Drowned Pleasanton Boy Found in Excavation Pool
A Pleasanton boy, EigIn Brian Gordon of 518 San Miguel Court, drowned in a muddy pool under excavation. Police and firefighters recovered the body from 566 San Miguel Court area after a search by residents and officers. A coat was found near the pool and a dusk-to-dawn search was delayed while dredging equipment was summoned.
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Fewer lab layoffs than earlier warning in Livermore
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory officials disclosed layoffs will be smaller than the 5 percent estimate, with 251 employees to be released including 48 scientists, 21 engineers, and 162 technical and administrative staff. May 1 is the effective date. many workers seek new jobs with lab aid like counseling and resume help.
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Lawrence Livermore Laboratory
William B. Hartford
Hartford
Coroner Probes Dublin Woman Death
The coroner investigates a 2 year old Dublin girl Victoria Gebhardt found dead at her father Daniel Wallace's Sheffield Lane home. The coroner noted the time of death as around 8:13 a.m. and later stated the death occurred late Tuesday.
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Dublin
Victoria Gebhardt
Daniel Wallace
Sheffield Lane
Day care cuts protest rally in Maynard center
About seventy residents gathered at the Walpert Center in Maynard to denounce federal cutbacks in day care funding. State Sen. Nicholas Petris spoke as protesters planned telegram campaigns to President Nixon and HEW head Casper Weinberger.
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Maynard
Nicholas Petris
Oakland
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Fremont
Nixon
New Hew
Casper Weinher Ber
Man at Masonic Home Celebrates 103rd Birthday
Alvin Ridley, resident of the Masonic Home in Union City, marks his 103rd birthday today. Ridley, a Mason for 58 years, lives in the hospital section with a heart condition and uses a wheelchair. Born in Stockton, he worked as a blacksmith and machinist. John Roberts Jr., Junior Grand Warden of California, slated to present a cake, with William Rothwell of the Social Security office in Hayward also expected.
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Alvin Ridley
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Stockton
Masons
California
John Roberts Jr
William Rothwell
Social Secnity
Hayward
Bill aims to ease low cost housing rules in Alameda County
Alameda County introduces legislation to relax construction limits on publicly funded low cost housing. The bill seeks to abolish a community vote majority requirement, challenged in court and ruled constitutional by the US Supreme Court. It faces a larger hurdle from a federal moratorium on housing funds and reflects local struggles in Union City over federally financed housing projects.
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D- Alameda County
Yatery
U.S. Supreme Court
Peiris
Ques Hom
Union City
San Francisco man killed in front of home during arrest attempt
Josiah Pratt died Feb 23 after Inspector Prentice Earl Sanders and bail bondsman Elijah Johnson went to his home to arrest Rosie for jumping bail on a petty theft. Pratt, who reportedly had no gun, allegedly reached for a weapon as Sanders fired. Coroner Toyd Stephens disclosed heroin in Pratt's blood and noted the drug's link to homicide rates. Police findings will be reviewed by the district attorney next week.
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Josiah Pratt
Prentice Earl Sanders
Sanders
Elijah Johnson
Rosie
Pratt
Toyd Stephens
Coroner's Office
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District Attorney's Office
Accord at Wounded Knee Reached In Principle
Justice Department spokesman John Hushen said the government reached an agreement in principle with AIM leaders that could settle the Wounded Knee stand‑off at Pine Ridge. Procedural matters and departure timing for nonresidents remain to be resolved, as reporting indicates continued gunfire and roadblock activity around the village.
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Husben
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Huron
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Care
Water firm to wage fight in public takeover case
The water district ACWD will contest the condemnation of Citizens Water in Alameda County Superior Court. Officials argue market value guides private utility compensation in public takings, while Citizens emphasizes earnings growth and rate pressure. The case hinges on whether public good or investor profits should drive compensation and may prompt a jury trial unless waived.
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Hades
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Mure
California
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Italy
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Hihodes
People For Ealter Water
Alameda County Superior Court
POWs Return Home as North Vietnam Release Continues
Ex-POWs arrive at Travis and Buckley airfields as phase two of the U.S. prisoner release concludes. Among the returned are Theodore Kopiman and Lt. Cmdr. Everett Alvarez, the first American pilot shot down in Vietnam. In Oakland a POW, Roy E. Ziegler, reunites with his 11 year old son Roy Jr., who clutches a red rose. The operation frees 56 prisoners. 286 remain.
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Alvarez to Speak in Oakland at Latin American Meetup
Lt. Cmdr. Everett Alvarez, the longest held American prisoner in North Vietnam, will address members of the Latin American Manufacturers Association in Oakland. The San Leandro group, led by Jose Aceves, draws attendees from across California. Activities include a March 23 25 welcome in San Jose with Alvarez Day proclaimed by Mayor Gary G. Gillmor.
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Referendum Keeps Ties With Britain Amid Ireland Vote
Belfast reports that 59182 people voted to retain Northern Ireland's ties with Britain while 6463 supported unification with Ireland. Both sides claimed victory as counts continued under heavy security. About 24000 troops and police remained on high alert for another week to prevent violence sparked by the referendum.
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London bomb blasts shake city as police beef up security
Londoners fear further attacks after Thursday blasts as Prime Minister Heath calls in Home Secretary Carr for urgent talks. Police guard government sites, streets near Scotland Yard shut, and workmen clear shattered glass from bars and courthouses. A pub patron recalls a wartime air raid while victims receive hospital attention.
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Germany
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Residents weather rising grocery prices and rising concerns
Shoppers from multiple households voice frustration at higher food costs with no clear cause. They blame middlemen, wages, and global factors, yet most continue buying essentials like meat milk and eggs while adjusting budgets and routines. Local residents urge action without naming targets or authorities.
Driver kills patrolman in wrong way chase and shoots bystander
A wrong way driver on Interstate 15 north of San Bernardino killed a California Highway Patrol officer during a collision attempt. He stole the CHP cruiser, eluded deputies, then exchanged fire with Sheriff LA and Deputy DA John Handy, killing a bystander and wounding Stewart who later died. The suspect was captured.
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Iis
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Here
Cajon Pass
al Stewart
John Handy
Toll rises in bus truck crash in Texas
The Texas crash killed two more people bringing the death toll to nine. Kenneth Darrell Cordes 28 from San Antonio died after the collision. James Simon of Beaumont died Thursday night. Mayfield a former deputy sheriff served on the Board of Supervisors since last November. The suspect, a man in his early 20s from St Louis was wounded in the shoulder and not yet identified.
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