Jury Convicts Dr Sam of 2nd Degree Murder
In Cleveland Ohio Dr Samuel H Sheppard was found guilty of second degree murder in the bludgeon slaying of his pregnant wife. The verdict carries a life sentence with parole eligibility after 10 years. The jury of seven husbands and five housewives declared the killing not premeditated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sam
Cleveland
Samuel H. Sheppard
Common Pleas
Edward Blythin
Blythin
James C. Bird
Sheppard
Start Drive For Incorporation San Lorenzo
Volunteer leaders in San Lorenzo and nearby areas launched a major incorporation effort. A steering committee and co chairmen David Allen and Carroll Rogers were chosen while representatives from multiple neighborhoods discussed boundary drawing and financing, with Mulford Gardens seeking inclusion.
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San Lorenzo
Abas Imow Aiba
Sant Lorenzo
Washington Manor
Jesperian Gardens
Cherryland
Mulford Gardens
Lorenzo Manor
Hayward Acres
Old San Lorenzo
David Allen
Carroll Rogers
Allen
San Lorenzo Village Homes Association
Bill Lubber
San Leandro
Navy faces House clash over bases and carrier funding
Robert Allen Washington reports that a House subcommittee will condemn Navy meddling in base construction in Spain. Representative Clarence Cannon vows to oppose funding for a fifth super aircraft carrier, risking a renewed Navy Air Force feud and possible explosive consequences.
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Washington
Navy
House of Representatives
Spain
Clarence Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Cannon
Air Force
House
Directors Reveal Incorporation Study Results For Castro Valley
The committee reports a conservative area assessed valuation near 18.5 million dollars and a Christmas Tree Fund gift of about 468 thousand for capital and initial expenditures. Projected annual revenue would be 403 thousand with 46 thousand additional from a 25 cent tax per 100 dollars of valuation. A municipal police department under local control is viewed as advantageous. Continued on page 13.
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Castro Valley
Ette
Battle Looms on East Bay Transit District Plans
An East Bay independent transit district proposal triggers a legislative clash as Senate hearings expose sharp divisions. Sen. Gerald O Gara opposes while Sen. Arthur Breed supports the plan. Oakland officials argue protection and contingency options, while Bay Area leaders fear separateness could undermine a regional system. A hearing ends with two counter measures likely to be pursued next week.
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Oakland
East Bay
State Senate
Ln Bay Area Rapid Transit
Gerald O'Gara
San Francisco
Arthur H. Breed
Hayward
John Ficklin
O'Gara
O’gara
Transbay
Ficklin
Robert Nisbet
Toll Bridge Authority
Nisbet
Bay Area
jKey
Key Area Rapid Transit Commission
California Toll
San Mateo
Marin
East Bayl
Alameda
Contra Costa
Sherwood Swan
Qak- Jang
The
Rapid Transit Commission
Pravda Claims Imperialists Seek New War on Stalin Birthday
Pravda marked Joseph Stalin's 75th birthday by accusing imperialists of plotting a new war. The article claimed the United States and other nations are forming aggressive blocs reviving West German militarism to strike against the socialist camp.
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Moscow
INS
Pravda
Doseph Stalin
United States
South Span Construction To Begin In 1956
San Francisco officials say the southern crossing of San Francisco Bay should start in mid 1956 and finish by 1961. The 7.7 mile curved bridge and 5807 foot underwater tunnel would connect Army Street in San Francisco to Bay Farm Island in Alameda, with six lanes and approaches linking Embarcadero Bayshore and Eastshore freeways. Costs were not yet estimated, with bond funding details due in December 1935.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
Norman C. Read
State Department of Public Works
Raab
Army Street
Bay
Farm Island
Alameda
Embarcadero
Bayshore
Eastshore
Bay Bridge
Bagh
East Bay
Ust
Defense Plans Include Big Manpower Cut
Washington reports the Defense Secretary announced deep cuts in U S armed forces, with 270000 fewer personnel by July 1 and 402000 by June 30, 1956, plus a draft call drop to 11000 monthly. By mid-1956 overall strength would reach 2813000, with forces in Korea and the Far East reduced and the 1st Marine Division withdrawn from Korea. The plan ties to universal military training and extended reserve service, amid questions on global risk.
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Washington
U. S
Far East
Defense
Charles E. On
Pentagon
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Wilson
Korea
U.S
Japan
Hisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Noted Author James Hilton Dies of Cancer
Noted author James Hilton, best known for Lost Horizon and Goodbye Mr. Chips, died of cancer at 54 in Seaside hospital Long Beach after a brief illness. Hilton, a screenwriter of Mrs. Miniver and The Story of Dr Wassell, had been in a coma after Nov 24 admission. his first wife Alice Brown was at his bedside.
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Long Beach
Ins
James Hilton
Lost Valley of
Shangri-La
Random Harvest
Mr. Chips
Seaside
Hilton
Alice Brown
London
Galvia Hilton
England
Mrs. Miniver
Cecil B. de Mille
America
San Leandro Council Delays Redistricting Action
San Leandro officials adjourned without a vote on a proposed redistricting map after Halcyon area reps began study of the plan. Councilmen Dunnigan and others defended the map as compact and near equal in population while critics questioned Halcyon’s split boundaries and consultations before drafting. Further action was postponed pending study by councilmen and Halcyon leaders.
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San Leandro
Halcyon
Halsey “Dunningan
Johnj Boomer
Halcyon -Annexation Reader
Sam Vlahos
Boomer
Vlahos
Dunnigan
al Kant
Lare
Dunni Fan
Engineering Department
Spy Suspect Kills Himself in Prison in Egypt
Cairo police report Max Bennett a 37 year old Jewish suspect in a spy ring case slashed his wrists in his cell today. Bennett, German born, claimed to be a delegate of a German WWI wounded and disabled association. He left a note urging his wife to remarry for their child. The death occurs as 13 Jews face charges in Egypt.
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Cairo
Max Bennett
Egypt
Bennett
German Association For the Disabled
Israel
Germany
Two Outbreaks of Violence In Castro Valley Hospital
Two disputes at Eden hospital involving pickets of the Office Employers' Union Local 29 led to arrests. Samuel J. Stewart, 20, San Francisco, faces malicious mischief charges, while Robert J Seekins, 68, Hayward, reported assault during a delivery to the hospital. A picket identified as Harold Bernard Simon, 19, San Francisco, was noted. Maxine Andrews of the Andrews Sisters reportedly attempted suicide at her Chatsworth home, prompting a police call and DA hearing prep.
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Castro Valley
Eden Hospital
Office Employers’ Union
Sheriff's Deputies
Samuel J. Stewart
San Francisco
Herman A. Christensen
Chris Brothers
Robert J L. Seekins
Avenue
Hayward
Phil
Main Street
Seekins
Harl Bernard Simon
San. Francisco
Simon
Seexins
Christensen
Hollywood
Maxine Andrews
Andrews Sisters
Chatsworth
Sheriff's Office
Heyward
Alameda County
Christenssen
Stewart
Frank Madigan
Eden Township
Madigan
Hubert Ash
Alameda County Central Labor Council
ATL
Employes’ Union
Valley Police
William Zeiga
Miss Andrews
Valley Receiving Hospital
Mrs. Zeiga
Maxine
Patti
Laverne
M: Wied
Azciga
Vaverne
Las Vegas
Tito Says Yugoslavia Policy Geared to U.N.
Yugoslav Marshal Tito told Indian parliament during an official visit that Yugoslavia’s foreign policy has been and will be guided by the United Nations charter. He said Yugoslavia opposes blocs and does not seek a third bloc beyond the East and West divisions.
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New Delhi
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Agence France Presse
Tito
India
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George Miller
Tausehildis Home Furnishers
East Bay Transit District
Assignine’ America
Leandro
Maxine ‘Andrews
U.N
Chrismas
Bill Bowman
Haywahd
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