Montreal mayor lauds BART as future of mass transit
Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau visited BART and praised its drastic start and future planning. He noted Montreal Metro plans and argued mass transit should be a civic public service like parks and libraries, not a money maker, while acknowledging its 26 stations on three lines.
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San Francisco
UPI
Montreal
Bay Area
Jean Drapeeu
Montrea
St. Lawrence
Drapeau
Nevada panel blocks Shumaker bid for Benn Colony Club
The Nevada Gaming Commission denied Jake L. Shumaker of Newark bid to buy Benn Colony Pack Club after he failed to provide a full financial disclosure. Shumaker argued irregularities arose from ignorance of gaming laws. he also controls Dal Shumaker Co. of Newark, active in other club operations and construction.
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Las Vegas
Nevada Gaming Commission
Jake L. Shumaker
Newark
Colony Pack Club
Benn
Shumaker
Gilury
Commission
Dl Shumaker Co
Thief to Undergo Mental Evaluation Before Sentencing
Alameda County Superior Court Judge George Phillips ordered Janis Bishn to undergo 90 days of psychiatric evaluation prior to sentencing for four counts of grand theft from the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory credit union. The decision follows a probation report noting the need for pre-sentence evaluation.
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Qakland
Janis Bishn
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory ‘Credit Union
Alameda County Superior Court
George Phillips
Bishop
Frontera
Phillips
Wires damage home and shed fires in Pleasanton and Hayward
Fire damage hit a Pleasanton home at 4118 Alvarado Street causing nearly 9500 dollars in losses. Residents Martin Vargas and family were inside. the blaze also damaged rear bedrooms. In Hayward a 21 by 40 foot plastic shed at 22207 RN Third Street burned, containing lumber slated for demolition. No injuries reported and the cause is under investigation. Fire crews from Cherryland, Pleasanton, Hayward and Castro Valley responded to multiple alarms at the building in recent days.
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Pleasanton
Hayward
Martin Vargas
Alvarado St
Yves
de Vargas
Charu
Cherryland
Third St
James Dennis Saint
Castro Valley
Gunmen rob priest and aide at Merced house
Two gunmen gained entry to the home of Father Jettr Murphy of Holy Rosary Church and his assistant Gerald Chavez by posing to report an accident. They tied the men with bedsheets, then ransacked the house and took about 700 dollars in cash and valuables.
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Hilmar
UPI
Jettr Murphy
Holy Rosary
Gerald Chavez
Merced
County Sheriff's Office
Liddy gets prison and fines after Watergate case
Judge Sirica postponed McCord’s sentencing for a week as he weighs new Watergate developments. Five defendants face provisional maximum sentences while Liddy McCord and two others await final rulings after a four week trial. Sentences could reach up to fifty years and substantial fines. Hunt appeals for leniency, citing personal losses from the case.
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Siricia
Howard Tint Jr
Bernard Ll. Barker
Eugenio R. Marticher
Frank A. Sturgis
Vinglita Gonzalez
Sirica
Liddy
Otters
Short Willy
Hiek
FBI Aman
Daleross County
R Selection Committee
Fi- Naliveara
Bureau of Prisons
Howard Mik di
Adddy
Bernard L. Barker
Eugenio R. Martinez
Frank A. Stingis
Virgilia Fy
Gana
Hunt
CIA
White House
Housewives to Extend Meat Boycott Across States
California consumer groups announced plans for a three week meatless rally protesting high prices. Volunteers plan leafleting, rallies at federal buildings, and supermarket outreach while urging extended action if prices do not fall. Political figures backed the boycott amid rising meat costs nationwide.
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Caliiforniia Consumer Groups
Federal
Karen Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Washington
South County
Fresnol
California
Central Valley
Trustee hopefuls speak out on Fremont school future
A slate of candidates discussed long term planning for Fremont schools amid growth. They urged reviewing site needs, curriculum improvements, and governance. Kell, Baxley, Kjosdt, Dodd, and others called for clearer budget accountability and policies.
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Fremont Plawing
Levington
Inex Ross
Remot Country Gay Selver
Wis
Dol Baxley
Kemont
Tne
San Jose State University
Bennyn
Dodd
Logs
Fremont
Weibel
Ohlone trustee candidates face issues at Brookvale forum
Incumbent Richard Seeba and challengers Jean Holmes and Walter Aydward spoke at a Brookvale Night forum on Ohlone College, stressing goals for a cultural and educational hub while confirming continued free college access. Luanne Wickabay was absent due to illness. Incumbents Newark and Fremont seats were declared won by unopposed candidates.
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Remont
Ohlone College
Dales
Brookvale
Assacialon
Richard Seeba
Jean Holmes
Walter Avdyard
Tor Seeba
Charles Snow
Carligures
Seeba
Jeanny Walt
Luanne Wickabay
Bssemt Bueuse
Fremont
Premont-Newares Community College
Axrind
Ohlone
Enuid
Fremont- Newark
All Ties
Holmes
Deatdeville Cussilion
Freman-Newarlea
Gunfire exchanges near Wounded Knee as feds clash with occupiers
UPI report states approx £,000 rounds were fired Thursday night into Friday dawn at three federal roadblocks around Wounded Knee. No casualties confirmed. Indians prepared reinforcements from Rosebud Reservation to demand food and medicine. nonresidents may be admitted into the settlement.
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Wounded Knee
UPI
Justice Department
Horace Webb
Webb
Timulet
U.S
PBI
Andis
Rosebutt Oeservation
Bart board turmoil ends with threat of reform
Dissent on the BART board led to a surprise motion to fire Stokes by Director Richard Clark as Albany residents react to ongoing automatic train control and car problems. Anderson, cited as supportive of Stokes, resigns amid tensions over Profet's push for outside experts and potential board changes.
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Lor
Richard Clark
Albany
Stokes
Anderson
Profet
Hat
Aphatsny
Isto Valley
Alameda
Bee
Assembly Transportation — Committee
Profel
Sliff
Te Bart
San Francisco Earthquake Forecast Draws Skepticism
State geologists dismiss doomsday quake predictions as unhelpful for prevention. officials warn precise timing or area is unclear while stressing existing mutual aid plans. residents joke about tremors as drills continue and preparations focus on coordinated disaster response.
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Nok
Ite
Bruer
Bruny
Holti- Ster
Stephanita Bradfield
State Office of
Eimergency Servicers
California
Braifield
Califor- Mit
San Francisco Bay Area
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