Murder Capital Of World As Coeds’ Remains Identified
Authorities say a skull and jawbone found near Devil's Slide north of Santa Cruz belong to Rosalind Thorpe and Alice Liu, UC Santa Cruz coeds missing after hitchhiking. The bodies of three other girls were found near San Francisco Bay, with a sixth still missing. suspicion falls on Herbert W. Dfullim, 25, linked to ten slayings since January. The town's beaches and mountains have earned the grim nickname amid the ongoing investigation.
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Expert defends BART remarks amid Rohr car critique
A Bay Area consultant says he may have been misunderstood after criticizing Rohr Industries for defective BART cars. Robert A. Profet notes their study did not claim overall poor quality and cites favorable comments from team members while clarifying that concerns focus on high performance and safety related to automatic train control.
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Woodcock challenges wage guidelines stance
UPI reports President Leonard Woodcock of the United Auto Workers condemns the administration for continuing the 5.5 per cent wage guideline. He cites the Nixon Phase II advisory committee which unanimously advised no specific wage targets. Woodcock notes Dunlap and Shultz defended keeping the 4.5 per cent limit but with greater flexibility.
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Politicians behind amnesty bid
Deputy Defense Secretary William P. Clements attacked a handful of politicians for pressing amnesty for Vietnam era draft resisters. Speaking at a Veterans of Foreign Wars event, he said the debate centers on vindication and wrongly labels servicemen as wrong while protesters were right.
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Citizens takeover suit targets Alameda water firm
Alameda County Superior Court hears an eminent domain action filed by the Alameda County Water District against Citizens Utilities Co. The district seeks to condemn the private firm serving about 3,500 customers in Niles Decojo Seven Hills and Tamarack Knolls after customer complaints about water quality. Health authorities had ordered a week-long bail on Citizens water at end of January due to bacterial contamination. officials now say the water is pure and wholesome despite ongoing complaints from People for Letter Water.
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People For Letter Water
Ruling blocks higher taxes on out-of-state boats
The California Supreme Court ruled that locals cannot levy higher property taxes on fishing boats registered outside the state. The decision reversed a Humboldt County assessment of 24 percent of boat value, returning to the 1 percent level for California-registered boats. Urnlee's Offshore Enterprises and others had sued to recoup excess taxes paid in 1968, and the court found the higher assessment violated equal protection.
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Rain dampens Mardi Gras festival mood in New Orleans
A soft rain dampened Mardi Gras crowds as Proléus the sea god had to wash out the traditional Afloat parade. Dr. Howard Raymond Mahomer, a united surgeon, ruled the city as Rex, King at Carnival with Queen Lynn Agnes Favrot.
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Race tension disrupts Southern schools in Charlotte
Fighting between blacks and whites broke out at four Mecklenburg schools in Charlotte this morning. Police rushed to Garringer High as incidents continued, with Quail Hollow Junior High and Smith and Harding High Schools also reporting disturbances. Classes at South Mecklenburg High were suspended as a precaution after last week’s tensions and a walkout, with eight minor injuries reported Monday and a planned review of the week’s schedule.
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Public mood in California shows renewed optimism among higher earners
February 1871 survey finds lower income families under $50 per week feel worse off, while middle and upper income groups $5,000 to $75,000 report more positive views. Economists link public financial outlook to future business, tax, and election behavior. Despite some optimism among over $5,000 earners, bottom quartile remains pessimistic.
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Pitchers trade wives and children in New York
Franklin Lakes aid Mike and Susan lived in Mahwah about eight miles apart. Mike began pressuring Marilyn about August with talk of marriage separation. The three families discussed seriously and agreed they were happier apart. Divorces are underway as Yankee Manager Ralph Rouk defends players privacy and notes no on field impact.
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Children hear pilots recount release and life in captivity
A group of 5 percent children overhears pilots describe their feelings on release from prison camps and answer questions. Air Force Maj. Wilfred Abbott recalls scarce rations and cabbage soup while Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Christin details a turning point in 1960. Capt. Loren Torkelson narrates capture and a near-escape wish as children listen.
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Very Important Dog Brightens Mail Route Again
Sarge the dog returns to his mail route with Mel, awaiting the Very Important Owner until mail rounds finish. Miss Popkin notes Sarge’s fame, his raincoat and plaid coat, and a front page feature in The Daily Review. The pound jokes about Very Important Dogs as residents joke about his status and red light responsive behavior.
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Couples rush to the altar amid license waiver debate
Alameda County superior courts administrator Andrew Schultz says a casual read of the civil code may require an individual waiver for each marriage license applicant. He notes the court’s workload could bar blanket waivers but may accept a single docket order if the legislature intended such an exception.
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Year of reruns looming as WGA strike begins
Hollywood writers union starts picketing all major studios amid wage dispute risking prolonged TV production and potential year long reruns. Guild president Ronald MacDougal says over seven thousand writers attended a strike meeting with only 27 voting against.
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Pimentel Says He Will Quit As Mayor In 1974 Bid
Fremont realtor Pimentel announces he will not run against Bee in 1974 and hints at a possible Assembly bid if district lines are reapportioned. He cites sentimental ties to Carlos and cites a court redraw that could keep Tri Cities in one 7th district. He notes labor ties and his long education background as potential strengths.
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Fremont students study environmental factors in Ward Creek area
Fremont students completed an infe process of organizing data on weather and soil, finding interrelationships and preliminarily concluding Ward Creek should be left wild. They hope to share results with focus and state agencies when finished. Eight state winners included Mountain View and Santa Rosa campuses.
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Immigrants Seek Voting Rights in California Schools
A group of 12 immigrant California residents asks the California Supreme Court to allow permanent residents to vote in local school board elections. They estimate about 854,000 non citizens are barred despite paying taxes and caring about educational quality for their children. The suit cites disenfranchisement as a vestige of discrimination, noting most districts hold elections April 17 and relief faces county-by-county hurdles.
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