Flood Struck Southern Alameda County A Year Ago
A year ago heavy rains in Southern Alameda County caused 54 million dollars in damage over 48 hours. Four towns flooded as San Lorenzo Creek rose and breached banks near Bridge and East 14th, with homes inundated and streets swamped. Emergency crews evacuated families in Ashland Valle Sierra Hacienda Gardens and Alvarado, while Red Cross aided 38 households.
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Christmas Flood Strains Alvarado as Levees Fail
In Santa Clara County and nearby, floods crest and floodwaters surge through Alvarado on Christmas Eve. Evacuations rise as boats return, roads close, and civil defense staff rush to shore up dikes. Despite heavy property damage, no fatalities are reported and residents begin cleanup as aid flows to Yuba City.
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Yuba City Disaster Remembered On Flood Anniversary
United Press correspondent Edwin S. Capps recalls the Christmas Eve flood that devastated Yuba City when the Feather River breached the levee. The 10,000 residents mark the first anniversary as the town reflects on the disaster and its long shadow over holiday memory.
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Nash to Face Mental Exams in Trial Prep
Stephen Nash the self confessed killer facing two murders and two assaults appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court as three psychiatrists prepared to assess his sanity before a February trial date. Nash has boasted of eleven murders across California and admitted killings in multiple counties, taunting police with claims of more slayings.
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Trunk Murderess Judd Seeks Freedom Again
Phoenix attorney retained to pursue freedom for Winnie Ruth Judd, confined to Arizona State Hospital. He says she wishes to join a South American Leper Colony and live the rest of her life to “help people.” Court action requires a sanity exam by psychiatrists before release. Judd, linked to sensational murders of two women friends, was sentenced to death but commuted in 1952 by Governor Howard Pyle.
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Bang-Up Holiday Exploding Cigar Sales Hit City
Chicago shoppers mark Christmas with novelty items as 2,590 exploding cigars sell at a local store in two weeks, delivering a festive blast in the Windy City.
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Oklahoma Wins Moot Court Suit
Three University of Oklahoma law students won the seventh annual national moot court competition by effectively arguing an insanity defense in a murder case. Nebraska finished second with Patrick W. Herley, James M. Knapp, and Jerrod A. Strasheim.
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Jerrod A. Strasheim
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McKinley Ship Fire Quenched
A smouldering fire aboard the freighter President McKinley was reported under control in Yokohama after damaging a cargo of raw cotton. The 4926 ton ship was en route from Yokohama to Nagoya when the blaze ignited as bales rolled against each other. Fire fighters from the U S Navy and the Japanese Coast Guard assisted, and the ship had returned to Yokohama when the blaze was discovered.
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Man 75 Seeks Enter Rugged Rescue Training Course
State civil defense director Thomas I. Dignan refused an application from Othel Barter, 75, a member of the ground observer corps, to enter an extremely rugged heavy duty rescue training course. The decision followed Barter's age and the program's demands were cited as reasons.
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Temperatures Far and Wide 24-Hour Weather Plot
Temperature and precipitation table prepared by the U S Weather Bureau in San Francisco shows 24 hour readings across regions. Data lists highs and lows alongside weather conditions, illustrating wide regional variation and differing climate patterns.
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North California Gets 44 Million In State Building
Sacramento announced nearly 412 million in new state building projects with start schedules set for 1957. Northern California will receive about 44 million in projects including major new state offices in San Francisco Oakland Fresno and Los Angeles and various additions and alterations across Humboldt Sacramento San Francisco San Diego and other campuses.
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Red Takes Spite Out on Churches
Arsonist Theodore Pravda a 35 year old unemployed factory worker admitted to police he set fires at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Thursday night saying he acted “because religion and communism means truth.” He is described as an avowed Communist sympathizer and admitted to the arson.
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Solution to Flood Problem Lies Ahead in Alameda County
Southern Alameda County homeowners face a multi year path to a permanent flood solution. Federal flood control projects on Alameda and San Lorenzo creeks require about 10.09 million with 5 million per stream for guarantees against repeats. Army Engineers plan designs and surveys with costs already authorized. progress shows San Lorenzo advanced with 1.5 million budgeted for construction, while Alameda Creek awaits five more years before construction begins.
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