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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
1
The renowned physicist Oppenheimer expresses shock at a ruling and vows to seek vindication. The piece describes his career at the Institute for Advanced Study, his role in the A bomb project, and hints at forthcoming revelations if the decision against him proceeds, citing support from his friends.
Senate investigators aired the first transcripts from Stevens office amid five weeks of haggling over release of monitored calls in the Army McCarthy dispute. Dirksen read calls between Stevens and himself while Cohn sat in the witness chair during the fifth day of hearings.
A federal commission recommended three potential locations near Alton Colorado Springs Colorado and Lake Geneva Wisconsin for the 126 million Air Force Academy. Air Force Secretary Talbott will choose after inspecting each site and studying legal engineering and construction issues linked to the project. The commission led by Lindbergh traveled over 28 000 miles by air to evaluate options as Congress approved the academy and a temporary facility.
President Eisenhower faces a decision on several hundred Air Force technicians in Indochina. France requests retention as trained mechanics would not be ready until late summer. Withdrawing them risks grounding many bombers and fighters, a core factor in air power amid the Indochina struggle. Lawmakers previously were told they would be relieved mid month, fueling differing opinions.
At Graz Austria two unidentified Soviet built Mig fighters attacked a Belgian Sabena cargo plane en route from London to Zagreb. One radio operator died and two crew were wounded as the aircraft landed safely in Graz. The attack prompted security measures and sparked unconfirmed reports of red star markings and involvement of Hungarian and Soviet air forces.
Plans for extending the Eastshore freeway beyond Jackson Street toward Warm Springs moved forward with two simultaneous announcements. B W Booker said funds were voted for right of way and route studies. Alameda County surveyor Wallace Boggs said rights of way are being purchased and state contracts will allow building with state funds.
The Daily Review previews a behind the scenes profile of Jack Webb known for Dragnet and Sgt Joe Friday. The feature promises new personal insights into the man behind the TV persona starting next Monday.
San Lorenzo sheriff s deputies believe they have in custody Oliver Mattoon 20 a merchant seaman who held up a Lewelling boulevard gas station. He plus two companions Genevieve Mendonca 26 and George Silva 31 were detained in Oakland taxi after the midnight holdup with $50 80 taken. Mattoon identified by a station attendant Hook as the robber. Mendonca left two children unattended and is jailed on Health and Welfare code charges.
Corning New York Dr Edward A Condon former chief of the National Bureau of Standards revealed last night he had been assigned to non military projects while the defense department reviews his security clearance and position
Madison city editor Leroy Gore leads the Joe Must Go club in a last ditch signature drive for a recall election against Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy. Gore will deliver a statewide radio address from Madison at 7:45 p m CST thanking about 4500 workers of the two month campaign and outlining further plans. The speech will be broadcast on 15 Wisconsin stations with other outlets airing it later.
AFL Bakers union broad walkout idles about 100 Homekraft Baking workers in San Leandro while major Bay Area retailers report uncertain bread supplies. Union seeks wage increase and a 35 hour week with fringe benefits, prompting picket lines at key wrapped bread suppliers.
The Halcyon area seeks to withdraw from the Heyward Area Park Recreation and Parkway district amid a potential $4.5 million assessed valuation drop and a $3.91 million bond plan. Superintendent Teel proposes three options, including delaying the bond, appealing to voters, or pausing withdrawal for 60 days, with county board action due June 15. District officials warn of possible disruption of services if annexation to San Leandro fails.
Alameda county supervisors, in prelim budget talks, show total needs rising to 54,246,980 with items including 850,000 for Eden township courthouse and 70,000 for site purchase. Welfare costs jump with Samuel H. Thompson seeking 1,845,000 for indigent care, possible 750,000 August addition.
More than 5000 volunteers will march at 7 p.m. in Alameda county in a Parade for Cerebral Palsy. The drive aims to raise 310000 to build a Cerebral Palsy center with district attorney J. Frank Coakley as general chairman. Local chairmen across Hayward to Livermore direct door to door collections and a helicopter start signal from Oakland Naval Air Station marks the kickoff.
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