Death claims Acheson dies at 78 in Maryland
Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson died Tuesday night at his Sandy Spring home at age 78 from an apparent heart attack. He helped shape postwar U S diplomacy including NATO formation, Japan peace, Korea policy, and China stance during the Truman era. President Nixon led tributes to the influential diplomat.
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Holmdahl Wins Battle Over San Francisco Senate Boundary
State Sen. John Holmdahl announced victory in the proposed San Francisco senate district reallocation that would have left 310,000 San Lorenzo and West Hayward residents under different districts. He and Sen. Nicholas Petris argued against extending San Francisco into Alameda and other counties, favoring preserving county unity while adjusting lines to retain Hayward in their districts. The plan, still unsettled, shifts parts of Hayward to ensure representation and contemplates further changes as census data guide final boundaries.
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Aid increase urged for minority firms
President Nixon urged Congress to expand federal support for minority enterprises with a two year program totaling 114 million dollars. He proposed 63.6 million dollars for technical assistance and management services through the Office of Minority Business Enterprise and called for new legislation to boost funding for Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Companies MES BIC.
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Weather forecast for warm spell continues tomorrow
The weatherman predicts a repeat of summer conditions with highs in the low 80s to mid 70s and lows in the 40s as fall arrives. Expect another warm day followed by more weather details on the page.
Quiet as a mouse 80 year old foils burglary
An 80 year old widow in San Leandro quietly alerted police after a burglary attempt near her home at 703 Joaquin Ave. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange sweater and carrying a small suitcase emerged from a car, while a female passenger waited inside. She answered only after the bell rang again.
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Laird Warns Russians Close To US Missile Sub Parity
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird said the Soviet Union could overtake the United States in Polaris missile submarines as early as next year, threatening U.S. strategic parity. He cautioned a superior Russian fleet would pose a major political disadvantage and noted ongoing Vietnam withdrawal planning with President Nixon.
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Woodland Estates housing plan killed after heated debate
Hayward city council rejected a 78 million clustered townhouse project on 22 acres near Woodland Estates after a clash between First Ridgewood Company and Woodland Estates homeowners. Dennis Jordan accused residents of being duped by a campaign of lies, while Woodland Estates Community Association president Thomas Conneen faced charges of exploiting racial fears amid the feud.
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Four arrested in large heroin haul nabbed in three cities
A narcotics raid across Hayward Union City and Newark netted more than three pounds of heroin with an estimated street value of 250000 Police report. Four people described as major drug traffickers in South County were arrested on drug possession for sale charges Hector Gareva 1 of 2000 Myrtle St Hayward Gilbert Ferdin 30 of 33740 Third St Union City Joseph and Angela Ferdin both 28 of 88488 Colbert St Newark were held on 25000 bail. The raid capped weeks of investigation and involved 15 officers from seven agencies.
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New Haven trustees set bond vote
New Haven trustees voted to schedule a $4 million bond election on February 22 to finish Cesar Chavez Junior High School and fund half of 44 portable classrooms for junior high students. The measure also covers district wide trustee residency questions and potential date adjustments.
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Newton says County judges intimidated by Citizens group
Huey P Newton claims Alameda County Superior Court judges were influenced by the Citizens for Law and Order to block his third trial in a policeman slaying The defense sought disqualification of Judge Lyle B Cook and called for a hearing on Cook s eligibility Meanwhile Garry warned CLO aims to intimidate local justices by threats and public reports and vowed to subpoena CLO members
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