San Francisco Reporter Refuses to Testify at HUAC Hearing
Jack Eshleman of the San Francisco Examiner invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House Un-American Activities subcommittee hearing in San Francisco. He denied current Communist affiliation but refused to discuss past sympathies. Televised proceedings continued amid a dispute over committee leadership and representation.
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Francis E. Walter
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D-Mo
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Congress
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Republcan
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Ohio
Robert J. McIntosh
Michigan
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Burn
Jy. Eshieman
Eshleman
Jack Patten
Guild Club
Communist Party of San Francisco
New Block Try On Street Link In San Leandro
San Leandro property owner Hazel A. Weese and Bernice Weese filed for a writ of prohibition in the District Court of Appeals San Francisco to block the city of San Leandro from pursuing immediate possession of land needed for a proposed E 14th Street to Washington Avenue link planned as the first step toward a 2.5 million Pelton Center expansion in the central business district. Oakland attorney Bester Robinson said a decision should come within about 100 days.
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A. Dolores Ave
E. 14Th St
Washington Ave
Pelton Center
Central Business District
Hazel A. Weese
Bernice
148Th
District Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Allen G. Norris
Oakland
Bester Robinson
Outbreak of Flu at Newport Naval Base
The Navy reported a mild Oriental influenza outbreak at the Newport Naval base. The flu, sweeping the Far East, has been detected on eight of 110 Newport based ships since June 3.
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Navy Today
Newport Naval Base
Navy
Far East
Newport
Doctor faces AMA critique over rescue fee
Manorville residents Benny Hooper Jr. and family faced scrutiny after a doctor billed $1500 for 24 hours of care during a sandy well shaft rescue and subsequent treatment. Dr. Joseph Kris defended the charge saying the AMA misjudged the situation and advised appealing to the Suffolk County Medical Society grievance board. The controversy arose amid the community’s lingering “miracle” rescue narrative from five weeks earlier.
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Benny Hooper Jr
American Medical Assny
Hoopers
Suffolk County
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Benja
Kent Hooper
Edwin S. Hamilton
Board of Trustees
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American Medical Assn
Chicago
AMA
Kris
Knight signs California school aid bill ending six month clash
Governor Goodwin J. Knight agreed to sign the compromise school aid measure by Assemblyman Ernest R. Geddes. The plan increases state aid to school districts by about 36.9 million dollars annually for two years, financed by bond retirement and a teachers permanent fund. The act expires in 1959, with future debate likely. Knight will delay signing related appropriation bills until July while away at a governors meeting in Williamsburg Virginia.
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Goodwin J. Knight
California
Knight
Ernest R. Geddes
Claremont
California Teachers Association
Governors
Williamsburg
Park
Lawyers Petition For Girard’s Release From Army Custody
Lawyers for Army Specialist William Girard filed a four page petition to the Supreme Court seeking habeas corpus relief. They contend he is being held without charges after the fatal shooting of a Japanese woman at an American firing range. The high court is in conference and the team seeks a quick order to set hearings within days.
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High Court
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Leandro Day at Fair Tomorrow Gala Event
Alameda County Fair hosts a long running San Leandro Day featuring a nine hour parade of comedy and music. The Maid of Alameda County Beauty contest will select a representative for the California finals. Also highlighted is the San Leandro Handicap, a unique horse race with a sack prize, and notable local entrants from Hayward Pleasanton and Newark.
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Los “Angeles
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Paul Loze
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Hungrey
Communist Court
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Bert Hepashi
Juliana
James P. Riley
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New York
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Tomorrow's Program at Fair a Chronicle of Events
San Leandro county schedules a day of events with gates opening at 10 a.m. and closing late night. The program lists a 4-H cookie demonstration, community hour at the courthouse, a revue, and various court activities.
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San Leandro
U S May Assist In Hopper Plague
Sacramento officials say federal action may come to help fight a week long war with millions of grasshoppers in the valley. Robert Harper, head of the state entomology bureau, indicated federal involvement could be forthcoming.
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Sacramento Valley
Robert ‘Harper
Bureau of” Entonology
United Press Federal Act
Ertire
U N Sends Latest Weapons to Korea Amid Balance Drive
U N official Maj. L. Litzenberg announced planned delivery of atomic-capable jets and other modern weapons to reinforce forces in Korea. He said the move aims to restore military balance, aligned with armistice provisions, while observing all restrictions and signaling no intent to expand beyond defense needs.
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Pote
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Korea
Korea: Armistice Commission
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U.N.C
Washington
Kore
T7.s
Spain
M.C
Ten Dead in Fargo Tornado Tragedy Hits City Hard
A Fargo tornado killed ten people and injured 105, with damage estimated in the millions. The dead include six children from the Munson family. authorities imposed martial law to curb looting as National Guard units mobilized for cleanup. The surviving mother and one of her children were hospitalized, and the father was out of town.
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Phyllis Munson
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Darain
Bradley
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Mary Beth
Imagors
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Oakland Teamster Boss Collapses During Union Meeting
William Rogers, 30 year old president of Oakland Local 70, collapsed last night as he tried to gavel a stormy meeting to order. He is reported to be recovering at his San Lorenzo home after the incident amid a dispute over union reorganization following the local’s recent trusteeship loss.
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San Lorenzo
Wiliam Rogers
Oakland
NATO Will Test Atomic Defenses in Mediterranean
Naples Italy reports three days of allied maneuvers involving air sea and ground forces from six nations including the United States 6th Fleet to test NATO defenses against a surprise atomic air attack. The exercise named Rosie Rosie runs from June 25 to June 2 with observers possibly including Russian warships.
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Italy
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6Th Fleet
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