Bay Area police seek veterans murderers
Police hunt two strongarm burglars who held retired Navy chief Walter Strang and his mother hostage for hours before shooting Strang, 4, in the head and stomach. Strang died on arrival at Mary’s Help Hospital as investigators note signs of a struggle and missing wallet. Mrs Strong was shaken. Berkeley council endorses California Marijuana Initiative but rejects radical proposal to end enforcement. initiative must gather 350,000 valid signatures by May 1 for the November ballot.
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Black Caucus Claims Four Berkeley Officers Suspended
The Black Caucus says four Berkeley police officers were suspended over an incident involving a Black teen, with one officer receiving ten days for improper firearm use and two others getting three days. The February 20 event allegedly involved Michael Walker, son of Black Caucus leader William Walker.
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Court upholds illegal strike rule in Salinas lettuce dispute
The California Court of Appeal upheld a Monterey County ruling that the United Farm Workers Union strike against Salinas Valley lettuce growers was illegal. The decision centers on whether Teamsters contracts influenced the dispute and how they affected union organizing efforts. Justice Wakefield Taylor wrote a unanimous opinion, noting the dispute was jurisdictional and illegal since organizing work crews began after contracts were signed.
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Oakland Man Sentenced for Three Rapes in Alameda County
John J. Smithy, 19, labeled among the most dangerous offenders, received five years to life in prison after a 61-count felony conviction including perversion robbery burglary and rape. Assistant DA William Kleeman said Smith, an escapee from Michigan State Penitentiary, will be returned there to complete a term after California sentence.
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Alameda County
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Véjuar sues to halt Berkeley plan in Opeeland
Frances M. Albrier a retired social worker sues Berkeley to stop a Pacific Gas & Electric takeover district 53 proposal. She calls the plan vague and illegal and says it violates the City Charter. Judge Robert J. Bostke set April 11 for a hearing. Defendants include the city of Berkeley the city council and city clerk Edythe Campbell.
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Media County Superior Court
Educators Demand Immediate End to Bombing in Indochina
In San Francisco AP dispatch, educators from colleges and universities call on President Nixon and Congress to halt all bombing in Southeast Asia and to withdraw U S forces from Indochina immediately without preconditions. Led by Prof. Philip Phenix of Columbia University, the conference continues through the week.
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North Vietnamese stay in Paris talks amid stalemate
North Vietnam refused to leave the suspended Paris peace talks and will remain, saying no new meeting date will be proposed until the United States halts its bombing and withdrawal and presses for a political settlement. Hanoi demands U.S. troop withdrawal and a guarantee of Vietnamese national rights and self-determination, while seeking third party mediation.
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Four GIs die in Viet Nam booby trap and crash incidents
U S command reports two soldiers killed and four wounded by a Communist booby trap near Saigon and two Americans killed in a manhole accident at Laong Dinh army base. Separate reports note a helicopter crash in the Central Highlands and a predawn raid by South Vietnamese troops on Veighel. The week ends with multiple clashes and air strikes across South Vietnam, Kontum, Binh Dinh, and nearby regions, with total casualties rising.
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Judge orders ruling on legality of the war
A federal judge in Philadelphia set a panel to rule on the legality of the Vietnam War. Judge Joseph S. Lord said conservation groups have standing to challenge government actions affecting rivers and forests. The suit, filed by seven plaintiffs including Episcopal officials, argues the war is illegal for lack of congressional declaration. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird was named as defendant. Nixon was later dismissed.
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Laird hopes Soviets destroy germ pile
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird, after touring Pine Bluff Arsenal, said the United States leads in destroying its full stockpile of germ and biological weapons. He urged the Soviet Union to likewise dismantle its stockpiles, noting no evidence Russia has destroyed its.
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Pentagon seeks 1.45 billion in bonuses to boost reserves
The Pentagon asks Congress for 1.45 billion dollars in pay bonuses over five years to attract doctors and other specialists for an all volunteer force by July 30, 1973. Initial incentives include up to 2200 dollars for six year enlistments or re enlistments in the Selected Reserve, with experimental caps for early years.
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Wisconsin Primary Watch Sees Crossover Debate Denied
A Nixon campaign aide denies any deliberate crossover push to aid Wallace in the Wisconsin primary. Francis L. Dale says notices in Wisconsin have been cut back due to Nixon’s active opposition and the belief he is a sure winner. McCloskey cites financial issues and says he will visit Wisconsin to discuss issues, not endorse anyone. he hints Lindsay leads among Democrats.
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Suit claims ballot language misleads on Prop 9 environmental measure
A Bay Area citizens group seeks a court order to bar top state officials from printing and distributing what they call false Prop 9 information. The suit targets Governor Brown and others over ballot arguments labeling Prop 9 the Pollution Initiative and asserting a $770 million revenue loss. The hearing is set for Friday to decide if the request proceeds.
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No evidence of nun running market in southern India
Indian foreign minister Sardar Swarnn Singh told Parliament there is no proof of a nun running market in Kerala and the government has no plan to ban sending girls to European convents. He noted minors are not recruited, passports are vetted, and no complaints of mistreatment or profiteering have been found.
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