Smog Alarm Drawn Over Bay Area Threat
Alameda County officials warn smog levels may exceed those in Los Angeles as the Bay Area prepares a youth campaign against pollution. Benjamin Linsky outlines plans to curb backyard burning, industrial emissions, and car exhaust with bans and new devices within three years, acknowledging higher costs.
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Bay Area
Benjamin Linsky
Alameda County
San Leandro City
Wesley McClure
Gerald “Worthley
Oro Loma Sanitary Dist
Paul Loze
San Leandro
Chamber of Commerce
San’ Leandro
Jation Control Dist
Linskys
Lin
Linsky
Auditorium Report Due in San Leandro
The Citi zen's Auditorium Committee finished a survey of business support for a civic auditorium. Chairman George Landis called the optimistic findings. city council and school board meetings are set for August 12 and 13. Over 173 local firms were polled with help from the chamber of commerce. The panel, formed in January with 12 members, seeks a venue serving San Leandro, East Oakland, and South County. Landis urged hiring a professional consultant for a fuller study.
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San Leandro
George Landis
Chamber of Commerce
Landis
Commintes
Oakland
South County
Entrance Tests Set by College of San Mateo
Preliminary tests for new students at the College of San Mateo are announced with English and aptitude sections. Dates listed include August 1 at 8 am and 1 pm sessions at the Delaware campus. Advance registration runs August 19 through August 30, with half-day counseling appointments offered during the period. The college opens on Tuesday, September.
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College of San Mateo
Delaware
Six Month Jail Term For Oakland Rioter
Louis Reyes Jr. 21 of Oakland began a six month jail sentence in Pleasanton for taking part in the riot at Santa Rita and for remaining at the scene after being warned to retreat. Hayward Municipal Judge T. L. Foley imposed the term.
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Santa Rita
Louis Reyes Jr
Oakland
Hayward
T. L. Foley
Ceil
Tax Group Sets Meeting Tonight in Fremont
Fremont Taxpayers League plans an 8 pm meeting to discuss the Union Sanitary Districts proposed 6 million bond issue. Dist Engr Raymond Boege and Gen Mgr George Coit will present as the league meets at Washington Union High School.
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Fremont— Union Sanitary District
Fremont Taxpayers League
Dist
Raymond Boege
Mgr
George Coit
Toam
Washington Union High School
Dip In Building Permits Show Sharp July Decline
Alameda County Building Inspection reports a $1,792,290 total in July permits, down $2,184,000 from June’s $3,976,200. The July breakdown lists 125 single family dwellings, 98 alterations, 22 private garages, and 63 miscellaneous permits, with 398 electrical and 364 plumbing permits issued.
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Alameda County Building Inspection Dept
Irvington School Budget Faces $622,195 Vote
Fremont Irvington School District trustees voted unanimously to approve a 622,195 budget for the 1957 58 fiscal year proposing a five cent tax increase to 1.40 to finance expenditures.
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Fremont
Irvington School
Voices in the Night At Tulare Camp Inmates Hear Messages
Tulare County Woodlake Road camp prisoners may hear taped messages broadcast to each inmate’s pillow receiver. Public Defender John Locke, a former hospital therapist and clergyman, plans five to ten minute recordings to say calm affirmations before lights out and during the night.
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Visalia
Tulare County
Wood-lake Road
Tulare
John Locke
Locke
State Hospital
Back Pay Due For Bay Area VA Hospitals
More than 800 Veterans Administration hospital employees in the San Francisco area will receive about $140,1000 in back pay this week after Congress passed a supplemental appropriation and the President signed Public Law 85 58 and 85 48. At Fort Miley San Francisco 187 workers get nearly $28,000, Oakland 200 workers about $30,000, Palo Alto 241 workers $40,610 and Livermore 210 workers $37,000.
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Veterans Administration
San Francisco
Wage Board
Congress
Fort Miley VA
Oakland VA
Palo Alto VA
Livermore VA
Hayward Man Prowl Suspect Arrested by Resident
Harold Neeley, 24, of 836 Willow Ave Hayward was captured early today by resident Harold Chandler, 28, after Chandler’s wife heard a noise in the back yard. Neeley said he was taking a shortcut to his car on Castro Street after escorting a friend to Pierce Street. Neighbors report a prowler disturbance for three nights. Chandler signed a citizen’s arrest, police said.
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Harold Neeley
Willow Ave
Hayward
Harold Chandler
Castro St
Neeley
Chandler
Castro
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