Vida Blue’s agent offers $50,000 with free-agent clause
Los Angeles AP Vida Blues attorney said Wednesday that the star pitcher would play for the Oakland A’s for 50,000 if he can become a free agent after the 1972 season. Robert Gerst sent the offer to Oakland owner Charles Finley by telegram after Finley invoked baseball’s reserve clause.
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Supervisors swing against the south span plan
Alameda County Board of Supervisors reversed to oppose the transbay crossing until BART is operative and assessable. In a 3 to 2 vote the panel dropped its 1950s era alignment, with Joseph Mart crossing over to shift the balance and Cooper urging a pro bridge vote.
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Henocide in Congress Described Over Egg Market Bill
AP reports amid heated debate on a Senate Agriculture Committee bill to create a national egg board. Rep Paul Findley described the plan as a government power grab to force higher egg prices, warning of penalties and potential slaughter orders to cut flocks. He accused proponents of an eggopoly and urged resistance to the measure.
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Bomb blast on plane fuels extortion claim in Nevada
In Las Vegas a bomb exploded inside an unoccupied Trans World Airlines jet at McCarran Airport after a flight from New York. Authorities said the blast may be tied to an extortion scheme targeting TWA with a $2 million ransom demand. Debris flew 100 feet as investigators examined how the device rolled aboard, with guards stationed near the four engine 707 and another TWA jetliner. No other bombs reported. no suspects identified yet.
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Muskie McGovern duel for New Hampshire delegation
In Manchester NH AP Muskie and McGovern battled for six New Hampshire Democratic national convention delegates. Muskie led after a solid eight percent presidential preference showing while McGovern placed second with thirty seven percent as votes counted. A split delegation outcome looked likely with final tallies incomplete.
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Ex-antitrust chief calls ITT probe an outrage
Washington protests as former antitrust chief Richard W. McLaren testifies on the Senate Judiciary inquiry into his handling of the ITT case. He accuses the committee of discrediting him while senators press for details on decisions to drop the ITT suit and the Hartford merger.
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Hayward Council Debates Mayor Salary Hike
Mayor Leo Howell requests a 400 per month raise, to 12 000 annually if price controls end before 1974 city elections. Some council members oppose, others back the raise as compensation for longer hours, while critics urge keeping current form of government. Audience jeers reflect frustration with the pay debate.
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George Oakes
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Estehan
Patchy cloudy forecast with mild temperatures expected
A weather notice predicts mostly cloudy skies and light winds for tomorrow with a high in the 60s and overnight lows in the 50s. The forecast calls for continued cloudiness and modest warmup across the region.
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Abductors Free Visalia Girl After $300,000 Ransom
A 9 year old Visalia girl abducted Monday night was released shortly after midnight at a motel fifteen miles from home. The ransom money, partly delivered by her father, was located by a passerby and turned over to police. Police chief Morath said the men fled after the girl arrived unhurt, ending a nightmarish ordeal as investigators traced the ransom step by step. The FBI assisted in the investigation.
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