Supervisors Delay Action On Drainage
Alameda County Supervisors postponed action on the Townsend Taraytan drainage project for a July 10 continuance. Attorney Mellman urged delaying to allow six subdivision contractors to raise 300000 for partial financing while Kilimore Homes must prepare a new map for the second review and secure Hayward approval on sewer and water provisions.
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Tennyson-Tareytan
Alameda County
Boxed of Supervisors
Fred B. Mellman
Mellman
Kilfimore Homes
Douglas R. Dunning
Oing
Hayward
Pew
Acheson asks Congress for 80 percent aid boost
Secretary of State Dean Acheson appealed to Congress for an eight point five billion dollar foreign aid program to strengthen allies economically and militarily. He warned the Kremlin seeks to force the U S into going it alone and touted plans to fund large military and economic support across Europe Asia and the Near East. The proposal anticipates heavy Senate hearings and lengthy authorization before any appropriation.
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Acheson
Congress
Washington
Dean Acheson
United States
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
Senate
Europe
Asia
Pacific Area
Atlantic
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Politburs
Man who bids $250 for Hedy's bed faces dog house days
Hollywood scene captures Monty Moncrieff bidding $250 at a star bed auction for Hedy Lamarr's pink velvet kingsize bed. He outbid 500 onlookers and plans to sleep on it, while wife Mildred quips. Auctioneer values the piece at $500, claiming it aids comfort and publicity.
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Hedy
Hollywood
Hedy Lana
Monty) Moncrieff
Andeys
Moncrieff
Mildred
Roy
Burbank
Lit
Linda Doy
Fael
Hedy Lamare
Monty
Arthur B. Goode
Monevieffi
Mrs Jensen Feted At Bridal Shower
Mrs Chris Petersen hosted a Wednesday evening bridal shower at her home in 1946 Oil Canyon tread. Honoree Mrs Mectith Jensen, recently married to James Clare of Oakland, will make their home in Castro Valley. Attending were Mrs Alive Olson, Mrs Harold Sharpe, Mrs Lon Chute, Mrs Laura Kieney, Mrs Pat Gerdines and Mrs L Swenberge.
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Chris Petersen
Mectith Jensen
Jensen
James Clare
Oakland
Castro Valley
Alive,Olson
Harold Sharpe
Lon Chute
Laura Kiney
Pat Gerdines
Auctioneer Proclaims Bid As Fans Gape At Hedy’s Items
The scene at the American Art gallery drew crowds as workers note the month-long sale is the largest in local history. A bidder snapped up rose velvet boudoir lamps and porcelain figurines for 110 dollars while three police officers kept order.
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Goode
American Art Gallery
Hedy
Aedy
San Francisco Declares Wide Open War on Bookies
San Francisco officials led a weekend sweep against bookmakers after raids that closed six bookie offices. Ten men were arrested, with two groups facing felony counts and conspiracy charges. Notable suspects include Emilio Georgetti and Bill Graham, as investigators target nationwide bets and layoff wagering.
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San Francisco
Tene Street
Thomas C. Lynch
Wido Wells
Lynch
San Quentin
Lh Grand Jury
Harold Robinson
State Attorney General's Office
Robinson
Guldbaum
Emilio Georgetti
Exar
San Mateo
Nevada
Bill Graham
Reno
William Mendelle
San Praneisen
Nicholas Benelia
Oakland
Alphonse C. Villa
Lafayette
James C. Cernuseco
Livermore
Jock Cohen
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Morris Plan of
California
First Street
J. H. Gadwood
Cenlfer
Morris’ Plan
Ralph N. Larson
K. G. Wootsey
Studebaker
U. S. Dutra Motor Sales
Castro St. Lucerne
Mrs. Jensen
Mario J. Perruzzo
Abe Fox
Roy G. Blake
Harry Braunstein
Fred Davies
San Frangisco
U.S
Watkins St
UT Lacy
Castro St. DU
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