House Group Acts Swiftly In Race To Boost Air Power
Washington The House Armed Services committee swiftly approved five guided missile projects amid ongoing debate over the size of the US missile effort. Gen Nathan F Twining warned the Senate committee that Russia may beat the United States in developing an intercontinental ballistic missile. Four Air Force projects were tabled as secret, while Rep Mendel Rivers said they would substantially increase the effort to develop an ICBM.
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Leandro OK's Kant and Hikes Garbage Rates in Leandro
Leandro officials favor Kant for mayor after council split during last night’s session. The council raised weekly garbage charges to 1 per can, limiting rates for higher-volume pickups and ending lower rates for more than one can per week as debate over mayoral selection continued.
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Kahn's Branch Site Shifts To 28 Million Shop Plaza
Kahn's Department store announced it will build its Hayward branch in a 28 million dollar shopping center at Winton avenue and the Eastshore freeway. The original Foot hill boulevard and Castro street site was relinquished. The Palma Ceia Shopping Plaza will also host Sears and other tenants. The store will exceed 149000 square feet with Sears at 220000 square feet. total center retail space surpasses 600000 square feet. Branden Construction predicts 3500 full time jobs and over 100000 yearly city taxes plus 400000 in sales taxes. Planned openings for fall 1957.
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Nearness to Airport Sparks Planning Debate in Oakland
Oakland planners, Alameda county and Heyward officials discussed the Palma Ceia Shopping Plaza near Bayward airport. They weighed whether southern development would affect flight patterns or the airport, with some members calling for continued study while others saw compatibility. The meeting, part of a series, addressed impacts on area development and zoning.
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Newark Fire District offers pay raises to drop petition
Newark fire officials proposed salary increases for Louis Caldeira Harold Caldeira and Louis Wilson amounting to 385 365 and 325 dollars respectively to withdraw a petition urging district dissolution The raises would take effect July 1 if the district remains in existence and depend on city council action and a stipulation involving attorney withdrawal The December meeting noted Caldeira with eight years service complained of being placed in a four year bracket and threatened legal action
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10 Percent Fare Increase Approved for Overseas Flights
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a 10 percent fare rise for first class on four summer season routes across the Pacific and North Atlantic. The CAB cited foreign government concerns that not raising fares could cause chaotic conditions on overseas services.
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Army Develops Portable TV Transmitter for Peacetime Use
The Army and Radio Corporation of America develop a portable television transmitter nicknamed the creepy peppy. It weighs eight pounds for the camera and 47 pounds for the sending unit and can transmit pictures up to a half mile. The Army cites peacetime uses such as interviewing delegates at critical conventions and covering news events.
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Peace Reigns Again For Ex Fight Champ Armstr ong Divorce Battle
Peace returned today to the turbulent household of former boxing champion Henry Armstrong and his wife Willa Mae. After yesterday's Los Angeles superior court session before Judge Elmert D. Doyle the couple, married 21 years, left determined to continue their marriage.
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Legislator in Prison Resigns From Assembly
Sacramento reports Assemblyman G Delbert Morris of Los Angeles resigns from the legislature while serving a one to fourteen year term in prison for jury duties. In a brief letter to Assemblyman Luther Lincoln from Oak Park he states his resignation is effective February 28 due to the circumstances surrounding his case.
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Ashland group may bury hatchet over pool tax plan
HARD district directors at the Ashland board meeting weighed financing five planned swimming pools through a special property tax of up to 25 cents per $100, atop the existing 22 cent operating tax. A 5 percent petition could trigger a tax election, likely aiming for the June primary, with Gale to report on financing options and a timetable.
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Education Board Elective Plan Set Up
Alameda Supervisors set up mechanics to replace the present appointive county board of education with an elected board at the June primary under a 1955 mandate. The move follows an agreement among county officials and legal advisers, sparked by an 1880 to 1955 code change and an attorney general ruling.
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Flood Threat Looms as Rain Swells Eel River Crest
Heavy rain and snow threatened Northern California and Southern Oregon communities as the Eel River swelled, with an 18 foot crest forecast south of Eureka. Communications to Eureka Crescent City and Arcata were curtailed amid rising waters, while showers were predicted to continue with shifting winds and gusts up to 25 40 mph.
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Niles Air Crash Probe Enters Second Day
Investigators continue examining passenger lists linked to the Niles air crash that claimed 40 Marines and other servicemen. Officials say the probe focuses on how the mixup in lists affected casualty identification and response.
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Washington Birthday Holiday Observed in Alameda County
Tomorrow honors General George Washington as a birthday holiday will close all county and municipal offices banks and businesses. Transportation will operate on holiday schedules. The Daily Review delivery continues. Washington was elected by acclamation in 1789 and died in 1799 at age 67.
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Custody Fight For Baby Boy In San Diego
A blond blue eyed baby boy becomes the center of a custody dispute in San Diego as Mrs. Lew Perry, a relative, hosts the child while legal proof is sought. Ruth Garcia claims the child as her son, Jeanne Hardwick also asserts ownership after leaving the infant with Garcia. Police note two additional unnamed callers pressured for return.
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Six Hayward Youths Jailed In Drug Case
Six Hayward teenage youths were arrested on narcotics charges after deputies said they found them in a car area smoking what they believe to be marijuana cigarettes. Three 17 year olds were turned over to juvenile authorities. Deputies Harold Prara and William Williams reported Reyes, 18, threw a packet from a parked car and 11 hand rolled cigarettes were recovered. The auto, driven by Reyes, was seized on narcotics transport suspicion.
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Reds Blame Crash On U S Balloon Across Iron Curtain
London reports Communist Czechoslovakia accuses an American balloon of colliding with a Czech airliner on Jan 13 near Levec Slovakia, killing 22 and injuring four. Prague cites Western German base launch, while Washington defends weather balloons as peaceful and not a threat to aviation.
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Rabbit Hunt Draws 77 Rabbits In Two Days
The 1 85 bow and arrow sports enthusiasts joined the annual rabbit hunt in Missouri January sponsored by the Missouri Bowhunters Association. They bagged 77 rabbits over two days.
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Continental Can plans $6 million plant in San Leandro
Bulletin reports Continental Can aims to build a $6,000,000 factory near West 187th Avenue, one of the city’s largest plants. The firm will seek a use permit at Thursday’s planning commission meeting.
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