Hoover Resigns as Under Secretary of State and Herter Picked
U P President Eisenhower announced Herbert Hoover Jr would resign as Under Secretary of State around Feb 1 and Gov. Christian Herter of Massachusetts was selected as his successor. Hoover, 53, will return to mining and oil engineering after leaving government. Herter’s term ends Jan 14 and he plans to rest briefly before moving to Washington for the shift in duties.
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Augusta
U.P
Eisenhower
Herbert Hoover, Jr
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Hoover
Tierter
White House
Washington
Rouver Peture
Herter
Senate
Young Hoover
Stele
Dulles
Jonges
Morning Chill Persists Across Bay Area Forecast
Bay Area crews face near freezing mornings with a slight warmup in the afternoon. California remains cooler than normal, with yesterday tying San Francisco's Dec 7 low and Crestview plus Sonora Junction hitting 12 below zero. A Gulf of Alaska storm is tracking eastward, bringing potential rain avoided by northwest flow. Local low this morning 30, with expected 30-40 tomorrow despite an afternoon rise.
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Bay Area
California
Far West
San Francisco
Crestview
Sonora Junction
Gulf of Alaska
Boy Attacks Doctor in San Mateo Incident
An 11-year-old boy attacked Dr. Henry Richenbach on Hillside Boulevard seeking narcotics. Off duty Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Joseph Galeoto intervened, drew his revolver, and with a passerby subdued the youth after the suspect grabbed a weapon again. The doctor sustained a cut lip and two missing teeth.
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San Mateo
Henry Richenbach
Joseph Galeoto
Hillside Blvd
Galeoto
Dr. Hichenbady
Tax Deadline Nears as County Collectors Brace for Rush
County Tax Collector Edwin Meese Jr forecasts a late rush for the current tax period. About 42.6 million of 73 million due this year comes from 225,000 taxpayers. Payments mailed or postmarked by 3 p.m. Monday avoid penalties. a special booth is set outside the courthouse in Oakland to accept checks. Delinquent payments incur a 6 percent penalty. The second installment is due April 10.
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Edwin Meese Jr
County Court House
Fallon Streets
Oakland
Hayward
Russia Rejects Flight Exchange Proposal
Russia rejects the American proposal to exchange flights for Arctic scientific data during the international geophysical year. The State Department note says the Soviets see no need for U S planes over Russian polar regions but would discuss Red craft over American Arctic territory. The rejection ends the initial plan announced Sept 19.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
U.S
U. S
Arctic
Romula Named to Philippine U.N. Security Council Seat
Manila reports President Ramon Magssay tapped Brig. Gen Carlos A Romula for the Philippines new post on the United Nations Security Council. The move marks a significant diplomatic assignment as Manila asserted its regional role.
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Manila
INS
Ramon Magssysay
Carlos A Romula
Philippines
United Nations Security Council
Two Hour Parking Signs Placed on City Lots
Acting City Manager Bee Smith ordered Hayward Public Works to post two hour limits on temporary Christmas parking zones near Maple Court and a street. Police Chief George Forth said enforcement starts once posted. The Daily Review noted downtown workers overstay before stores open as the lot nears capacity. The site will become a permanent two to five street lot after paving, joining two other temporary Christmas lots already posted.
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Bee Smith
Hayward
Heyward
Foothill Honies
Russell Way
Mckeever Court
Traffic Record Set on Bridge in Sacramento
An all time high traffic peak on the San Francisco Bay Bridge was reached on November 23 with 110,504 vehicles crossing the span. The State Department of Public Works announced this, surpassing the prior record of 109,035 set on September 18, 1933 during the Key System strike.
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Sacramento
San Francisco Key Bridge
State Department of Public Works
Air Force Prepares Huge Hungarian Refugee Airlift
In Wiesbaden Germany the Air Force announced a large civilian airlift to admit 45,000 Hungarians on parole. The plan includes 9,800 refugees flown to the United States and 5,400 on three US Navy ships from Bremerhaven. MATS will run four daily flights, scaling to 16 to move 5,400 people within ten days. The operation will affect Christmas leave for many US troops and use Munich as the main transatlantic hub. Camp Roeder near Salzburg houses about 2,000 Hungarians, rising to 7,500 at the peak.
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United States
U. S. Navy
Bremerhaven
Germany
Military Air Transport Services
MATS
U.S
Yan Air Force
Pactical Air Command
Europe
Munich
Air Force 121
Roeder
Salzburg
Austria
J. J. O Connor
Hungary Labor Leaders Freed
In Budapest 96 labor leaders arrested by the communist government were released last night. Word spread among workers who warned the regime of a possible tragedy if their demands were not met by a Friday 6 pm deadline. Soviet troop convoys moved through the city as police and military kept round the clock watch, with no new arrests reported.
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Budapest
Janos Kadar
O. An
Kadar
Millcee
Space Ship Sets Record in Atlantic Test Flight
Washington report states the first test of the U S satellite rocket soared 123 miles high and 4000 miles per hour. A Defense Department spokesman said the rocket likely traveled faster than any before. Launch occurred at 1 08 am EST from the Air Force Missile Testing Center at Patrick Air Force Base Cocoa Florida.
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Washington
U.S. Caa
Satelite
Atlantic Ocean
Defense ‘Department
Department
Defense Department
Air Force Missile Testing
Patrick Air Force Ieese
Cocoa
Fla
Senate Hearing on Southern Alameda County Junior College
Hearing in Hayward City Hall drew about 100 listeners as state education leaders discussed potential steps toward creating a Southern Alameda County junior college district before seeking a state college. Sen Dilworth signaled likely support for a junior college, while officials urged timely action, noting that only the state can establish a state college. Continued on page 2.
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State Senate Investigating Committee On Education
Alameda County
Heyword City Hall
Robert L. Montgomery
Hanford
Arthur Breed
Steva Rubiolo
Oslland
Nelson 5
Dilworth
Riverside County
Ser
John ‘A Murdy
Huntington Beach
J. Howard
Williams
Portserville
Carlos’ Bee
Hayward
State College
Sora
State Senate
March Hansen
Senate
Valence
Denblins
Averyie
Hemet
John A. Murdy
Huntington Park
Orange’ S
Sen. Murdy
F. A Nichols
Sen Leandro
Friden Calculating Company
Nichols
Marsh Haases
Grace Ewing Crowned Manor Queen at WHOA Dance
Grace Ewing, at 181 West Avenue, won the Manor Queen title in the Washington Manor Home Owners Association membership dance. She topped 1042 residents in the drive with 250 new members, earning a jeweled crown and a 250 wardrobe, while runner-up Z. L. Courtweight received a 109 wardrobe. Del Heydenberk chaired the event with help from Manor merchants and Mervin's Depart quent Store in San Lorenzo Village.
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Washington Manor
Grace Ewing
West Avenue 151
WHOA
San Diego Waitress Receives $1000 Charity Tip
San Diego waitress Mrs. Gerde n Olson smiled as a customer ordered coffee and left a $1000 tip. Retired land speculator Rob Johnson, 60, arrived for his usual coffee and explained his generosity has added hope to the city’s morning routine.
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San Diego
Gerden, Olson
Todey Rob Johnson
Zellerbach Faces Legion Opposition Ahead of Italy Post Nomination
Washington reports opposition from some American Legion members to James D. Zellerbach's nomination as ambassador to Italy. Critics cite his past ties to internationalist groups and a mural dispute in San Francisco. Zellerbach, head of Crown Zellerbach, has long ties to business and civic groups and previously headed a Truman-era mission to Italy.
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Washington
American Legion
James D. Zellerbach
Italy
Clare Boothe Luce
California
Senate
Legion
Zellerbach
United Worldsts
Fund For
Reequbtic
Congress
Institute of Pacific Relations
Zellenbach
San Francisco
Rincon Annex
Zellerbach Coreporation
Truman
Earliier
Harry Sr. Truman
U.S
International Labor Organization
Paris
Committee For Economic Development
Hin
Fremont Draws Sign Ordinance Prohibits Roof and Nail Signs
Fremont city leaders moved to ban all roof and nail signs except at individual businesses. In an afternoon session the council accepted the first ordinance draft from the City Beautiul committee and ordered a second draft based on policy opinions. Ground signs will be allowed only in commercial zones and not along freeways or main thoroughfares.
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Fremont
Robert Coop
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Hayward Drug Company
Romula
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Wiesbaden
Dally Ravisw
Hob Saran
Frank E. Skelly
Alameda
Kiwanis
San Lorenzo
Arroyo
Lyle Siromen
Paseo -Largovista
Earl’ Holliday
Beckman Road
San Lorenzo High
Hungary
Frank-Monto
Grace Ewing Manor
U.s.royal Hayward Tire Exchange
Castro Street
Lucerne
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