Gas station closings spark panic and scattered open pumps
Motorists raced to few open stations as widespread shutdowns nationwide prompted rationing and minor clashes. CHP and sheriff offices fielded inquiries on where to buy fuel, with traffic noticeably lighter in many areas. CSAA reported high closure rates among independents, while some casinos and Mobil dealers faced varying impacts.
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High drama in Boston hotel ledge rescue scene
In Boston a woman clung to an open window frame on a hotel ledge for 10 minutes before police and fire crews pulled her to safety. A police officer consoles her as she is led away, the dramatic rescue captured by onlookers.
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Hingham
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Governors secure gas at abandoned station for conference
GLENEDEN BEACH Oregon National Guard units take over an abandoned service station to guarantee gasoline for governors and officials attending the 1973 Western Governors Conference. Arrangements with Union Oil and General Molora outline one week of operation with Guard attendants. Local station owner Hugh Grondin notes guards will staff the site for important visitors.
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UPI
National
Tom McCall
Union Oil Co
National Guard
General Molora
Hugh Grondin
Lincoln City
Pleasanton teens die in high speed crash near Foothill Road
Two 16 year old girls Cynthia McConlogue and Della Hoeft died after a car registered to McConlogue went out of control on Foothill Road near Garden Eagle Ranch. A 16 year old passenger Bob Kirkland was listed in stable condition at Valley Memorial Hospital in Livermore. The vehicle reportedly sped to negotiate a curve in the wrong lane and struck a large tree.
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Lee
Cynthia McConlogue
Vineyard Ave
Della Hoeft
Stanley Blvd
Valley Memorial Hospital
Livermore
Bob Kirkland
Abandoned House Burns Down in Union City Behind Dyer Street
An abandoned house behind 2070 Dyer Street in Union City burned early Saturday, adjacent to Holly Sugar Corp. Firefighters battled the blaze for one hour, with no value set on the structure and cause listed as unknown.
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Dyer St
Holly Sugar Corp
Fremont man booked on drug charges after searches
William Evans Hoover, 27, was arrested outside his Thornton Avenue home in Fremont after police found marijuana and a balloon containing heroin. A later search at the station yielded the wallet item. Bail was set at 4500 dollars.
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Fremont
William Evans Hoover
Thornton Ave
Hoover
Youths with knives rob man in San Leandro shop
Edwin R. Lee of Lee's Television on Williams Street was robbed Friday afternoon by two youths armed with switchblade knives. They tied his hands, stole $10, his wristwatch, and forced him to lie face down. A second man cut the telephone wires as the theft occurred.
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Edwin R. Lee
Lee
Williams &T
Tahiee
Back-to-school nights planned across Hayward area
Hayward schools schedule back-to-school nights starting tomorrow. Teachers and staff will answer questions about programs and activities. Events run from 7:30 pm to around 1:30 am with a list of schools by date including Palma Ceia Highland Longwood Shepherd Eden Cherryland Burbank Bidwell Eureka Fairview Ruus Tennyson Baywood Lorin Eden Del Glassbrook Rancho Arroyo Muir Bret Harte Strowbridge Tyrell Winton Kimball Park Sunset High School locations and times noted.
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Shepherd
Eden High School
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East Avenue
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la Vista
Burbank
Bidwell
Eureka
Fairview
Ruus
Tennyson Elementariel
Bowman
Baywood
Lorin Eden del
Glassbrook
Rancho Arroyo
Seventeen-year-old Gallardo Arrested After San Leandro Crash
Seventeen-year-old Steven Gallardo was arrested by San Leandro police for alleged drunken driving after wrecking his brother’s car on Arena Street. He fled the scene, reported being assaulted, and was treated for facial injuries at Fairmont Emergency Hospital before being turned over to juvenile authorities. Witnesses identified him as the driver seen fleeing the wreck.
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Steven Gallardo
Lee
Arena Street
Gallardo
Fairmont Emergency Hospital
Aiway
Office equipment stolen in San Leandro burglary
Weekend theft from second story offices of Alan E. Pelton Jr manager of the Pelton Shopping Center at 1527 E 14th St reported to police. Items taken include one electric and one standard typewriter portable television electronic calculator clock radio two checkwriters and blank checks.janitorial staff discovered the break in while arriving to clean the office.
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Alan E. Pelton, Jr
Pelton
14Th St
Noot
Infant Dies After Fire Dept Attempts In Fremont
The Fremont Fire Department reported a week old infant died this morning after firemen applied cardiac massage and artificial respiration to Romeo G. Cerimesi Jr. The baby’s breathing had stopped and he was taken to Washington Hospital where he died. He is the son of Romeo G. Cericles of 377 Reynolds Drive.
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Romeo G. Corimele
Washington Hospital
Romeo G. Cericles
Reynolds Dive
Clean sweep for three Skyab astronauts on mission wrap
Mission Central reports a mixed sendoff for Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma as they end a nine day orbit. The message jokes about changing underwear as parting news before their return to earth. Gwen Al and Jack are named in the playful note.
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Mission Central
Skyab
Earth
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Owen K. Garriott
Jack R. Lousma
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50 Million Could Starve Next Year Says Food Expert
Seattle based University of Washington professor Dr Ray L Prosterman warned that as many as 50 million people in Asia and Africa may starve next year unless a global grain shortage is addressed. He urged President Nixon and Secretary Kissinger to intervene, criticizing bureaucratic handling of the crisis and disputing official wheat export forecasts.
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Wash
UPI
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Henry Kissinger
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University of Washington
Mistaken admittance revives a century of confinement
Martha Nelson, aged 102, lives in a state institution for the feeble minded near Columbus. Doctors say she was admitted in 1875, with records lost to a fire in 1883. Superintendent Soforenko blames historical eugenic attitudes, calls her life wasted, and favors keeping her at Orient State Institute for the rest of her life.
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UPI
Martha Nelson
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Orient State Institue
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Soforenko
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Martha
Gas study speedup ordered by Nixon council
President Nixon instructed the Council of Economic Advisers to speed up a review of retail gasoline prices. The council would begin data viewing on Tuesday and authorize dealers to raise prices by a set amount. Officials cited urgency to resolve the price uncertainty and expedite a decision within the week.
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Coat of Living Council
Apfs
Gora le Ware
John T. Dunlop
Dunlop
Warren
White House
Declan
Northwest power cutback debate at governors conference
Governors from Oregon Washington and other Northwest states faced a power shortage debate with federal intervention feared. Attendees argued over environmental controls easing to boost generation while Idaho and others hinted at limits on downstream water allocations to support hydro plants. Governor Evans defended environmental rules as essential and warned against blanket cuts.
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Northwest
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Time
Coatimundi at park to be on permanent display
Hard's halfway house report notes a coatimundi from Mexico, seen as a pest, will stay on display. Officials discuss wild animal rearing and efforts to prevent domestication, including caution against pet stores selling wild animals as pets.
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Mexico
Kosloaky
Kosloskyr
Kissinger Tells UN US Seeks Peace Not Armistice
Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger in his maiden U N General Assembly address urged UN monitors to stop bickering and unite for a more harmonious world. He outlined American foreign policy goals, pledged support for allies, and urged action toward a global society without detailing new commitments.
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Henry A Kissinger
United States
Kissinger
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U.N. General Assembly
White House
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Soviet Union
China
Nixon knew of Agnew probe before 72 convention
Newsweek reported Nixon was almost certainly told about a pending Agnew probe prior to the 1972 Republican National Convention and did nothing. It says Nixon kept Agnew on the ticket to protect conservative support while neglecting duties. Public polling shows opposition to resignation. no grand jury evidence has been presented in Baltimore. Dale Anderson, Agnew’s successor in Baltimore County, faces 39 counts of bribery and extortion.
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Newsweek Magazine
Swalay
Nixon
Agnew
Newsweek
Baltimore
Almady
Dale Anderson
Baltimore County
Chrysler production resumes as UAW strike ends
Chrysler Corp reports all assembly lines back to normal at Detroit plants after a nine day national strike by the United Auto Workers. Company spokesman says production is normal and resumes without delay.
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Chrysler Corp
United Auto Workers
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