Water Power Group Urges Federal Role in Projects
The California Water and Power Users Association passed resolutions urging federal construction of water facilities and opposing state or private build operate plans. They urged abandoning San Luis Reservoir state efforts, opposed Feather River Project funding, and condemned a Trinity River Project partnership plan allowing Pacific Gas and Electric to build facilities. George Lehrmeyer backed federal San Luis Reservoir construction while denouncing the Karn County Concept in Hagen’s bill.
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Sacramento
California Water and Power Users Association
San Luis Reservoir
Feather River
FRP
Trinity River
U. S Interior Department
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
George Lehrmeyer
Grange
Karn County
Harlan Hagen
Calif
River drag for missing executive in Stockton
Authorities scoured the San Joaquin River for the body of Harold C. Marsh, a Ledi Steel Products owner from Stockton, after his car was found submerged near a western Stockton bridge. Police noted tire marks suggest a highway swerving incident and found his hat, overshoe, and briefcase inside.
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Stockton
San Joaquin
Ledi Manufacturing
Harold C. Marsh
Ledi Steel Products Company
Marsh
Emeryville
All Bridge
Teaching Credential Shakeup Rumors Reach San Lorenzo Board
San Lorenzo Supt Paul D Ennet reported proposed state changes to teacher credentials include regrouping 50 special credentials into four general categories plus five year or master degree requirements. The plan, to be studied by the State Board of Education this year with action next year, includes general teaching credentials vocational pupil personnel and general administration supervision. The board also approved Thiel and Ellerd of San Leandro to audit the 1997 58 fiscal year books and extended Barrett school building program completion to April 21.
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San Lorenzo
Paul D. Ennet
State Board of Education
Ehret
San Leandro
Thiel and Ellerd
Barrett School
Billingsley Hurt In N Y Accident
Sherman Billingsley owner of the Stork Club was hurt when his car collided with a taxi at a rainswept Manhattan intersection. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital and later transferred to Roosevelt Hospital with injuries pronounced not serious. Cab driver William Watson and passenger David Montalvo, 19, were reportedly unhurt.
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New York
INS
Ovner
Sherman Billingsley
Manhattan
Bellevue
Roosevelt Hospital
William Watson
David Montalvo
Daily Review listing and circulation details
The Daily Review printed at Haywarsard California lists circulation and rate details. It notes mail handling at Winton Ave and includes address references and office locations such as 156 South Main Street Centralville. The snippet shows historical postal and publication notices with names and rates.
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The
Daily Review, Inc
Haywars Ard
California
Atheokommicions
Winton Ave
Daily Review Gto
Alward
Jefferson
Lee An
South Main Street
Centerville
Aupit Bitreau Craculation
Atherton Withdraws From Senate Race in California
Stockton attorney Warren H. Atherton announced his withdrawal from the Republican nomination race for U S Senate after nine months of campaigning. He said Knight’s popularity likely prevents his win and hoped his exit would unify Republicans. he did not indicate support for Knight. Rep. Clair Engle remains Democratic candidate from Red Bluff.
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Stockton
Warren H. Atherton
U.S
Goodwin J. Knight
George Christopher
San Francisco
SOP
Clair Engle
Red Bluff
Atherton
Knight
Greek election premier named caretaker leader after resignation
King Paul named Constantine Georgakopoulos, president of the Greek Red Cross, caretaker premier until parliamentary elections. He urged elections under proportional representation after Premier Konstantinos Karamanlis resigned following a 15-member parliamentary revolt and cabinet resignations over a PR election bill.
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Atrens
Paul
Constantine Georgakopoulos
Greek Red Cross
Constantin Karamanlis
Karamanlis
Pariament
Caby Net
New Charges On Ex-Officer New Charges On Ex-Officer
Former Army Captain James Skilley of Glendale on military parole for an $11,000 payroll theft in 1956 is ordered to appear in municipal court March 17 for a preliminary hearing on new charges. FBI agents arrested him in Phoenix on two counts of grand theft for writing about $7,200 in bad checks last January to buy cars and jewelry. He previously was convicted of absconding with $11,380 from Fort Ord where he commanded in the 10th Infantry on July 31, 1956.
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Los Angeles
James
Skilley
Glendale
FBI
Phoenix
Ariz
Fort Ord
10Th Infantry
Commissions Set On Missile Subs
The first of seven submarines that will carry guided missiles will be commissioned at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo on March 7. The Grayback will carry two Regulas guided missiles capable of delivering nuclear payloads to targets about 1,000 miles away.
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Washington
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
Vallejo
Aren
Home Building and Slum Cleanup Plan Proposed
Washington expects a new administration bill in Congress to authorize 1.3 billion dollars for slum clearance and urban renewal projects. The proposal would guarantee up to 150 million dollars in bond support to help local agencies improve downtown and commercial areas as part of a broader efforts to stimulate the economy.
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Washington
Congress
St Im
Gem Robbery Stuns Miami Beach Guests at Kenilworth
FBI agents and Miami Beach detectives probe a $156,000 cash and jewel burglary of a Chicago couple at Arthur Godfrey's Kenilworth Hotel suite. Victims Titus Hatta, 65, and wife Ethel reported missing jewelry including a $100,000 bracelet and a necklace. Police say the heist occurred Sunday afternoon and investigators consider smuggling the loot out of state.
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Miami Beach
Fla
FBI
Chicago
Arthur Godfrey
Kenilworth
G. We Owens
Titus Hatta
Ethel
Hialeah
Etna Aparim
Westinghouse Science Talent Prize Winners Call for Discipline
Reinier Beenkes and Dushau Mitrovich of Newton High School in Newton Massachusetts won the top $7500 and runner up $6000 Westinghouse Science Talent Search prizes respectively. They praised their science teacher Floyd D Summerville and adviser Dr Albert E Navex for guiding their success among 95000 entrants and credited parental encouragement. Beenkes designed an atom cyclotron as his project.
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Washington
Hyo ‘Opa
Westinghouse
Reinier Beenkes IE
Dushau -Mitrovich
Newton
Mass
Newton High School
Floyd D. Summerville
Albert E. Navex
Ith
Carradine Sued by Father-in-Law in San Mateo Court
Redwood City report states ex father-in-law Henry R. Henius of San Mateo County files suit in Superior Court for 3300 alleging John Carradine, 54, has supplied funds for the support of his grandchildren after a Reno divorce from Sonia Carradine. The couple split after a 36 year old Sonia wed a 19 year old San Francisco artist Michael Francis Bowens.
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Redwood City
Coulrt
Sonia
Reno
Carradine
San Francisco
Michael
Francis Bowena
Transit Dist Seeks Price on Key System Facilities
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District asks the State Public Utilities Commission to conduct a price study on the Key System E and F facilities and real estate to present a fair estimate for eminent domain proceedings. The petition covers 21 train units, 256 diesel buses, three yards, a rail shop, and related equipment, excluding A B C lines and gasoline buses. President Robert K. Barber says the move aims to develop an orderly, acceptable transit system for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties with a just and equitable price assessment.
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San Francisco
Alameda Contra
Transit Dist. Pres
Robert K. Barber
Alameda
Contra, Costa
Cuban Rebel Pupils Slain Prompt Local Schoolboy Strike
In Havana and Santiago anti government students staged a strike after two seventh graders, aged about 11, were found shot on a highway near Santiago. Authorities said the youths were accused of complicity in a weekend bombing of a police car, a claim not tied to known government foes. The initial rebel response included a downtown bomb blast causing panic but few injuries.
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Havana
Santiago
Cassumed
Fulgencio
Santizbo
Suspect Held In Kidnap Case In San Rafael
William Donald Johnson age 1 was arrested as a suspect in the kidnapping and reported incident of a Valley housewife. He denied the charge and said he could prove bowling alibi. He was identified from a rogue's gallery by the victim who said she was dragged into a car, slugged, and driven to a secluded place.
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San Rafael
William Donald Johnson
Pass ‘Valley
Johnson
Ellis’ Siebert
McClure declines politics role in 1954 campaign
San Francisco civic leader Stuart McClure, the Republican nominee in the First District for the State Board of Equalization, says he will not seek any office this year. Observers expected a run for the Board or the State Senate, but he states he will not campaign and has urged James Silliman of Salinas to run for the Board. the current member is George R. Reilly.
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San Francisco
Stuart ‘McClure
State Board of
McClure
Board of Equalization
State Senate
James Silliman
Salinas
Assembly
Equalization
George “Rreilly
Assessor Takes Impartial Action On Tax Complaints
An assessor addresses property owner concerns over high taxes and counters complaints about tax assessments. The official notes his role in evaluating property values impartially, citing a specific property case involving a $500 adjustment. The report reflects ongoing scrutiny of local tax practices and public accountability.
Still Sought In Bus Tragedy
PRESTONSBURG KY UP L rescue workers persist in locating 11 missing children after a bus with 26 pupils and the driver plunged into the Big Sandy River. Search lights nets and boats are deployed as authorities appeal for aid and a disaster fund is established.
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Prestonsburg
UPL
Frankfort
A. B. Chandler
Kentucky
Boy Bicyclist Killed by Truck in Merced County
A night time collision on Highway Patrol logs reports a 19 year old Merced bicyclist struck by a southbound truck. The driver was identified as Harold Hilerson, 42, of Roseville. Both vehicles were southbound at mile marker one when the accident occurred, authorities said.
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Merced
Walt North
Harold John Hilerson
Roseville
Market Injunction Action Dismissed Against PX Markets
Industry Improvement Assn. suit to halt below cost advertising and dispensing loss readers was dismissed against PX Markets of San Lorenzo. Atty Frederick Schnenkiman said PX Markets agreed to comply with state law. Action still pending against U-Save Markets.
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Industry Improvement, Assn
F-X
San Lorenzo
Aesuit
Industry Improvement Assn
Adising
PX Markets
Emmy Awards Set in Los Angeles Industry Event
Emmy Awards in Los Angeles showcase television arts with academies honoring standout performances. The event features producers nominees and network representatives highlighting cinematic achievements.
Farm Workers Increase Told In San Joaquin Valley
Fresno dispatch reports the California State Employment Department estimates about 73,000 persons are engaged in agricultural activity in the San Joaquin Valley, a slight rise from last year. Farm Placement Supervisor Q Fahrney notes 2,417 cotton bales were ginned in the valley over the past two weeks, lifting seasonal production to 1,402,472 bales, with state production listed at 1,541,560 bales.
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Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
Q. Fahrney
College pay hike urged for professors nationwide
Health Secretary Marion Folsom urged higher pay for college faculty after an Office of Education survey found the average U S college salary this year was 6120 dollars. He called salaries shamefully low given higher education’s crucial role in shaping future leaders and society.
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Washington
INS
Marion Folsom
America
Folsom
Office of Education
United States
Pilot killed in Bay crash near Hamilton Air Force Base
Lt Col Raymond Evans commander of the 83rd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron died when his FI-4A Starfighter crashed into San Pablo Bay two miles from the base during approach. He was 24 and survived by his wife Adelia and two children.
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Hamilton Air Force Base
Raymond
Evans
83Rd
San Pablo Bay
Air Base
Dyvans
Lockheed
Korea
Adelia
Assembly Bills Face Early Science Start Veto
Sacramento reports that an Assembly Ways and Means panel rejected a proposal to begin science instruction in first grade. The committee, by voice vote with few dissents, refused a $2.6 million request to fund supplementary science textbooks for grades one to three. Assemblyman C Masterson of Richmond criticized the department’s proposal as hogwash to boost the budget.
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Sacramento
Ways and Means
Richmond
Air Force Mum on Hydrogen Bomb Towing Job
London AP report alleges Air Force details a program to train soldiers to tow hydrogen bombs nationwide. Squadron Leader Jack Miles testified at Rotherham court about Cpl. Ernest Minshaw's drunken driving charges and possible secrecy surrounding the unit’s duties.
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Air Force
Mum
London
Air “Force
Jack Miles
Miles
Magnjsteate
Rotherham
Yorkshire
Ernest Minshaw
Mies
Min- Ighan
Minshaw
Quick Action Demanded on Pay TV Plan
Rep Oren Harris promised another postponement of FCC action on pay television if Congress does not resolve the dispute this year. Harris, chair of the House Commerce Committee, said the panel is investigating the FCC amid a clash with lawmakers over pay-TV policy and timing. The FCC had planned to consider experimental pay-TV applications after March 2, 1958, with Congress pressing a delay and the FCC citing legislative action needed.
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Washington
Oren Harris
Ark
Federal ‘Communications Commission
Poiyt Television
Congress
Harris
House
Commerce “Committee
FCC
Radio-Tv ‘Airways
Senate
House Commerce Committees
Proceeds Kept By Texas Republican Committee
Austin reports the Texas Republican Committee voted to retain proceeds from last month s dinner for House Minority Leader Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts. The Executive Committee defended the Houston dinner amid GOP criticism from member H J Porter s letter to Texas oil and gas men praising Martin as a friend of the Harris O Hara Gas bill. The National GOP Committee later rejected $3300000 after a Washington paper publicized Porter s letter.
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Austin
Tex
Texas ‘Republican
House
Joseph W. Martin
Rmass
Houston
GOP
H. J
Jack Porter
Texas Oil and Gas
National
GOP Committee
Washington
Porter
Jetter
Marfin
Harris O'Hara
Judge Helps Man Win Back Hearing Aid From Wife
CHICAGO AP reports 23 year old Frank Kedubek regained his hearing in court after a judge ordered his estranged wife to return a hearing aid she had allegedly taken out of spite. The ruling underscores a family court action involving the instrument and personal conduct.
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Chicago
Frank Kedubek
Kedubek
Derailed Train Fuel Explodes at Shattuck Oklahoma
In Shattuck Oklahoma a Santa Fe freight train derailed and released gasoline or propane into tank cars that exploded. The first blast reached Gage seven miles away and a series of bursts lit up the countryside for miles. Four to five additional explosions followed, ending around 3 30 am. Several spectators suffered flashburns and three firemen received minor injuries with no fatalities reported.
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Okla
Santa Fa
Gage
Southland Solons Consider Water Plan Amid Session
Sacramento reports Los Angeles County assemblymen debated major water issues in the current legislative session. An amendment to the governor's budget seeks two million dollars for a study of the Eel River and a coastal inland route to deliver water to Southern California.
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Sacramento
Los Angeles
Hodaysta
Feather River
Land
Eeok
Ito
Eel River
California
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