Nixon rushes to father as GOP convention unfolds
Vice President Richard M. Nixon cuts short a San Francisco convention trip to fly to Los Angeles after learning his father Frank Nixon, 78, is critically ill from an internal hemorrhage. Nixon, accompanied by brother Don, cancels day engagements and heads to the elder Nixon's La Habra home as the convention proceeds without him. Edward Nixon remains in Pensacola naval training. The emergency arrival disrupts a campaign seen as secure for Nixon’s renomination.
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Instructor Acquitted At Parks Air Force Base
Airman William A Ott 230 was found not guilty of assault and battery on three trainees at Parks Air Force Base during a barracks inspection. A seven man court martial board ruled he did not strike or touch the airmen James Milford John Odem or Donald Ainsworth. The defense sought testimony that touching trainees can occur to correct stance, while prosecutors argued the act may be improper though not necessarily serious. Ott, popular with the crowd, said he would renew efforts to become an airman and hoped news reached his Alberta hometown.
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Girl Dies in Fire in Mill Valley Home Tragedy
Four year old Cara Ann Forrest died in a Mul Valley house fire yesterday while her two year old brother David sustained second degree burns. The blaze swept through their Mill Valley home leaving the children injured and firefighters at the scene.
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State Studies South County Road Projects
The State Highway commission is studying plans to improve three South Alameda County traffic arteries. Alameda County Highway advisory committee submitted the proposal in Sacramento. Widening of Jackson Street from Eastshore Freeway to Castro Street and Davis Street in San Leandro are included, with local officials such as Chester E. Stanley leading the county delegation. Also noted is a $1,023,000 allocation for grading paving and structures on the Eastshore Freeway extension from Warm Springs to Beard Road.
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Weather outlook with clearing days and mild winds
The weatherman predicts clear afternoons with high fog in the morning and evening through tomorrow. Westerly winds will stay at 8 to 15 miles per hour. High yesterday and today show a slight variance.
Freeway Link Opens Between Castro Valley and Eastshore
A $5 million highwy link between Castro Valley by-pass and the Eastshore freeway opened with a ceremony at the Hesperian boulevard overpass. Officials cut a floral chain as local leaders including Supervisor Chester Stanley and Mayor Arthur Phillips attended, with a long list of civic and state figures present. Construction began June 21 and the total cost topped 6.0 million after adding right-of-way and other expenses.
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Cypriots Offered Surrender Terms to Rebels
The government of British ruled Cyprus presented surrender terms to rebels who agreed to a truce. Rebels were told to surrender arms within three weeks starting at midnight. They could remain in Cyprus or go to Greece if Athens accepts them.
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Spain Accepts Suez Plan Amid Sizable Opposition
Spain became the 18th nation to back the big three plan for international control of the Suez Canal as four of 22 conference nations opposed including Egypt. Russia India Indonesia and Ceylon resisted. The 22 nations met at Lancaster House with a potential three member committee to carry the declaration to Cairo. Dulles aimed to end the conference soon.
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Anti Cemetery Referendum Petitions Circulated in Hayward
Citizens Committee for Representative Government plans to submit anti cemetery referendum petitions to the Hayward city clerk after collecting over 3197 signatures, far exceeding the roughly 1600 needed. If validated, the petitions will force a City Council reconsideration of July 2 zoning action. if not changed, the issue goes to a referendum. Opponents accuse outsiders of driving the drive while supporters cite neighborhood wishes and the council’s prior votes.
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Friden Strike Keeps Bay Bridge Toll Gates Unready
Bay bridge toll gates set to open tomorrow as Friden Calculating Machine workers strike continues in Oakland and San Leandro. Construction crews operate the north toll plaza while talks stall with no settlement, promising ten extra lanes once finished.
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Wife of Hayward Merchant Dies in Hayward
Mrs. Pauling Carr 36 wife of Harry Carr prominent Hayward merchant died at 10 p m yesterday at Highland hospital following prolonged illness. Funeral rites set for 1 p m tomorrow at Garden Chapel Pratt-Flick Mortuary 1044 C Street Hayward. Survivors include husband father Jacob Lustig son Leonard Baskin three grandchildren sisters Ann Lightner Esther Greenberg Rose Weil brother Leonard Lustig and her Temple Seth Sholom Hadassah past president. She was Newark New Jersey native who moved to the community as a child and educated locally.
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Adlai Attacks GOP Tax Cut Talk In Libertyville Speech
Adlai E Stevenson charged that the Republican promise of a tax cut is talk aimed at a political election and contradicts President Eisenhower’s pledge to reduce the national debt. He spoke at his Libertyville farm during a news conference before a week of nationwide political meetings. Stevenson faulted the GOP for favoring a surplus use to cut debt rather than education or farm relief and noted discord over civil rights with no clear difference from the Democratic plank.
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San Jose Pinball Raid Triggers Feud Between Officials
A raid by 60 sheriff deputies in San Jose seized 34 pinball machines valued at 18700, sparking a public clash between Sheriff Melvin Hawley and Police Chief J. R. Blackmore. Blackmore accused Hawley while Hawley pledges to remove machines from the county. no arrests indicated in the readable text.
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Stassen Switches to Second Nixon Nomination Push
President Eisenhower announced Harold E. Stassen will second Nixon's renomination after abandoning a bid to block Nixon. Stassen told Ike delegates favor Nixon and the best service is to support him. Knight seeks to keep Knight from listing his own name, while Mrs. Tibbitts weighs submitting Knight’s nomination against the governor’s wishes. Balloting begins at 3:30 p.m. The White House says Nixon intends to reassure Americans about his father’s illness as the vice presidential race unfolds.
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Lorenzo Boy Shot by Friend While Playing
An 11 year old boy named John Robarge was shot in the chest while playing with a friend in Fairmont. The incident occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs John N Hoover on Grant Avenue with Mike Hoover also present. The boy was taken by ambulance to Fairmont hospital after being found with a right chest wound. the shooter was a playmate and both sets of parents were absent. An Oakland babysitter, Marlene Ray, 27, was reported as being on duty.
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Shell Explodes Injuring Guardsmen at Hunter Liggett Range
Three National Guardsmen were hurt when a shell exploded prematurely as it left a 105 MM howitzer on the Hunter Liggett military reservation artillery range. Injured were Battery B, 143rd Field Artillery Battalion members. Names withheld until families could be notified.
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Hoboes Hold Their Own Convention in Iowa
The hoboes of America met for their annual convention in Britt Iowa and staged a rally that outshone Republicans and Democrats. Scoop Shovel Scotty, former king, was dragged from the platform after making personal remarks about the winner Hobo Benson. The convention featured a bold platform that impressed attendees.
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