First in History Scouts to Start Fund Drive
The Executive Committee of the Alameda County United Fund approved the Oakland Area Council of Boy Scouts to conduct a four capital fund drive in 1961. This marks the first major capital fund appeal in the history of the council.
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United Bay Area Crusade
Oakland Area Boy Scout Council
B. J. Osborne
the Crusade
Paul D. Ehret
Scout
Frank Dix
R. J. Matheison
Oakland Area Scout Council
Alameda County
Actor Released After Surgery
Hollywood reports actor and singer Dean Marlin was released from Cedars of Lebanon hospital on Wednesday after a hernia operation a week earlier. Physicians said he was in fairly good condition. The article also covers Alameda County Boy Scouts fundraising plans, highlighting a rise in membership to 48,000 and a projected 71,500 by 1970, with renovation aims for Ranchol Los Mocdos and Diamond O camps and a new Willits Scout Camp Reservation. The capital fund drive formal stage will run January through June 1961.
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Hollywood
UPL
Dean Marlin
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Ranchke Los Mocdos
Diamond O
Willits
California
New York City Leases 61 Acres in Public Park
A city resolution urges adoption of a convention to extend lease terms in public park land. The measure proposes a rent free arrangement for a 61 acre tract as part of a broader city plan. The proposal stresses public benefit and long term use.
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New York City
Ctation
Bay Area Crusade names education and business division heads
Leandro CY Men With Bay Area Crusade announces two additions to its 1856 campaign cabinet led by Robert J. Wasz. Clarence Burrell will head the education division and Edward Proffitt the business division, with Burrell living in San Leandro and Proffitt in Castro Valley.
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United Bay Area Crusade
Robert J. Wasz
Clarence Burrell
San Leandro School
Edward &. Profitt
Safeway Stores
Burrell
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Will
Proffitt
Nuclear power plant for Los Angeles area proposed
The Atomic Energy Commission tentatively selects Los Angeles and Pasadena to co operate a 50 000 kilowatt prototype nuclear plant costing about 1242 million dollars. Site would be in San Francisquito Canyon Los Angeles County between Nevwhatl and Saugus with General Electric San Jose to design and supply the improved boiling water reactor and operating personnel. Completion is targeted for mid 1963.
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San Francisco
Atomic Energy Commission
Los
Frr
Wandering Becouins in Israel's Negev Desert Life
About 22,200 Becouins now roam the Negev in tented camps and tribal bands. Their routes shift with winds and water scarcity, guided by chieftains and long standing traditions.
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Israel
Negev Desert
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Oakland Area
Canwil
Boy Scouts At America
Alameda County United Fund
Nils Ecklund
Stobert J. Mathelson
Oakland
NY Fair
Leandro, CY
Bay Area Crusade
Old Colony
Cyene
Super Regal
Alkyd
W. Tennyson RD
Fes
Ayahaa Ase
CVT
Macy's Great
Macy’s
Zenith
Macy's Music Center
Issth Ave
San Leandro
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