San Leandro weighs auditorium and civic library plan
A city quarter committee urged San Leandro to retain a consultant to design an auditorium for 25 000 with sports facilities and an adjoining exhibition hall, on city property beside a civic library project. Council sets a $1 750 000 bond election for October 8 to fund the Community Library Center at 302 Estudillo Ave.
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Leandro Pushes Sign Plan Amid City Debate
SAN LEANDRO officials consider a broad sign program linking San Leandro to Sacramento via freeway corridors. The council debates route improvements, a leash law, and parking limits on Davis and Ernis streets while preparing for public hearings. Mayor Pro Tem Gwen Valance pushes for a flag salute at each council session.
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Gas War Blamed on Surplus of Fuel
In the Bay Area a gasoline price war was blamed on an oversupply of fuel aided by the popularity of smaller cars and tourist activity. A state oil company spokesman said there was a six day supply on hand, versus normal five to six days, as motorists in East Bay areas paid 23.9 to 24.9 cents a gallon while San Francisco prices stood at 29.9 cents a gallon.
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Dance and Talent Show by Fremont Youth Center
A dance and talent show organized by the Fremont Youth Center is planned for Saturday at IDES Hall on Ellsworth and Olive. Washington Union High School students will perform, with proceeds aiding the youth center’s improvements.
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Newark Planning Board to hear master plan progress
Planning consultant Lawrence Livingston will report on the master plan progress at a special city planning commissioners meeting in June. The agenda includes requests for action on two subdivision zoning matters. The session begins at 7:30 p.m. at Sycamore Hall, 2106 Rich Ave.
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Tree Planting Slated By 4 H Club Plans Event
The Mt. Eden 4H Club will plant two Campberra trees in front of Morrland School as a community project at 1 pm Friday. A cement plaque will be placed near the trees. Attending are the Mt. Eden School District Superintendent Charles F. Kenney and University of California Extension rep, Mrs. Silvey, with 4-H members in uniform. State 4-H convention delegates Andy Sichak, Marlene Parrish, and Mary Ann All at the Sacramento Fair will attend 4-H Day.
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Cyclist and riders injured in Mission Grade crash near Scott's Corner
A San Jose motorcyclist and his passenger were slightly injured when the driver lost control and slid into an embankment two miles west of Scott's Corner on Mission grade. Tessie Ayala, 26, received possible wrist injury. Darlene Cullin, 19, suffered cuts and bruises. They were treated at Fairmont hospital. Verne Harold McChirg, 21, SF city college student, had severe head cuts in a collision at Jackson Street and the Freeway. he was treated. Mrs. Ruth Cody faces possible citation for driving while overtired after a steep single-vehicle crash on Crow Canyon Road.
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Vote Planned On Survivors Bill In San Leandro
San Leandro city council approved a resolution to move toward an election among city employees on a proposal to merge the current state retirement system with Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance for improved survivor benefits. The plan excludes emergency services, selective posts, part time, and student workers while aiming to extend coverage to police and fire personnel soon.
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Cherryland Unit Plans Thursday Meeting on Zoning and Bylaws
Cherryland Homeowners Association group convenes Thursday at 7 30 p m in Cherryland School 868 Willow Ave Hayward to review a progress report on zoning and vote on amended bylaws for incorporation Speakers will discuss fluoridation and annexation leading up to the association’s formal actions
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Asian Flu Wave Sweeps Naples
Asian influenza reached epidemic proportions in Naples with more than 190,000 people affected, about 20 percent of the population. The cases are described as benign with no serious shortages. First infections appeared at the NATO naval base over a month ago after an American vessel from Asia was quarantined for illness aboard.
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Irvington Map To Be Studied By Business Group
Fremont officials announce that the Irvington zoning map will be studied by the Irvington Business Men's Assn at 8 pm tomorrow in Irvington Grammar School on Broadway. Chairman Joe Alter said the meeting will discuss proposed zoning changes for the area.
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Fremont Tot Wins Fight For Life
A 17 month old, James Porter, survived a tumble and a cut near his eye after stopping breathing during treatment. A Centerville doctor and a five man rescue team revived him with artificial respiration and oxygen before stitches were finished. He was sent home to rest with Ralph and Mrs Porter at 405 Magellan Street.
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Oil Yield in U S 1956 World Supply Share
United States crude oil production reached 2.62 billion barrels in 1956, accounting for 44.57 percent of the world's total supply of 5.879 billion barrels. The figures reflect U S output as a dominant share of global oil production for that year.
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SP Explains Shutdown Of Pleasanton Station
City council heard Southern Pacific Railroad explain plan to shut the freight depot and move operations to Elliott station east of Pleasanton, renaming it East Pleasanton station. If approved, change would take 3 to 6 months with same service levels and hours. Passenger service to be routed through Livermore. Mayor Cairo avoided taking a stand, citing Public Utilities Commission. Building permit for William Ackerman to build on public street frontage also discussed amid opposition.
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Work Starts For County Purchaser
O M ac Farland aged 36 assumed Alameda County purchasing agent duties yesterday after being appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Former principal buyer for the state, he will move to Oakland once a residence is found for his wife Virginia and children Paul, Abbey. A Seattle native and University of Washington graduate, he previously served as Contra Costa County assistant purchasing agent from 1948 to 1951 and was a US Army first lieutenant from 1945 to 1946.
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Burglary Probe At Boulevard Motors Garage
Police investigate a $2000 burglary at Boulevard Motors Garage 985 MacArthur Blvd. Owner Herman Dippmar says thieves over the weekend stole power tools office equipment and a lathe breaking a molding machine. They took an electric boring machine electric drill machine and typewriter plus 500 spark plugs batteries oil and $26 from a Coke machine.
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Pupil Exchange Agreement Gets Year s Renewal
San Lorenzo Elementary School District renewed interdistrict attendance agreements for 1957-58 with 18 districts including Castro Valley Hayward Mt Eden Independent San Leandro Oakland Alameda La Vista Decoto Centerville Irvington Alviso and Newark. Exchanges support special programs for handicapped blind mentally retarded and deaf students. Supt Paul Ehret announced Alameda County School Board Assn meeting at La Vista Sept 26 7 pm. The district institute Aug 26-30 offers two days for 98 new teachers and three days of workshops for 440 staff with Dr John H Furby speaking on The Shape of Things to Come.
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Arena Theater Opens October 18 in Bay Area
Alameda Little Theater, Inc. announces the opening of its second theater, the ALT arena at 1409 High Street in San Jose. Richard G. Reeves, driving the ALT arena, was injured in a highway accident near Warm Springs. Reeves suffered head and internal injuries after his car spun out of control and rolled over. Passenger James Baen, 26, of San Jose, was injured as the car flipped. The season includes Blythe Spirit with four shows scheduled Thursday through Saturday evenings.
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