Blind choir sufferer memorial fund set in motion
AP report from San Francisco says the Hong Kong Blind Chorus group of orphans and refugees faced a deadly accident when a car struck their vehicle after a concert. John Chan, 22, died of injuries. another member injured as leaders vowed to continue the world tour. The group, led by Steven Shao, lost about 180 dollars on travel funds and mourns a comrade while planning the memorial.
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Asan Francisco
Hong Kong
John Chan
Chan
Phtair
Moses Yu
Christ Church
Chiout
United
Steven Shao
Grape Strike Spurs Boycott Of Bay Area Liquor Stores
SAN FRANCISCO AP Berkeley and two El Cerrito stores faced a boycott as a car caravan picketed liquor shops. The strike by grape pickers disrupted shipments and prompted statements from Schenley Industries vice president James E. Woolsey about wages and unionization. Unions including the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee and the Independent National Farm Workers Association pressed labor actions while several liquor retailers refused Schenley products.
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Bay Area
San Francisco
Berkeley
el Cerrito
Hat
Squar
James E. Woolsey
Schenley Industries Inc
Delano
Woolsey
Schenley
Andla Box
Thelcents
Jay Vee Liquors Chain
Los Angeles
Chan
CIO
Ganizing Committee
San
New York Europe Aid Highlighted by Community Gifts
A report notes international aid efforts with a focus on New York and Europe. A $20,000 contribution from the San Francisco Chinese community is mentioned as part of the fundraising and relief support.
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New York
Europe
San Francisco
Governor To Visit Ailing Gis
Sacramento California Gov. Edmund G. Brown plans a Christmas Eve visit to wounded servicemen at Balboa Naval Hospital San Diego and Letterman General Hospital San Francisco. The trip includes sports and film stars such as Sandy Koufax Janet Leigh Jill St. John Nancy Sinatra and Joan Staley with Chargers at Balboa and Forty Niners Giants at Letterman.
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Sacramento
API
California
Edmund G. Brown
San Diego
Sant Francisco
Balboa Naval Hospital
Letterman General Hospital
San Francisco
Seve Allen
Jack Cooper
Johnny Grant
David Jansen
Jimmy King
Sandy Koufax
Abbe Lane
Janet Leigh
Rowan and Martin
Jill St. John
Nancy Sinatra
Joan Staley
San Diego Chargers
Balboa Hospital
San Francisco Forty Niners
Giants
Letterman Hospital
Pickford House Now Apartment in Reno
A three story mansion once given by Mary Pickford to late Sen. Pat McCarran is being converted into apartments. The home, used as offices recently, was given to McCarran when he was a practicing attorney as part of his fee for helping Pickford secure a Nevada divorce from Owen Moore.
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Reno
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Mary Pickford
Miss Pickford
McCarran
Fea
Owen Moore
Fire hits crowded San Francisco hotel during Yule season
A blaze swept the four story Hotel Merritt at 917 Folsom Street Monday night, killing a man who leaped from an upper window and struck a policeman. Firefighters rescued dozens as smoke filled the 70 room hotel and guests fled via back stairs. One man, William Davis, 50, climbed onto a window ledge and froze as rookie officer Daniel Lynch urged him to stay.
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San Francisco
Mar P.m
Ket Street
Merritt
Folsom St
William, Davis
Daniel Lynch
Davis
Fire death trap in Yonkers mother dies saving children
Fire in a music classroom on the second floor of a Jewish community center in Yonkers killed Lucille Sacks and three children among seven victims. At least nine injured, many trapped on upper ledges as fire crews and neighbors aided escape efforts.
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Yonkers
Jewish Community Center
Hare
Onuul
Lucille Sacks
Sandra
N.Y
Andrew Gerlachi
Auti
St. Joseph's Hospital
Gerlach
Hugh Siott
Sinott
Parttima
Ray Cohen
Airman Killed In Auto Crash In Yonkers Building Fire
Kenneth W. Robinson, 22, of Castle Air Force Base, died when his car failed to negotiate a curve near Fresno. In Yonkers, a four story brick structure saw a fatal blaze with a fire chief calling it the worst in local history. A menorah and Chanukah symbols were removed by neighbors amid the chaos as victims were evacuated and witnesses recounted the dramatic scenes.
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Chanukah
Chanikah
Izens
Center
Minnesota
Oceanside
Kenneth W. Robinson
Castle Air Force Base
Fresno
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Lleys
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Phailand
King
Chhapel
Mme
Chiang Kai-Shek
Istand
Taiwan
Pickford House
Hayward
Mission Blvd
William F. Polton
Ing
Yonkers Business Center
Hemai Gym
Moaley
Lynch
Central Emergency Hospital
Frank Duran
Istairwell
Motorola
Cronacs
Bennie Wheeler
Geary
Kearny Street
Citizens Federal Savings
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance. Corporation
Oakland
Market Street
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