E. W. Burr Pioneer Leader Dies in Hayward
Emil Willard Burr 85 a prominent Southern Alameda County resident and descendant of a California pioneer died at his Hayward home of an apparent heart attack. He helped found and lead local business and church efforts, served as school trustee and helped establish the Hayward campus, was a charter Hayward Rotary member, and survived by five sons and 12 grandchildren with funeral Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church Hayward.
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Emil Willard Burr
Alameda County
California
Hayward
Burr
Ephraim W. Burr
San Francisco
Ephraim Burr
Vigilantes
Vigilantes' Movement For Law
American Trust Company
University of California
Alvarado
Alameda County Sugar Company
Holly Sugar Company
Washington Union High
Hayward Union
Bishop's Men
Episcopal Church of California
Ada Jewett Burr
Howard J
Reymond J. Hayward
Clarend C. Oakland
Edmund W
San Jose
Oliver D. Bakersfield
Jeanie al. Bolte
Pratt-Flierl Mortuary
Trinity Episcopal Shareh
Hayvard
Oakland Crematory
Whiskey Theft Reported at Russell City Home
Carsten Magnussen of 7426 Rus sell road Russell City reported a burglary yesterday in which someone entered through a window and stole about five dollars worth of whiskey. Deputy notes indicate only whiskey was taken.
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Carsten Magnussen
Russell Road
Russell City
Sherriff's Deputies
Soviet Sneak Air Attack On U S Cities Unlikely
Defense experts warn the Soviets cannot yet launch a simultaneous nuclear strike on 61 U S cities. They cite limited long range bomber counts, projected future defenses, jet bombers, and intercontinental missiles as factors shaping risk and deterrence.
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U.S
Group Urges Quick Quitting of Hayward Representation
Members of the South Hayward Civic association voted to urge Hayward’s withdrawal from the Hayward Area Recreation District. Secretary Scott Martin cited lack of Hayward representation and likely tax-rate increases as reasons to act promptly. The group also backed the city council’s efforts to improve local recreation.
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South
Longwood Avenue
Martin
Hayward
Finn twins urged to end hunger strike protest
Joseph Scott, a Los Angeles attorney for Charles and George Finn, 41, urged the 39th day of their hunger strike at a US medical center to accept a prison sentence. He wrote an earnest letter advising them to give up the fast.
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Finn
US Medical Center
Joseph Scott
Los Angeles
Charles
George Finn
Weather sketch with fog and minor temperature change
Fair today and tonight with morning fog near roast. Little change in temperature. Yesterday's high and today's low unspecified.
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Sanuay
Oh Hum Nothing But Sunshine Weatherman Snoozes Through Day
A quirky weather report notes the weatherman did not appear and scouts find him asleep in his room. Dark green blinds block the light as he mutters that nothing changes and returns to bed.
Knight Names Team to Probe State Boxing
Sacramento reports Gov. Goodwin Jr appoints a 310,000 inquiry panel to probe all aspects of boxing and wrestling in California. James E. Cox and Herbert Hichard Van Brunt lead field studies, with cooperation urged from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies amid a backdrop of threats to Athletics Commission chair En tenza and recent controversial decisions.
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Sacramento
Goodwin Jr. Knight
California
Attorn
James E. Cox
Martinez
Alameda County
Herbert Hichard van Brunt
Ontario
California Crime Commission
Kefauver Committee
Knight
Beigun
A. P. Entenza
State Ath-lesic Commission
Willie Pepatta
Air Force
Missing Judge and Wife Mystery in Florida
In West Palm Beach Florida family and investigators pursue clues to the possible kidnapping of Judge C E Chillingworth and his wife. A minister serves as go-between as a manhunt and vigil continue by telephone. Rewards totaling 16500 are posted seeking solid information. Investigators consider kidnapping for ransom or revenge as leading theories.
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West Palm. Beach
Fla
C.E Chillingworth
Harry H. Waller
First Methodist Church
Chillingworths
John R. Hiatt
Film Code Defended By Moguls
Los Angeles reports the film production code defended by major studios at a Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency hearing. MGM chief Dore Schary and Paramount head Y. Frank Freeman defended controversial works claiming films reflect or influence public opinion and can address national violence and youth issues. Warner Bros executive Jack L. Warner faced questions on unreleased titles Rebel Without a Cause and I Died a Thousand Times.
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Los Angeles
Senate
Istudis
Estes Kefauver
Motion Picture Association of America
Hollywood
Dore Schary
MGM
Schary
Y. Frank Freeman
Paramount Studios
Feil's Island
New York
Warner Brothers
Jack L. Warner
Slain Woman Ex Mate Jailed in Murder Case
San Jose authorities jailed 51 year old ex husband Joseph Rinaldi in connection with the murder of his divorced wife Donna Rinaldi 51. He was captured in King City by highway patrols and booked on murder charges after returning to San Jose for questioning. Mrs Rinaldi was found strangled in the basement of her daughter's home following a move she had helped with that day. The divorce had been finalized the prior Monday amid threats to kill.
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San Jose
Its
Josep Naldi
Donna Rinaldi
Rinaldi
King City
Upper Marlboro
UNS
Washington High
Nancy Marie Shomeite
Michael Ann Ryan
Huge Sum Added To Bill on Big Water Projects
The House added 580 million to a bill for reclamation flood control and navigation projects. Pork barrel perks fueled support as members traded votes, with amendments boosting 332.22 million for the Bureau of Reclamation and 47.732 million for Army engineers. The measure advances to the Senate, which has often funded more dredging rivers and harbors work.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Levery Gollay
Eisenhower
Bureau of Reclamation
Army Engineers
Senate
Adenauer Joins Strategy Talk Ahead of Geneva Summit
Western foreign ministers led by Dulles MacMillan and Pinay met in New York to align on Rome Molotov relations and prepare for a July Geneva summit with Molotov. They planned a no agenda approach at the conference while focusing on Far East tension and disarmament, avoiding pre-emptive talks at Geneva.
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New York
Konrad Adenauer
Moscow
John Foster Dulles
Harold MacMillan
Antoine Pinay
San Francisco
Viacheslav M. Molotov
United Nations
Geneva
United States
Britain
France
Russia
U.S
Open Sheriff Furgol Slips in Second Round Lead
In San Francisco the defending National Open champion Ed Furgol bogied early in the second round while day one leader Tommy Bolt still awaited his start. Furgol’s four over par came after an earlier six over, threatening his hold on the title as the 1955 tournament continued.
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San Francisco
Ed Furgol
Tommy Bolt
Furgol
Keles
Squaw Valley Picked to Host 1960 Winter Olympics
Squaw Valley California was chosen as the 1960 winter Olympic site by the International Olympic Committee. The vote edged Innsbruck Austria 32 to 30 on the second ballot after questions on snow, funding, and local government. Delegates were questioned about conditions and finances before the final tally.
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Squaw Valley
Paris
Calif
United States
International Olympic Committee
California
Innsbruck
Austria
Castro Valley Incorporation Could Cut County Tax Rate
A Kroeger report for Castro Valley projects city status with a 34 cent tax rate and a 5.3 per thousand overall levy, based on a $968,172 first-year budget. It compares Castro Valley to Anaheim Chula Vista Hayward Lynwood Manhattan Beach Modesto Monterey Park National City Ontario Oxnard and forecasts police fire planning streets and admin costs under Lakewood-style contracting. It notes voter registration impact on revenues and possible rate cuts if registration rises.
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Castro Valley
Kroeger
Louisa Kroeger
Lakewood
Tastshore
California
Anaheim
Chula Vista
Hayward
Lynwood
Manhattan Beach
Modesto
Monterey Park
National City
Ontario
Oxnard
League of California
State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Knight
Rebellion Death Toll About 180
Montevideo Uruguay INS The Argentina government said communists were involved in the unsuccessful revolt to overthrow President Juan D Peron. It announced severe measures against the Reds. Argentine broadcasts said Admiral Luis Horne replaced Navy Minister Rear Admiral Anibal Olivieri. Broadcasts said Argentina was quiet and cut off from telephone and cable contact for almost 24 hours. Unofficial casualty estimates from two bombing raids and street fighting around Buenos Aires placed dead at 160 and 400 wounded, including 100 seriously. Peron declared he had crushed the revolt and a state of siege. Rebel leaders fled to Uruguay. Military courts warned to mete out on the spot justice to civilians. Rebels said the uprising was military and not connected to Perons church dispute. Targets hit included the presidential palace, the navy ministry, and central post office. The revolt was supported by young officers from all three services. army units did not join as promised. Heavy fog hindered air operations and an amphibious landing was planned but not executed. Telephones and cables to Buenos Aires were cut off. censorship was imposed on messages.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
INS
Argentina
Juan D. Peron
Luis Horne
Navy
Anibal Olivieri
Argéntina
Peron
pro-Peron Trade Union Federation
Navy Ministry
Buenos Aires
San Luis Cardinal Capello
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Congress
Adenauer
Strategy
Free China
Formosa
Red China
Chiang Kai-shek
Tingfa F. Tsiang
U.N
Vatican City
Pius XH
Ponlitt
Msgr
Manuel Tate
Ramon Novoa
John D. McGilvray
Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children
C.V
Corminand
Velley
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