Death by own action noted in local teacher's death
Mrs. Bessie M. Whitehead 63 Hayward teacher found dead in home after husband discovered four empty medicine bottles. Investigators flagged death as death by own action with farewell note read: Good night dear and to all those I love. She taught junior high in Hayward since 1927, most recently high school grade eight at Bret Harte. Funeral at Garden Chapel of the Prill- Flerterreacy with crematory services.
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Bessie M. Whitehead
Hayward
Bess
Bess. I Just Couldn't Keep My Tubs Up, It Seems.” Mrs. Whitehead
Bret Harte School
Heel Hoon
County defers big industry zone decision
Alameda County planning commission postponed a zoning decision at the request of Golden State Transport, which seeks a Freeway Idyll area near San Leandro. Officials will study the proposal further. San Leandro opposes rezoning near residential grounds while business interests push for industrial expansion.
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Alameda
J. Norby
San Leandro
Fden Chamber of Commercr
Josephine Mayes
Warren P. Smith
Walter Matson
Ore Loma Sanitary District
Dan
Golden State Transport
William Raffa
Williams Street
Williams
Fereway Sen Leandro
Munster
Committee Approves Broad Federal Civil Defense Bill
A congressional conference committee approved a sweeping civil defense bill to bolster U S readiness against atomic age attacks. The plan merges Senate and House proposals and would authorize air raid shelters stockpiling vital materials and a nationwide warning network.
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Washington
MBF
Senate
House
Stehiedwird
Batt
America
Determined burglar steals cash at Ashland grocery
A burglar pried a cash register from an Ashland market on Plaza Drive, taking about $200 while leaving a damaged rear door. Deputies traced the break to a forceful entry as the suspect failed to remove the drawer’s $46.50 contents. Police questioned workers and reviewed entry marks at the 1600 Plaza Drive store.
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Ashland
John Movsession
1600
Plaza Drive
Hayward
Tat Somennn
Resista
Grove
Davis
Lark Street
Anjdranite
Antonia
Mowses
Alvin Groom Carl
Shipyard resumes as AFL Carpenters end two day strike
About 800 Todd shipyard workers in Alameda returned to work after AFL Carpenters Local 3149 halted a two day walkout over a 10 cent per hour wage demand. Navy officials and union leader Stan Lure said the stoppage disrupted refits of destroyers needed for the Korean war effort. A court injunction against picketing was in effect and a future settlement date in January was anticipated.
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Alameda
Todd Shipyards
AFL
AFL Carpenters
Bool
Wauben
Wien
Unisi Noite
Cacwenters
Todd
la Bark
Hines
Stan Lure
Carpenters’ Loval
Navy
Man Appears Near Death as Undertaker Responds
A 69 year old man identified as James Augela in Philadelphia appears dying after a medical event. The family who initially could not donate contacted an undertaker Domenic Sabating, who observed eyelid movement and began artificial respiration. Despite optimism, angels’ frayably would recover according to a local report.
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Philadelphia
James Augela
Tay Mna Courh Yesturday
Gr Tertaker
Domenic Sabating
Doelors
Washington Area Home Owners Start Organization Effort
More than 230 homeowners from four unincorporated communities gathered at the Legion hall on Hesperian Boulevard to form a group addressing drainage and fire protection. They aimed to create a representative council to secure county state and federal relief and to draft by laws ensuring mutual aid and disaster preparedness.
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San Lurengo
Glory Acres
Washington Manor
Washington Gardens
Sunniybilt
Jast Wight
Legion
Sob Kanealy
Saul
Hetter
Craw
Palomares
Dublin Canyons
Castro Valley
Haywar
Gail Trojan Paserlor
Trojan Dam
Richardson
San Larengans
Childrer
Hermes
French Debate For 20 Hours Ends in Turmoil
In Paris the National Assembly nears a critical vote on an 11 billion armament budget after almost daily debate. Rene Pieven’s government faces possible collapse by article vote as deputies from varied factions weigh military spending amid Cold War tensions and U S influence.
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Paris
Rene Pieven
French National Assembly
Ceuta
Pieven
Lerlay
Ett
Center
Europe
Gil
Hejog
Hawkey
Palitiey
Cloudy Cover Prevents East From Freezing Air
An irregular weather report notes heavy cloud cover easing freezing air across the eastern states. Unofficial readings cite record low winds and swirling moisture, with many regions seeing cold but manageable conditions. Weather observers warn of continued chill and fuel shortages affecting heating needs in Indiana Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
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Alesha
Morverstiey
Indiana
Second Escape From Jail Is Reported In City
A second escape from jail within three weeks is reported. Officials say the incident occurred at the facility on a recent night, with authorities reviewing surveillance and seeking the escapee. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Forces Withdraw Behind Seoul Front Near Imjin River
U S and Allied air forces conducted heavy bombing while U S Army units pulled back behind the Imjin River two miles northwest of Seoul. Chinese forces crossed the river and continued massing north of the 38th parallel as Korean and UN patrols scouted for further incursions.
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Vrckay
Tamin Keu
U.S
Toca
Point
Seoul
Dowlis Macdiciae
Koresn
MacArthurs
Mint
Thinin
Brest
Abel
Yaruen
Coa
MacRethue
38Th Parallel
Aniki
MacArthur
Monlay
Seouk Front
Imjan
Chinse Plitonn
Imjin Civee
Kdrangno
Kaexung
SK Army
Keesoup
Kupon
Karangpo
Ask
Seint
Chogyo
Oron
United Nations
Robt Herrick Complaint Signed Amid Unclear Allegations
A complaint against Hubert Deay Herrick has been signed amid conflicting reports. Authorities planned to charge, then delayed his release as investigations continued, with connections cited to local officials and Greenwood Corporation.
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Hubert Deay
Herrick
Chemien
Gilgen Trohi
San Lerence
Christanis
Sheyif
Front Aerm Fidential
Tlpy
Mistrick
Tp Oak Tandy
Greenwood Corporation
Prada Huseriat
Howevard
Ture
Sexton Must Die by Gas: Execution at San Quentin
A 28 year old man, Sexton, is executed at San Quentin after a San Leandro firearms case and trial in Superior Court. The case includes accomplice Silva and a February arrest, with testimony and a confession leading to the death sentence.
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Nanelet
Eddi) Sexton
Initeher
Tyes
San Quentin
San Leandro Pamtey
Cyrett
San Leandro
Anne
Erie
Howinaie Silva
Steent
Leandin
Harames
Colirl
Nerve Gas and Germ Warfare Alarm Read in Civil Defense Guide
Washington reports the Civil Defense Administration issued a handbook on health services and special weapons defense warning that nerve gas and biological threats could target U.S. cities. It outlines mobile first aid stations and medical staff, plus protective measures, detection limits, and the need for rapid sheltering and filtration systems.
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Washington
Avil Defense
Civil Defense Administration
Hitler
Germany
Dffense
Civil Defense
Nurvin C. Kiefer
Health Resources Division
National Security Resources Board
Military aircraft make emergency landings at local airport
Reports describe two U S military aircraft diverting for emergency landings at a regional airport yesterday. A Navy F4 fighter reportedly landed at 16 30 after Engine trouble while an Army transport followed for checks before continuing on its route.
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Tec Omillny
Marteeley
Maywad Airpork
Navy
Landers
Ity Ainel
Lefjedel
Alameda
Tier Pam Oan
Jandelay
Alimedi
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