Oakland Tax Officials Rally To Rebalance Valuations
Oakland tax officials explained the county wide assessment figures as part of a state board adjustment. The unincorporated area and cities Hayward and San Leandro saw sharp valuation increases, while Oakland's total taxable value reached 522 million with a twofold rise in the countywide assessment.
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Ely
Erty
Warvarde
Vali
Neal Bearden
Ficer
Emeryville
Alain Piedmont
State Board
Bir
Hayward
San Leandro
Oakland
Washington
Morocco in Turmoil Amid Calls for Sultan Return
Rioting and anti French violence spread in Casablanca as Morocco treks toward nationwide protests demanding the exile Sultan Ben Youssef return. Paris scrambles with Faure and Grandval to avert street clashes while separatist groups circulate threats from The Black Crescent. A European merchant was wounded and a suspected attack on a car occurred as French patrols rushed to aid the injured.
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Gasablanca
Morocco
Gasatlane
Sultan
Sidi Mohammed
Ben “Youssef
Edgar Faure
Paris
Protectorate
Gilbert Grandval
Faure
Casablanca
Black Crescent
U N protests shooting down U S training plane
U S protests after Communist forces shoot down an unarmed U S Air Force T-6 trainer near the Demilitarized Zone in Korea. Maj Gen Harlan C Parks, UN military armistice member, accuses trigger happy gunmen of firing without warning over Panmunjom. Unknown if crew survived.
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Munsan
Korea
United” Nations
Harlan C. Parks
Military Armistice Commission
Demilitarized Zone
Parks
State Board of Equalization Raises Utility Assessments
The State Board of Equalization announced it assessed public utility property in 137 of 138 cities, raising their own tax rolls by 1.4 percent over last year. California cities largely rely on county rolls. Redlands saw a 0.72 percent change.
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Oakland
Audi
Eugene
Alaméda
State Board
Sacramento
State Board of Equalization
California
Redlands
Mission San Jose Hereford Ranch Faces Development Pressures
South County rancher Carithers at Mission San Jose preserves a prized Hereford herd amid rising subdivision pressure. The land is rolling and productive with sudan grass, chosen for its year-round greenery, though yearly replanting adds cost. He plans continued management to keep top stock despite invasion by housing growth.
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OFA
Dale Carithers
Hereford Ranch
Himiself
Ison
Mission San Jose
Orinda
Hereford
Carithers
Sudan
Master Plan Adoption Strategy Devised by Alameda County
Alameda County Planning Commission adopted a strategy to create a preliminary master plan. Planning engineer John Jay Thomas and staff will compile maps on land uses zoning traffic and public services for review. A second phase will explore private planning consultant services and cost.
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Oakland
Alameda County
Toe
Commission
John, Jay
Thomas
Tomas
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Weather Chief Smiles Through Quiet Forecast
A light moment as the editor jokes about sunny days while the weatherman delivers a restrained report. The piece notes near coastal mornings with little change in temperature, yesterday high 71 and today’s low 30, hinting at chilly air by Friday.
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Chan
Hayward Man Held On Forgery Charge
Turbulent Hayward report describes a man held on forgery charges amid a broader note on Iran involving six officers executed for a communist plot to overthrow the government. The piece also mentions investigations, arrests, and related sentences including life terms and parole details.
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Hayward
Teheran
I An
Achayward
Pating
Bates
Hay Ces
Mohammed Riza
Byjlevi
Barnes
Ang
Onth Alameda County
Former TV Executive Balks at Quiz Testimony
Former top television executive Tony Kraber, 50, a former Dumont program director and Columbia Broadcasting events director, defied House Un American Activities probes. He invoked the First and Fifth Amendments and refused to answer committee questions on Manhattan Communist cell ties from the 1930s. Witnesses include Clifford Odets and Elia Kazan as the four day hearings proceed.
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New ‘York
R—A
House
Fhe Balky
Tony Kraber
Dumont
Columbia. Broadcasting’ System
Francis
E.walter
Federal
Walter
Kraber
Committee
Frank’s. Tavenner
Ing Manhattan
Inl
Jcell
Clifford Odets- Pinch
Elia Kazan
Tavenner
Trade Ban Deepens Rift as Korea Cuts Japan Relations
Seoul announced a blanket ban on Japanese trade effective today, severing diplomatic ties further. Officials said four government offices coordinated the move while a spokesman noted the measure was translated from an official Korean text and not a precise English rendering.
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Seoul
Republic_ Korea
Japan
Ord Ut
Red Chinese Mass Dunks On Nationalist Isles Report
Taiwan dispatch reports Chinese Communists massing 2000 junks near the Matsu islands group as tensions rise. The News Agency said late last night that the proximity and numbers threaten the Nationalist outpost, prompting regional concern and eyeing potential clashes.
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Taipei
Xormosa
Matsu- Islands
Tatac
County Road Needs Submitted to State Highway Board
SACRAMENTO reports that Alameda and Central Coast highway projects were among 113 recommended by the Central Coast council regional highway committee and the California State Chamber of Commerce. The commission will study these in planning the 1958-52 budget due mid-September. Alameda proposals include Class A starting construction 1956-57 and closing gaps on Eastshore freeway from Hayward to Beard Road.
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Alameda
State Highway Commission
Coast’ Council Regional Highway Committee
California
State Chamber of Commerce
Claude 7
Faw
Carmal
Commission
Alameda “County
Eastshore
Washington
Township
Jackson
Hayward
Beard
Center
Chamb Unity
Abbott Blasts Police Denies Guilt in Murder Case
Abbott lashes out at police and reiterates denial of guilt in the high profile case involving the alleged murder of 14 year old Stephanie Bryan. The article notes claimed alibi gaps and discrepancies cited by Abbott amid ongoing proceedings and public attention.
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Oakland
Burton
Ab Ibott
Stephanie Bryan
Ioskes Therog
Beckeley ‘School
Tstory
Bbott
Fale Ae
Decoto Nears Recreation District Progress
Decoto moves toward establishing a recreation district as the Alameda County Supervisors accept a deed of trust from Harriet J. Olson for a central lot to be used for recreation. The coordinated council outlines preliminary plans with five committees including building costs, programs, public relations, and funding strategies.
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Decoto
Chester’ Stanley
Centerville
Stanley
Harriet J. Olson
Alameda County
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Olson
Yhusbane
Coordinating Council
Detoto - Elementary
Harald
ern-Baptist
Chu Pwill
Alameda
Planning. Commission
Stravel
Giuctibas
Schmidt Seeks Cut to Una’s Alimony Agreement
Schmidt’s attorney said a court filing would follow a conference with two referees on child support and alimony. Welch indicated no legal action would occur until the adjustment is finalized, with the August allotment under dispute and possible reductions discussed.
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Una
Alford
Schmidt
Fraser
Cole
Pracket
Ich
Archie
Alexander
Pendin
Danny
Schmiee
Gj Welch
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