Controversy Over Plan To Hire Industrial Agent in Hayward
Hayward city council may discuss hiring Derr to serve as industrial agent at a $900 monthly salary. Four councilmen announced the move, while Councilman Bee withholding approval pending assurances that costs will not exceed estimates. The plan includes office expenses and an expense account, with annual costs projected between 18,000 and 50,000 dollars. Derr, a former Stockton chamber official, previously helped finance an industrial site purchase before leaving amid a dispute.
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Stockton
Dery
Chamber
Hayward Area backs 3.91 million park bond proposal
The Hayward Area Recreation District advisory board unanimously approved a 3.91 million dollar bond plan for parks and playgrounds. It urged the county to call an election and outlined tax implications showing about 32 dollars per 100 000 assessed value and six cents per hundred for the average home over 20 years. The plan cites surveys showing strong community need and rapid district growth with 35 subdivisions approved since 1953.
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Hayward Area Recreation Distict
Board of Supervisors
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Flannagan
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Castro Valley
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Mt Eden-Russell City
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Washington Manor
Flannagah
Harold Teel
Driver in Bartell crash forfeits bail
CENTERVILLE The driver of the car that struck a county car carrying Supervisor Harry Bartell near Decoto on October 18 forfeited $500 bail by failing to appear in Centerville Justice Court. Bartell opened the Supervisors session noting Pedroza’s no-show may affect civil action. he said Pedroza had no insurance or assets, and Bartell, injured in the crash and hospitalized for weeks, could not estimate further action.
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Decoto
Centerville Justice Court
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Pedroza
No Candidates No Election in Washington Area
NILES report indicates no candidates filed before the deadline and no election will be held in Centerville Alviso township this year. County supervisors approved annexation of three men likely to join Union Sanitary District. Preliminary tally shows 136 votes for the annexation with 14 against.
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Tony Marti
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Army letter helped shape McCarthy revolt on Capitol Hill
Washington reports an unpublished letter written by Army Secretary Stevens last December influenced the clash between Stevens and Senator Joe McCarthy and the Republican committee members over Major Irving Peress. The letter acknowledged Peress' leftist background and intensified the controversy.
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R.S.D
Everett Dirksen
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Dirksen
Easy to Pay Bills at Redwood Pharmacy
Bills for lights water and sanitary district sewer fees may be paid at Redwood Pharmacy at the Davis Shopping Center in Redwood Laurel and Av Streets. Services are offered at no charge to the public during all hours with a large free parking area and full prescription service.
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Knight Opposes Jobless Pay Restrictions in Legislature
In Sacramento Governor Knight backs unemployment insurance review with a possible rise in weekly benefits from 25 to 30 dollars. Knight warns any increase must avoid widening ineligibility. Assemblyman Levering plans bills to restrict benefits for seasonal workers and those who quit, aiming to curb chiseling on the fund. Senate Rules assigns liquor reform to efficiency committee, with two proposals: Weinberger plan for an appointive liquor department and Brown amendment creating a governor-appointed commission subject to legislative removal.
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Charles’ Brown
Police Guards Doubled at Key White House Posts
Congress faced emergency security measures after yesterday s shooting at the House of Representatives by Puerto Rican nationalists. Speaker Martin blamed communists, Police and Metropolitan Police increased guard posts, visitors restricted, and a $100,000 bail was set for the accused. Rep Alvin Bentley remained in critical condition after a Cleveland specialist was summoned for treatment.
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Two Men Killed in South County Auto Crashes
Two deaths result from separate Hayward area crashes reported near South County. James V. Doton, 34, of Menlo Park, drove off the Dumbarton bridge guard rail and into the water after skidding over 220 feet. James R. Maggard, 41, Parks Air Force Base, died when his westbound car collided with a tractor trailer on Fergola Hill at about 3 am. truck driver Bertram L. Lindsey, 46, of Albuquerque, NM, was uninjured as front wheels tore free. Police noted Maggard may have been on the wrong side of the road.
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California cities to get Christmas Tree Army fund
Sacramento officials report two bills in the legislature to fund Salvation Army construction projects. The plan allocates 192000 for Hayward and 167000 for Del Rey Oaks with a 581 Chestnut home site near Milpitas. Completion is expected in about six weeks as the board seeks additional public work funds. The local Community Chest share rises to 9897, up 2000 from last year.
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House group fails to cut corporate tax extension vote
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 22 to 2 to extend the corporate income tax rate for one year aligning with President Eisenhower's program. They also moved to take up excise rate changes after defeating a Democratic bid for larger cuts, while Reed plans a broader bill to meet administration asks with some opposition.
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Assemblyman in Mink Coat Sparks Temporal Debate T
Sacramento report notes Assemblyman Frank Below of Eureka arrived for the 1954 session wearing two mink bow ties. Senator George Miller Jr. of Richmond, leader of California Democrats, used the moment to critique GOP folly and Democratic missteps during the session.
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Euréka
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Unity urged for area school wage schedules
Newark area teachers hear Dr Oscar E Anderson from California call for cooperation among school boards to unify salary schedules. He notes action could prevent unequal pay and improve efficiency in Washington Township and neighboring districts.
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Calif Tearaio
Georgen
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Leandro Council Supports Foothill Manor Annexation
The Leandro Council approved annexation boundaries for Foothill Manor in Alameda County. The plan, proposed by the boundaries commission, covers the west side of East 14th Street and awaits a 21 day approval or rejection window. Annexation petitions may circulate among Foothill Manor residents totaling about 300 homes and an estimated population of 3,200.
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East 14Th Street
Jay Chinn
Foothill Manor
Subversives on Security List Figures Cause Debate
Washington officials released figures on government employee separations last year under the security program. Senator Monroney pressed whether 383 fired or resigned for suspected subversion, while Civil Service Chairman Philip Young defended the breakdown as an honest accounting. A new tally showed 2,427 separations with details by service and cause.
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Coro Report Talks Tonight at Ashland School
A public meeting in Ashland tonight discusses the Coro report on incorporation. John Boomer, an opponent of incorporation, called the meeting and urged civic and service organizations to send representatives.
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Bombing and Gun Attack Sparks Capitol Security Shuffle
After a fatal shooting at the House, four congressmen are wounded while the attacker faces first degree murder charges. Delegates pray for the assailants and for a swift Capitol security overhaul including bulletproof glass and restricted access as a special committee probes subversive links.
GOP Chairman Talks With Ike About McCarthy Fallout
Leonard W. Mall said at the White House he could not support McCarthy when the senator attacks Army generals fighting Communism. Mall noted the dispute clouds Eisenhower's program and warned that internal GOP bickering could harm the party, while declining to predict Eisenhower’s stance.
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