Nixon defends Agnew as probes continue
President Nixon said he never urged Vice President Spiro Agnew to resign while stressing serious charges. He voiced confidence in Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Assistant Atty. Gen. Henry Petersen handling, and condemned leaks surrounding the Agnew investigation. He said Agnew’s stance on not resigning if indicted was proper.
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Spiro T. Agnew
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Petersen
Elliot Richardson
IFT
Los Angeles
White House
Elks vote to drop white only clause in constitution
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks voted 440 to 1 to remove the white only membership restriction. Effective immediately nonwhites are eligible for membership in its 2,182 lodges across the United States territories. Grand exalted ruler Robert A. Yothers reported 1,184,675 votes in favor to 309,276 against.
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Seattle
Leandro Elks vote draws fire over whites-only policy
Davis Street Child Care Center in San Leandro returned a 24 donation from the local Elks chapter after director Homer Richardson rejected the gift due to the unit's whites-only membership policy. James Herlihy had helped raise the funds, used to buy two tricycles, while Herlihy personally gave 100 dollars. The center serves 20 children, seven Black, with Aubrey Franklin noted as the first Black student connected to Herlihy. The action awaits ratification by North American Elks clubs.
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Que
Frenchys reopening faces Hayward council nods
Hayward officials signaled support for Gary Spear to reopen Frenchys at 29097 Mission Blvd as a dry club for youths, but parking shortages and police permit hurdles loom. Councillors Santana and Oakes urged action on parking, while Chief Marchand cited traffic hazards after 2 a.m. and urged caution.
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Claude Marchand
Marchand
San Leandro Sets Annexation Hearing for Washington Manor
San Leandro trustees scheduled an Oct 24 hearing at 7 30 p m in Bancroft Junior High to hear testimony on moving six Washington Manor schools from San Lorenzo to San Leandro. A Oct 30 meeting will decide the transfer and county review follows. The effort, led by the Washington Manor association, aims for all schools under one district.
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Bancroft
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Argonne, Corvallis
Dayton
Lewelling
Ool
Washington Home Owners Association
Indian summer returns with warm south county weather
Fair and warmer weather is expected through tomorrow in South County with highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the 40s to 50s. The item notes more weather details on page 39 and lists sections such as Ann Landers and various features including sports and obituaries.
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Boundary talks urged by council aid on Patterson Ranch
Fremont and Newark city leaders meet to resolve Patterson Ranch boundary issues amid plans for 2400 housing units at a $50 million investment. Critics say the Newark proposed development could become isolated by the Dumbarton Freeway and raise traffic and growth concerns for Fremont.
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Patterson Ranch
Dumbarton
Singer Housing Co
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Geoffrey Steel
Singer
Arn Lampert
North Plain
Teport
Pickup owner fixes tanker dispute at service station
In Costa Mesa California Bob Smith trapped a tanker at his service station after a disputed fuel bill and fuel-price rules. He drained oil from the pickup and delayed the tanker’s rounds while Arco executives sought a remedy with police. No crime was found.
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Bo Berserk
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Arco Company
Smith
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Arco Mien
Henry
Arca
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