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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1955
Page
1
United Press dispatch from Moscow reports potential easing of press censorship. A Kremlin spokesman denied changes, saying rules remain the same for all correspondents and some stories are still killed by censors.
The body of a Fresno man identified as Ross Hall, 33, was found along the Coast highway. A bullet hole was in the head, both hands bound with the victim's necktie, and a 45 caliber revolver with two shots fired lay on the floor of a coupe. Hall checked in at Mars Francises after a three week business trip. his wallet and driver’s license showed no Fresno address.
Sheriff Wayne Brown of Nevada County says he will personally investigate the Una Schmidt case after receiving crank letters from across the county. He notes a prosecution may be ordered, but promises thorough inquiry and potential personal visit to the home of the 20 year old victim. The report references past wedding claims and unsettled details surrounding the incident.
Oakland report shows Alameda County Supervisors set an August 19 hearing to review the proposed budget. The session will consider the tax rate and related recommendations from the Alameda County Taxpayers Association and allied groups.
Hayward police search for a young man described as about 28 with black wavy hair, 5 feet 9 inches, wearing a charcoal jacket and white shirt, no tie, after a liquor store was held up. A call alerted authorities immediately.
San Francisco Bay Area council reports a record weekly earnings average of $87.37 for manufacturing workers, up $20.93 from July. The increase lifts the weekly mean from $67.04 to the new high, reflecting wage growth across Bay Area plants.
California approves additional 93 728.1 doses bringing the year total to 161 094. State public health officials say the vaccine will be distributed through commercial channels in California, with labs in Philadelphia involved in production.
Worthley advocates keeping industry in check and lowering taxes in the area. He says if incorporation is desired, the area proposed for industry should be left out. San Lorenzo group leaders Carroll Rogers and David Allen criticized his remarks, arguing industry can pay its fair share but fears new city regulations. The Greater San Lorenzo Incorporation group responded in a private letter.
Proposed water authority plan seeks directors and inclusion of Alameda County Flood zones joining the authority. Reed proposes control zones extend to Hay ward's northern boundary and urges meeting with reform representatives.
President Eisenhower approved an airport aid bill allocating 81 311 to San Francisco International and 124 008 to Municipal airport. An extra 42 500 000 in federal funds will be provided this fiscal year, with 63 000 000 annually for the next three years. State-by-state allocations were announced but postponed for three months.
A renewed statement alleges the tests may not support the claim as 14 year old Stephanie Bryan. Kirk says the tests involve material he has and adds that Abbott's attorney Stanley D Whitney is in Trinity county seeking witnesses and evidence to help clear his client. He admits he has not tried evidence yet.
President Eisenhower officially moves to place the Small Business Administration back in operation with a two year extension. The action signals renewed government support for small businesses as the agency resumes its oversight and programs.
Reported clashes on Wolmi Island near Tinchon Korea show rioting Koreans surging across an 800 foot causeway toward the Communist truce inspectors billets. American troops with gas masks and water hoses kept order amid six Korean rioters and seven Americans injured yesterday and ten Koreans at dawn. High command moved to calm the situation as reinforcements arrived from Seoul.
Reports from Cape Hatteras to New England describe a powerful hurricane moving ashore near Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Winds around 12 miles per hour at sea accelerated, with evacuations and emergency status declared across a broad coastal region as authorities monitor the storm's path and intensify preparations.
Six injured in Castro Valley crash when motorist fell asleep at the wheel. Howard H. Pratt, 60, and Mrs Lankford among those evaluated at Eden hospital after examination. Driver remained hospitalized with unspecified injuries as others were treated.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said the United States will protect Communist members of the neutral nations inspection team in South Korea. He urged South Korea not to use force to oust them and said the United States sympathizes with South Korea’s difficult position amid divided nations, warning that resolving it by war could escalate to atomic errors.
Voters in the Dairyland region of Northern Orange County will cast ballots on October 21 for a special election after county supervisors set the date following a recent hearing. The measure concerns whether the area should support cows or factories and new pastures in the district.
Reports describe a large scale nuclear reactor incident with lethal radii and widespread exposure. The session notes advances in atomic plants to boost electricity while acknowledging serious injuries and rapid recoveries from radiation.
In Phoenix Ariz a Superior Court hearing on the alleged ura dle will was postponed until August 29 as probation issues loom for Jewell's mate. Mrs Rivers formerly of 496 B street Hayward remains in custody at Santa Rita Rehabilitation Center amid health and search delays for Gus Rodgers, linked to a stock swindle in Winnemucca Nevada.
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