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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1955
Page
2
Medical memo explains that 20/20 vision does not guarantee perfect sight. A person can read far objects yet be near or far sighted, suffer eye strain, or have conditions like glaucoma or cataract with 20/20 acuity. Vision tests measure distance readable on the chart, not overall eye health.
The passage explains that 20/20 vision is not enough for perfect sight unless the eye can see far to the side and both eyes function with full motion. It notes that an ophthalmoscope examination must reveal no problems and that achieving 9 perfect vision requires more than just 20/20.
Continued from page one, officials say 471 agencies will be in action within two to three days. The Army Corps of Engineers is already at work, repairing disaster damage and coordinating relief efforts.
Alameda County surveys say Hayward may lack authority to clean Hillview Crest streets until annexation issues are resolved. Boggs reports Hillview’s annexation was defeated in court and Hayward appeals, while flood relief funds flow from Red Cross and federal aid programs. Gov Knight tours disaster areas as airlifts and supplies continue to reach homeless and affected residents.
New York cartoonist Ham Fisher died last night in a staged self inflicted death attempt. He created the popular comic strip Joe Palooka and was known for his brisk, prolific output. Fisher reportedly died after a series of personal and health issues, leaving behind a legacy in midcentury newspaper comics.
Funeral services for Anna Stode McClure, 86, longtime Castro Valley and Hayward resident, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Sorensen Bros. Chapel, 1140 B Street, Hayward. She died yesterday at 610 Simon Street, Hayward. Survived by sisters Esther Stodel Van Bort and Lada Stodel Nunes of Brooklyn. Burial at Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland.
In Wildwood Wildwood Inn proceedings, Tom Dely testified Abbott and a companion were not drunk after an April 28 drinking session. Daly contradicted earlier testimony about who served drinks, noted Cox’s wife and children also served, and explored whether Abbott was intoxicated or simply distracted by television.
Contested courtroom scenes reveal Coakley accusing the defense of shifting stance while Abbott testified he cooperated with authorities. FBI agents claimed permission from Abbott and his wife to search two cars on July 15, a warrant issued July 16, and a driveway search. A 15-year-old Marin City youth testified about Abbott’s Trinity county trip with Edwin Jeppersoni and family in June.
A letter threatening to harm Mrs. Rosa Arnone if Burton Abbott is freed was turned over to postal authorities by attorney Stanley Whitney. Arnone testified last week as a defense witness. She said she received four more letters, varied from insulting to obscene, and testified Abbott was at a Red Bluff restaurant at 6:30 p.m. on April 28, a key point in his alibi.
The Daily Review quotes reporter Bob Jones describing Yuba City as devastated with submerged areas and rooftops visible. Relief efforts focus on Army headquarters in Atherton Street and San Mateo fire department aid, while Decota Fire Department accepts furniture and clothing for flood victims in Alvarado Niles. A Niles meeting at 7:30 p.m. discusses financing repairs, insurance, and damage.
A one year old Hayward boy, Donald E. Binney, suffered a frontal bone fracture when struck by a falling brick as he and three companions played in an abandoned house. He was in good condition at Levine hospital. The boys said they were playing war and bricks were dropped down a staircase.
Ely Culbertson, 64, the famed bridge authority who built a national industry around the card game, died last night after a brief illness. Dr. Robert T. Walker stated death was due to lung congestion. Culbertson passed away shortly before 7 p.m. EST at his home.
Cherryland used car dealer considers legal action to recover over $1,000 in flood damage to his lot from a San Lorenzo Creek levee break caused by heavy rains. About 15 residents may join, with lawyers studying the case. District officials will meet with interested parties after engineers cited a debris dam as backing up waters.
The 280 pound Samoan man Raymond Howe, 41, of 20743 Nunes Avenue, Castro Valley, was arraigned in municipal court on murder charges. Police said he struck the victim, stomped on the face breaking the neck, in what investigators called an apparently unprovoked attack. He is held without bail awaiting further proceedings.
County supervisors praised county employees and volunteers for swift flood response in a crisis that forced evacuations of about Boo families from Niles and San Lorenzo. Sheriff Gleason and Surveyor Boggs led rapid mobilization. two hospitalizations were from preexisting illness. Federal aid discussions began with state civil defense officials to repair flood damage, with tentative relief via temporary measures and limited funds.
Deputies report a theft of garbage disposal units valued at 2000 dollars from a tract home garage at 15799 Via Cxla. Workmen found the theft yesterday morning and noted the units were last seen Friday evening.
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