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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1955
Page
2
The piece advises that a crying infant signals hunger or discomfort in early months, not overfeeding. It warns against prolonged crying and suggests soothing when the baby is genuinely distressed, but letting whimpers go uneased when content, to avoid forming hard to break habits.
In Oakland the chemist Frank W Barley contradicted Dr Paul Kirk criminologist testimony about soil from Stephanie Bryan's grave on Burton Abbott's boots. Barley showed most elements matched but iron content differed. Lowell Bradford agreed color and density matched yet contamination could explain the color. Bradford found blue fibers and a hair sample nearly identical to Stephanie's, but hairs differed in one strand with dark material.
In the Abbott trial the defense and prosecution debate soil analysis as Marley explains variability in samples taken at different distances. Barley, asserting expertise, concedes samples may not be identical. Abbott shows disinterest amid technical testimony as courtroom observers note the quieter phase of proceedings.
Castro Valley Democratic Club named Robert L. Coate and Richard Elliott as delegates with Dr. Arthur B. Emmes and George Strong as alternates to the State Democratic convention in Fresno on February 4 and 5. Assemblyman Darios Bee spoke at the meeting on party developments. President Coote outlined a year of precinct organization, Get Out the Vote efforts, civic group cooperation, and educating members on democratic processes at monthly meetings.
Centerville residents and home builders protested at an Alameda County Flood District meeting alleging lack of warning and official indifference over floodwaters that inundated Niles homes to two to three feet. Sheriff Gleason and Lt. Sheehan defended warnings and noted 60 reserves and 24 deputies worked overtime during the crisis. Dan Bodily disputed claims and praised the Valle Sierra drainage work while district manager Whitfield planned an engineering study to answer accusations.
Allen F. Strutz, former Hayward American Legion 88 president, elected secretary of the Alameda County Veterans Affairs commission and reappointed for a new three year term. New officers include Arthur B. Geen and Arthur L. Daniels, with G. W. Stewart as VFW representative and retiring chairman. Next commission meeting set for early March to plan the 1956 Veterans Day parade and select a host city within Alameda County for the November 11 event.
Mrs Whit Brady asked nurses at Montgomery Memorial hospital for names for her newly arrived triplets a girl and two boys The young nurse suggested Hurry Walt Stop Law s the Law. Sheriff Taylor arrested his brother Gilbert on a drunken living charge fined him and sentenced to 360 days.
Castro Valley project site on Rail Drive reported the theft of a concrete grinder valued at 100 dollars. Castro Valley sheriff deputy duties said today that Castro V. RY Irving Weisberg of Eleson Phillips and Weisberg, contractors for the reservoir project, filed the report.
Two to three weeks of drying is mandatory before flooded homes in the Niles area can be reoccupied builder Dan Bodily warned at a homeowners meeting. Residents were told to rip up hardwood coverings to allow the two inch thick sub floor to dry as sheetrock walls shed moisture. Red Cross director Joseph Warner explained relief grants are available to those in need during the emergency.
Edward B. Kelly accuses Alameda County officials of negligence after the December flood that caused $2,000,000 in damage when Alameda Creek overflowed. He seeks a disaster zone designation, federal relief, an Army Engineers study, and a public inquiry by a grand jury rather to the district attorney.
California residents begin reclaiming homes and possessions after Christmas week floods and storms. Toll rises to 1 in California and 13 in Oregon, with damages above 150 million dollars as refuges face slime and debris. FEMA FHA and SBA move to ease mortgage terms and offer low interest loans. surveys begin to map the recovery in 43 counties and disaster areas. Split showers persist while Sierra runoff slows and danger remains along the Sacramento San Joaquin Valleys and Delta region.
Centerville residents celebrate Glenmoor Decoration Contest with a festive outdoor display featuring reindeer sleigh and Santa. First prize of 50 dollars awarded to John Rosier, 432 Whitfield Avenue. Second to Walter Clarks, 358 Norris Road. Third to Donald Pilcher, 395 Glenview Drive.
An electrical short sparked a fire at Thomas Lake's home on Ves tal court causing about $2400 in damage. The blaze damaged a bedroom and closet with smoke throughout. Neighbors alerted firefighters who contained the flames as the Lakes returned home. Also reported were a minor blaze at 146 Castro street from faulty wiring and a car fire at 740 Dutton avenue.
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