Three years living in a Palo Alto tree house
Fredda Kaplan and Paul Smutko built and still occupy a three story tree house in their Palo Alto yard. Centered on a walnut tree, the 500 square foot home lacks electricity and plumbing and uses salvaged materials. They share meals with the front house and observe weather, wildlife, and the changing seasons from their unique shelter.
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Mary Gottschalk
Ridder News Service
Palo Alto
Awe
San Franscisco
Palo, Alto
Fredda Kaplan
Paul Smutko
Paul
Nic
Fredda
Police chief scores for moving flag in office
San Francisco Police Chief Charles Gain drew heat from the board of supervisors after replacing the American Flag in his inner office with indoor plants. Supervisors said the flag had stood for at least 50 years and demanded explanations from the mayor and police commission. The chief said he wanted visitors not to feel intimidated.
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San Francisco
Charles Gain
Board of Supervisors
al Nelder
John Barbagelata
George Moscone
Police Commission
Pacific Tel Questions Need for Bilingual Telephone Service
Pacific Telephone argued at a California Public Utilities Commission hearing that full bilingual operator service would cost about 33 million dollars annually. A Pacific Telephone executive said a sufficient need exists for additional bilingual services, while noting existing emergency and other assistance. The company also cited costs for translated directories and coin card instructions, and said ratepayers should not bear expanded bilingual services. The Legislature requested study within a year, and public hearings began February 2 across the state.
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San Francisco
Pacific Telephone
California
Charles V. McAvoy
Commission
Pacific
McAyay
PUC
McAvoy
Final Prix contest winners announced in Grand Prix Race Game
Independent Press-Telegram reports ninth race results with a dozen $50 cash winners and two dozen $25 tickets for the Formula One race in Long Beach. Winners include Elen Bridges and Steven Buckles from Long Beach, plus 200 additional entries for an April Grand Prize drawing. Race No 12 starts this Sunday with entry forms in the color comics.
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Independent Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Elen Bridges
Steven Buckles
Sophie Hart
Lucille Murdock
Russell C. Sebill
B. L. Breese
Elma M. Miller
Virginia E. Mills
Lyle A. Stephens
Tracy Anne St. Jacque
Richard TeBeau
L. Tuffs
Neva May Workman
Elizabeth Braswell
Orange
Barbara Byers
Fellflower
Ruth Keene
Norwalk
Goldie Viaie
San Pedro
Lowa
Canada
Alaska
Frenzy
Ghost
Blaze
Pies
Fredda Finds Respectful Boundaries In Private Home
Fredda notes the home is treated with care as people knock first before entering, even when the door is unlocked. The observation highlights a culture of respect and cautious etiquette in interpersonal interactions within the household.
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Fredda
Fredda Teaches Hand Built Home Course at UC Santa Cruz
Fredda, who holds a master's in architectural history, will lead a UC Santa Cruz course titled In The Hand Built Home. The discussion explores handmade housing through design history and practical craft.
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Fredda
UC Santa Cruz
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Adaewksys
Veil
Radon Las Alamo
Lana Gestch
Hraaeraae
Beitl
Heraalk
Jerry Brown
Playboy
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Ronald Regan
Igeseay
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IRS
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Play Boy
Sinnk Enders
Cdgewater
Hyall House
Pacific Coast
Tudor
Manhattan Beach
Sepulveda Boulevard
Wrigley’s
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