Nixon signs minimum wage bill into law in three steps
President Nixon signed a bill raising the minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.30 per hour in three steps starting May and extending coverage to domestic workers and many state and local government workers. The measure also expands overtime rules to 8 million more workers and includes a youth differential discussion.
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Santa Clara Man Remains Missing After Russian River Canoe Accident
Mendocino and Sonoma authorities pressed the search today for 41 year old Santa Clar an Robert Joseph Wilson missing since a canoe overturned on the Russian River south of Hopland. Fred Brewer and Ronald Oldich aided the effort as a coast guard helicopter and deputies scoured the river. portions of the canoe were later found.
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Auto theft and crash blackout hit Calpella area
A Calpella man reported his car stolen at 6 30 a m and it was driven to a pole crash on N State Street near Wall Motel around 2 20 a m. The impact knocked out power to several homes and businesses with restoration expected by afternoon. Officer Bill Nelson escaped injury as a downed line hit his patrol car after responding to Foote's Liquor burglar alarm.
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Hearst parents vacation in Mexico amid daughter’s crisis
Patricia Hearst’s parents and two sisters planned a 10 day rest in Mexico after more than two months of anxiety over her release. Randolph Hearst said Patricia may have been brainwashed by the SLA and fears cruelty by the captors.
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SALT talks seen with hopeful outlook in Paris and Moscow
Soviet historian Col. V. Larionov told Pravda there are hopes for success in the ongoing U S Soviet SALT talks aimed at limiting strategic arms. He cited a more favorable atmosphere and accumulated mutual understanding as talks proceed in parallel with Nixon and Podgorny in Paris and Gromyko traveling to New York for UN debates and potential talks with Kissinger.
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Lakeport suspect gets $25000 bail in kidnapping case
Leon Frease of Ukiah faced a preliminary hearing after bail rose from 6250 to 25000. He is charged with armed robbery and kidnapping of an Upper Lake bartender, forcing her to drive away, then stealing her car and money while fleeing toward Potter Valley. The Lake County case awaits further court action in Judge Gefford Wright's court.
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Mansfield vows no circus in Nixon impeachment trial
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield pledged there will be no hanky panky or circus if the Senate tries Nixon's impeachment. He said the Senate would be impartial and the body itself would be on trial, with minimal partisanship once a vote occurs. House actions and tax return requests were noted as part of ongoing investigations.
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Israelis Lose Plane to Syrians in Golan Heights Clash
Israeli war plane downed over the Mt Hermon area in the Golan Heights in the first Israeli air loss since the October war. Israel says it captured its first Syrian prisoner as fighting continues, with a Damascus radio report claiming a plane was shot down over south Lebanon. One crew bailed out and reportedly parachuted into Lebanese territory.
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IRS declines comment on Nixon negligence charges
IRS Commissioner Donald C. Alexander refused to comment on whether negligence charges were found concerning Nixon's income tax for his first four years in office. He noted the White House statement covered aggregate amount and interest, with no breakdown, and he said no further details would be provided. Nixon had been billed $432 787 in back taxes, which he pledged to pay.
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Ukiah Unified board agenda covers tax levy and recreation budget
Ukiah Unified School District plans a Tuesday worknight at 8 p.m. focusing on a proposed June school lease purchase tax increase and the 1974-75 recreation budget. A public session follows an executive meeting to discuss possible fraud or negligence related to the President’s tax returns.
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Mobile Blood Bank to Visit Ukiah Weekly Starting April 11
The Sonoma County Mobile Blood Bank will visit Ukiah General Hospital each Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. starting April 11 to replenish depleted supplies. Sunday visits to Ukiah Veterans Building will continue once a month. Dr. Hugh Curtis notes a 30 percent replacement rate, citing 142 units used in February with only 41 pints replaced.
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