Meanest man in Congress bows out quietly
Wayne Hays once famed for his caustic tongue resigns four months before ending a 21 year Washington career. His departure comes amid sex scandal accusations and a grand jury probe into possible misuse of federal funds. Hays admitted an affair with Elizabeth Ray and had already given up two chairships and a sleeping-pill overdose incident. He will not seek reelection to a 48th term, returning to Ohio.
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FBI director praised but faces firing question over gifts
President Ford and Atty. Gen. Levi weigh Kelley’s future after disclosures of gifts from FBI staff. Kelley admitted receiving items including a clock and a table and promised to repay improper gifts. Levi praised his work while noting possible misreports about recommendations and Kelley’s firing.
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Toy show turns Cow Palace into giant toy store
San Leandro inventor Stuart Kornbluth plans a three day toy show at San Francisco's Cow Palace September 10 to 12. The event features 20 exhibitors including waterbeds model railroads and toys for all ages with a five thousand dollar toy airplane and entry for adults at children's prices. He partners with Ed Busch and Yvonne Moulton to produce the public sale aimed at taking toys to their ultimate step.
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Oliveira School area students avoid transfer change
Parents and students in the Oliveira School area of Fremont learn that those who attended Oliveira before will not need to switch schools after all. Page 16.
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Miss Fremont quits amid city support complaints
Cathy Cram Miss Fremont of 1976 resigns citing disillusionment with city treatment of the title holder. She leaves a 9700 college scholarship, the tiara passes to Denise Keene, and she complains of too few appearances and lack of meaningful public engagement for the role.
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Gasoline trees eyed by Nobel chemist Calvin in California
Nobel laureate Melvin Calvin proposed planting “gasoline trees” in arid Southern California to produce fuel from plants such as Renus euphorbia and rubber trees. He cited potential yields of about 25 barrels per acre per year and discussed reducing hydrocarbon molecular weight to create a viable fuel source.
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South County Forecast: Sunny Skies and 70s Tomorrow
South County is in for more of the same tomorrow with fair skies and highs in the 70s to low 80s. Overnight lows will be in the Us, and patchy fog and low clouds will linger in the morning and evening. More weather on page 12.
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