Heat wave and smog hit Bay Area residents
Three people suffered heat exhaustion in Hayward and San Leandro as temperatures climbed to 88 and 99 degrees. Readings in parts of Alameda County reached over 100. A 23 year old Castro Valley man reportedly burned his eye after smoking, and two San Leandro residents were hospitalized. Forecasters warned of continued heat with smoke, and a cooling trend was expected with fog and possible storms in the south. Severe storms marred the East with rain from New York to West Virginia.
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Area Leaders Push Haley For Judgeship
A drive to win appointment of Heyward attorney Marlin W. Haley to the Alameda County Superior Court was opened this week by Southern Alameda County civic leaders. Lee Smith said at least 40 petitions are on Gov Knight's desk or in the mail. Haley would join a pair of new judgeships approved in May awaiting signature. Haley, of Hayward, has practiced law there since 1935 and serves as Alameda County Bar Assn president.
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Living Costs At New High
The government report shows May consumer price index at 119.6 of the 1947-49 base, up 0.3 from April and 3.6 higher than May 1956. The rise boosts wages for nearly a million workers with escalator contracts tied to living costs, led by a seven tenths of a percent jump in food, with fresh produce and meat prices rising seasonally.
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Lorenzo Decides On City Today
Voters in San Vorenzanzs turn out in the heat to decide on incorporation and a five member council. County officials report turnout below half by noon across 24 precincts with about 400 eligible per precinct. Polls run until 7 PM and The Daily Review will publish results soon after tabulation. Call the Review at Lucerne 1-2112 or Elgin 1-6210 for updates.
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Muzzle Urged On Appointees In Fremont Council Debate
Fremont city councilors urged that commissioners and planning board members refrain from speaking as private individuals while in public office. They argued that officials cannot sit impartially if voicing opinions on undecided matters. Mayor Stevenson and City Manager Coop defended limits on official appearances, while Planning Commission Chairman Parry cautioned against dissension.
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Three Boys Struck By SP Train In Dixon Calif
Three boys Dari Shales age 8 Kenneth Barker age 12 and J D Barker 16 all of Dixon suffered serious injuries after they were struck by an eastbound Southern Pacific passenger train while crossing tracks after allowing a westbound freight to pass. They were taken to Sutter Hospital in Sacramento in critical condition with internal injuries and multiple lacerations.
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British Free Last Nazi Prisoners
Algerian rebels killed 29 French soldiers in eastern Algeria in two ambushes. A French force near Bougie suffered a toll of 13 dead, with officials reporting 16 captives freed by a British action against Nazi war criminals.
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Army Colonel Admits Carelessness With Data
Army Col John C Nickerson Jr was convicted at a general court martial on charges of carelessness with defense secrets. The trial heard self confessed motives and the defense sought mitigating factors. The jury returned a guilty verdict after a brief 15 minute deliberation and then set sentencing.
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Hospital session ends with most delegates to leave
A chaotic meeting saw delegates detained as sessions ended with hope for many to go home within 48 hours. Officials said respiratory infections affected attendees and that several girls performed well despite disruptions.
New York Man Survives 15 Story Plunge
A 51 year old accountant plunged 15 stories from a financial district building in New York last night and survived. He was listed in critical condition with internal injuries and a fractured right arm. Doctors said his chances for recovery were good after the fall through a skylight and a metal false roof and a second story setback.
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Prison Held 249 Germans Including Kesselring
A historic note states the prison at one time held 249 Germans convicted by British tribunals for war crimes, among them former Luftwaffe marshal Albert Kesselring.
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California earmarks two year federal highway grant
Sacramento California today became the first state to ticket all federal highway allocations for specific projects. State Highway Engineer G T McCoy said the state has earmarked its two year 235,700,000 federal grant for construction contracts either under way or being advertised and for right of way acquisition.
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Tomorrow's Pleasance County Fair Program Ad
Pleas-ven lapleacanten Community Hear Court features daytime events at 1:30 p.m and 1: p.m. California Hayride Grandstand Direct TV broadcast and admission. Progress review, Science Show, Calif Mission Trails, Movies. John Strang's Kiddies Circus with three daily shows. Parking facilities for 10,000 autos at 25 cents per car.
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Tragedy Flares In Wife-Swap Case in Terre Haute
Police said Thomas Whitaker 39 killed his former wife Alma Martin 36 and their son Jack 11 with a shotgun in a 40000 home then wounded two others including nine year old Regina. Whitaker fled and a 20 member posse hunted him as Stewart Martin a local businessman described motive custody of the Whitaker children.
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American Soviet arms reduction proposal outlined
London bulletin reports the United States formally proposed cutting armed forces in three stages to 1,700,440 men each side. The measure aims to reduce global tensions and build trust between the United States and the Soviet Union amid Cold War hostilities. The proposal underscores simultaneous steps toward disarmament and likely affects NATO and Warsaw Pact dynamics.
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Conspiracy charges tied to Alameda uranium stock scheme
Alameda County Grand Jury hears charges against Robert W. Van Deusen Rol E. Spurr William A. Cody Robert L. Watkins and Joel Li over alleged 250000 stock scheme tied to Moab Utah area loans promised profits and stock not listed on exchanges or with the Securities Commission. First witness W W Stillman Castro Valley owns a radio and TV supply business.
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Thugs Kidnap Rob SF Couple In Resort Area
Three young hoodlums abducted a San Francisco couple in a Sonoma County resort area, forced disrobing, and robbed two more cars on rural roads. The girl resisted sexual assault. the assailants fled after she screamed. A migrant worker family later reported a $145 robbery by the same gang.
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Elk Hunt Canceled by State Commission in California
Sacramento report states refunds are being prepared for about 6300 applicants for a special elk hunt. The commission canceled the event after landowners controlling 90 percent of the range refused access. The hunt, set for July in Colusa, Lake, and Yolo counties, aimed to remove 56 elk from the Cache Creek herd to protect the range.
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Lost Tot Found in Good Condition Near Grannell
A 28-month-old boy named Payne was missing since 1 pm yesterday and found today a little after 10 am in good condition beside a telephone pole in a densely wooded area about two miles from his logging camp home. A 300-person search scoured the area in mild 51 degree temperatures, noting the child appeared to have awakened after a full night’s sleep in sparse clothing amid wild animals.
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