is allowed. Schultz notes possible interpretations of the civil code and the legislature’s intent.
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Alameda County
Schultz
Schulte
Year of reruns threaten strike by WGA West
Hollywood reports the Writers Guild of America West began a strike against all major studios and producers over higher wages. The walkout could halt television production and force a year of reruns across the industry.
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School spanking policy upheld with parent authorization
A school board upheld corporal punishment only when a parent authorizes it. Student representative Glen Tsuramoto urged abolition, recalling painful memories. Teacher Jeffrey Mackler argued beating is not a solution, while Barbara Wallace and others defended keeping the policy. Board members cited parental feedback supporting the current rule. Spanking is rare but still allowed with proper authority.
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Jeffrey Mackler
American Federation of Teachers
Barbara Wallace
Joan Hambliin
Hayward High students honor nature center project
Hayward High students developed a community nature center on land from Alameda County Flood Control District. They built trails and board walks, designed exhibits, led guided student walks, and ran a community publicity campaign. Eight state winners included Mountain View Santa Rosa Carmichael Newport Beach Stonyford San Diego and Los Angeles. no winners elsewhere. Contest sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Presidential Merit Award Program and by the California Conservation Council the State Department of Education and the State Resources Agency.
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