Big Day in San Lorenzo Editorial Sets Voters’ Decision
Editorial argues Tuesday is decision day for San Lorenzo residents contemplating incorporation. It notes pro and con groups' figures, highlights tax implications and service quality, and cautions against relying on disputed claims while urging voters to consider long term effects on taxes and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lorenzo
Pro
Itowill Buy. Ac. IE
Citizens’ Committee For Incorporation
Alameda County Fair showcased as Pleasanton opens 34 day event
Alameda County goes on show with opening of the 34 day Fair in Pleasanton. The piece urges residents to attend and enjoy county products, noting the fair’s role as a county progress marker and a center for exhibitions, with each city and many organizations having special days yet inviting all to attend daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda County
Pleasanton
Foreign Aid in Jeopardy Over Gerard Case and Bow Plan
Eisenhower faces a cut in foreign aid as the Gerard case fuels congressional anger over American troops being turned over to Japan. Bow's resolution to revoke criminal jurisdiction on forces could be attached as a rider to the aid bill, aiming to slash further funding. House leaders push a counter plan to force a showdown on Bow before the aid measure advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walington
Eisenhower
Girard
Tris
Senate “Foreign Relations Committee
Hus
Frank ‘Bow
State Dept
U.S
House
Giard
Bow
House Senate
Block
White House
Pentagon
Sam Rayburn
John McCormack
Presley gets a wallaby on set in Hollywood
Elvis Presley jokes about receiving a wallaby on set, finding a baby kangaroo in the crate and expressing surprise. In Washington, Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson discusses a proposed ten percent Army manpower cut, noting fiscal constraints and lack of elastic dollars. Hollywood also cites British novelist Aldous Huxley on common dullness and lack of interest in eliciting conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Elvis Presley
Washington
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
U.S
Adious Huxley
Solons Seek Voter Contact With Lawmakers
Addresses show U S Senator William F Know land and others in Washington. Thomas F Kuichel and George P Miller from the House invite constituents to share views as their legislators in the Senate and House offices in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Knowland
Senate
Washington
Dec
U. S
Thomas F. Kuichel
D. C
George P. Miller
House
Washington, D.C
Giant Clam Shells Weigh More Than a Quarter Ton
Encyclopedia excerpt explains mollusks, their shells and measurements. It notes giant squid as the largest backboned animal, lists giant clam Tridacna gigas with shells over three feet long and 500 pounds, plus the 579 pound specimen in New York’s American Museum. Also covers pearls, the Hope pearl and La Pellegrina, and mentions cultivation in Japan.
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Eugene Burns
Tis
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Japan
McClure Syndicate
Ike Moves Against Big Business Charge
President Eisenhower pushes a strategy to curb perceived favors to large firms by backing a House inquiry into regulatory agencies. Sam Rayburn accelerates scrutiny of FCC TVA ICC FPC FTC with a $250,000 subcommittee probe led by Oren Harris, amid interparty friction over proposed amendments.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sam Rayburn
White House
Ray‘burn
Partishty
Ike
Federal Communications Commission
Tennessee Valley Authority
Power and Allied Activities
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Power ‘Commission
Federal “Trade Commission
House
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Rayburn
Oren Harris
Arkansas
Harris
Sam
Morgan M. Moulder
Missouri
Tse
Arkansan
FPC
Congress
Ske
Senator Case
South Dakota
Glancing Back 15 and 25 Years Ago
Fifteen years ago a secretary for Hayward was sought by the Municipal Civil Service Commission with candidates including Frank B. Leonard J Bounds Christian C William White and Ww B Sutherland Lawyer Frank Crews and others. From Pleasanton John Joseph Amara the fire chief sought election to the Republican Central Committee. Newsome was elected of Squadditon 68 Sona. Twenty five years ago George J Walter led Castro Valley citizens planning a gala for Redwood Ad opening. The American Legion band from Hayward would lead the parade. County Supervisor Charles W Heyer was a principal speaker. Castro Valley poultry breeders armed themselves with sawed off shotguns and guards to safeguard plants. 200 laying hens were stolen in a ranch robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Municipal, Civil Service Commission
Frank B. Leonard
J. Bounds Christian
C.william White
Ww. B. Sutherland
Frank’ Crews
Habaéasher
Fraga
Republican County
Thirteenth’ Assembly
Dist
Pleasanton John Joseph
Amara
George J. Walter
Castro Valley
American Legion Band of
Charles W. Heyer
Heyward
C.H. Holt
Editorial Research Bourges Lacoste and Algeria
Bourges Maunoury keeps Lacoste as Algerian Affairs Minister, shaping policy in Algiers. Critics say Lacoste’s tough line intensified guerrilla warfare since 1954, with monthly rebel losses rising from 200 to about 2,600 by early 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richa
Maurice Bourges-Maunoury
France
Algeria
Bourges-Maunoury
Robert Lacoste
Guy Mallet
Mallet
Bourges- Maunoury
Defence
Molint
Lacoste
Moflet
Anne Duchenc
Baltimore, Sun
Paris
Mollet
Famed dinner tale about Clemenceau and miserliness
The tale notes Georges Clemenceau attends a dinner at a noted miser's home. Portions are skimpy and the guest remains hungry after the meal. The hostess compliments the guest, inviting a return. Clemenceau agrees to come again. In a second anecdote pianist Leopold Godowsky attends a rival recital in poor form. The audience member criticizes the performer for misremembering and forgetting notes, and Godowsky comments on the irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Clemenceau
Clemenceau
Monsieur
Leopold Godowsky
Godowsky
Indictment of Society by Harris on Barmore case
Sydney J. Harris argues the Barmore case exposes failures in reformatories and penitentiaries. He notes a pattern from childhood offenses to adult violence, blaming society, not the individual, and calls for overhaul of penology and early, therapeutic intervention. He criticizes denial by the public and urges treatment or containment based on root emotional problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney J. Harris
Barmore
Children’s Court
New York
Railford
Barmera
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