23 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1962
Page
1
Weather Corner reports a cold front bringing lower temperatures through tomorrow. Tonight’s low is expected between 43 and 50 degrees with west winds up to 25 miles per hour.
Statewide weather outlook shows fog tonight and Tuesday in San Francisco area with highs near mid to upper sixties. Northern and coastal regions remain fair with cooler conditions inland. Salinas Valley and Santa Clara Valley expect variable cloudiness, fog, and light showers possible in extreme north and coastal zones by Tuesday. Monterey Bay remains overcast with partial clearing later. Fort Bragg region may see rain Tuesday with light coastal winds.
Nine people died and four were seriously injured when a northbound freight wagon carrying Mexican workers from Mexicali collided with a sedan on a curve west of Westmorland California. Seven died at the scene and two later at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Victims identified include Jacob Arias and his wife Victoria plus their children Beatrice, Regavella, Dolores, and Raynando. survivors were among the injured. Police described the crash as one of California’s worst highway disasters with Mexican farm workers among the deceased and injured. The accident occurred Sunday night on U S Route 99 near the desert community.
Senate leaders push to bring to a vote a civil rights measure that would end literacy tests still used in some states to restrict voting. Majority Leader Mansfield of Montana signals possible parliamentary steps to proceed without full debate and set up replacements advancing federal voting rights protections.
Senators signal a high stakes battle over a civil rights bill. Mansfield plans to delay cloture to test whether a two thirds vote can cut off debate, while Javits calls the test a barometer of major civil rights action this session. Opponents from the South and some Republicans may block closure, making passage doubtful.
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy urged sending American leaders abroad to tell the U S story and counter misperceptions that capitalism equals selfishness He proposed lecturers to many nations to explain facts about the United States and its way of life He also called for active programs to promote understanding and for feasible constitutional amendments to broaden political participation.
A Seattle report describes public nerves about the Space Needle height during the World’s Fair. A proposed restaurant theme joke likens the structure to the Eiffel Tower and notes the observation deck atop the slender core.
London reports former Labour prime minister Clement Attlee is in satisfactory condition following surgery to relieve a chronic duodenal ulcer. The brief bulletin notes he remains under medical care as prospects for recovery are described as favorable.
A special state committee to coordinate anti narcotics policy was formed in Sacramento. It includes the Division of Law Enforcement and Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, various state departments, the Board of Pharmacy, and Gov. Brown's staff. Brown praised the concept, citing successes in alcoholism rehab and youth issues.
Tide tables fragment shows April timings with high and low tides, sunrise around 6:54 and references to locations and light figures. Mentions Gark Havre and Silo with scattered notes, but content is incomplete and not clearly verifiable.
AP reports on how new Supreme Court justices enter a cloistered world with private conferences and staff secrecy. It describes the courtroom’s private routines, the conference room, opinion writing, and the limited public access to justice decisions. The article notes the chief justice assigns opinions and the senior justice writes majority opinions when needed.
Senator Lister Hill scolds Robert Kennedy over a literacy sensor proposal, accusing Kennedy of seeking to violate the Constitution and grant it legitimacy. Congress eases into Easter recess as armed services panel considers rubber stockpile issues. Thailand begins hearings on air force and ground defense programs, while Kennedy’s Southeast Asia Treaty Organization transit program is highlighted during the week.
SAN FRANCISCO Navy veterans held Last Rites for Rear Admiral Wallace R. Bows who died after a six month illness at age 66. Retired Navy official served as commander at Mare Island Naval Shipyard near Vallejo until 1949 and as commandant at Pearl Harbor in 1950. Survivors include his widow Aloha of Sonam.
Almanac entry for Monday April 23 1962 notes the 118th day with 252 to follow, moon phase last quarter, visible planets Jupiter Saturn Venus. on this day in history Washington moved into the first presidential mansion in New York in 1789, volunteers called for 1898 Spanish war, Cohan urged AEF volunteers in 1917, Lindbergh’s America First rally remark in 1941, Adams quote on elections and slavery.
Air Force pilot Capt. Joseph Wildt bailed out as his Fi0y jet interceptor failed during an opening day salute above the Seattle World's Fair. The aircraft plunged into a residential area near Lake Washington, killing Howard Smith and his wife, while Wildt survived with minor injuries and is hospitalized at Paine Field. The nine plane formation stayed in formation after the emergency.
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