Alameda County Flood Control Bill Spurs Planned Growth
The recent state legislative session passed a water conservation measure praised in Alameda County for flood control. The law allows any county area to fund drainage projects with benefited funds, aiming to reduce past flood damage in places like San Lorenzo Village and areas along the Hayward corridor while supporting industrial and residential growth under careful planning.
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Alameda County
Soverny Kail Warren
Leliea
Cheb
California
Tlaywared
Beto
Pension fight for aged lighthouse keeper gains quick approval
Powell, a 66 year old former keeper from Virginia, urged Congress to raise lighthouse pension to 360 a year. Testimony before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries subcommittee highlighted his dire finances and the plight of about 40 fellow retirees. The panel endorsed the bill and sent it to the full committee.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington W.pl
Gary F
P Owell
Powell
Loase, Subcommittee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Herbert C. Berner
N.C
Widgék
Fie
Old Inflation Flats
Wie
Coast Guard
Viewpoint on Lighthouses and a Harsh Siege at Sea
The account recalls keeper Powell’s ordeals during a siege of months two incidents with ships near the lighthouse. He endured 23 days marooned by ice and open water while rationing to survive. A schooner strike, neighbor rescues, and a gusting seas rock the lighthouse to a 45 degree tilt. Powell also logged 72 hours on duty without relief and slept with a fog bell rope wound like a clock. Despite hardship, Powell says none of the keepers would abandon the lighthouse or the work.
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Powell
Atong
Lini
Prise
iLocal Truck Driver in Accident Near Vallejo
A Vallejo woman Miss Frances Wood died from injuries after her car rear collided with a lumber truck driven by Calvin P. Bichler of Hayward on the Black Point cut-off near Vallejo. The driver of the car, Miss Hettinger, was found and held for manslaughter investigation.
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Calvin P. Bichler
Niles Road
Hayward
Vallejo
Frances Wood
Hettinger
Lumber Project
Black Point
Sonoma County
Iehter
Pleasanton-Livermore
Pleasanton
Louis Conway
Central Boulevard
Gilbert Ruiz
Russell Road
Conway
Oakland Regional Hospital
Ruiz
Highland Hospital
To Explore Atomic Questions With Britain
Truman announced that the United States will explore basic questions about atomic energy with Britain and Canada. The joint inquiry aims to outline fundamental issues and potential paths for collaboration in nuclear science and policy.
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Britain
Wastington
U.P
Truman
Tad
Great Britain
Canada
Timetable for Lie Theater Schedules and Showings
The theatre lists showings for We Were Strangers at 3:17, 6:43, and 10:18 p.m. Lorenzo Theatre presents My Dream is Yours at 8:59, Stagecoach at 8:35, and Slightly French at 10:01 p.m.
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Stagecoach
Gov Warren Signs Bills Regulating Chemicals
Gov Marl Warren signed two bills to regulate weed and pest control chemicals. The state agriculture director will set rules on use, including timing and application conditions, after hearings and investigations. Rules cover materials judged harmful to crops or people.
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Sacramanto W.P
Marl Warren
State Director of Agriculture
President cites exploratory talks on atomic information exchange
The president stated that no formal agreements will be made in these exploratory conversations without prior congressional consultation. He noted ongoing joint developments in atomic information, kept limited in scope and worked out with the joint Congressional atomic energy committee.
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Congress
Joint
Congressional Atomine Energy Committee
Begonia Show Brightens Hayward Civic Effort
The Southern Alabama County branch of the Aimer Regonia Society hosted a begonia and shade plants show at Kaywward Union High. Attendees praised simple, unpretentious displays, urged civic support, and celebrated local garden interest. The piece notes local writers and venues, freeway openings, and plans for a Maynard County Club recreation center with a $100,000 clubhouse.
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Alwaeda
Aimer Regonia Society
Botany Island
Kaywward
Union High School
Begonia
Pannel
Oakland
Hayward
Ineal Golf Club
Maynard Count Club
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Julia Altrocchi
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Springs
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