French Parachute Reinforcements To Aid Defenders
French forces in Indo China announced new reinforcements for Dien Bien Phu, sending infantry volunteers who jumped into the besieged position. Brig. Gen. Castries, promoted to brigadier general, received the news by radio from Gen. Navarre. Rebels reportedly hiked up supplies and extended trenches as Vietminh prepare for a possible full assault before the Geneva conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Ins
Christian’ de Castries
Henri Navarre
Indo-China
Dienbienphu
Castries
Navarre
Hanoi Radio
France
Dienbienony
Jed Vietminh
de As Thies
Penmel
Yenvh
Monday Review To Recreate S F Quake In 2 Page Spread
The Daily Review will reproduce San Francisco’s 1906 quake and fire with a two page layout of images marking the anniversary dates. Pictures show ruins after two days of catastrophe and the start of reconstruction, drawing on loans from Lawrence Finsch and Dudley A. Smith’s Oakland collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Daily Review
Ferry Building
van Ness Avenue
Lawrence” Finsch
Orchard Avenue
Castro Valley
Finsch
Oakland
Dudley A.smith
Official backs Oppenheimer loyalty questioned by security file
A high administration official expresses confidence in J Robert Oppenheimer despite a security risk label in federal files. The official notes evidence and recent contacts suggest loyalty, while acknowledging prima facie concerns. The discussion ties to Eisenhower suspending Oppenheimer from high level advisory work and a three man AEC panel weighing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ip
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Eisenhower
Wey
Atomic Energy Commission
Mr. Atom
Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper
R-Ja
Joint
Congressional Atomic, Energy Committee
CBS
Los Alamos
NLM
Hell
Communist Party
Truman
Churches Around State Prepare Easter Services
Californians from Tule Lake to San Ysidro will attend sunrise services at cathedrals churches drive in theaters and river banks. Mt Davidson 40 000 expected at 5 30 Sunday Maj Leonard Adams will preach Eastern Victory. Other observances at Mountain View cemetery Memorial chapels Stanford Memorial theater Santa Monica Long Beach Catalina Island Death Valley Palm Springs and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tule Lake
San Ysidro
Mt. Davidson
Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Leonard Adams
Salvation Army
Mountain View Cemetery
East Bay
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Shell Beach
Yacht Harbor
Sausalito
California
Goodwin J. Knight
Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly-Wilshire Hotel
Open Air Memorial Theater
Santa Monica
Memerial Stadium
Long Beach
Mt. Buena Vista
Catalina Island
Death Valley National Monument
Palm Springs
Palms
Redlands
Desert Hot Springs
Land Park Amphittheatre
Sacamento River
McClellan Jair Force Base
Alvarado Canyon
la Mesa
Palomar
Mt. Soledad
Vis-' 12
Buried Youth Rescued After Three Hour Gravel Slide
A 15 year old, Clifford Neal Jr of El Cerrito, was buried up to his neck by gravel in a construction hopper near Richmond. Firemen and volunteers freed him after three hours with oxygen, cofferdam, and heavy manual digging. he suffered only shock and minor cuts. His friend Jim Munson of San Pablo assisted and was unharmed.
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Richmond
Clifford Neal, Jr
el Cerrito
Clifford
Jim Munson
San Pablo
Richmond Paint
Munson
Peter Seardo
Polio vaccine trials get district approval in Alameda
District Attorney J Coakley ruled school boards may host Salk polio vaccine field trials starting May 5 in Southern Alameda County. Trustees warned the state law limits district liability, while planning the inoculation schedule for about 16 000 elementary children after hours with medical groups and the county health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Alameda County
J. Coakley
Coakley
Thomas Perdue
Alameda Country Health Department
San, Lorenzo
Alameda—Contra Costa Medical Association
County Health Department
Criminal Charges Sought in FHA Scandal Probe
Washington officials convene a cross agency meeting to weigh criminal prosecutions in the Federal Housing Administration scandal. Housing Administrator Albert M. Cole reports ousters and warns of possible cases after extensive FBI and IRS involvement. He cites laxity and misuse of FHA loan programs under Deputy Commissioner William F. McKenna as investigations proceed.
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Washington
ICS
Federal Housing Administration
Albert M. Cole
Justice Department
FBI
Bureau of Internal Revenue
FAA
Eisenhower
Cole
PHA
FHA
Monay
Fifa Insurance
An. Fha
William F. McKenna
Los Angeles
Warren Olney NT
FBY
Internal Revenue Bureau
McKean
Strikers Demand Higher Wages and Benefits at Newark Plant
United Brick and Clay Workers Union Local 552 began a strike at the E. J. Lavino Newark plant after contract expiration. They seek a 16 cent hourly raise from 1.61, hospital plan participation for workers and dependents, 10 days eight year paid sick leave, and one additional holiday, targeting Washington's Birthday. The company offered 5 cent raise, one more holiday, and partial hospital plan participation with about four cents per hour value. negotiations remain stalemated with 45 workers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
United Brick and Clay Workers Union of America
E. J. Lavino Company
Elmer Maddox
Maddox
Saltonstall Warns Against Swift Indochina Troop Action
Senate leaders push go slow on using U S troops to keep Indochina from falling to Communists. Saltonstall Wiley say avoid sending forces now, while administration official hints risk to save Southeast Asia. Senators challenge official account and seek clarity on Korea and Indochina policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverett Saltonstall
H., Mass
Senate Armed Services Committee
Alexander Wiley
Wis
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Free World
Southeast Asia
United Press
Clare Hoffman
Niles
Mich
Daily Star Today
Richard M. Nixon
U.S
Indochina
the Star
Michigan
Saltonstall
Wiley
France
Pacific
Burke
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Hubert Humphrey
Minn
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Congress
Asia
Korea
Senate Leader Declares U.S. Must Prepare for Action
Senate GOP leader Knowland urged readiness to take steps, potentially ground troops, to stop aggression in Asia. He linked calls to Indo China and warned Congress must be informed before any deployment. He urged allied burden sharing and warned against another Korea scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
GOP
William F. Knowland
U. S
Southeast Asia
California
Indo-China
Clare Hoffman
R-Mich
Knowland
Congress
China
America
U.S
India
Asia
Korea
Zia
France
Britain
Indochina
Mystery of Pitted Windshields Spreading in Northwest
The pitted windshield mystery spreads from Bellingham to 14 Northwest cities including Victoria, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane. Washington Gov Langlie orders UW scientists to study with dust collectors and glass samples. Vandalism ruled out, theories include mass psychology and air pollution while Pittsburgh Plate Glass sends samples for lab tests.
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V. Mackie
Washington
Mic
South Pacific
Seattle
Wash
Pacific
Northwest
Victoria
B.C
Canada
Olympia
Cascade Mountains
Spokane
Bellingham
Washi
Arthur B. Langlie
University of Washington
James Lawrence
Sweattle
Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Air Express
Hillview Crest Club Postpones General Meeting
Hillview Crest Improvement Club cancels its general meeting after a quorum failed to assemble. The board announces postponement until Thursday May 13, noting the meeting was to be held at the school to finalize plans for stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillview
Crest Club
Hillview Crest
Improvement Club
Kids Usher In Easter With Aid of Animals
Oakland children from Jak Knoll preschool welcomed Easter with help from Effie the elephant and Rosebud the chimpanzee in Zoo gardens at 8th Avenue and Mountain Boulevard.
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Oakland
Jak Knoll Preschool
Zoo Gardens
8Th
Avenue
Mountain’ Boulevard
Effie
Elopeset
Rosebud
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Lucerne
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