This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
2
A riot by 75 prisoners in one wing of the St. Louis workhouse ended after police poured tear gas into the besieged cellblocks. Police Commissioner I A Long offered no reason for the one and a half hour disturbance.
An Arizona Public Service president predicted that by 1970 about one and a half percent of U S electric power will come from nuclear plants. Henry B Sergent said this will not lower prices because fuel costs account for only 17 percent of total electricity costs. The remarks came at the National Industrial Association convention in Tokyo and Los Angeles.
A three Senat ors and three Assembly men conference committee was to meet in Sacramento to decide whether to approve 22 055 000 to acquire beaches and parks across California. Bills banning racial discrimination in hiring and letting teachers join unions passed the Senate amid tense votes. SB1723 would authorize the oil money appropriation, but the Senate sent the measure back to conference, with supporters calling it democracy and opponents calling it a troublemakers bill.
In Sacramento a last minute bid to outlaw draw poker failed in the Assembly. Senator Unyuh and supporters sought to revive the ban on commercial poker rooms, but their measure did not gain enough votes and died. A separate Senate action approved a five year tax write off for firms installing anti smog equipment, aimed at reducing pollution at the source. Senate passage awaits minor Senate amendment approval by the Assembly.
Two teenaged boys were killed when their car was struck at the Cottel road crossing six miles south of San Jose by the Southern Pacific Starlight streamliner. Fire and police investigators found identification on the victims amid the wreckage. The crash occurred at night and the fate of those involved prompted an official inquiry.
Yesterday turnout contrasted with 18 percent last Sept 28 when a similar $83,900,000 recreation bond failed. Hayward voted three to one against bonds while Mancor voted overwhelmingly for them. San Lorenzo favored bonds about three to one. Castro Valley approved by modest margins. Three defeated propositions drew 53-35 percent, far short of two thirds. Officials blame political maneuvers. critics say services will be cut.
Two men injured in a lunch wagon butane explosion in San Leandro were listed in fair condition at Eden Hospital. Robert T Samuel, 43, owner of the lunch wagon, and Martin Quinn, 39, co owner of the service station, were burned, one driving the wagon into the station before the blast shortly after 11 am. Fire crews prevented the fire from reaching a nearby 4000 gallon butane tank. the truck was impounded for safety inspection.
Irvington community reacts to the death of 9 year old Roger Aymond after being struck near Highway 1. The driver, 60 year old Clara Mand Wells, faces manslaughter charges as residents press for safety measures on Highway 17. Local officials discuss lowering speed limits and improving crossing protections near Irvington schools and Laguna Creek flood control plans proceed with a voter-backed bond program.
Ellen M A Skjelstad 42 sues for 55386.41 damages in Alameda County Superior Court over a February backyard hex shooting. Defendants Virgil Salmonton 53 and sister Vera Dykstra allegedly involved. victim hung washing on Omega Avenue home when shot. Dykstra reportedly received her brother’s property since April last year.
A. R. Dutra of Newark has asked the county to raise the rent paid for library quarters in Newark. The request was referred to the county administrator for action.
Oakland Chamber of Commerce urged County Supervisors to attend two events. A luncheon on June 22 at the Oakland Scottish Rites Temple honors Henry Cabot Lodge, U S United Nations delegate, with his San Francisco conference speech. A June 23 dinner at Castlewood country club precedes the Alameda County Fair opening.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.