Irvington Library destroys 18000 books after Fremont fire
The Irvington Library collection suffered extensive fire damage with about 18000 books moved to East Bay Disposal for dumping. Officials say most bindings need replacement and staff and time are lacking. Some items remain usable while the rest will be discarded as the library plans reconstruction.
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Fremont
Irvington
Tots Lundquist
Alameda County
Durham
Barbara Boyd
City Public Services
Laurence Milnes
Jackson announces his Demo candidacy for president
Washington Senator Henry M Jackson declares his Democratic presidential bid, calling President Nixon untrusted and arguing the economy tops the 1972 issue. He cites millions of unemployed, idle industrial capacity, rising deficits, and notes his long campaign travel across 42 states and 126 towns.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
Mixon
Dulal
Jackson
Dackson
Frm
Inet
Lyndonfi Johnson
Adlair Stevanson
Abov
Bishops urge speedy end to Southeast Asia war
U S Catholic bishops in a closed session urged a rapid end to the Southeast Asia conflict. They called for leaders of all nations involved to bring about a just peace and warned that continued war endangers human life and moral values. No date for any settlement was proposed.
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Washington
U.S
Wriday
Southeast Asia
Wilfe
Veillwi Pawal
AL Unie
Roberto Visco
Catholic Conference
All Bishops
Wouke Tong Semal
Thhirsi
Fair Weekend Forecast for Football Fans
The Weatherman calls for fair weather through Sunday with clear skies. Temperatures will reach the low 70s during the day and dip to around the 40s at night, offering comfortable conditions for weekend games.
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Willy
Nixon tells labor chiefs he will push economic program
President Nixon spoke to AFL-CIO leaders in a bold, emotional address promising to pursue his economic program with or without labor's help. He said wage and price controls would lead to sustained prosperity and that war and inflation are the main wrongs, while acknowledging political differences. George Meany greeted him at the hotel ballroom door amid a tense reception.
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MTAM
Beach
Fld
UPL
Nixon
Afl-Cio
Jabiar
America
Wny
George Meany
Mixon
Cal
Coal contract okayed and cost of living up slightly
The government reports October cost of living rose 0.2 percent unadjusted and 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted, driven by higher prices for new cars and clothing. The annual rate, if continued, would land near Nixon’s 3 to 4 percent target. Separately, the Pay Board approves a coal industry contract in its first year under the wage-price freeze era, reached between the United Mine Workers and the soft coal sector.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Labor Department
Goode
Agia
United Mine Workers Union
Part-time student plan urged for UC
A University of California task force urged creating a pilot program to allow older and returning students to earn bachelor’s or master’s degrees part time. The report calls for campus centers and after hours access, with trials in fall 1972 and funding from private, federal, and regental sources.
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San Francisco
University of California
Tampares
Private
Federal
Regents Jurness
Rheast
Knee
Women considered for Secret Service leadership roles
Washington officials report the Secret Service may hire women for its top investigative unit for the first time in 16 years. Seven female graduates are under review to join the agency protecting the president, vice president, and currency, with decisions due in weeks.
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Washington
le Seerelger
le Chief
Apecal
1111
Eugene ‘Y Rosgides
Treasury Department
Whiich
Secre
Wien
Lanvie Beth Andersson
Watelung
Kathy J. Clark
EPA
White House
Secret Service
John W. Warner Jr
Warner
Oman
Geyser breaks hydrant near Winton and Amador
A West Valley Construction worker backing a heavy trailer at West Winton Ave and Amador in Hayward ruptured a water hydrant, creating a geyser. No damage to the truck. The Hayward Water Department dispatched a diver to cap the break and halted the flow.
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Daily Review Nffice
Yeaterday
West Valley Construction Op
West Winton Ave
Hayward
Winton
Amador
Hayward Water Department
Shateoff Grive
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