California Primary Sees Stevenson Lead Over Kefauver
Chapter from June coverage shows Adlai Stevenson widening his Democratic edge in California with over 60 percent support and Kefauver gaining delegates elsewhere. California's 68 votes lift Stevenson toward a potential nomination, while Kefauver fights on with hopes for vice president. Results from 16,523 precincts show Stevenson 643,428 to Kefauver 389,352 amid unopposed Eisenhower in Republican race.
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Race Tightens After County Primary Returns
In Alameda County the GOP led with Lincoln at 14,592 votes to Rivers 1,541 on the Republican side. River polled 14,240 to 8,994 for Lincoln on the Democratic ballot. In the 16th district Walter Dahl and Democrat William Freeborn advance. incumbent Republican Calderatt faces Whitney. Kuchel shows strength with 87,062 Republican votes and 36,015 Democratic, while Richards wins the Democratic nomination.
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Lop Backed Said to Be Taken by Two Boys
Lop Backed testified she was taken to a lonely spot by two boys who ignored her attempts to tell her story and listened only to them. She cursed the officer in anger and tried to run, then returned when ordered. She denied giving name or address. The officer has long service. the two youths, 20, are Robert Quintana and Leo Nacis, held on statutory tape. medical exam confirmed part of her tale.
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Death by Own Action Listed for Man
Francis Bivans, 25, of Laurel Avenue, was listed as a suicide by the Alameda County sheriff's department after his wife Lois, 35, found him convulsing in their bed Monday night. A bottle of strychnine was found nearby and he died at Feirmont hospital shortly after. Mrs. Bivans said he had spoken of resting after work and had been down over his job. He was an elderly tradesman.
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DeMolay schedules events in Valley and Canyon areas
The Valley DeMolay plans a 6:30 p.m. meeting tomorrow at 23111 Morece Avenue with mothers serving as hostesses. A June 19 family potluck is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple on Canyon Road. An Austra rummage sale is scheduled at TDES Kalleu Hayward with Don Kaastrup as new master, succeeding Eugene Crocker. Bian Allen and Charles Koeller will be senior and junior counselors.
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Burst Water Main Threatens Homes at Lewelling and Norton
SAN LORENZO reports a water main burst near Lewelling Boulevard and Norton Street early this morning, flooding streets and threatening nearby homes. East Bay Municipal Utility District crews arrived soon after to repair the broken pipe, with responders hauling sandbags to reduce further flooding.
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Ward's Picket Line Explained in California Stores
Ward's Hayward store and 18 other Montgomery Ward locations face sustained picketing by Local 1265 of the Specialty Store Employes Union. 35 employees seek a wage scale via the union while the company offers a starting rate and a review process. Union secretary Mathiesen notes six months of disruption since the last meeting in Fresno, with additional assignments to 19 California sites. Montgomery Ward labor relations says a fair proposal was made for a five day week and wage reviews, and denies that the minimum wage reflects the prevailing rate. the union's stance remains unclear.
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Sears Loses and County Races Shape November Runoff
The page reports Emerson’s key role in Sears losing by 27 993 votes, triggering a November runoff. It notes unopposed judge races including Chartier Wade Snook Donald K. Quayle Thomas Ledwich and Chris Fox. Eden township William Burke wins Area Four school seat 97 177 to 70 650, and a $40 million school bond passes as Berkeley approves tax changes and county charter changes back municipal services and district purchases.
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Carpenters Win Strike Sanction Amid Talks Breakdown
In Priest County the Trades Council voted to sanction the carpenters as contract talks drag on. A June 13 negotiation session was set, two days before the contract expires. Carpenters seek a seven hour day with eight hours pay, currently earning $3 an hour. Builders reject the demand, saying now is not the time for a seven hour day. RJ Doyle and Charles Roe commented on tightening negotiations and looming choices after June 13.
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Mulford Clubhouse Addition Planned for Mulford Gardens
Mulford Gardens association studied adding a clubhouse to their Aurora drive site. The space would serve Mulford and Marina Gardens youth groups and host overnight camps. Members approved erecting a flagstaff memorial for Marshall Edlund and planned a barbecue with Paul Sevigny as chairman.
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