BART Wins Permit To Extend Passenger Trains May 21
San Francisco dispatch reports state grants BART permission to extend passenger train operations to Concord Walnut Creek Lafayette and Orinda with transfers at MacArthur and trains from Concord Plaza cannot merge with lines to Oakland Fremont and Richmond. Manual discharging required until automatic rail detection is proven safe amid new labor negotiations between BART and two unions over equalized salaries.
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Fewer boating accidents in California despite more boats
California saw a 1 percent drop in boating accidents from 1971 to 1972 as pleasure craft rose from about 550,000 to 760,000. The department of navigation and ocean development reported accidents per 10 000 boats fell, with property damage totaling 905000 in 1972 compared with 2.34 million in 1971. Most injuries occurred from falls inside boats.
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Ex GM official dies in Oakland hospital notice
Ex General Motors executive dies after a three week illness in an Oakland hospital. A World War I veteran and former commander of the East Oakland post of the American Legion, he lived in California 50 years and leaves a wife Vivian and children Rexford Palmer of San Leandro and Hugh of Kentfield. Funeral services set for 2 pm at Rose Garden Chapel with details to be announced.
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Unique San Francisco hotel opens with skyline stair design
San Francisco's new lavish hotel near the waterfront opens with a stepped exterior resembling plant terraces and a lobby with sunken conversation pits. County Supervisor Quentin Kopp hails the 340 million project as the city’s most magnificent hotel, with rooms averaging 40 dollars per night.
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Palo Alto Likely elects conservative council members
Palo Alto voters at municipal election favored conservatives with four incumbents re elected. Top vote getter Beta Sher a Stanford law professor and former councilman received 8077 ballots, while Mayor Kirke Comstock garnered 6191. Other incumbents included Slanley Nartan 4039 and John Bernalda 70524, with Roy Ghiy 8505 also noted for conservative support.
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Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Santa Cruz Courthouse
Santa Cruz police probe death near the Santa Cruz County Courthouse after a bloodied object was found. Authorities consider whether the death was self-inflicted, with inquiries ongoing into the unidentified man.
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Two children die as Bay Bridge crash claims two lives
A Bay Bridge accident left two children dead and seven others with injuries. Laura Castillo, a station wagon driver, helped warn a group of children to safety, but the crash involved a car that struck her vehicle. The driver Camille Riordan, 21, is in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital.
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Eisenhower hired as contributing sports columnist
David Eisenhower named a contributing sports columnist for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. He will work full time through the summer, focus on Philadelphia baseball, and write one column weekly, with past experience shaping his analysis for readers in his age group.
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Nixon aide admits error resigns amid Watergate probe
Washington reports a high level White House aide has resigned as the Watergate inquiry widens. Attorney General nominee Elliot Richardson testifies that he will seek an independent prosecutor, delaying a firm choice. Budget cuts and further indictments loom as senators scrutinize executive branch integrity and possible political interference.
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Hayward Fireworks Ban Reversed by City Council
Hayward officials scrapped a one year ban on night fireworks after a 2 to 1 vote. Mayor Lea Howell urged permissive legislation, while Fire Chief Matt Jimeno warned of risks to hills, canyons, and backyards. Opponents labeled the move as political pressure and warned of enforcement challenges.
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Wards credit for kids
A continued page 1 note describes child shoppers using a special authorization card tied to parents accounts. Parents set a maximum purchase and provide a contact number. Children may carry the authorization card with the parents’ card to make a purchase and must surrender the card when the purchase is complete.
Critics assail UC violence study as political bias
In San Francisco AP reports opponents label a University of California study on violent behavior as political manipulation masking scientific neutrality. They allege proposed experiments, including hormone trials and potential psychosurgery, target public school youths in minority neighborhoods. UC officials deny the charges.
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Guadalcanal Hero Vandegrift Dies at Bethesda Hospital
Marine Corps General Alexander A. Vandegrift, longtime commandant who led U.S. forces during the Guadalcanal campaign, died Tuesday after hospitalization in Bethesda Maryland. He grew up hearing Civil War tales from a Confederate soldier grandfather and shaped the Marine Corps with bold wartime leadership and strategic victories.
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Gas shortage rumors rattle businesses across Bay Area
Amid reports of a looming fuel pinch, executives from Greyhound to Consolidated Freightways warn supply lines strain but largely steady. Officials in Alameda and Los Angeles counties scramble for bids as smaller trucking operators in South County deny current fuel trouble, while some doubt media alarm.
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Gas-saving plan headed to Nixon for quick action
Washington reports President Nixon is poised to act on a gasoline conservation plan to avert summer shortages. Deputy Treasury Secretary William E. Simon said the program would rely on voluntary cooperation of major refiners to ensure independent retailers receive a fair share. Simon expected a decision within a week.
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Assembly probes fuel shortage in statewide inquiry
The California Assembly opened a three party probe led by Speaker Bob Moretti to examine the fuel shortage and possible oil industry role. Hearings set in Los Angeles May 25, San Francisco June 1, and Sacramento June 21 while critics warn against false emergencies and price manipulation.
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Energy crisis warned with slower California growth
A long term energy study predicts a worldwide crisis with 3.8 percent rates. It says California’s energy needs will rise more slowly due to slower population growth and activity. It recommends state building standards with insulation upgrades and efficiency rules for air conditioners.
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Lynda Bird Johnson Robb Joins Agnew for White House Trip
Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, daughter of Lyndon B. Johnson, arrived at the White House on Tuesday sparking curiosity as she sought to accompany Vice President Spiro Agnew to Charlottesville, Virginia for an appearance ahead of the University of Virginia Law Forum led by Ivida’s husband Charles Kobb.
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