Bridge toll plan sparks MTC debate and transit funding clash
Commissioner Joseph Bort leads a 75 cent toll proposal for the Bay Area bridges aimed at reducing a 19 million two year transit deficit. The plan faces opposition as a Band-Aid measure with a possible rise to 1 dollar by 1978 and triggers legislative challenges from state officials.
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Carter Wins Warm Welcome in Washington North England
President Carter tours Washington New Town and Newcastle area as crowds greet him with "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and flags. He praises the people and meets Prime Minister Callaghan ahead of a weekend economic summit in London.
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Use of water to clean streets hit by drought low
Hayward officials report street and park crews still use about 1400 gallons daily for street washing from city hydrants despite a 95 percent cutback. Streets Supt John Stevko notes the water could serve six families at 22 gallons daily, prompting complaints from drought conscious residents.
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Bay Area links may broaden station services at BART
Bay Area Transit District analyst Roberta Netrangelo suggests concessionaires be allowed to bid for services at BART stations as part of expanding shopper and other offerings. Potential changes could accompany a broader menu of amenities across the system.
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PG&E seeks rate hikes to boost returns and cut losses
Pacific Gas & Electric seeks electric rate increases of 161 million a year and natural gas hikes of 131 million, aiming for roughly 7.3 percent electric and 88 percent gas increases. A spokesman says the boosts would protect PG&E’s rate of return amid higher costs while the exact residential impact depends on PUC decisions and how increases are allocated among customers.
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Jobless rate at two year low touches 7 percent in April
Washington reports unemployment at 7 percent in April, the lowest since early recession days. About 90 million are employed, a record high, with 670000 fewer unemployed than March as adult men lead the drop. The figures follow inflation data and hint at stimulus impact.
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Unseasonal May Chill Winds Continue Across County
The National Weather Service says cold windy conditions linger today and tomorrow due to a broad low pressure system over the north. Windy with frost in parts, highs expected in the 30s and lows in the 30s to mid 40s, with scattered reports of downed lines in Hayward and San Leandro.
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