San Leandro Fatal Rush Hour Crash Claims Child Pedestrian
An Oakland man died in a San Leandro Boulevard collision during rush hour, striking Simas, 9, who darted from the curb. A second pedestrian, Wendel Yarber, was injured on Davis Street. law enforcement cited obstructed view and a camper blocking the lane as contributing factors.
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San Leandro
Oakland
San Leandro Boulevard
Davis Street
Jose Antonio Limas
Lawrence G. Macauley
San Rafael
Macauley
Park and
Broadmoor
Simas
Washington Ave
Jean Schaller
Pearson Ave
Memorial Hospital
Yarber
Martinez
Schaller
Mable Ward Dies at 85 In San Leandro
Mable Ward longtime San Leandro teacher and principal died Sunday at 85. She taught at Roosevelt Elementary from 1922 to 1990 and led the school from 1929 to 1990. Survived by a daughter two sons six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday at 17 a.m. at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary Oakland donations to Cancer Society or National Aid to Visually Handicapped requested.
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San Leandro
Mabel Ward
Wart
Roosevelt Elementary School
Alta Mira Club
California Retired Teachers Association
Congregational Church of
Tobyhanna
Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary
Piedmont Ave
Oakland
The
Cancer Society
Harvester Talks Resume After UAW Rejection in Chicago
Negotiations between International Harvester and the United Auto Workers resumed in Chicago after the union rejected a tentative contract, extending a nationwide walkout that began October 17. More than 40,000 workers at 38 Harvester plants remain off the job as a temporary restraining order limits UAW Local 78 picketing at the San Leandro plant. A court hearing is set for November to decide on a preliminary injunction.
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San Leandro
International Harvester
United Auto Workers
Chicago
UAW
Davi St
Alameda County
Harvester Council
Man dies after car crash in San Lorenzo
Joseph Ferretti, 21, of 1618 Via Del Robles San Lorenzo died yesterday at Highland Hospital. The Alameda County Coroner reported he was pinned beneath his burning car after losing control at Vis Enno and Via Vega.
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San Lorenzo
Joseph Ferretti
Via del Robles
Highland Hospital
Alameda County
Perretti
Vis Enno
Vega Me
Two arrested on drug charges in Bay Area incident
Hayward woman Yolanda A. Rodrigues 22 was arrested after police interrupted a suspected drug sale near George Weekes Park and found cocaine PCP in parsley cigarettes, while a San Leandro man Philip Norman 25 was arrested after police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his car during a speeding stop on Floressa Boulevard.
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Hayward
George Weekes
Philip Norman
Washington Ave
San Leandro
Norman
Bonnes
Floresta Boulevard
Motorcyclist Arrested After High Speed Chase
Dennis A. Britt, 27, was arrested after a high speed pursuit from Amedor Street on Jackson to the Nimitz Freeway, reaching up to 100 mph, ending at Hip Hugger Bar in Newark where officers found a matching motorcycle in the parking lot. He faces reckless driving and related charges.
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Wayward
Mt. View
Jackson Street
Nimitz
Heyward
Dennis A. Britt
Rich St
Newark
Amedor Street
Jackson
Thornton Avenue
Pritt
California Tax Initiative Debate on State Budget and Schools
The debate centers on how Prop 1 could let the budget grow to about 18 billion in ten years and 27 billion in fifteen, with next year’s rise near 600 million. Opponents warn of cuts to education and services, while proponents say most programs remain funded as dollars rise. The Economics Estimates Commission would set the revenue base, affecting the spending limit and tax cuts.
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Heagan
California
Ragan
Janinis
Seul
A. Alan Post
Ile
Reagan
Post
Qas Reagan
California Taxpayers Association
State Chamber of Commerce
California Real, Estate Association
Los Angeles City Council
Association
California County Supervisors Association
Afl-Cio
League of Women Voters
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Reagan Callars
Economics Estimates Commission
Leandro considers two year trial for promotion district plan
The San Leandro council hears both sides on a proposed 1965 statute based district to fund public promotion. Supporters including merchant leaders and bankers push the idea while opponents question universal district benefit and voting rights.
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Seyman
Tom Fowler
Crocker Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Green
Pelton Center Merchants Association
Frank Bund
San Leandro
Jones
Smog device mandate stands despite opposition
Los Angeles AP The state Air Resources Board will require installation of nitrogen oxide emission control devices on 1966 70 vehicles despite public pushback. Board counsel William Simmons said more than 60 public responses opposed the program citing engine damage over heating and fuel economy concerns. Chairman Dr A J Hangen Smit acknowledged the opposition but said the plan proceeds.
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Los Angeles
State Air Resources Board
Ogram
William Simmons
Egal
Board
A. J. Hangen-Smit
Sister Bernice to Leave Hayward for Hawaii Tour
Sister Bernice departs Hayward after serving as hospital administrator from 1961 to 1963. The auxiliary raises funds to cover her remaining expenses as she visits Sacramento and San Diego, then spends two weeks in Hawaii with an old friend, a former nursing order superior general. Her portrait remains in the main lobby, honoring a life of nursing and service.
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Sacramento
San Diego
Hayward
Nurs
Hawaii
Dexter
Kansas
Rennice
Sisters of St. Joseph
Alfred Lond
Tennyson
Mr. St. Mary's Convent
Wichita
mid-America
Dodge City
California
Ulysses
Robbery: Woman’s car and $27 stolen in parking lot
Police say Robbie Melébeck, 22, robbed a young woman as she opened her garage. A man armed with a pistol assaulted her, took her car and purse containing $27, and fled at about 8:30 pm.
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Hayward
Robbie Melébeck
Raytheon Wins Navy Contracts Worth 9.9 Million
The Navy awarded Raytheon Co. of Lexington Mississippi a 9.9 million contract for shipboard electronic equipment. Raytheon also secured a 1.5 million addition to a Navy order for research and development of guided missiles.
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Raytheon Co
Lexington
Miss
Raytheon
Cox Firing Deepens Watergate Turmoil and Orders for New Prosecutor
The article details fallout from Cox's dismissal amid Watergate probes. It notes resignations of Richardsol and Deputy Atty. Gen. Ruckelshaus, calls for an independent prosecutor, and White House and Senate actions. It mentions Bork to name a new prosecutor, limited access to presidential records, and court dealings on executive privilege over tape materials.
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White Horse
Richardsol
William D. Ruckelshaus
Boll
Judiciary Committee
Senate
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Shoul
White House
Nixon
Holier
H. Bork
Theew
Justice Department
Bork
Gerald L. Warrell
Senate Watergate
White Hose
U.S
Jahn A. Sitka
Watergate Grand Jury
Sirica
J. Fred Buzhardt
Simee
Henry
Ruth
House Judiciary
Senate Judiciary Coromiliee
Tunney calls for Nixon resignation amid crisis
Senator John V. Tunney urged President Nixon to resign, saying the nation cannot endure three more years of Nixon administration. He cited public distrust and questioned the military alert, adding that constitutional succession rules must guide the crisis. Senator Daniel K. Inouye also urged resignation or impeachment in a AFL-CIO speech.
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UPT
John V. Tunney
D-Calif
Nixon
Tamatan Gand
Tunney
Senate
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Afl-Cio
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