Solon Defies TV Ban Order at Red Probe
United Press report from San Francisco says Chairman Francis Be. Walter refused to halt televising of House Un American Activities Subcommittee hearings despite Rayburn order. He claimed no House rule required him to obey, Rayburn told newsmen.
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Solon
Red
United Press
San Francisco
Francis BE. Walter
Sam Rayburn
House
Rayburn
Washington
Earlie
Walter
City Air
Ellis Colton
Colton
House of Representatives
Sam J. Rayburn
Butales
Lightning Strikes Kill Two Guardsmen at Camp Bragg
Two soldiers, Pfc. Arthur Belton Norris Jr., 19, and Sfc. Walter Lee Ian, 26, of Kan nagas, were killed and 47 injured when two bolts struck the center of a bivouacing National Guard camp during summer training at Fort Bragg North Carolina. The 30th Infantry Division, Old Hickory, faced a severe electrical storm as 8,000 guardsmen endured the incident with reports of ground shocks and scorched footing. Further details described chaos and emergency responses as the storm swept through the training area.
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N.C. K
Pfc
Arthur Belton Norris Jr
Sfc
Walter Lee Ian
Kannapolis
30Th Infantry
Old Hickory
North Carolina National Guard
Joseph E. Orlan
Onions Bow Out Royalty Moves In
In London at Ascot Race Meet Sam Weinberg's hotdog stand near the royal enclosure was told to stop frying onions as the odor could offend the queen. Officials warned yesterday that the aroma might upset royal spectators and the vendor prepared to change his offerings.
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London
Sam. Weinberg
Royal Enclosure
Ascot
Sam
Kron TV Stays In Hearing Room
KRON TV Channel 4 will continue to televise hearings until an authority orders them to stop, said Program Manager Douglas Ellson this morning. The station has received no official order to cease coverage.
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KRON
Kron-Tv
Channel 4
Douglas Ellson
County Fair Opening Day Schedule at Pleasanton
Opening day at Pleasanton County Fair features judging of exhibits, John Strong's Kiddies Circus with three daily shows, and a press day schedule. Court events listed include a 4 pm hour, with activities and reviews noted, while other items and pictures appear on page 9.
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Pleasanton
County Saveryears
Dot
Pam
John Strong
U S Economy on Thin Ice
Senator Byrd warned the United States faces dangerous implications from fiscal strain as Treasury Secretary Humphrey acknowledged high taxes yet urged continued defense spending. He cited the debt ceiling, maximum taxation, and ongoing inflation threats.
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Washington
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Humphrey
Woman Who Shot Mate Sentenced in Oakland
Clarice Sanders, 43, an Oakland housewife, was sentenced to one to ten years for manslaughter after fatally shooting her husband John during a quarrel at their apartment. Sanders was found guilty on May 28.
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Oakland
Clarice Sanders
John
Ex-Mental Patient Murders Father in Los Angeles
A man released from a mental state hospital 18 months earlier fatally stabbed his father in Los Angeles last night. The victim, 71-year-old Fred F. Austin, was a salesman. The assailant, identified as the son, remains at large as police investigate the case.
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Los, Angeles
Fred F. Austin
Fred
Austin
Record Budget Asked In New Hayward Plan
Hayward City Manager S D Smith proposes a 1957 58 budget of 3 638 399 with no property tax hike likely if assessed valuation holds at 55 7 million and tax rate remains 1 61 per 100. The plan adds 49 new employees mainly in police and fire, raises salaries under the Personnel Act, and anticipates revenues of 3 649 215 led by sales tax state grants water operations and property taxes. Improvements include widening A Street lights sewer lines a new water line reservoir and a park site. hearings start next month with an interim appropriation before June 30.
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Smith
Police Dept
Fire Dept
Russell City
Tennyson
Supreme Court Plea to Halt Girard Surrender to Japan
The U S government asked the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court order blocking surrender of GI William S Girard for a manslaughter trial in Japan. Attorney General Brownell filed the petition urging review at an early date and suggesting attorneys reply within two days before the court recess.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William’ S. Girard
Herbert Brownell Jr
J Garraghy
McGaryal
Brownell
Girard
United Nations report on Hungarian uprising criticizes Soviet role
A UN five member committee issued a 150000 word report declaring last year’s Hungarian revolt a spontaneous nationwide uprising crushed by Russian intervention without invitation. The findings, based on 11 witnesses, conclude the revolt was not anti Soviet or outside agitators driven. Australian Ambassador Keith C. O. Shawn prepared the report as the committee’s reporter.
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United ‘Nations Spee
Communist Party
Vienna
London
Rome
Radio | Free Europe
KLX Debate on Incorporation for San Lorenzo Is Set
A KLX radio program at T p.m. today will debate the pros and cons of incorporating San Lorenzo. Moderator George Oakes presides with Kenneth Aitken and Howard Kutler for the pro side and Robert Amrine and Gerald Worthley for the con side.
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San Lorenzo
KLX
George ‘Oakes
J. Hayward Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Aitken
Howard Kutler
Robert Amriné
San Lorenzo Village Homes Assn
Gerald Worthley
Oro Loma Sanitary Dist
Marin artists accuse private club of display monopoly
Marin County art world roiled as artists including Beniamino Butano accuse a private artists club of dominating Marine Art and Garden displays and awards at the annual Marin exhibit. The complaint alleges a virtual monopoly on venue access and recognition within the local scene.
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San Rafael
Marin
San Fran ‘Cisco
Aculptor Beniamino
Butano
U S proposed major troop cuts at London disarmament talks
At the London conference Harold E. Stassen proposed the United States cut forces to two million men within a year of a disarmament treaty signing. The offer, conditional on political issues, would be part of a broader plan including nuclear test questions and potential further reductions to meet Soviet demands. The plan seeks a first step toward disarmament with a possible lower force level under certain political resolutions.
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London
United States
James Sovier
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Russia
U.S
State Sets Up Freeway Link for Oakland Area
The State Highway Commission approved a 4.4 mile eight lane freeway route from Durant Avenue to Izard Avenue along Foothill and MacArthur Birds. The $12.12 million project would extend the Castro Valley freeway link of Highway 50 to the Oakland City limits through San Leandro. Construction will be delayed until funds are available. In Sacramento bids opened for San Mateo Hayward bridge repairs with Johnson Western Gunite Co. of Gardenia submitting the low bid of $395,000.
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Los Angeles
Durant
Ave
San Leandro
Izard
San Mateo-Hayward
Johnson Western’ Gunite Co
Gardenia
Knight to Sign School Measure in California
Sacramento Gov Goodwin Knight was to sign the 37 million school appropriation bill late today. Witnesses include Jack Rees superintendent of Hayward Elementary School Dist and president of California Teachers Assn.
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Sacramento
Goodvin J. Knight
Jack Rees
Hayward Elementary’ School Dist
California Teachers Assn
Tall Girls Stunted by Hormone Treatments
Dr Gertrude Reyersbach of Massachusetts General Hospital described hormone therapies that slowed growth in unusually tall girls in a paper to the American Pediatric Society. In one case, a girl reached two inches below the expected height, another stayed three inches short, with short courses of synthetic female sex hormone given monthly for five days.
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Carmel ’—X Hoston
Gertrude’ Reyersbach
Masachusetts General Heapitel
Fire Ravages Pittsburg Industrial District Amid Explosions
A wind driven blaze with three explosions caused at least 50000 dollars in damage to Pittsburg's industrial area. Downtown firms lost power for about 30 minutes as Pittsburg and Antioch firefighters plus Columbia Steel Co. crews fought the blaze for three hours. An initial blast rocked a 1000 gallon gas tank and damaged two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers.
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Pittsburg
ANS
Antioch
Columbia Steel Co
Batding
Mutual Aid Pact Ends As Disabled Students Abide
In Paterson New Jersey a three year mutual aid pact among disabled students concluded last night. Betty Ann Vennard a seventeen year old armless graduate of Central High School relied on Lois Norman a fifteen year old blind classmate to open doors and lead her to school while Betty guided Lois daily in return.
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Paterson
N. J
Betty
Ann Vennard
Central High School
Betty Wad
Lois Norman
Lois
House Approves Major Excise Tax Revision
The House approved the first major revision of federal excise tax laws in 25 years with a voice vote amid little debate. The measure includes exemptions for parochial schools from federal sales taxes and plans to address rates later, promising a net revenue loss and changes affecting private clubs and recording equipment taxes.
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House
Senate
Jere’ Cooper
D+ Ten
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