New Israel Clash Reported by Syrians Amid Tense Front
In Damascus Syrian patrols allegedly clashed with Israeli units early today as tensions rise after Sunday’s fighting. Israel denies action since Sunday night, while Paris and Tel Aviv dispute the new clash and warn of broader aggression.
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Opossums Traffic Fatality in Hayward
Officer J H Thomas found a crippled opossum in a mangled condition on Main Street between C and D at 6 am. He said he shot the animal and disposed of the carcass.
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Kefauver Enters 1956 Democratic Presidential Race
Estes Kefauver announced he will seek the Democratic nomination in 1956, pledging a vigorous campaign in as many state primaries as possible. He named no primaries and cited the party’s progressive traditions while criticizing GOP policy on industry, labor, and agriculture. He expects support from Tennessee and plans to discuss run timing with party leaders after a prior European trip.
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Minor Car Accidents Vex Area
A rash of auto crashes in Southern Alameda County yesterday and today left only minor injuries. In Castro Valley a six car two truck crash at Marshall Street and Castro Valley Boulevard sent Richard Yancy of Pleasanton to Fairmont Hospital with a lacerated scalp. Another accident on Williams and East 14th Street in San Leandro involved James Buxton, 11, knocked from his bike by John Vanderbyl of Milpitas. No citations were issued pending further investigation. Robert Lloyd, 87, of Newark suffered a broken head and back from a car turning over on Marsh Road near Newark. driver Clarence Lecoint was treated after the tire blowout caused the car to hit a guy wire. A collision near Cole Place east of Cole Street left a teen in a two car crash with minor injuries. Continued on Page 3.
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GE to Build $6 Million Nuclear Plant in Alameda County
General Electric plans a $6 million nuclear research and engineering facility near Pleasanton, with a 150 member initial staff and potential expansion to $8 million and 700 staff within a decade. County supervisors ordered a restudy of zoning to allow industry use, amid debates over rezoning beyond the site. The facility aims for peaceful atomic research and is expected to begin as soon as zoning is approved.
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Police Seek Revenge Killer After Five Deaths
Oakland police pursue a revenge killer after a second victim, 97 year old Alice Franklin, died from severe burns. She and Robert Hand, 27, were set alight in a flaming apartment while sleeping. Hand died earlier. both suffered 90 percent burns. Investigators question another man who admitted living with Mrs. Franklin for about a year following a divorce.
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Berlin Tension East West Warns Soviets
Western allies declared they will hold the Soviet government responsible for Quadri-Artite Germany obligations after Soviets granted sovereignty to East Germany. Bonn embassies said West Germany still views Berlin as under Western duty while Soviet and German Communist actions threaten western access. Separately, scrap dealers reported Communist guards seizing 11 westbound trucks worth about $183,000 at Marienborn, with truckers facing heavy fines or confiscation.
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Night in Goshen car ends with hub cap loss
iDe-Capped GOSHEN Ind Oscar Holderman and two companions slept in Holderman's car by the business district. They awoke to find several of the car's hub caps missing, suggesting a midnight theft or prank.
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U.N. Council Seat Deadlock on 20th Ballot
The United Nations General Assembly failed on the 20th ballot to elect a Security Council seat for the remaining two-year term. The Philippines backed by the United States and Yugoslavia backed by Britain and Russia each failed to reach the two-thirds majority. The seat becomes vacant January 1.
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Knight Says He May Form Favorite Son Delegation
Sacramento governor Knight says he would welcome Senators Knowland and Nixon as delegates if a favorite son delegation is formed for the 1954 Republican convention. He notes Eisenhower’s decision controls plans and that any action is premature until the President decides. If Eisenhower retires, Knight would back a nominal candidate to satisfy state law.
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Probing Abbott in Kidnap Case Tests Coakley Tactics
Dist Atty J Frank Coakley pressed Burton W Abbott in a cross examination as Stephanie Bryan’s kidnapping murder case was discussed in Oakland. Abbott repeatedly answered I don t know for sure or I can t recall while Coakley sought precise timelines and connections. Abbott referenced Army records ROTC and a UC study as the prosecutor challenged consistency, with Abbots conservatively spoken responses and defense counsel contesting questions.
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Daily Review
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Blind Father Confesses Bomb Extortion Plot
Portland man 39 year old blind father of five admits using his sister in law to carry out a 90000 bomb extortion scheme against Meier and Frank department store. He acknowledges placing 12 sticks of dynamite in a third floor washroom on April 15 injuring a passerby. He implicates Joyce Keller and faces charges of injury by explosives with $75000 bonds.
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Monaco Prince Rainier Sails to Study Life in U S
Prince Rainier of Monaco arrives in New York on a two month visit to study American life and meet people. He says he is not here on a hunt and may meet American women but emphasizes a desire for the right qualities in a future wife. He plans visits to Hollywood and Miami and denies gambling or hunting.
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State Car Safety Belts Ordered in California
Sacramento judge J Knight today ordered all new state autos equipped with safety belts and urged private citizens to follow the lead. He called the expenditure small next to the savings in human life from installations.
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Partly cloudy through today with showers and rain Saturday
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy conditions today and tonight with a few light showers. Rain is predicted for Saturday with little temperature change. Includes comparisons to yesterday and normal values, and mentions rainfall starting July 1.
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