SF Grandmother Wins 140000 in Sweepstakes
Thelma Pringle, a San Francisco grandmother, won $140,000 after her horse Crepello won the English Derby. She had been coaxed into buying an Irish Sweepstakes ticket, worked at a five and dime, and plans to repaint her apartment and take a two week vacation. She hopes to help her grandchildren and described surprise and disbelief at the win.
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Contractors Lose Licenses in California
SACRAMENTO An -The contracting licenses of Russell Pollock San Leandro and Nicholas Ramirez Hayward have revoked elective June 1, the State Contractors Board said today. The board said Pollock while working on a project in Oakland diverted funds to other uses rather than pay job bills. It said Ramirez failed to complete several plastering projects in the Bay Area for the contain price and failed to pay Is.
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Accidental Bargain At Freeman's Market Newark
A shopper received 400 dollars more than due when cash was accidentally placed in a grocery bag at Freeman's Market Newark. Cashier Fievd Noack, Miles & grocery service, and butcher receipts by James Underwood were involved in the mishap during the night shift. The store plans to track the cash and resolve the mix up with the customer.
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Hayward Ends Battle For Treeview Annex
The City Council voted five to zero with two absences to stop fighting a state court ruling upholding the annexation nullification of the 2400 acre Treeview Annex. Holly Sugar Corp. led landowners in court action claiming uninhabited land was illegally combined with Hillview Crest. The annexation originated May 10, 1955, after a special election.
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Unification Of Schools Fought In Alameda County
Three Washington township districts Irvington Alviso and Washington Union oppose the Newark school unification. Each board will select a spokesman for tonight's county committee on school district organization meeting at 7 pm in the Alameda county office building, Hayward.
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Oakland Studies Annex Feasibility Report Revealed
A Coro Foundation survey led by Ronald Thaheld examines annexing a large hill area from Oakland to Dublin near CV Oakland and Castro Valley. The 45 square mile study, prepared on city council order, faces opposition from the Castro Valley Taxpayers’ Association.
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English Court Vetoes Wedding Reported in Plymouth
A Plymouth court ruled that Wendy Ward, aged 12, must not marry Thom as Johnstone, aged 13. The ruling cites Wendy's age and Thom as Johnstone’s limited working life, concluding the union would impose support obligations. The case highlights guardianship and underage marriage rules in the English court system.
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Bill on Conflict Of Interest Dies In Senate
A hospital conflict of interest bill died in the Local Government Committee in the Senate. Proponents could not muster enough votes to move it to the Senate floor. The bill would have barred private hospital owners from serving on public hospital boards and faced opposition from supporters and opponents on the committee and in related medical groups.
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Key Carmen To Vote On Offer
In Oakland California workers of the Carmen's Union employed by the Key System will vote by secret ballot tomorrow on a proposed offer.
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Eisenhower backs nuclear testing under strong treaty link
President Eisenhower voiced support for continued nuclear weapon tests if tied to a firm international agreement backed by inspection prohibiting future battlefield use. He noted radiation concerns and cautioned that halting tests without a comprehensive ban would be unwise.
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U S Explodes Party A Bomb From Balloon
In Las Vegas a U S test explodes a small atomic bomb aboard a captive balloon at 4 45 am as part of a new system to reduce fallout. Officials say the blast yields less than 20000 tons of TNT equivalent, aiming to limit damage similar to World War II devastations.
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Grandson For' Harry Truman born in New York
Margaret Truman and Clifton Daniel welcomed a son today, Truman's first grandchild, in New York. The child is unnamed at this time. parents and relatives reacted with happiness as the event was announced.
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Disarmament Talks and Great Power Atom Weapons Push
The article discusses disarmament talks among major powers focusing on limits and production of atomic weapons. It notes tensions over strategic balance and potential breakthroughs or setbacks in diplomacy shaping future arms control.
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Unclear Source Anomaly On Japan Trial Remarks
The fragmentary text references a U S President speaking on Japan and a trial context involving Girard. It hints at political dispute in Washington about paying or treating civilians, with strained wording and missing clear facts or dates. No definitive events or entities are verifiable.
Girard’s Hometown Protests Decision Echoes 1953 Army Recall
The report recalls Girard and Army figure Shean as part of a disputed decision. A mention of easygoing youth and recollections from those acquainted with him, including 18 year old enlistment in 1953 and re listed in 1956.
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Local Cannery Union Demands Beck Era Measures
Local Cannery Workers Union members, tied to Teamsters, demanded pension protections as Dave Beck faced charges. A Joint Council of Teamsters in Sacramento backed a resolution, naming Manuel Castro as secretary-treasurer. vote details remain unclear amid congressional scrutiny of Beck’s leadership and aging fund practices.
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Cabinet Crisis Darkens Paris as Premier Faces Defeat
Readable fragments report a French cabinet crisis in Paris with the premier facing political defeat. The unclear text hints at a government shakeup and possible resignation within the ruling cabinet.
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