San Francisco Driver Admits Hit Run Involving Woman And Son
In San Francisco Joseph S. Wianecki, 38, surrendered after admitting he drove the car that seriously injured a woman and her son in a Sunday night hit and run. Mrs Louise Collins, 53, and her son Ray, 23, were struck. Collins suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries. Wianecki was booked for hit and run driving with bail set at 1000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Joseph S. ‘Wianecki
Louise Collins
Ray
Wianecki
Manor Bid McClure Hits Boundaries In Local News
Marin deputies pursue seven burglary cases in southern Marin with losses between 1.50 and 182 dollars. Evidence includes two whiskey bottles stolen from a Corte Madera company. In San Francisco a delegation criticizes beggars as a city embarrassment and questions a new organization with dues and initiation fees. Berkeley fire destroys a warehouse and two buildings, injuring a captain with damages around 3000 dollars.
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Hopkins ‘Street
Raymond
Patrick
Buena Street
State to Turn Over Three Road Sectors to County
Oakland report states the State Department of Public Works plans to relinquish portions of Mattox Road Lewelling Boulevard and Hesperian Boulevard to Alameda County. Officials say turnover hinges on freeway opening and corrective actions for structural defects. County Surveyor Boggs notes maintenance costs will transfer to the county once relinquishment occurs. Plans approved for two resurfacing projects on Calaveras Road near Sto and Mines Road near Livermore, totaling about $18,600, to be done by county crews.
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Senvision
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Renzo
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Meda
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Gineer
Supervi
Francis Dunn, Jr
Tihe County
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Livermore
Yocunt
Council Hears Angry Protests Over La Vista Zoning
Council continued the hearing on Niles highway zoning amid protests about big commercial buildings and influential developers. City attorney Scanlon said the proposed Hayward charter should be ready by Christmas with drafting underway and a Sept. 6 council action expected on the master plan and annexation proposals.
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Niles Highway
John Hurchie
Robert Wright
William Scanlon
Purchio
Hayward
Scanlon
Mays
California Crime Decline Observed In 1959 Report
State Attorney General Edmund G. Brown notes a tapering rise in serious crime in the latest compilation by the state Bureau of Criminal Statistics. Auto thefts fell 12.3 percent, robberies 2.7 percent, and rapes 0.7 percent, while homicides rose about 5 percent and other offenses shifted modestly. High arrests and prosecutions in sex offenses were seen mainly in Los Angeles and non urban counties, with declines in the Bay Area and southern counties except Los Angeles and San Joaquin Valley pockets.
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San Francisco
Edmund “G. Brown
State Bureau ‘of, Criminal Statistics
Attornion * 1 Ney General’s Office
Brown
Los Angeles
San Francisco Bay Area
Newark School Bond Interest Costs Hit Over 18000
Newark taxpayers face more than 18000 in interest on a 24000 bond issue sold by the county supervisors to raise Newark school district funds. The sale, tied to the district’s spunding capacity and state aid eligibility, produced a net interest of 18210 with Helter Bruce y Francisco the winning bidder at a 6.14 percent average rate over 20 years.
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Newark
State Department of ‘Finance
Helter
Bruce
Y Francisco
James K Moffitt Dies At Age 87 In Hayward
James K Moffitt, Hayward leader linked to Blake Moffitt and Main streets, dies at home aged 87. The event follows a San Leandro Hayward rivalry game planned for Sunday with a 11 a.m. start and a barbeque at Castro Gardens.
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San Leandro
Piedmont
James K. Moft
Fitt
San Francisco
University of Cali
Fornia Board of Regents
Moffitt
At- Bret Harte
Blake
Tional Bank
Harry Brandt
Gulfport
Miss
Liam
Shufard
Brandt
iNet
National Guard
Shuford
Alameda County Mayors Seek Gas Tax Funds Plan
Three months ago the Alameda County Mayors conference urged the board to allot funds on a formula basis for the 1955 56 county budget. The board is not yet ready with an answer but must propose a solution before April 31 when the final budget for county expenditures is adopted.
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Alameda County
Suger
Cowan's Big Idea Pays Off for CBS Pioneer
Louis G. Cowan, former Chicago press agent turned CBS producer, saw through The $64,000 Question breakthrough last January and now leads a new CBS office. He says he never worked for a network before and plans to pursue independent paths beyond quiz shows.
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Louis G. Cowan
CBS
Cowan
Columbia
Broadcasting System A5
Chicago
Teel To Livet Talk At Denver Conclave
Teel will speak at a Denver conclave addressing armored districts and regional forces. The event centers on national security coordination with focus on Areas and Septem terse notes.
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Teel
Denver
Newark Fire Bills Paid
Fire department records show monthly bills cleared by Chief Joe Pa ced. Neg ie business payments completed.
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Newark
Joe
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