Doolittle Drive favored for southern cross reach
Alameda County officials backed a Doolittle Drive link to the Eastshore Freeway aiming for a southern crossing, while opposing Assemblyman Dickey’s plan near 68th Avenue. San Leandro leaders and Hayward delegates praised the decision as Bay Area fast tracks on the Southern Crossing. Assemblyman Colwig hopes for initial bids by September as hearings continue in Sacramento.
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Hayward
Sacremento
Alameda County
Board of Supervisor
Eastshore
First Avenue
Davis Street
Sana Leandro
Dumbarton Bridge
Randal F. Dickey
68Th Avenue
Oakland
Altoslay
San Leandro
Carlos Bee
Roger Anderson
Champer
Commerce
Tred Cox
Orland Close
Howard Reese
Dickey
Anderson
Frank M. King
Chamber of Commerce
Ed Phillips
Department of Public Works
Bay Area
Richard Colwig
Hayward City Council Faces 45 Item Agenda Tonight
The Hayward council meets at 0 o'clock to handle a 45 item agenda. It includes annexing the Sear Kahn shopping center site, Longgonex, to create a 217 acre expansion. Hearings cover commercial use of the former Kahn site at Castro Street and Foothill Boulevard and a grade change to connect 8 Street to Foothill, protested by a neighboring land owner. The meeting also canvasses Baywood annex votes, fluoridation station annex plans, a Luvena Drive recreation area project with the Recreation District, and a tri county aqueduct resolution.
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Sear Kahn
Hayward
Baywood Annex
Luvena Drivs
Tri-County
Hoax Misfires: Couple Jailed in Jail Break Plot
In Orlando Florida a Baldwin Park California couple Ra Chael P Langley and his wife were convicted of conspiring in a jail break. Langley got five years in Raiford and his wife one year in county jail. She had posed as Mrs Walter Johnson to arrange release for her cellmate.
School Milk Fight Delayed in House
Washington officials report the House postponed a partisan battle over expanding federal subsidies to provide milk for school children until tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Witness Turns Hostile in Montgomery Bus Boycott Trial
Key witness Rev. A. J. Fields concedes he is only secretary in name and cannot recall crucial details of the Montgomery Improves Association. The defense questions his reliability as the state’s leads to prove conspiracy charges against Rev. M. L. King and others in the historic bus boycott case.
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Montgomery
INS
Montgomey
Ala
A. J. Fields
Cauia WU
M. i. King
William Thetford
Field
Fields
Happes
Circuit Cour
Eugene W. Carter
Robert Stewart
Stewart
King
Foreign Aid Bill Approval Is Advocated
Acting Secretary Herbert Hoover Jr urged Congress to approve Eisenhower’s 4.88 billion foreign aid bill, framing it as vital to bolster U S allies and deter Soviet subversion. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee as the lead administration witness, arguing for a prudent increase amid heavy cuts questions.
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Washington II
Herbert Hoover Jr
Eisenhower
U. S
Hoover
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Five S F Policemen Injured in Crash
Five San Francisco policemen returning from a swimming trip at Sharp Park were injured when another car drove on the wrong side of the highway forcing their car off the road. Roy Hooper, 40, sustained fractures in his right leg and left shoulder, with four other officers less seriously hurt.
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San Francisco
INS
Sharp Park
Roy Hooper
James W. Greeley
Robert McCusker
Waldo Reesink
Charles Korelec
Cyprus Turmoil Flows Through Nicosia Streets
In Nicosia a Turkish Cypriot mob rioted smashing Greek shop windows and clashing with British security forces in a bid for revenge after reports of a clash in Vassilia. At least 38 people were injured as tensions surged across the island with Greek villagers retaliating against Turkish actions.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Vassilia
Metaxas
Two Sanitary Districts Now Forged Into One
Fremont Irvinton and Union Sanitary districts merge after a public hearing as Union directors seek time. the new Union Sanitary district will cover most of Washington township with about 40 million value and 15 initial directors becoming five later.
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Fremont
Irvington
Union
John L. Stevenson
Steverson
Bruce Michael
Wallace Pond
Cott
S. G. Scott
Union Sanitary District
Washington Township
Alvarado Sanitary District
BR. B. Benbow
Joseph F. Perreira
William Rose
R. J. Wright
Leonard Freitas
Irvington Woard
M. J. Bernardo
George Burr
George A. Coit
Bernie R. Joseph
Fred G. Sanchez
H. L. Scott
G. Scott
George L. Smith
Manuel White
Alfred Ferreira
George Coit
Harry Goodridge
Leon Clark
San Francisco
Coit
Scott
Aged mute victim near death after intruder attack
Mrs Minnie McDonald 83, blind and deaf, was near death at Madeste hospital after a vicious beating. Deputies said the intruder was caught in the act attempting a criminal assault.
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Modesto
Ins
Minnie McDonald
Sherif
Madeste
Sudden Spring Arrives Early Across Regions
A quirky weather note reports spring hitting Southern Alameda County at 10:21 am and unusually early by 24 hours due to February's extra day. It contrasts with a blizzard along the Eastern seaboard that killed 120 from Maine to Virginia and brought snow to New England, while Northern Alabama saw freezing temperatures.
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Alameda County
Nehru to Meet President Eisenhower in July Visit
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru announced he will meet President Dwight Eisenhower in Washington in early July. Nehru will arrive July 6 or 7 and stay until July 10 or 11, following the Commonwealth nations conference in London. He criticized SEATO as a military alliance backing Pakistan against India.
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Washington
Prmne
Jawaharla Nehru
India
Eisenhower
White House
Kew Delhi
Nehru
United States
London
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Pakistan
Ruling Due On Subpenas In Chinese Family Associations
Federal Judge Oliver J. Carter in San Francisco was expected today to issue a long awaited ruling on whether a federal grand jury may suspend the records of Chinese family associations and related organizations.
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San Francisco
Oliver J. Carter
Tioday
Flying saucer sighting near Castro Valley lands near Crow Canyon
Deputies searched the Crow Canyon and Culi Canyon roads area after three residents Mary Riede Marty Montero and Myrtle Moore reported a bright glowing object passing overhead and settling nearby. Witnesses described a very large fiery object with a swishing sound and the area showed no burned brush.
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Castro Valley
Crow Canyon
Culi Canyon
Mary C. Riede
Edwards Lane
Marty F. Montero
Crow Canyon Road
Myrtle A. Moore
Alana Road
Snow Paralyzes New England Death Toll 156
New England storms push death toll to at least 156 across seven states. One weekend gale caused 63 deaths in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and New England. Coastal tides rose, boats and fishers faced danger, and schools closed as business activity slowed in the region.
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New York
Mid West
New England
Cape Hatteras
Cape Cod
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Caramerce and Industry Association
Srow
New York City
Water Agency Action Goes To Senate
In Sacramento the Senate faces its turn on two major 1958 issues the state budget and a unified water agency bill after the Assembly passed the water reorganization measure 64 8. The budget totals 1 75 billion with 9.1 million for Feather River 4 for the Olympic Games and 33.2 million for a five year peach and park acquisition program. The Senate appropriations panel has approved FRP and Olympic funds and plans to send its budget version to the floor late this week with final action possible Friday or the following week.
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Sacramento
Senate
Assembly
Feather River
Senate Frnente Committee
Laughing cashier foils bandit at San Leandro theater
San Leandro police report a 25 year old man attempted a robbery at the Del Mar theater booth in the 9 p.m. hour. Miss Norma Hill laughed and signaled for help, the would be robber fled in a dark Pontiac after the doorman chased him into the lot. The suspect wore a suede jacket and faded pants.
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San Leandro
San Leandro Theater
Norma Hill
Oakland
del’ Mar
Forces on Matsu Repel Gunboats
Communist gunboats attacked the Matsu islands in a one hour duel repelled by Nationalist gunners. Red ships and shore batteries' bombardment near Tateng ended at 10 p.m. with no casualties reported. An air alert had preceded the clash as MIG jets were seen overhead.
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Taipei
Matsu Islands
Defense Ministry
Hanageki
Matsu
Amoy
Quemoy Island
Huengobi
Foochow
Formosa
Tateng
Free China
jMatsun
Mateus
Matsus
Knowland Sees Farm Bill Veto Likely After Conference
In Washington Senate Republican Leader Knowland predicts President Eisenhower will veto the farm bill unless a Senate House Conference committee modifies it. Democrats claim a back door victory by adding a price supports amendment while the Senate passes a $3.5 billion measure. The House may send the bill to a joint conference for further rewriting as Knowland notes White House hopes for modification.
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Washington
Senate
William FP
Knowland
White House
Hiserhower
House
Calif
Eisenhower
Senate House Conference Committee
Conference Committee
Minnesota Voters Go to Polls in Keen Presidential Primary
Minnesotans vote in a direct presidential primary test between Adlai E. Stevenson and Estes Kefauver. Early turnout is light to heavy across districts with a total expected around 500000 by closing time. Kefauver aims to boost rural support while Stevenson heads to Chicago for the count.
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Minneapolis
Lws
Minnesota
Adlai E. Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
D Tenn
Kelsover
Stevenson
Kefauver
Washington
Chicago
Queen Mary Performs Well in Atlantic Gale
Queen Mary, the 81,000 ton Cunard liner, faced a 70 mph gale en route from New York to Southampton. Captain Donald Sorrell said the vessel behaved very well and sustained no damage. About 100 people were injured, with six hospitalized aboard upon arrival and two more taken off at Cherbourg. Fifty injured were crew members.
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Southampton
England
Donald Sorrell
New York
Therbourg
France
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