Woman of Manson family aims at President Ford in Capitol incident
Lynn Fromme, 26, Sacramento, a Manson family member alias Squeaky, brandished a loaded pistol as President Ford walked to the California State Capitol. A Secret Service agent wrestled her to the ground. the gun did not fire. Ford unhurt. Fromme arrested and taken to police. Witnesses described the tense moment and security pursuit outside the Capitol.
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Calif
UPI
Charles Manson
Ford
Secret Service
State Capitol
California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Squeaky
Capitol Building
Irene Morrison
Warlow
Roy Miller
Chicoine Ave
Hayward
Wholesale prices rise for second month in August
In August the Labor Department reported wholesale prices up 0.8 percent for the second straight monthly rise amid higher grain and crude oil costs. Unemployment stayed at 8.4 percent, with 7.8 million Americans jobless, while California’s rate climbed to 10.2 percent. The Wholesale Price Index reached 178.7 on a 1967 base of 100, signaling broader consumer price pressures as fuel and air service costs influence retail prices.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
California
State Department of Employment Development
HARD considers teen auto shop
The Hayward Area Recreation District and its citizens advisory committee push to reestablish a teen mechanical workshop. Chairman Dennis Buffkin and HARD General Manager Bud Critzer back the plan, noting cooperation from service clubs and businesses is key to providing a facility with air tools, tire inflation, spray painting, sanding, headlight alignment, and other minor and major repairs equipment.
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Hayward ‘Area Recreation District
Pwn Citizens Advisory Committee
Dennis Buffkin
L.A
Bud” Critzer
Critzer
Venicehop
Postage rate hike delayed after Christmas
Washington report says the Postal Service will postpone controversial rate increases, delaying the 13 cent rise to 3 cents for a first class stamp until the week after Christmas. Postmaster General Benjamin Bailar provided no exact new date, citing holiday relief for users and industry.
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Benjamin F. Bailar
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Chevy
Bowie
Shade
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