Weldonian founder dead in San Leandro apartment
San Leandro police report the Weldonians founder Weldon Leonardson was found dead in his Loch Lane apartment at 8:49 p.m. The coroner notes razor wounds on his feet and legs and a loaded .38 revolver on the floor. Leonardson, who arrived in Oakland in 1936 to teach singing, led the Hayward based band and had been a friend and counselor to band members.
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Ford envisions a new era of U S strength abroad
President Ford told European reporters at the White House that the United States may be entering a firmer era in facing world challenges. He praised U S resolve, ruled out detente as weakness, and urged a strong NATO stance while aiming to upgrade military capabilities and maintain alliance cohesion amid Greece Turkey Cyprus tensions. He warned Congress on energy policy and signaled a 48 hour decision on a possible 50 cent per barrel oil import fee.
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Newark voters weigh fifth bid to finish Memorial High
Newark voters face a fifth tax measure to finish Memorial High School with a gym, classroom wing, and multipurpose facility. The district shifts to a lease purchase plan needing only a simple majority, with a proposed maximum levy of 30 cents per 100 assessed value and a forecast that taxes will gradually fall as loans retire.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Morning Overcast
A weather note says tomorrow looks fair overall with morning overcast. Highs near the low to mid 60s and lows around the upper 40s. Winds shift from west to north at 10 to 25 mph, with no major storms expected.
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C V school plan draws parents ire
Castro Valley residents pack the public hearing opposing a district plan to mix elementary and adult classes to cut costs. Supt Harald DePue suggested shifting grades to kindergarten through third at Redwood and Chabot, sending older students to under enrolled schools and freeing space for adult education. Parents cheered opponents and jeered advocates, while officials weigh regrouping to save expenses amid declining enrollment.
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San Leandro mayor vows no tax hike at manufacturers meeting
Mayor Jack Maltester told San Leandro Manufacturers Association that the city will not consider a tax rate increase and plans to cut expenditures next year. He cited a projected budget around 1 million and possible reductions in capital improvements while urging support for holding salary increases and aligning fire department terms with Oakland's recent settlement.
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Assembly passes bill to cut utility costs for poor
SACRAMENTO UPCS The Assembly approved ABIG by Assemblyman Joh Miller to guarantee inexpensive electricity and natural gas for the poor and elderly for heating cooking lighting and refrigeration. The measure passed 54-12 with Briggs seeking reconsideration. Critics say lower residential rates shift costs to commercial users.
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Maid of Hayward Crown Won by Faye Hutchison
Faye Hutchison was named Maid of Hayward after winning a contest in Southland Hall over eight rivals. The Hayward High senior plans to study law and lives with her mother at 665 Samect Blvd. Sponsor was Franklin Optical Co.
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