17 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1955
Page
1
In Lincoln Nebraska prison officials broke a 13 hour rebellion by riotous inmates who demanded release or death. About 200 rebels were ordered back to their cells after a two minute deadline as state troopers moved into the east cellblock. The prisoners did not liberate themselves and retreated to their cells as gunfire was used.
Mt Eden site purchase tops a list of planned developments as Castro Valley and nearby districts push for new facilities. The high school board meets at Hayward High School at 8 pm to discuss construction costs, salary schedules, and insurance plans for the upcoming school year.
The State Public Utilities Commission approved interim fare increases for Key System Transit, raising tokens from 50 to 60 cents, commute tickets for Transbay travel across zones, and a total revenue boost of about 114000 to offset a 183000 wage increase. The plan drew mixed reaction with a cemetery proposal and La Vista zoning debate unfolding alongside.
Supervisor Chester Stanley told the Niles Chamber last night Alameda County will cut county taxes by three cents next year and be the only county in the state to grant a major tax reduction. He forecast population growth to 1,200 by 1970 and increased county services for cities, including road maintenance and police protection, funded by higher salaries and centralized efficiency leading to tax savings. He also predicted completion of Alameda Creek control in five to six years with federal aid possible, as zone five flood control ponds were approved.
Oakland prosecutors and FBI agents searched San Francisco offices linked to Standard Oil to verify Abbott alibi details. The effort aimed to prove Abbott was not in the East Bay when an April 26 incident occurred, as local police pressed the investigation in the afternoon.
A fragmented report notes Leandra, a young girl, answering questions about local civic topics and spelling challenges. It mentions gas purchases, a standard station stop, and a few long words including a proposed city overlap and the word disestablishmentarianism.
San Leandro supervisors yesterday discussed boundaries of a proposed Manor area, citing impacts on San Leandro and Mulford Gardens. McClure argued against forced annexation fears while urging careful planning of joint services and school district alignment to avoid costly overlaps.
Inland hurricane action reports Diane striking the Carolina coast with Wilmington hit by eye pass at 5 20 am EST and moving north northwest. Highest winds recorded near Wilmington 74 mph with gusts to 93 mph at Southport as seas and tides harshly impact deserted resort beaches.
An editor and a weatherman discuss August weather with a hopeful view. The weatherman notes a chilly spell while Nevada and Southern California face possible thunderstorms. The editor jokes about a brighter side as vacation looms. a calm forecast hints at fair today and overcast inland mornings.
The article reports an actor admitting past associations with the Communist party in August 1946 and recalling a few individuals tied to his early career. He names David Cantor as assistant stage manager on Call Me Mister, with mentions of Alan Manson and John Randolph as other actors involved.
City finance chief Bearden explains the forthcoming tax cut, with Alameda County assessments rising 20 percent due to state order. The total tax bill falls slightly per $100 of assessed value as the settlement reduces the rate slightly for the coming year.
The school board studied pupil insurance for the coming year and opened bids from three taxi firms for transporting blind and handicapped pupils. A special meeting considered bids alongside the insurance program. In other news, a Coast Guard security case involving a candidate and a San Francisco address drew Senate attention as officials sought a full and impartial review.
A special U S Army train carrying 12 expectant mothers aboard headed for Leghorn Italy. The mothers are wives of American military personnel and were accommodated due to curtailment of facilities at the Army hospital in Salzburg in preparation for troop withdrawal. An hospital car outfitted as a delivery room was attached to the train.
Fort Wayne dispatch reports concerns from educators and parent groups about overcrowded classrooms and training gaps for gifted students. Dr Herman Finer criticizes politicians and unions for mistreatment of teachers while urging stronger tenure provisions and better school sites and support from parents and associations.
A fragmentary clipping reports Una's advocate, attorney Harold Berliner, stating a desire to reunite with an airman. The note references a belief that Schmidt was dead and that Mrs Paters now lives alone, with unclear timeline and reconciling efforts mentioned.
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