France approves WEU to arm West Germany and unite front
France votes 287 to 228 to join the West European Union giving 500000 German troops under arms. The decision backs Premier Mendes France and strengthens the Western Alliance from Turkey to the Benelux. Final assent expected early 1954 as nations push toward a four power accord and a potential May meeting.
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Benelux
All Nations
Alfred Gruenthal
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Wes
Aleady
Mendes- France
Storm Roars to North Death Toll Reaches 49
A fierce winter storm swept from the Southwest into the Northeast causing rain and sleet in New York and widespread travel disruption. Rescue crews freed thousands marooned by six-foot drifts from Texas to Oklahoma, with 49 deaths blamed on traffic, exposure, heart attacks, and an Air Force crash in Alabama. The storm threatened Maine tonight as ice and snow halted flights and closed roads from Michigan to New England.
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NATO Weapons Question Looms Over Paris Debates
In Paris NATO leaders face a 64 question gap on nuclear arms, with two pivotal issues unresolved requiring Congressional action. Secretary Dulles has no firm answers on whether all NATO countries will receive nuclear weapons and who funds new European defense safeguards and warning systems. Eisenhower to decide after review.
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Eisenhower
Postoffice Drops Junk Mail After Public Pressure
The Post Office Department will discontinue delivering third class mail to boxholders without names or addresses at midnight March 31. Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield cited public criticism and looming congressional scrutiny, but noted rural and occupant mail with proper street addresses remain unaffected. He said higher postage may be required next session to address unresolved losses from third class mail.
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State Allocates Highway Taxes to Alameda County
Sacramento state controller Robert C. Kirkwood reported Alameda County received 253 306 66 of the 3 368 071 highway users taxes available for county apportionment for the month ending November 30 1954. The 22 613 464 in the highway users tax fund for November was allocated 5 988 071 to counties 2 088 756 to state highway funds for cities and 15 156 637 to state highway funds for highway expenditure. The amount available for apportionment rose by 773 256 from the previous month.
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Sacramento
Robert C. Kirkwood
Alameda County
Kirkwood
Bay Counties Construction Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for Bay Counties Construction Company Inc a 60000 corporation have been filed with Secretary of State Frank M Jordan. Directors Oliver M Rousseau Elsie I Rousseau and George P Oakes reside at 1373 Jackson street Hayward in Bay County California.
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CNS
Bay Counties Construction Company. Inc
Frank M. Jordan
Oliver M
Elsie I. Rousseau
George} P. Oakes
Tackson Street
Hayward
Flier Ready With First Assignment
Phyllis Battelle writes in sprightly prose about flying without wings in her Assignments column in Monday's Daily Review. The piece opens with a playful reflection on ease in the air and promises a light, breezy start to her America themed column.
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Phyllis Battelle
Ouei
Daily Review
Diamonds Missing After Prestwick Airliner Crash
London reports a large shipment of uncut diamonds vanished from the wreck of a Christmas morning crash near Prestwick Scotland bound for New York. The Civil Aviation Ministry notes the diamonds may not be aboard the mail bag, but insurers including Lloyd’s of London face loss from both the plane and the missing gems.
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Record inmate surge hits federal prisons in 1934
The Justice Department shows a record influx of 22 500 new inmates raising the average federal prison population to 19 200. Prison Director James V. Bennett notes no major disturbances but warns of violent offenders. Staffing fell from 3933 to 2967 amid budget cuts and juvenile offender programs expanded.
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Bennett
U. S
The New Tax Law And You Guide Begins Tomorrow
Helpful hints explain the new federal tax rules under the new law. The Daily Review starts a series Monday detailing due dates, new forms, deductions, and requirements to help non experts understand the tax changes.
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Hammarskjold Leaves for Talks With Red China
Dag Hammarskjold heads from United Nations headquarters on a mission to Peiping to urge Chou En-Lai to release all UN personnel held by Red China violating the Korean truce. He travels via London and New Delhi with a five-member party, including one American, meeting Eden and Nehru before Peiping talks.
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U.S
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State Council
People's Republic of China
Bom
Hammarskjolé
Ivan Chernychev
Ralph Bunche
Choy
New Delhi
Canton
Pittsburgh
Newark Office Fire Causes Fifty Dollar Damage
Newark firemen responded to a minor blaze yesterday at the office of Allan & Goold Newark Electric located at 1220 Thornton Avenue. An electric heater placed near a wastebasket ignited paper and scorched the adjacent wall. Damage was estimated at $50.
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Allan & Goold
Newark Electric
Thornton. Avenue
Aj Wastebasket
Christmas Tree Funds Not Available Stymies San Lorenzo Plan
San Lorenzo plans to incorporate with surrounding areas face a stalled funding path as the so called Christmas tree fund appears unused. State allocations remain largely tied up with other counties and cities. Local groups say no immediate funds are available and discuss options at a closed committee meeting.
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Henry MacArthur
Sacramento
The
Daily Review
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Carroll Rogers
David Allen
MacArthur
Allo
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Washington Manors Homeowners’ Association
Hesperian Homes Association
Gerald Cochran
Bay City
Bay City Committee
Y .Cochran
Alamed County
Miller to Return to Washington Monday
ALAMEDA Rep. George P. Miller of the 8th District will fly back to Washington D C on Monday, he announced yesterday.
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Washington
Alameda
George FP. Miller
Washington, D.C
Quake Shakes Eureka Areas Before Christmas
A sharp temblor struck Eureka and Arcata causing window damage and wider cracks in buildings. The 1:18 am quake rattled residents, with no new water system damage and normal pressure reported. Humboldt County Court House cracks and evacuations highlighted the shocks during the event.
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Arcata
Humboldt County
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