Solons Reopen Southern Crossing Site Debate in California
SACRAMENTO Assembly committee revived the Southern Crossing controversy with a bill to study a new West Bay terminus for the span. The Public Works Committee approved a measure to allow construction with a flexible western ending between Army Street and Sierra Point in San Mateo County, funding a $500000 study and requiring reports by March. If a new location could finance the project without raising Bay Area tolls, construction would be authorized. current law pins the western end at Army Street, though no work has begun due to unavailable land and financing. Fred Cox, longtime advocate from South County, accused Assemblyman Bruce Allen of obstruction to stall the crossing.
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Syria hints at troop withdrawal from Jordan within a week
Washington reports Syria plans to pull its forces from Jordan within seven days, a move seen as boosting King Hussein’s standing and signaling reduced Moscow support. U.S. officials note signs Moscow fears a broader Arab move and that Syria’s exit could curb intervention talk amid the Jordan crisis.
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5000 Troops to Participate in Nevada Atomic Tests
The Pentagon announced about 5000 troops will take part in atomic weapons tests to begin in May at the Nevada site. The Army will run training exercises with 2100 troops, while a 2500 Marine task force will execute a helicopter borne landing on a simulated beach under atomic warfare conditions. Air Force crews and scientists will conduct maneuvers and tests and control air traffic near the test site.
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Bay Area Milk Prices Reduced Across Counties
Bay Area milk prices dropped by one cent per quart with Alameda County showing a decrease from 22.44 to 21.42 cents. Home delivery charges remain in effect and will be raised by one cent again on September 1.
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PUC Orders Rail Fares Increase in California
The California Public Utilities Commission ordered passenger rail fares to rise up to 10.25 percent starting May 20. Southern Pacific and Santa Fe sought higher rates to cover losses from operations. full 10.25 percent hike applies to SP’s San Francisco to Los Angeles steamliner. Coach fares also rise, with variations by route.
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Mein III Weds Ex-Family Cook in San Francisco
William Wallace Mein III, heir to a California fortune, married his family’s former cook Isolde Constantini a 24 year old German immigrant in a private ceremony at St Temes Catholic Church. The Marine newlywed departed for a honeymoon and was reported en route to Yosemite National Park.
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Baby crop costly to taxpayers
California taxpayers pay millions yearly for public hospital births. Dr. George E. Judd cited 1955 state births at 201,024 with about 35,000 in public hospitals and an estimated per birth cost up to 400 dollars. In Los Angeles County 40 percent of families earning 3000 dollars or more had births, yet only 15 percent paid.
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Eisenhower to use radio TV for budget fight speeches
President Eisenhower announced plans to address the nation via radio and television to defend his 71.3 billion spending budget. White House secretary James Hagerty said timing is open and the president may speak from time to time to explain budget and other requested legislation and correct misinformation.
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Senator Hits Envoy Choice For Ireland Post
Senate Foreign Relations Chair Theodore F. Green criticized Scott McLeod as unqualified for the Ireland ambassador post. The Rhode Island Democrat opposed McLeod’s confirmation, though the committee agreed to a vote, noting the Irish post is very important and McLeod does not measure up to expected qualifications.
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More Respond To Cupid's Arrows Oakland Apr marriage licenses rise fall
Oakland officials report a drop in marriage license applications for April. In 1988 there were 553 licenses filed, while the same period this year shows 390. The county clerk cited the sharp decrease as notable in the spring pairing trend.
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Russians Denied Tour of California Irrigation Projects
A Soviet delegation of 11 engineers and artists, plus a Soviet embassy attache, was refused permission to tour California hydroelectric projects. U.S. officials cited reciprocity concerns after American engineers were blocked from inspecting similar Soviet facilities in Russia. Dexheimer discussed water use efficiency and a study on reducing irrigation to cut waste during the World Congress session.
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Sugar Fullmer Weigh For Fight In Chicago
Sugar Ray Robinson held a quarter pound edge over middleweight champion Gene Fullmer at the Chicago weigh in for their title bout. Robinson tipped the scales at 159 1/4 pounds while Fullmer weighed 159 3/4 pounds, near their first meeting’s figures where Fullmer won the title on a unanimous decision.
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Defense Dept Offers Blood to McCarthy Amid Illness
Washington reports Sen Joseph McCarthy has received a blood donation offer from Defense Department employees during a battle with acute hepatitis. Mrs McCarthy called it a wonderful gesture and said she did not know which office sent the offer, though the senator did not need transfusions.
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Delta Official Testifies Profit From Secret CAB Decision
Washington report says a Delta Airlines official testified he passed a secret CAB decision to Georgia GOP committeeman Robert Snodgrass who profited on the stock market. Snodgrass and his wife reportedly earned about 2500 dollars on Northeast Airlines stock after learning the New York Miami route grant.
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Beck Agrees To Appear At AFL-CIO Hearing
Teamsters President Dave Beck agreed to appear at an AFL-CIO ethics hearing next Monday to answer charges of corrupt influence in the union. Beck said the 13 member executive board will attend to seek recognition of their rights, after a prior threat to boycott. Meany and Hayes stated the inquiry would proceed in line with AFL-CIO rules.
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Knight to Speak in Hayward on Elks Youth Event
Governor Goodwin Knight scheduled to address Hayward at 2:30 pm on the front steps of city hall as part of the Elks five day Salute to Youth observance. The event includes discussion of a proposed state budget for youth programs and water projects with officials present.
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$1 000 Fines In Decoto Dope Case
Two Decoto men arrested on narcotics charges were fined $1000 each and placed on 10 years probation in San Francisco. Ralph G. Rojas, 24, of 807 14th St, and Ignacio C. Agudez, 23, of 326 Fourth St, Decoto, received fines and probation instead of prison terms because they have families. Neither man has prior criminal records.
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Worker Dies In 75 Foot Plunge At Bridge Site
Gustave Talbot, 64, a Pittsburg steel worker, fell 75 feet to his death while guiding an air compressor hose on a Carquinez bridge approach near Crockett yesterday. He lost his balance while crossing a girder.
Mussel quarantine extended along California coast
State health officials today imposed the annual mussel quarantine extending along the entire California coast including San Francisco Bay. Dr Malcolm H Merrill State Health Director said the quarantine will remain in effect until Oct 41.
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