02 May 1973
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
1
Fire Chief Matt Jimenez faces opponents seeking a repeal of Hayward’s fireworks ban. Red Devil petitioners press council, four members attend, hearing adjourned to next Tuesday. Tense exchanges label the other side as crook statistician or money grubber amid diversions at the chamber.
Washington notes report President Nixon assigned Spiro Agnew broader duties in domestic policy and as vice chairman of the Domestic Council. The move follows resignations in the White House staff and shifts in scheduling and file management as officials, including Haldeman and Ehrlichman, face political and legal pressures surrounding Watergate.
South County lawyers discuss a push for a special prosecutor to investigate the Watergate scandal. Judges and bar leaders from Alameda County favor an independent inquiry to avoid White House influence, with local associations debating resolutions this week.
Cloudy conditions with possible afternoon clearing and a slight chance of drizzle tomorrow morning. Highs expected around the region with cooler tonight. Report appears from SA Muraweather, page 13.
In Peoria, three armed men stormed St. Cecilia Elementary’s basement trapping 44 students and staff for nearly two hours. One kid shielded by a hostage was shot and killed outside as police killed one gunman and captured the others, who face no bond as investigations continue. Sister Anne Delores and custodian Paul McAvoy described the terror as shots rang and the building fell silent.
Alameda County supervisors moved to convert Highland and Fairmont county hospitals into community hospitals. Key elements include granting physicians flat privileges at the county facilities, ensuring private patients remain under care, and establishing community advisory boards for Highland and Fairmont to assist medical and administrative staff. David O'Dell noted the change broadens service to the community and aims to take effect after June.
A Newark press conference unveiled a renewed nationwide meal boycott by four area consumer groups led by Shirley Parker of Tri City Consumer Action and Kay Pachtner of Ban Mran risen Consumer Action. They proposed price maximums for meat and pledged future boycotts on poultry and fish, aiming to pressure stores to lower costs.
President Nixon plans to tighten wage price controls amid high inflation. Big firms may again need price approval for increases over 14 percent and orders to roll back rises above cost. Details to be announced after consultations with top advisers and labor leaders.
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