Lawmaker proposes two year halt on death penalty
Representative Dan Edwards of San Jose chairing the House Judiciary Committee introduced legislation to suspend executions for two years while Congress and states review whether the death penalty is cruel and unusual. He cites recent Supreme Court moves aimed at overturning capital punishment and argues the pause would relieve courts from rushing stay reviews and allow careful state and federal consideration.
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Bullet shatters patio window in San Leandro home
At Riggles Street Mr and Mrs Fildie Versi reported a 22 rifle blast shattered their patio window at about an hour after midnight. Neighbors described as unemployed hip hoppers were shouting at beer cans near trees. police found a direct-line shot from one neighbor’s position. Hersts estimate damage at $100.
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Suspect in Newark murder freed
A Newark murder case against Nathan Garden and an attempted robbery suspect was dismissed by Municipal Judge Roy Pucci due to lack of evidence. The district attorney cited absence of victim wife identification and noted Garden as the registered owner of the getaway car. Store owner Gene Mendes was shot during a robbery at 7014 Thornton Ave on April 36. Another suspect, George McHenry, 15, of East Palo Alto, faces juvenile court proceedings.
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Man charged with manslaughter in Berkeley truck crash
A mis demeanor manslaughter complaint was filed against Hale R Merlciros of Novato after his car struck a Berkeley refuse truck killing Hayward resident Jose Fragozo, 39. Fragozo was thrown from the truck and died at Herrick Memorial Hospital after the overturn.
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Former officer guilty of assault in Alameda court
A former Fremont police reserves member, Donald G. Thoma, 27, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault after a shooting in Fremont. Potts, 19, was wounded in the abdomen while a dune buggy was driven at night. Thoma received a one year suspended sentence and one year probation.
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Girl Arrested for Selling Pills on High School Campus
A 16 year old girl, Carla A. Meeks of San Leandro, is referred to juvenile authorities after police say she sold dangerous drug capsules on the San Leandro High School campus. A 14 year old customer was also referred for possession. Meeks had capsules, marijuana, and a pipe. Another arrest involved Frank Pirnat Jr., 23, nabbed in Macy's parking lot for selling seconal capsules with an informer witnessing the purchase.
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Fremont Bedroom Fire Damages Home. No Injuries
A bedroom fire in Fremont caused an estimated 5200 in damage before firefighters contained it. Seven firefighters and two pieces of equipment responded to the home of Everett Murphy at 33674 Viola Court, with control achieved by 11:22 a.m. The fire was contained to the bedroom and no injuries were reported.
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Man cited in Hayward judge attack at Grand Lanes
Wilbert W. Muniz, 33, of Casino Wesley, faces a battery charge in Hayward Municipal Court after allegedly striking Judge Dalley Edgar in the Canyon Room bar at Grand Lanes. Witnesses say Edgar defended Superior Court Judge Joby Purchie during an earlier argument.
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Robert Fairwell
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Joby Purchie
Scuffie on the Will Scuffie on the Will
Two New York congressmen Bertram Podell and James J. Delaney clashed at a Capitol Hill luncheon hosted by the Association of Contracting Plumbers. Delaney struck at Podell, who said he blocked the punch. the altercation stemmed from Delaney’s bid for the House Democratic Steering Committee and Podell’s recent election defeat.
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Democratic Steering Committee
Angela Davis in Jail Cites Health Decline Amid Confinement
California affidavits present two views of Angela Davis life in Marin County Jail. The 27 year old militant and Ruchell Magee face murder and kidnapping charges from a 1970 courthouse shootout. Davis asserts prolonged confinement harms her health and legal defense while the state notes meals, visits, and access to a small library and private physician.
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Herbert Marcuse
University of Calfornia
San Diego
Jury weighs conspiracy in Seale Huggins case in New Haven
Jurors study conspiracy elements as they deliberate fate of Black Panthers Bobby G. Seale and Ericka Huggins over the Rackley murder. Judge Mulvey outlines verdict options up to life or death while witnesses recount alleged orders and torture.
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Crosby brothers plan to seek POW release through Laos mission
Bing Crosby stated he did not expect direct talks with North Vietnam during the Vientiane mission. Fischer would present a plan to secure a favorable response for talks, with potential return to the U.S. and then to Vientiane with a negotiating team. The plan envisions POWs returning to America as progress payments and good faith acts, with full releases within six months after work begins.
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Back hoe bucket blocks Nimitz Freeway near Marina Boulevard
A back hoe bucket dropped by a truck halted southbound lanes of the Nimitz Freeway near Marina Boulevard for three hours, drawing drivers to slow or stop and causing minor rear end collisions. Northbound traffic reopened by 1 pm after cleanup. A double trailer truck hit the bucket, injuring one driver, while a fork lift removed the wire and sand was spread to absorb diesel fuel.
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Queen seeks higher pay to cover private expenses and estates
The queen asks for a pay raise to fund personal costs such as clothing and private estates at Sandringham and Balmoral. She offers to forgo a provision to lessen burden on the people, implying she would cover expenses from private investment income and already meets the royal spending deficit through personal funds.
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Sadat vows not to back down on Suez and party purge
Sadat declares he will not back the Suez dispute and dissolves the Arab Socialist Union pending new elections. He rejects reelection delays, warns conditions on the canal will be relayed to the United States for Israel. Contention over Israeli troop withdrawal and potential non military forces on the east bank accompanies his first parliament appearance after cabinet purges.
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POW mother in Europe calls for prisoner release talks in Paris
A World War II era POW mother in Europe urged North Vietnamese representatives in Paris to secure a firm release commitment for prisoners. The aim was to clear the way for U S troop withdrawal from Indochina. The Kennedy family is referenced with Senator and Navy connections, while other details mention Mrs Bethel Will Helm traveling to Washington in May.
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Turkey Refuses Kidnappers in Elrom Case
In Istanbul the Turkish government refused to bow to demands by the Turkish People's Liberation Army over Eli Ephraim Elrom the Israeli consul general abducted from his apartment. Police and troops conducted a large manhunt with over 1000 personnel searching for the captors and authorities ordered a news blackout on details.
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Ephraim Elron
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Elrom
Muziaffer Caglar
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Hgts Aykullu
Ilrom
Ayhan Yalin
Elsa
Yosemite rangers adopt police training amid rising crime
Yosemite National Park officials plan an expanded ranger program with an intensive police training course. They say the change emphasizes preparedness over role shift, as crime in the park climbs from 196 cases with 38.7 percent property loss in 1960 to 1,319 cases last year, with property losses totaling $125,000. Rangers will train to use riot gear, firearms, chemical sprays, and tear gas, though side arms may be carried if necessary.
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Hayward freeway route sparks housing loss estimates
Hayward City Council hears figures on right of way for Foothill and Jackson freeway projects. Harlan cites 304 dwelling units to be removed for Foothill and 46 for Jackson, with Union City hearings sought. Sierra Club asks for environmental impact data on noise pollutants and air quality.
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Public opinion on security measures and privacy in the nation
Public splits on government data access and wire tapping show broad support for spying on treason suspects while oppose broader monitoring of citizens. Californians favor restricting access to confidential records and express mixed views on FBI phone taps and radical monitoring.
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