28 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1957
Page
1
An atomic device failed to fire at a Nevada test site today. A three-man team of scientists ascended a 500-foot tower to disarm the deadly dud after a short circuit disrupted the test.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles rejected U S recognition of Communist China while urging patience toward a hoped eventual friendly relation with the mainland. He spoke at the Lions International convention, criticizing Peiping's policies and insisting that the United States must keep China policy firm.
Thomas Lynn Johnston, 25, who killed a Sacramento theater child in 1951, died in San Quentin's gas chamber at 10:12 am after entering at 10:08. Witnesses included American and foreign correspondents and Marines near ground zero.
Daily Review circulation manager Ray Truscott announced a Hawaii holiday contest for carriers. The top three boys with the most subscriptions between July 1 and August 31 will win a week at Waikiki hotels, with mothers accompanying them by Transocean flights. Additional prizes include a three day Southern California trip for those surpassing thirty subscriptions and a Disneyland day for twenty or more.
Harold Wayne Glenzer 22 of San Jose was found guilty of trespassing while six others arrested June 12 for swimming at Calaveras Reservoir. He was acquitted on the swimming charge. Judge E A Quaresma based the verdict on Deputy Cecil Pirtel’s statement that Glenzer was fully dressed at arrest.
Fremont Taxpayers League filed suit in Alameda County Superior Court to remove Councilman Wallace Pond for moving to his wife's Sund ranch in June 1956. League officials said they expect an attorney general opinion and Pond may be served tonight. Provisional leave to sue allowed filing before Pond's planned move back to Fremont. league argues he is not qualified to hold office.
Washington district judge Charles F McLaughlin reaffirmed Miller's conviction on one count of the two count contempt indictment. He held Miller was right to refuse a question about a 1947 Communist writers meeting but wrong to refuse to identify attendees.
In Budapest three Hungarians, including a medical student, were executed for killing a member of the secret police during the anti-Communist uprising. The executions were carried out in Vienna according to the report.
New York reports that middleweight champion Ray Robinson and welterweight champion Carmen Basilio were matched today for a middleweight title bout to be staged in New York in September.
Hurricane Audrey carved a 100 mile trail of death and destruction along the Louisiana coast. Cameron and Creole reported many dead or missing with inland limits showing casualties in Texas. Rescue boats ferried aid as the storm washed ashore houses, toppled trees, and flooded roads across the Gulf region.
Col Nickerson testifies that Air Force missile program was influenced by a private business firm and Washington lobbies as he faces charges for failing to safeguard secrets in the Jupiter program. He pleads guilty on 15 counts and awaits court action with potential 30 year sentence.
District Attorney seeks indictments against Van Deusen and associates as Reno casino managers testifying in Oakland link losses to uranium investments. Witnesses, including Bevio Laugher and brothers, reported funds lost totaling thousands from deals tied to the Reno properties Riverside Casino and Mapes Hotel.
Federal charges filed against Norman and James Brusk of Brusk Enterprises Hayward for alleged violations of child labor laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The four counts accuse employing a child under 16 and wage act violations. Maximum penalties up to $1000 per count.
Union City seeks to block Hayward Treeview annex expansion after Judge Albert Shine grants a preliminary injunction. The order halts further action on the June 11 ordinance as jurisdiction questions loom. Union City must post 5000 to cover Hayward if the ruling goes against it, while the disputed area covers roughly half the Treeview territory near Eastshore Freeway and Southern Pacific tracks.
Arch bishop John J. Mitty announces reassignment of Southern Alameda County priests. Rev Albano G Olivera moves to Holy Ghost Fremont to assist Fr Vincent Breen. Rev Harold T Pearce to replace Olivera at St Marys Cathedral. Other moves include Rev Eugenio Alves to St Stanislaus Modesto and Rev Francis Krednils to St Georges Stockton. Fr Bernard Burke to be assisted by Rev Joseph R Coleman at Hayward St Joachim. Rev Peter Guiste moves to Sacred Heart Oakland. Rev James Kigherty to replace at St Vincents Petaluma.
Francisco Oakland furniture dealer Harry S Slater aged 56 was fined 320000 for evading 1960 in income taxes. Federal Judge Oliver J Carter imposed the fine to avoid prison due to his serious heart condition. Doctors testified incarceration would worsen his condition. The judge noted a death sentence is not applicable for income tax cases.
Tomorrow the Alameda County Fair at Pleasanton will honor the City of Hayward. The Hayward Chamber of Commerce will have a display booth in the Commercial and Industrial Exhibit Building to distribute information and roass. The rider of the winner of the Hayward Handicap horse race will receive a savings bond and the horse a floral wreath. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with various events through the day including the Hayward Community Hour, a dance program, and a Square Dance Jamboree scheduled in the afternoon.
Pleasanton Santa Rita Prison reports a riot yesterday as about 400 of 900 male inmates refused to work amid heat and a stalled bill. Tear gas and clubs restored order after 50 deputies entered the yard. 60 prisoners barricaded a barracks and caused property damage. Capt James Dignan said 99 suspects are questioned and held in security barracks. Sheriff Gleason will consult the district attorney on charges for those involved.
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