Pilot Describes Terror Of Hitting Power Line
Navy Skyraider crew on a low level training flight sliced two 220000 volt lines in Niles Canyon. Nyberg said he yelled a warning and feared impact as sparks flew. The plane returned safely to Alameda. PG&E noted the lines had existed for years. The outage affected San Francisco and the peninsula, halting traffic signals and streetcars.
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Navy Skyraider
Niles Canyon
Harry M. Nyberg
Berkeley
Ridge Top
Nyberg
Alameda Naval Air Station
Cmdr
M. J. Stack
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
Peninsula
Wizabeth Cary
Laurelly Ave
Hayward
Ellen Smythe
Helen Ann Smythe
Alameda Creek
Pg&e Co
Newark
Murder Charge Faces Airman Ambrose Kennedy
Officials said a murder charge will be led Monday against T\Sgt Ambrose Kennedy 37 accused of killing his German war bride early yesterday Kennedy was transferred to the Santa Rita Prison farm to the Oakland Court House where he was booked on murder investigation Their 9 year old daughter Christina summoned deputies Marianne F Kennedy 27 was found dying face down on the floor of their Komandorski Village apartment near Parks Air Force Base Deputies said Kennedy a mental patient of Parks hospital apparently beat his wife and then strangled her with a wire coat hanger
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Pleasanton
Ambrose
Kennedy
Santa Rita
Court House
Oakland
Christina
Marianne F. Kennedy
Komandorski Village
Parks Air Force Base
Parks Hospital
Japan Atrocities Book Suspended
Tokyo publisher said to suspend sale of a confessional book on Japanese wartime crimes in China during World War II. The volume reportedly sold 50,000 copies in 15 days amid police suspicion of right wing pressure claiming the book is a disgrace to Japan.
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Tokyo
INSH
China
Kobunsha Publishing Co
Japan
Floral spectacle opens at Oakland exposition
The California International Home and Garden Show opened its 25th presentation at the Oakland Exposition Building. The event runs through Sunday May 12 and includes a seven acre outdoor display area and an expansive garden patio with home exhibits.
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Oakland
California
Cock Fighting Raids Expected in Contra Costa County
Undersheriff John Hagegard hinted that more arrests may follow in a broad cock fighting operation. He declined to confirm rumors of prominent citizens or even some law enforcement officers' involvement, noting records and bills of sale from two years and names unlikely to be expected on the list.
Mix-Up of Twin Babies Solved in Michigan
Mrs Clayton Furton, mother of 11, faced relief as authorities solved a mix-up of her twin girls Jane and Joan at Mount Clemens. She noted the mix-up caused family jokes and guesses, and she hopes for final clarification by next month when she is due to have another baby.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Clayton Furton
Furton
Jane
Joan
Beck Boasts Good Record
Beck Boasts Good Record in Atlantic City. Union leader Dave Beck, under indictment for income tax evasion, told Teamsters officials to elect a new president if someone can do better. He cited the international union’s finances and growth, noting assets rising to 37.5 million and membership to 1,349,882, asserting the treasury hasn’t lost a nickel despite criticisms.
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Atlantic City
International Union Ceasury
International Union
Polio Fear Strikes Santa Paula Father of Four
Gordon B. Reed, a former Santa Paula High School football star, died yesterday after neglecting his own polio vaccines while ensuring his children received Salk shots. His death occurred as Ventura County prepared to start a program offering anti polio shots to adults.
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Santa Paula
Calif
Gordon B. Reed
Ats
Santa Fana High School
Ventura County
Home Loan Bid Deluge Threat To State Program
Sacramento reports a flood of loan and refinancing applications to California s Veterans Farm and Home Loan Purchase Act. With 25 000 loan applications on file and 4 000 more monthly the five million dollar bond could be exhausted by next year. Backers fear the rate forces seeking a one billion dollar bond on the 1958 ballot. Subcommittee led by Assemblyman William F Marsh Bi of Los Angeles reviews options.
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Sacramento
Tws
California
State Department of Veterans Affairs
William F. Marsh
Los Angeles
Driver Cited Helps Out Cop in San Pedro
In San Pedro officer Georgel Goland cites Andrew Flamengo for speeding but Flamengo later aids Goland by helping capture three narcotics suspects. Flamengo uses a police radio to broadcast for help as Goland fires warning shots and detains the fleeing man while officers arrive. three men are jailed on narcotics and marijuana charges.
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San’ Pedro
Los
Angeles
Georgel. Golend
San Pedro
Andrew T
Flamengo
Goland
Plamengo
Goland T
Bej
Mob courts and chaos mark Syria by election clash
In Damascus today angry crowds clashed with newsmen recording protests against the Eisenhower Doctrine during Syria's by elections. Welles Hangen of NBC and Wilbur Landrey of UP were assaulted as a tape recorder was grabbed outside a polling place. A Syrian official apologized and promised action.
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Damascus
Avyouth
Welles Hangen
National Broadcasting Co
United Press
Wilbur G. Landrey
Hangen
Syria
Jordan
NATO seeks 30 divisions to defend Western Europe sources say
Western Europe defense cut plans emerge as Gen. Lauris Norstad may demand 30 divisions ready to defend Europe. Officials say the number could shrink if tactical atomic weapons and missiles arrive in numbers. NATO ministers will review results this year to decide troop and weapon needs, amid Britain's 13 000 force cut.
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Bonk
Germany
North Atlantic Alliance
Lauris Norstad
Europe
Norstad
Arevan
NATO Council of Ministers
NATO
Pioneer Car Dealer Dies in Hayward at 60s
Milt Dehner prominent Hayward businessman dies at Eden Hospital aged in his sixties. He helped build Hayward Ford with Galbraith, later owned by Art Brayburn, retired to Dublin Road. Survived by wife Georgiana. Funeral at Garden Chapel Oakland and Lone Tree Cemetery follows.
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Eden Hosp Ital
Dehner
Hayward
David Galbraith
Hayward Ford
Rought Galbraith
Hayward Moors
Art Braybant
Oid
Dublin Rd
Hayward Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber
Hayward Lions Club
Barnacle Club
Georgiana
San Francisco
Garden Chapel
Oakland Metropolitan Area
Pratt-Flier
Lone Tree
Dept. of Industrial Relations
Wyatt Earp Niece Dies At Age 8
A niece of Wyatt Earp, Mrs. Alice Earp Wells, died at Lono County Hospital after a long illness. The Kansas native recalled visits from her famous uncle during his Dodge City days. She died in San Francisco on December 18, 152%.
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Wallejop
Alice Earp
Truman Hurls Fierce Charge at Eisenhower Budget Handling
Former President Truman delivered a sharp speech at a $100-a-plate Democratic dinner in Washington. He accused President Eisenhower of political bank and buck-passing to blame the high federal budget on the Democratic Congress while Democratic leaders nationwide listened.
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Swashington
Harry S. Truman
Eisenhower
Truman
Washington
Auditorium
Grieving Youth Hangs Himself After Gambling Spree
A 33 year old auto salesman in Pleasant Hill, Florida died by hanging at Grayson Creek after a gambling spree and bank error credited him with funds. His brother Jack found the body as he hunted for him. police say temptation proved too strong. The victim’s mother described long estrangement from his father and the missing funds were traced to checks cashed at Bay Meadows. A telegram from his father was found in his pocket and he reportedly flew to Florida after a birthday race track greeting.
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Mateo
Pleasant Filli
Florida
Hillis C. Braden
Ant Hill
Grayson Creek
Golf Chartes
M. Cordero
Jack
George’ McClammy
the American, Trust
Cmnst
Bay Meadows
Gang War in New York Feared After Costello Shooting
Police fear a gangland war may erupt in New York after an attack wounded rackets kingpin Costello as he entered his apartment foyer. Investigators suspect a professional, possibly hired, hit aimed to kill him. Costello offered no motive, calling the incident the work of a crank.
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New York
Ganaster
Costello
Dirst
Teen-Dance Ends in Death for Three Seniors
NORRISTOWN Pa A late evening high school dance near Norristown ended in tragedy when a car left the road and struck a concrete abutment of a railroad overpass. James Knott 17 of Spring House James Meyers 16 and Anthony Ciocca 17 of Ambler died. Injured were Harry Schield Jr 20 and James Serrao 16 both of Ambler. The group had attended a senior night at Ambler High School.
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Norristown
James’ Knott
Spring House
James R. Meyers
Anthony S. Cioc
Ambler
Harry R. Schield, Jr
James F. Serrao
Ambler Joint/ High School
Missile airliner seen next generation travel claims
Dr Louis N Ridenour former chief scientist for the US Air Force predicts a 3000 mile per hour guided missile airliner will arrive in two generations. In 30 to 40 years airplanes may evolve into mammoth missiles powering intercontinental trips through space. He leads Lockheed missile efforts and cites the X Li as a high speed milestone.
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Sunnyvale
Louis N. Ridenour
Air Force
Command
Lockheed: Aircraft Co
Mivision
Sania
Florida
Ridenour
Saucer Reports Called Serious by TV Commentator
Washington radio commentator Henry J Taylor told a Senate committee that about 100 percent of flying saucer reports are disturbing and must be taken seriously. He noted nine in ten cases are hoaxes or misinterpretations, but one tenth merits scrutiny after being seen by many credible witnesses with photographic and other evidence.
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Washington
Henry J. Taylor
Taylor
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