Incorporation Petitions Presented for Castro Valley City
Castro Valley residents and backers presented petitions to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors seeking to carve a new city. Alan Grimes led the effort with attorney George Phillips, aiming to mobilize 2400 signatures and highlight growth, boundaries, and potential home rule in a community of about 11,000 people and over $7 million in assessed value. The board outlined steps including clerk verification within 30 days, funding for a election, and a future hearing to determine the feasibility of incorporation and timetable.
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Alameda County
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Castle Valley Group
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Hayward man vanishes after insurer papers, family hopes
Despairing husband, Michael Gorham, 40, of Hayward, told family to get his insurance papers and to arrange his funeral before driving away in a blue 14 Chevrolet pickup. Sheriff deputies search planned as description notes 6'1" tall, 160 pounds, brown hair, rough skin on scalp, wearing tweed slacks and brown coat. License plate 3D9575.
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Mackland Avenue
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Sheriff's
Watchdog Killed by Burglar At Russell City Cleaning Shop
A watchdog protecting the Russell City cleaning establishment was killed by a burglar last night. The intruder forced a rear window, searched the shop and adjoining barber shop, but no money or clothing was taken. Detective Temple leads the ongoing investigation. a Japanese American Citizens League installation will follow at seven.
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Ashland Firemen Battle to Save Young Mother
Ashland firefighters and Alameda County officers fought to keep Mrs. A D Long, 25, alive after childbirth. Fire Chief Tester Olivers and 14 colleagues, plus Hayward doctors and sheriff personnel, worked in three shifts to sustain her heart and breathing for over eight hours. Despite urgent measures and oxygen support, she died at Highland hospital early today.
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Anthony Costa
Fred DeCote
Hansey Gonsalves
John Lassolle
Orvil, Miller
Walter Monroe
Emil Santos
Henry Shiller
Eldred Silva
Alameda County Blood Bank
Oakland
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Indonesian Guerrilla Captain Warns of New War in West Java
West Java region sees renewed fighting as Dutch renegade Captain Westerling, leading a guerrilla force, declares opposition to the Republican army and predicts broader clashes within three months. He claims to defend Indonesians’ interests while seeking a united Indonesia free of Japanese influence.
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Patchy clouds and rain forecast this week
A weather summary notes partly cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with rain likely late Friday. Mild tonight with easing temperatures and a warmer pattern expected tomorrow. Yesterday’s high and today’s low are not specified in readable detail.
Birthday Jail Tale From Burbanie Traffic Plea
Joseph Hosa, 24, of Burbanie, appeared before Municipal Judge Weller C. Allen after pleading guilty to four traffic tickets issued within two weeks. On the court’s remark about “Twenty days in jail,” Hosa said, “Today is my birthday, your honor.”
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Senators Seek Hiss Influence Behind U S Policy
Republicans threaten to oppose further state department funding until Congress probes Alger Hiss influence on U S policy. Secretary Acheson pledged support for Hiss as the former official appeals a five year perjury conviction tied to espionage with Whittaker Chambers. Democratic colleagues silent.
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Army Rolls A Convoy Through Blockade Test
An American convoy of 57 trucks, escorted by seven military police, moved from Giessen to Helmstedt and Berlin to test the Soviet baby blockade. The drive, part of weekly training, sought to gauge Soviet slowdowns at the border while affirming supply runs to western Berlin amid heavy inspections and long German truck lines awaiting clearance.
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Sailor Dies From Auto Injury Here
Five sailors were injured when their car crashed head on into a power pole near Livermore while returning from a snow trip. Clarence Allen Range, 20, died at Oak Knoll hospital from his injuries. Driver James E. Ellington, 20, reported traveling 30 to 55 mph and taking a sharp turn ahead.
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Alta Vista area road action moves closer to maintenance
County acceptance of roads in the Alta Vista area nears completion as Supervisor George Janssen notes titles for East 20th and adjacent streets have been turned over to the county. Four area women arranged title clearance petitions, notarized in Hayward, with recording expected next week.
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Alla Vista
Chrysler, Workers Brace For Strike
In Detroit CIO United Auto Workers and Chrysler faced a long strike as 112,000 workers were idle and up to 48,000 more could be out if it lasts two weeks. Talks stalled over a $100 pension proposal tied to a five year contract, with both sides denouncing the other's demands.
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Routher
India Declares Republic Amid Nationwide Unrest
India proclaimed itself an independent republic today in a national ceremony at New Delhi while riots erupted in Bombay and a failed assassination attempt targeted the Nizam of Hyderabad. A Hindu nationalist group claimed involvement in Gandhi’s murder, as police clashed with demonstrators and many were arrested.
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MacArthur's 70th Birthday Highlights In Japan
Gen Douglas MacArthur marked his seventieth birthday in Tokyo amid talk of a possible return to the United States once the occupation contract is signed. The Stars and Stripes reported he planned for the day quietly, reviewing an honor guard at the American embassy in Bangor, Maine, and receiving callers at headquarters. A fire in Bangor sent Dennis Givren to rescue four children from a burning house.
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