Kingpin Nabbed In Decoto Marijuana Sting
A daylight stakeout in Decoto led to the arrest of Ralph Garcia Rojas and Ignacio C. Aguadez on federal narcotics charges. An undercover officer bought a pound of marijuana for 120 dollars, four cigarettes found on Rojas, an ounce of hashish found in Aguadez's room, with arrests predicted to curb local narcotics sales.
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Ike Urges Curb on Spending as Women Cheer GOP
President Eisenhower told about 1500 Republican women that Americans should keep a jaundiced eye on large government spending to prevent pockets being lined. He referenced Teamsters probe and announced Anne Wheaton’s appointment as assistant to White House Secretary Hagerty.
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New Atomic Test Series in Nevada
The AEC said a series of low yield nuclear tests will begin around May 15 at the Nevada proving ground and continue through the summer. In addition to the tests, experiments on the safety of handling and storing nuclear weapons are planned with the first safety test set for next Wednesday.
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Fremont trustees seek bus hitchhiking ban
Fremont Washington Union High School District trustees urge the city council to pass an ordinance stopping motorists from picking up hitchhiking students. They complain buses run half empty and call the practice disgraceful while pressing students to ride the buses. Trustee A E Alameda plans to address the council personally to push the measure.
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State College Bill Faces Senate Finance Committee Test
Sacramento reports the omnibus bill for five new state four year colleges moved past a Senate education subcommittee and now faces the Senate committee on finance. The proposed schools would be located in Alameda Orange Sonoma Marin Napa Solano Stanislaus and the Monterey Santa Cruz area.
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Bomb threat delays flight of Dublin mayor in San Francisco
A bomb scare aboard a San Francisco bound airliner delayed the Dublin Lord Mayor's departure for about half an hour. The plane, carrying Irish leader Robert Briscoe and others, resumed its journey to Omaha after security checks. Dublin officials say funds for constructing five new schools remain under study with about 60 million dollars available from bond issues.
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Fire Destroys Big Pet Store in Oakland
A four alarm blaze swept through the Campe's Seed Company feed and pet store at East 14th Street in Oakland yesterday, killing hundreds of parakeets and chicks and causing about 100000 in damage. Firefighters fought the flames for about 90 minutes, with flames leaping to a nearby apartment and destroying multiple garages. Owner Henry Campe said he saw a mass of flames suddenly.
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Hearing Set On Lorenzo Boundaries in Alameda County
Alameda County supervisors will hear at 2 p.m. tomorrow about boundaries for the proposed San Lorenzo city. Two groups plan to attend. Ashland Annexation Committee led by J Paul Roberts may seek annexation to San Leandro, and Oro Loma Sanitary Dist manager Gerald Worthley could push exclusion of an industrial park by David D. Bohannon near the bay front.
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Probers Say Teamster Official Cooperated In Beck Inquiry
Washington The Senate Rackets committee said today that Teamsters Secretary Treasurer John F English has cooperated fully in its investigation of Teamsters President Dave Beck A spokesman said the committee’s next public hearing will likely open April 16 and focus on violence allegedly used by the Teamsters to organize employees in Scranton Pennsylvania
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Smog Problem Increase Told by State Health Dept
The State Health Department reported 1956 saw smog rise as an urban problem in the San Francisco Bay area and spread to fringe rural areas including Southern Alameda County. The report noted stronger smog and crop damage across 13 counties, with forty four crops affected such as alfalfa grapes lettuce beets.
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Livermore Man Fatally Hit by Auto on Elm Street
Quan-Yat Jew, 72, of Livermore, was struck while crossing Island Elm Streets and died at St. Paul’s Hospital after 11:05 p.m. The driver, Fred Die Romero Tira, 46, of Grover City, was detained by police for investigation in San Luis Obispo County.
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Teased seaman jumps overboard in Atlantic ordeal
An Italian merchant seaman said he jumped from a Capetown bound ship in the South Atlantic. He spent 30 hours in a lifebelt after claiming he was teased too much by his shipmates. The incident highlights harsh conditions aboard sea routes and raises questions about crew conduct.
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Bandit Slayer Of U.S. Woman Killed
Iranian federal police announced the slayer of Mrs. Anita Carroll was among bandits killed in a gun battle with loyal tribesmen in Baluchistan Monday. The gang’s leader Dad Shah reportedly escaped and may be hiding in Pakistan.
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Los Angeles Mayor Poulson Wins Re Election
Final semi official results show Nor ris Poulson with 311970 votes from all 4344 precincts in Los Angeles. He defeats four opponents combined by a wide margin and secures a majority to win the mayoralty.
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San Francisco Board relaxes pupil discipline rule
The San Francisco Board of Education voted last night to slightly loosen corporal punishment rules. It extended to assistant principals the right to administer corporal punishment to boys at the high school level in extreme cases, a power previously held only by principals.
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Deadly Dallas tornadoes kill sixteen in Texas
Killer tornadoes tore through North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, killing at least 16 people and injuring about 800. In Dallas, ten died and over 700 were hurt, with 170+ hospitalized. a second Texas victim raised the toll to 11. Oklahoma saw five deaths and 14 injuries as 800 homes burned in Dallas alone. Survivors rummaged for salvage as families mourned and police restrained distraught fathers.
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Work Dispute Erupts on Two Hayward Building Jobs
About 100 workers were sent home at two Hayward area sites Tamarack Knolls near Decoto and Rancho San Lorenzo San Lorenzo after a Alameda County Building Trades Council representative was run off the property. The stoppage followed abuse claims and a council official said work resumed after a Berkeley hearing was announced. Bevilacqua Developments denied the incident occurred on the Tamarack Knolls site and noted Rancho San Lorenzo is run by a separate firm.
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Rat Packs In Oakland Foray Strikes Four in Robberies
Oakland patrol reports four men attacked in separate strong arm robberies. William R. Jeffries, 20, sailor aboard the Hancock, beaten leaving the Paramount Theatre, wallet with 15 dollars stolen. John Harbert, 21, robbed of 3 dollars from his wallet across a vacant lot. Joseph Auitman, 47, stabbed by two men in front of his home. wallet of 8 dollars taken, treated at Highland hospital. Raymond Bentoon, 44, knocked down by three men. wallet escaped with him.
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Israel Pursues Arab Fedayeen Across Border
Israeli officials said security forces moved toward the Jordan border in pursuit of Fedayeen who ambushed an Israeli police patrol. Col. Nehemiah Brosh reported a 20 minute border clash between Syrian and Israeli troops last night.
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Democrats Celebrate Yarborough Victory in Texas Senate Race
Washington Democrats hailed Ralph Yarborough’s win in Texas as a victory that preserves Senate control. Senator Smathers praised the result as evidence the party remains strong, noting the split among several Democrats and Eisenhower Nixon endorsements of Hutcheson.
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Ike Denies Plan To Step Down
President Eisenhower rejected reports he plans to quit the presidency before his term ends in 1961 and turn power to Vice President Richard Nixon. He defended his integrity and said he intends to serve out his elected term. He also urged a possible tax reduction before leaving office and commented on Korean Armistice terms and UN buildup rumors.
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