Humming Bandit Robs Leandro Safeway Store
A youthful bandit in a nylon stocking mask robbed the Leandro Safeway on East 14th Street this morning, taking about $200 after forcing threatenings and hums. The gunman, about 5 feet 11 inches, 20s, wore a grey suit and gloves. store workersLive described the escape with no injuries.
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Shepilov Arrives for Talks on Suez Crisis
Soviet Foreign Minister Shepilov arrived in London with a blunt warning that Egypt's consent is necessary for any settlement. He signaled a demand for veto power at the 22 nation conference while Moscow aims to expand the talks and address other waterways. Dulles arrives in Washington with Eisenhower’s guidance on US posture in the dispute.
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Bread price rise cuts costs for labor and materials
SAN FRANCISCO A two cent increase in packaged bread went into effect today in Northern California retail stores. Major bakeries announced the rise due to higher labor and material costs. Large loaves now cost 29 cents and small loaves 20 cents, after the increase.
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Florida Braces For Gusty Betsy
Hurricane Betsy with winds of 120 mph nears the Florida coast as the Weather Bureau ends storm warnings south of West Palm Beach. Advisory places Betsy 230 miles east of West Palm Beach with track toward the northwest at 140 mph. Warnings for Lake Okeechobee and areas south of West Palm Beach were lowered.
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Martha Raye Overdose Silent Alarm At Miami Beach
Martha Raye, earning about 150000 a year as a night club star, swallowed sleeping pills and was rushed to St Francis hospital in critical condition. She was found unconscious by her maid around 3 30 am, and Dr Ralph Robbins said she remained unconscious at 11 am. The entertainer, filming or appearing on television for millions, had come to Miami to divorce her fifth husband dancer Ed Begley, amid a 90 day residence ruling and a separate alienation of affections suit filed by Barbara Ann O Shea seeking damages.
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Friden Strike In 2nd Day No Changes Reported
SAN LEANDRO The Friden Calculating Machine strike enters its second day with no changes from either side. Friden employs 2200, Marchant 1100 in Emeryville remain shut down with picket lines and no new talks scheduled. Wages sought reach up to 25 cents an hour with holidays, vacations and fringe benefits also debated. Contract expired Aug 1. Caterpillar Tractor Co negotiations continue in San Leandro with Local 284. a 2 cent cost of living raise was announced for all hourly and weekly workers based on the San Francisco CPI, tied to an escalator clause in the old contract.
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San Francisco
Belgium Mine Disaster Death Toll Rises to 80 Bodies
In Marcinelle Belgium rescue teams recovered 80 bodies from the Cazier Woods coal mine where at least 252 miners were entombed last Wednesday. The grim processions moved at about one body every three minutes as the tragedy unfolded.
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Thief Steals Purse From City Hall in San Francisco
In San Francisco amused authorities suspect a sneak thief entered an unlocked City Hall office yesterday and stole a woman's purse containing $53. The purse held identifying items tied to Superior Judge Theresa Meikle, who occasionally dispenses justice to thieves.
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Blast in Utah restaurant kills 15 and injures 30
Monticello Utah authorities report 15 dead and more than 30 wounded after a dinner-time explosion that collapsed a Monticello restaurant. Nine critically injured were rushed to hospitals in Grand Junction Cortez and Durango. Investigators blame natural gas buildup in a shelled basement. The 550000 theater room building connected to a new gas line last Sunday.
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Colo
Seth Wright
Cortez
Durango
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Eisenhower renews invitation for Nehru visit
The White House said President Eisenhower has renewed his invitation to Indian Prime Minister Nehru for informal conferences in the United States. Nehru’s July visit was postponed due to Eisenhower’s illness, but rescheduling is sought amid the Suez crisis. In Seoul, Korea, the cabinet resigned as Syngman Rhee seeks to form a new government before his term ends.
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South County Cities in Line For Tax Cuts
New assessed valuation figures released by the county show tax rates in Southern Alameda County cities likely to fall from one to 12 cents. Hayward’s rate may drop from 1.80 to below, while San Leandro could see a ½ to 1 cent cut depending on council policy. Newark plans a 1 cent reduction to 49 cents from 50, and Fremont eyes a 76 cent rate under an 88 cent estimate. Assessments rose for Hayward and San Leandro, with Newark and Fremont having no prior budgets. Council decisions and bond retirements will shape final rates. Mayor Silliman backs 49 cents. Fremont lets figures set the rate to avoid surplus or shortfall.
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Beard Slashes County Tax Rate by 28 Cents
County Supervisors cut the tax rate from 2.12 to 1.84, aiming for about 84 dollars saved for a 12 000 shore resident. Auditor Eugene Waring notes total assessed value at 1 161 225, with exemptions for veterans churches and nonprofits shaping the reduced levy and proposed county budget. The measure, praised by Supervisors Razeto and Purse, targets adoption of the new rate by late August and early September alongside state tax actions.
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Head On Bridge Crash Injures 3
A Bay Bridge collision in San Francisco left three people hurt when a station wagon driven by Seth Arven McGlochlin of Travis Air Force Base struck a sedan driven by Paul Price of Berkeley. McGlochlin suffered a possible skull fracture and head injuries while a passenger, Margere Alexander of Rodeo, endured a severely cut face and Milburn Medkitt of Vallejo sustained multiple injuries including a possible punctured lung.
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Dixie Delegates Hoard Votes at Democratic Nominating Convention
Southern delegations again withhold first ballot votes for Adlai Stevenson as Arkansas Virginia and Georgia weigh their options at the 1956 Democratic convention in Chicago. Michigan votes likely to go to Governor Williams while Kefauver gains support from many of his pledged delegates. Platform committee battles civil rights plank with a target of a federal minimum wage of at least 1.25.
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Democrats Tap Incoming Platform Pledges At Chicago Meeting
Democratic platform drafters accuse the Republican administration of increasing imports and pledge tighter curbs on monopolies and a Federal minimum wage of at least 1.25 dollars per hour. They also seek tax relief for small business and new aids, while planning to present the platform to the convention tomorrow night.
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Weather outlook mild with morning fog in places
The forecast predicts fair conditions continuing into tomorrow with local morning fog. Temperatures expected to change little while westerly afternoon winds run about 8 to 16 miles per hour. High yesterday and low today are not specified.
Kefauver Says He Is Available For Vice President
In Chicago a cheering Kefauver crowd heard Senator Estes Kefauver declare he would accept the vice presidential nomination if offered. Adlai Stevenson avoided committing to Kefauver as running mate while Kefauver claimed 259 delegates, many with half votes, had backed him before he withdrew to Stevenson. The joint appearance drew chants for both Stevenson and Harriman as Kefauver supporters pressed for his VP bid. A question from the audience prompted Kefauver to reiterate his willingness to accept.
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Eisenhower Boosts 21 GOP House Hopefuls
President Eisenhower delivered a campaign pep talk to 21 Republican candidates for the House in the White House office. He said they are fighting for a very worthwhile cause and then posed for group photos with the contenders.
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