Leandro Crash Ends Killer Suspect Chase
An Alameda mother was killed in Alameda by Harl Nelsgon a suspect later captured in San Leandro after a 90 minute violence spree. He seized a car, abducted two youths and forced a driver to aid his escape before crashing the vehicle and surrendering to police. He faced charges including murder kidnapping and armed robbery.
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San Leandro
Oakland
Alameda
Harl N. Nels Gon
Linden St
Cleo O'Neill del Rosso
Ninth St
Robert L. Godman
Gina Coffey
Goodman
Nel “Ffson
Oakland Hills
Nelson
Fring
Rtaurant
Esperian
Lith St
Cary
Dennis
Rea
Wainwright Ave
LeRoy R. Edwards
Clarke St
Hesperian
San Lorenzo
Dehn
Fred
Azatler
Fairmont Hospital
Fairmont
Earl Nelsonc
del Dehn
Steve Rubiolo
Ike Pays Homage to Gen Lee at Stratford Hall
President Eisenhower traveled from Washington to Stratford Hall in Stratford Virginia to honor Gen Robert E Lee. He visited the Lee birthplace and spoke of the Lees as men of vision and courage, acknowledging southern sentiments and heritage during the solemn, reflective visit.
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Eisenhower
South
Dixie
Robert , Lee
Washington
Lee
Stratford Hall
U.S
Viscount Montgomery
Gettysburg
Potomac
America
Greater Demo Lead In State Voters Told
In California the number of eligible voters for the June 13 primary tops six million for the first time. Democrats lead Republicans by 989,696 in registration, up about 60,000 from the last general election. Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan announced 6,280,176 eligible voters for governor and statewide races, with the 1956 presidential election drawing the heaviest registration at 6,408,000. Democrats dominate all counties except six: Alpine, Istoria, Mono, Orange, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz.
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Sacramento
California
Frank M. Jordan
Congress
Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Alping
Istaria
Mono
Orage
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Hayward Elementary budget aims to educate 400 more students
A preliminary budget of 2,937,727 will be presented to Hayward Elementary School District trustees at 8 tonight at Bret Harte School. Superintendent Jack Rees says it funds 11 new teachers, operation of East Ave School, and 11 classrooms. He notes possible tax reduction to 19.3 or 1.92 per 100 assessed value with higher valuations. The board also weighs a 150 annual teacher raise request.
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Hayward Elementary School
Bret Harte School
Jack Rees
East Ave
Rees
Two Tanks Crush GL in Training Fatal Accident
GOEPPINGEN Germany Army reports Pvt. Paul F Bushway 20 of Waterbury VI died when crushed between two tanks during training exercises. The incident was disclosed by the Army today.
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Goeppingen
Germany
U.S. Army
Paul F. Bushway
Waterbury
Rocket Injures Boy in Basment Explosion in Oakland
In Oakland a 14 year old boy, David Grossman, was operated on after a throat injury and shoulder burns from an explosion while he and 13 year old Neal Blais attempted to mix rock et fuel in an aluminium rockjet tube. Neighbors heard a loud blast and shattered basement windows. Blais was unharmed.
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Oakland
Merritt Hospital
David Grossman
Neal Blais
Young
Blais
Hure
Death ray forecast tied to future space program
Defense official Ray W. Johnson told the House Space Committee that no death ray research exists now and none is planned soon but space planners must keep options open. He warned the bomb is still the ultimate weapon, while urging civilian space efforts to support the military pace program.
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Washington
Ray W. Johnson
Fiead
Defense Department
Advance ‘Research, Projects Agency
House’ Space Committee
Johnson
Eisenhower
Pertiagon
Laundryman Faces Death Penalty in Suez Invasion Case
Cairo reports the prosecutor general indicated the government may seek the death penalty for Fahmy Twtik, a 40 year old laundryman accused of washing uniforms for French and British troops during the 1956 Suez invasion. The charges reference criminal law articles in his trial.
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Cairo
Suez
Fahmy Twtik
No Tong War Warned by San Francisco Police
San Francisco police chief Frank Ahern warned there will be no tong war in Chinatown. He said he will not tolerate violence and that rumor of a Bing Kong clash with Hop Sing Tong is hot air, as patrols report no imminent conflict despite tensions over an alleged beating and demands for public apologies.
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San “Francisco
Frank Ahern
San Francisco
Chinatown
Blonde Hitchhiker Foiled Suicide on Bay Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO (UP) Jean nette DeLong a 30 year old blonde hitch hiker was stopped Sunday night as she tried to jump from a car on the Bay Bridge Mishael T Haddad of Oakland held her after she asked for a ride toward Oakland They reached the center of the bridge before she jumped Haddad restrained her until highway patrolmen arrived and she was taken to San Francisco Hospital for observation
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San Francisco
Jeannette DeLong
Bay Bridge
Mishael
T. Haddad
Oakland
San Francisco Hospital
Innocent Plea In Starkweather Murder Trial Begins
Lincoln Nebraska INS reports Red haired Charles Starkweather, charged in the January Bennet murder, goes on trial in district court with defense claiming insanity. His 14-year-old girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate faces similar charges. jury selection begins as 27 witnesses are expected.
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Lincoln
Neb
INS
Charles Starkwesther
Attys
T. Clement Gauphan
William F. Marschullat
Harry A. Spencer
Enuetnuse House
Starkweather
Helen
Starke ‘Eather
Robert
Jensen
Bennet
Carill Ann’ Fugate
State Supreme Court
Lancaster County Att
Elmer Sclgele
Wife of Willie Mays Injured in San Francisco Fall
The wife of baseball star Willie Mays, Margherite, 29, suffered a bruised forehead and a cut finger after tripping on a loose carpet in their Forest Hills home. She was treated at Alemany Emergency Hospital and spent the night with a friend to avoid waking Willie after his double header at Seals Stadium.
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SAN Francisco — Giants
Willie Mays
Margherite
San Francisco
Forest Hills
Galaxy of Candidates Set to Shine Tonight
Candidates for U S senator to county superintendent of schools gather for a diversified candidates night at the San Lorenzo community center. Prominent attendees include Congressman Clair Ergie and Governor hopeful Doréld Donaldson, with many Alameda and other county officials invited to speak and answer questions.
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Red Blulé
William F. Knowland
Doreld
Donaldson
Knowland
Washington
Wesley Devore
Alameda County
San Lorenzi
E. Guy ,Warren
John W. Holmdahl
Anya Bjarnson
Kent D. Pursel
Malcolm M. Champlin
William G. Werner
Lew M. Warden
Alfred C. Nelson
Congresman
Eighth Dist
George P. Miller
Mit
Firtiot PB
Thyge
County Board of Supervisors
Francis Dunn
Thomas 0. Knick
Paul Rhodes
Schaals
George C. Bliss
J.elwin le Tendre
Harold Schoerfeld
Frank E. Skelly
Ben Minton
County Board of Education
Charlotte Treutlein
George A. Walter Jr
Rudolph =. Boss
Hayward Area Recreation Dist
Thomas 3. Byrnes
Price Tag On Autos Okayed in Senate Subpanel
Washington The Senate Commerce Subcommittee approved a bill to require auto makers to label cars with suggested retail prices including options and delivery. Violations would face up to 2000 dollar fines per instance. General Motors and Ford backed the plan, while some dealers opposed it. sponsored by A S Monroney. Chrysler, though silent, said it would support the measure.
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Washington
UPI
Senate: Commerce
General Motors
Ford
Subcommittee
A. S. Monroney
Okla
Prayer for Today on Mothers Day
Prayer urges avoiding sentimental displays and honoring mothers through daily kindnesses and genuine respect. It notes the goal of ensuring every mother can rear children in security and love, ending with Amen.
Socialist Party Appeal Rejected in California Ballot Case
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Socialist party barred from the California ballot since 1938 under state elections code. Chief Justice Earl Warren, governor of California, did not participate in the case.
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Supreme Court
Socialist Party
California
Earl Warren
Dormer
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