Grasshopper Plague Spreads Through Santa Clara County
The grasshopper invasion that hit Alameda County has moved south into Santa Clara, near Milpitas and along the Page Mill road in Los Altos. Heavy concentrations reported around Gilroy, with spraying by ground and air forces under way to halt crop damage. Alameda County agent Edward Strobridge says the outbreak remains minor so far, concentrated in Mountain House, but experts warn hoppers may advance across rangelands and into vineyards, orchards, and gardens.
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Alameda County
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara Courtly
Milpitas
Tno
Gilroy
Page-Mill Road
Los Altos
East Bay
Edward Strobridge
Mountain ‘House
Hit-Run Jails Fremont Man
Fremont man Curtis M Greer, 40, of 431 Cabrillo, charged with a felony hit and run after a Highway 9 collision that injured Lorraine Tarlap, 31, of 1041 Timpanogas Circle. Mrs Tarlap, a passenger in her husband Elmar’s car, alleged Greer fled the scene. California highway patrol traced him to his home and he was booked at San Rita.
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Fremont
Curtis M.greer
Cabrillo
Highway 9
Lorraine
Tarlap
Timpanogas Circle
Niles Area
Elmar
Greer
California
Sanva Rita
Yeggs Bind Guard at Oakland Laundry Plant Heist
A gang bound and gagged Bert R. Peake at the Oakland Laundry Company plant on 730 29th St, tearing open a large safe with an acetylene torch before fleeing. Police say the intruders tied his hands and feet, taped his mouth, and wrapped a shirt around his head, then escaped after nearly burning the safe. No amount of money stolen is yet determined.
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Oakland
Oakland Laundry Company
Bert R. Peake
San'<Lorenzo
29Th St
Prase
William Stanton
British Link Between Cancer and Smoking Draws Attention
The London NS Britain's Research Council states that about one in eighteen men who were lifelong heavy cigarette smokers face possible death from cancer. It notes knowledge of lung cancer causes remains incomplete but attributes the sparse rise in lung cancer mainly to smoking.
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London
Britain
Deat Research Council
Phil Silvers Wife Delivers Girl at Beth Israel Hospital
New York reports TV comedian Phil Silvers known for Bilko welcomed a six pound baby girl with wife Ever trick a former TV model. The couple named the infant Tracey Edith after birth at Beth Israel Hospital confirming their first child arrival.
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New York
Phil: Silvers
Bilko
Y. Silvers
Ever Trick
Beth Israel Hospital
Silvera
Tracey Edith
Hayward youth wins Alameda County 4-H Master Showman award
Pleasanton David Bogard, 19, of Hayward, named 1957 4-H Master Showman of Alameda County after top overall judging in dairy, beef cattle, sheep, swine divisions at the Alameda County Fair junior livestock event. Trophy donated by Livermore Lions Club. showmanship trophies by Pleasanton Lions Club for four divisions. Judges from Bakersfield, Turlock, Petaluma. FFA Master Showmanship judging set for Sunday afternoon in the FFA exhibits area. Farm Advisor Gordon Winlow oversees 4-H livestock exhibits and Leslie Brown coordinates FFA participation.
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Pleasanton
David Bogard
Hayward
Alameda County
Bogard
Mrr
Future Farmers of America
Livermere Lions Club
Pleasanton Lions Club
Wayne Campos
Roreld
Clifton
Roy Hamilton
Glen Maddux Gheep
Bakersfield
Legion Opens Big State Convention in Long Beach
The 36th annual state convention of the American Legion opened in Long Beach today with about 10 300 legionnaires and auxiliary members present to hear Lt Gov Harold J Powers. Alvin Owsley former national commander was to speak to 8 500 men and 1 300 women. Mrs Sylvia Sehorn auxiliary president called the meeting to order with Ralph H Goodall named to head the legion's 40 and group.
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Ralph H.goodall
Woods ‘Wad Hills
Calif
Legion’s 40
TELEPHONE EXPANSION APPROVED BY WT PUBLIC UTILITIES
The UK project approved by the WT State Public Utilities Commission covers direct dialing and a $3.1 million expansion by Telegraph Co. to PT&T Dist. Mgr. Beird-Porter. It will add about 7000 telephones in Decoto and Centerville with two new exchange centers under construction. Direct dialing aims to save users about 16400 annually by shifting to fewer two party line configurations. Equipment installation starts August as part of a modernization effort in California communities including Greenlett and Sycamore.
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Commissado
Decato
Fremont
New Dion
Patific
Porter
Alameda County Fair Opens Tomorrow at Pleasanton
Tomorrow the Alameda County Fair at Pleasanton opens with gates at 10 am. Activities include agriculture stalls, carnations, food prep, early racing, Alameda Community Hour, and multiple court and show events. Admission to the fair grounds is free with a 25 cent parking fee.
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Alameda
Pleasanton
Alaciada
California Mission Trails
John Strong
Fair Grounds
Ground Observers Day Set for July 14
Hayward Chamber of Commerce committee to sponsor observance of Ground Observer Corps Day on July 14. Plans to be announced later. Chamber notes the Skywatch at Hayward Airport and aims to fund the volunteers with coffee for a year via funds from service clubs.
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Community Services Committee of
Hayward Chamber of Commerce
Hayward
Ground Observer Corps
Goc
Chamber
Leandro Bakery in Dispute With Two Unions
Leandro Bakery, with outlets in San Leandro and Centerville, faces picketing by Hayward Local 824 Culinary Workers and Bartenders Union and Local 870 Retail Clerks. Pickets at Butter Crust Donuts, 1554 Washington St, aim to pressure hiring minors and fund contributions. Workers at San Leandro and Centerville stores left to maintain operations while unions seek recognition. negotiations over union jurisdiction and a welfare fund payment are ongoing.
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Leandro
San
Centerville
Pez
Hayward
Culinary Workers and Bartenders
Alameda
County
Washington “St
Tony
Floyd Attaway
Hos
Harris Wilkin
San’. Leandro
San Leandro
Cen
Terville
Sarr Leandro
John Reckas
Reckat
Culinary
Labor Commission
Reckas
The
Via
Juan
Chris G. Kallas
Castro St
Vial Gueas
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Yeggs
Phil ‘Silvers
Joan Glassey
Marydee Ct
Fairview Ave
Parkside Dr
Russel Larson
Hampton Rd
Edwin Main
ABC
Steve Rubialo
Legion
Castro
Yward
Opa
Project UK
Leandro Bakery
BON’ Aire
A. R. Peterson & Sons
Charles
Kenney
Tangle Eden
Wood Rd
Castro Valley
Mt. J
San Francisco
Kenney Yard
Charles Impey
Rosie Nogman
Castro ‘Valley
Rae
Walter Schneider
Ge $T
Arregularast
Fomoidt
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