University opposes Teller think tank plan in Boulder
Geraldine Bean of the University of Colorado voices strong opposition to hiring Dr. Edward Teller for a university think tank, warning it could extend beyond a research group and harm university and state interests. Shirley MacLaine returns from China describing a meeting with Tang Wing-chao, wife of Premier Chow En-lai.
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Concord Oakland BART line opens with fault tunnel
The 19 mile Oakland to Concord BART route opens today marking a milestone for the system. A six train per minute service links Concord with Oakland via Orinda Lafayette Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill as the line passes near the San Andreas Fault. The project expands BART to 58 operative miles and begins a major Bay Area transit corridor.
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Jeannette Rankin dies at 92 former Congress pioneer
Jeannette Rankin first woman in Congress and lifelong peace and women’s rights leader dies at 92 in a California retirement home. She voted against U S entry to World Wars I and II and led a Vietnam antiwar march in 1968. Memorial services set in Helena Montana. Survived by sisters.
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High wind forces blimp down near North Bend
A brightly lit blimp on a coast tour from Eureka to the North Bend area was driven to land at the municipal airport by high winds. Crewmen, taking a nostalgic swing over the former hometown, brought the airship down without incident and delayed air traffic briefly.
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Construction causes long Marin County traffic jam on U S 101
San Rafael UP reports a ten mile northbound jam on U S 101 lasting over five hours due to highway construction. No accidents occurred but many cars overheated or stalled, driving motorists to divert at the San Rafael offramp causing a second jam. A Highways division spokesman called the Sunday schedule the lesser of two evils, preferring recreation disruption over weekday commute delays.
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Wet Bet frog wins 1974 International Jumping Frog Jubilee
Angel's Camp reports Wet Bet, a Lafayette owned frog, wins the 1974 International Jumping Frog Jubilee with 17 feet 4% inches, earning $900 for owners Ail Proctor and Leonard Hall. Ripple set a prior record. Wet Bet had a 17 foot 5% inch prelim leap but finals counted 17 ft 4% in. Frank Bonelli of Gustine placed second with Avast Creamtop at 17 ft 24% inches. Splash Down of Lafayette earned $10 for third. About 68 frogs competed before 5,000 spectators in cool weather.
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Federal court clears draft board raiders
A federal court jury in Camden, New Jersey, acquitted 18 defendants known as The Camden 26 of charges stemming from the August 21 1971 raid on a draft board. The verdict followed 34 months of trial and four days of deliberations amid claims the government aided the raiders and breached lawful conduct.
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Reporter kidnapped. $5,000 reward for gunman
Detroit Free Press posts a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the gunman who abducted reporter Howard Kohn while investigating narcotics. Kohn escaped after 12 hours. he and editor Tee Hills vow continued coverage. Police pursue suspects as indictments loom in Wayne County grand jury cases involving officers and heroin dealers.
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Tornadoes Strike Alabama and Tennessee Regions
Tornadoes struck Alabama and Tennessee over the weekend injuring at least 60 persons and destroying more than 125 homes and a church. High winds also hit metropolitan Atlanta on Saturday night leaving about 2,000 residents without power. Fort Payne suffered the heaviest damage with 35 injured and two seriously hurt when a railroad cut a wide swath through the city. a nursing home under construction and a portion of the fire department were damaged.
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Born before the taxi Born before the taxi
LAS VEGAS NEV. Marsha Wickman, 21, delivered her third child over the weekend with no help after recognizing the pains and climbing into bed. The infant and mother were reported healthy. husband Gary Wickman, a taxi driver, rushed them to a nearby hospital.
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Gasoline Prices Seen Rising to 45 Cents
In San Francisco API report, Robert Cavin of the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America predicts the current fuel shortage will push regular gasoline to 45 cents. He notes many outlets have cut back business amid shortages and blames insufficient domestic crude and imports quotas.
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