Atomic commission outlines H bomb production contract
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a $240 million contract with DuPont to design build and operate production facilities for the hydrogen bomb. The site is not yet determined with military considerations guiding the choice. The plan follows calls by Senator McMahon to substantially expand the H bomb program as part of the U.S. deterrent against Soviet aggression.
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AEC
Sen
Brian. McMahon
Dp Conn
Gaid Jafioy
Defense Chiefs
United States
McMahon
McMaho
Efile Steeonic
Ergy
Center Plans Lower Dues Amendment At Castro Valley Center
At the July 28 board meeting Castro Valley Community Center officials proposed a bylaw amendment to lower dues and seek membership approval. The August 13 vote is set for 3 pm in the recreation building. The board noted receipts of 24.40 for rentals and 29.50 from the last benefit event and plans to continue events through August 18 with a new committee formed. Appreciation was extended to Mrs. A F E Palmiter Mrs. J Moyers and William Pagel for leading the program.
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Castro Valley Community Center
Gimerat
Jim
Palmiter
J. Moyers
William Pagel
Alameda County Sees Rise in Pre-Induction Quotas
Revised draft quotas for Southern Alameda county require 656 men for pre-induction physicals in August and September. Boards 59 and 54 expect to send 141 men this month, with Board 64 to provide 4 on August 15 and Board 13 to send 57 on August 22. Examinations occur at the Presidio in San Francisco and at 2003 B Street Hayward.
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Alameda County
Defense Department
Selective Service Boards
Board 64
Board 13
Selective Service
Sirvet
Hayward
Presidio
San Francisco
Truman backed Missouri candiate trails in Missouri results
The article reports Thomas C. Hennings Jr leading in Missouri Democratic senatorial nomination with 173,721 to 114,559, amid Republican gains elsewhere. Forrest Donnell won the GOP in West Virginia and Kansas races featured Frank Carlson and Edward Arn in gubernatorial and congressional contests. Unofficial Missouri returns show strong rural support for Hennings and split outcomes in neighboring states.
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Truman
Congress
West Virginia
Kansas
Senaor
Vietory
Virginia
Thomas C. Hennings, Jr
Enery W. Allison
Missouri
Hennings
St. Louis
Kansas City
Allison
Enve
Sen
Forrest
Donnell
Catrpalpin
Rush BD. Hall
Godalinin
Rezens
Toll
Alf M. Landon
Paul Aiken
Carl V. Rice
Iren Kansas
Kenneth T. Anderson
John Potucek
Gav Carlson
Ted Colmery
Arn
Strike Ends After Roofing Contract Reached in Bay Area
San Francisco and San Mateo counties avert a 400 rofing strike as a new contract is agreed, ending labor action that threatened work stoppage across the region.
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San Francisco
San Mateo
Army to exceed one million in force by year end
Washington reports the army will boost strength to beyond 1,000,000 by year end, with Marine Corps aiming near 180,000 and chairman Vinson pushing for 250,000 marines. Drafts and mobilization plans are set to fill regular divisions and National Guard units, while new manpower goals prompt extended service and larger air and maritime forces.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Car Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Georgia Pernerat
Rew Manpotyer Gui
National Guard
Sof Ps
Vinson
Iuni
Plane With 23 Aboard Lands Safely
A Northwest Airlines Marti 202 passenger plane carrying 23 persons made an emergency landing in Minneapolis with a locked nose gear. No injuries were reported and damage was negligible. Pilot Marvin A. Cooney guided the craft to land on two wheels and settle on its tail. The Port land to Portland flight originated with 29 aboard when radioed gear jammed.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest Airlines
Marti 202
NWA
Marvin A. Cooney
Portland
Ore
Wold-Chamberlain Field
Valley Man Injured in Auto Crash
Jack Striplin, 19, of Castro Valley and Sampel Butler, 18, of Hayward, were injured in a two car collision at Castro Valley Boulevard and Martins Road. Striplin was treated at Fremont Hospital for motor injuries and released.
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Jack’ Striplin
Sante
Mari Nne
Castro Valley
Castro Valley Boulevard
Matins Road
Highway Patrol
Stplin
Sampel IL Butler
Lagune Drive
Hayward
Strlpkin
Fairmont Hospital
Miltor
Stocks Dip After Truman Tax Proposal Spurs Selloff
Final Stock Markets in New York fall for first time in five sessions as investors react to President Truman’s call for $5 billion in new personal and corporate income taxes. The railroad average and industrial index had recently reached highs, but the market faced renewed selling pressure amid the tax plan.
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New York
Truman
Retired U.S. General Urges Civilian Defense Action
Brigadier General Bradford Gey Chynoweth, retired, warned San Lorenzo area leaders that waiting for directives invites panic. He urged immediate civilian defense planning to keep the Bay Area open, outlining mobile administration, emergency medical care, and evacuation plans. He emphasized action now to avoid chaos if a major attack occurs.
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Alameda County Board of Supervisors
San Lorenzo Village
Fland
Joe Louis
Alaayizi
Santa Claus
Wit
America
Bay Area
Fay
Pearl Harbor
Korea
Walnut Creek
Pleasanton
Livermore
Chynmyeth
Five Day Strike At Willstrait Hosiery Mill Persists
AML Teamsters strike at Willstrait Tosiery mill in Willstrait continues as talks stall over a 15 cent across the board wage rise. Attorneys report no new wage-session planned despite ongoing picketing by Local 96 IBTC AFL members and workers seeking a first contract since unionizing last year.
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AML Teamsters
Willstrait
Foothill Boulevard
Arthur Jacobs
United Enloyers
Oakland
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Willstrut
Ducubs
Willsteut
Edwin A. Clancy
IBTC
AFL
Changed His Mind On Bombing
Air craft engineer John Grant testified in a murder attempt case that he planned to bomb an airliner to kill his two children and mother thought he’d be better off dead. He said a daughter’s boast of “daddy’s airport” prompted him to abort the attack after a gasoline bomb was found minutes before takeoff. He cited nagging wife and debts. he claimed his eight year old daughter Marie caused the change of mind.
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Santa Monica
John
Grant
San Diego
Pling
Marie
Charles Best Speaks at Hayward Lions Club Meeting
Charles M. Hest of Berkeley attended as guest speaker at the Hayward Lions club program. His topic centered on The Only Surnames and he is a retired football coach from Drake University Purdue and the University of the South.
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Charles M. Hest
Berkeley
Hayward Lions Club
Best
Emer
Drake University
Purdue
University of the South
Drake
Lafayette
Charles Kenney
Lions Club
Britain slams Russia Korea peace plan at UN Council
Britain told the UN Security Council that Russia's Korea peace program was nightmarish and like the 1936 and 1946 Czechoslovak settlements. The remark compared Moscow's approach to past Western-leaning settlements amid Cold War tensions.
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Lake Success
U.R
Great Britain
UN Security Council
Russia
Korea
Czechoslovakia
Sherman Tanks Lead South Attack
General MacArthur announced heavy fighting continued east of Chinju and around Pusan as U S tanks from the 24th Division battered a Communist salient. American forces, including the 1st Cavalry, withdrew from Kumchon and destroyed bridges to slow the enemy as they established stronger defensive lines.
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Tokyo
U.B
Husan
Kumehon
U.S
Pusan
Chinju
U. S. 1St Cavalry
Kumechon
Taegu
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Kachang-Hyopehon
Kamehon
Perth
1St Cavalry Division
Hobart Gay
Taceu
Elphth Army
1St Cavalry
Eighth Army
Naktong
Sumrphon
Dog Injures 5-Year-Old in San Lorenzo Village
Keith Manson, five, of 178 Via Esperanza, San Lorenzo Village, tripped after a dog darted under his feet. He fell into a glass window, cutting his arm. though nerves were spared, the injury required stitches. Father rushed him to hospital after a stalled car delay. doctors say he will be all right.
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Keith Manson
Keith
Esperanza
San Lorenzo Village
Hayiward
Tax Rates Drop in Oro Loma
Oro Loma district officials report lower overall tax rates after rate cuts across maintenance, operation, and treatment plant bonds. Secretary Julia McNeal notes the district’s assessed valuation at about 24.6 million and a revised budget around 70 thousand dollars despite higher bond costs in some areas.
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Gra Lome Sanitary District
Julia McNeal
McNeal
Distriet
Queen Tomorrow to be crowned at Castro Valley fair breakfast
The Castro Valley four day fair opens with a breakfast at Castro Gardens to announce the Queen Tomorrow contest winner. More than 200 civic leaders attend as events start with a talent show in Chabot Theatre and a parade. Judges include Oscar Stark and Everett Wright. Coronation dance Friday crowns the Sunshine Girl. Midway opens Friday, exhibits at 4 pm.
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Castro Valley
Tamnarrow
Castro Gardens
Castro Valley Boulevard
Clarence L. Evans
Tts
Chabot Theatre
Gerald Ven Culy
Armand LeBlanc
Cheirman
Suly
Oscar Stark
Everett Wright
Howard McCalla
Garner Whity
Alfred J. Palmiter
Gene Rhodes
Castro Valley Lions Club
Coast Guard Screen Seamen On West Coast For Korea War Front
Coast Guard begins screening ten merchant seamen on the west coast to bolster security aboard ships bound for Korea. An official said the program started Monday after a government and ship union effort to reduce sabotage risk.
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Washington
Coast Guard
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