Dope Ring Nabbed After April Air Base Raid
Souza and Nadler infiltrated a narcotics gang operating in Southern Alameda County. A April 21 raid at the base netted 30 suspects. Airmen Cornelius Vinson Troy Brown Virgil Bell Cornelius Meffey Kirwin Chence face federal narcotics charges. Yonalene Cook faces a state count. Some bail posted. others remain in custody as authorities finish up loose ends.
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Nadler
Mari‘ Juana
Nadier
Hayward
East Oakland
Air Force
Alameda County
Cornelius Vinson
Troy Brown
Virgil T. Bell
Youthful Looks Helped Raymond Souza Slip Into Drug Ring
Raymond F. Souza, 25, a former paratrooper and Alameda County deputy, served as undercover agent for a Parks Air Force base narcotics probe. With federal narcotics agent Nadler, Souza spent two months setting up buys, using marked money and fluorescent powder. The operation yielded marijuana, heroin, and a .34 revolver, ending with arrests after the ring suspected officers in disguise.
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Alameda County
Raymond F. Souza
Parks Air Force Base
Flynn
Souza
Castro Valley
Nagler
Hayward
East Oakland
West Oakland
Air Force Base
10 000 Pancakes For Rotary Event
The San Leandro Rotary Club hosts its second annual benefit breakfast aiming to serve 10,000 griddle cakes from 7 30 to 10 30 a m across from Pelton Center on Fast 14th. The 50 cents all you can eat breakfast funds transportation equipment for the Failer school for the Handicapped children.
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San Leandro
Leandro Work Sessions Moved Downstairs In City Council
San Leandro City Council moved work sessions to the downstairs council chambers citing space limits and public interest. The upstairs room proved crowded as Maltester pushed the change, with seven council members endorsing the move for open discussions preceding the regular meeting.
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San Leandro
Avas
Jack Maltester
Maltester
Mallester
Malvester
Council
The
Leity
East 14Th
County Board reviews budget requests and surveys
The county budget assistant planning administrator and draftsman discussed a population economic survey option under a potential contract. The Welfare Commission was denied 91 additional employees costing 305 009. The proposed change would add 35 student social workers for a new recruitment and training program. The board concurred with Earl Strathman's recommendation against these changes and held the request for review with the welfare director.
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Welfare Commission
Elfare
Earl Strathman
Voter Drop Off In State Tallied
Sacramento reports nearly 400000 fewer registered voters for the June presidential primary than in 1954, despite a population rise of over 56 000 per month. Secretary Jordan notes Democrats fell by 206958 and Republicans by 187719, with total June registrations at 5487822 including independents and minor party registrants. Los Angeles remains the county with the most voters, while eight counties show Democratic majorities over Republicans.
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Frank M. Jordan
Jorden
Prohibition Party
Jordan
Los Angeles
Alpine County
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Lake
Marin
Mono
Orange
Riverside
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Pedestrian Killed in Richmond at 23rd and Barrett
Ruth Whitaker 45 an employe of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph was killed when struck by a car at Twenty third and Barrett streets in Richmond.
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Richmond
Ins
Ruth Whitaker
Pacific Telephone and Egraph Company
Twenty-third
Barrett Streets
Choral Festival Here Gets Boost in 1957
Hayward hosts the first instrumental festival for high school groups from Northern California to Bakersfield. Eugenes Graves, elected secretary of the northern district festival committee, notes the event emphasizes evaluation over prizes, offering critique sheets to all teachers and students.
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Eugenes
Graves
California
Music& Educators Association
Bryant Figeroid
San Leandro
Bakersfield
Hayward
Brahmsaid Souzal
Bette Music
Ito
Mother Sentenced In Girl Photo Case
A 35 year old San Lorenzo woman was sentenced to one year in Alameda County jail after pleading guilty to contributing to the delinquency of her 15 year old daughter by allowing her to be photographed nude. Juvenile Judge Ralph E Boyt also placed her on five years probation. The case involved the late Dr Philo Bennie Oakland dentist who allegedly prompted the photos. Bennie later killed himself while awaiting hearing on molestation charges.
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Oakland
San Lorenzo
Alameda County
Ralph BE. Boyt
Philo Pennie
Bennie
Nursery Report Delays As Hospital Board Meetings Proceed
Hospital board chair Marvin Richardson reassures patrons about Eden hospital facilities after a late night check. A guest, David Richardson Ihde, accompanied by his mother Mrs Charles David Thole, checked in at 6 44 pm weighing unknown pounds. David is the eighth grandchild of Richardson and brother to Larry who turns 10 Wednesday.
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Eden Hospital
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Richardson
David Richardsonr Ihde
Charles David Thole
Paseo Grande
San Loreno
David
Larry
Pump Station Bid Accepted for Castro Valley Area
Castro Valley Sanitary District commissioners approved the bid of $56,720 by 3 K. 8. Scheyer of El Cerrito to construct a pumping station at the A Street Center Street Highway 0 triangle. The plant will serve nearly 2900 homes in Crown Canyon and Pergola Hill. Board also to file answer on Conti annexation recommendations and consider sewer rate increases next month. Also approved a curb and gutter project at 20400 Marshall Street and a yearly district financial audit.
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Castro’ Valley ‘Sanitary
County Boundaries Commission
Conti
Crow Canyon
Sterling Ballard
Marshall Street
Manéo Construction Company
Fim
Thiel and Blerd
San Leandro
C V School Faces Wage Hikes and Job Cuts
Castro Valley school board weighs salary increases and staffing cuts as part of the 1958-57 budget. Proposals include raising teaching loads from 30 to 32, shortening kindergarten sessions, and drastic cuts to custodial, maintenance, and supply budgets to cover higher wages.
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Castro Valley
Castro
Loaut Siurnue
Hospital finances spark audit call in Eden district
District leaders fear reputational damage as staff discuss possible errors in hospital reports. Administrator Blythe promises review and potential third party audit. Citizen Verna Floyd seeks access, plans meeting to push for transparency through the board.
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Progam. Hospital
Richardson
Eden
California
Harry Blythe
Richardsson
Verna Floyd
Lee Tarman
Hayward
Citizens’ Committee
Floyd
Boy on Bicycle Injured in Hayward Truck Crash
A 12 year old, Karl D Chandler of 22782 Victory Drive, was listed in fair condition at Eden Hospital after a truck struck his bicycle at A street and the Eastshore freeway approach. The driver, Augustin Iteo, 29, of Decoto, was turning north onto the freeway when the collision occurred. Mateo was arrested on narcotics suspicion. no citation issued yet, pending investigation.
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Eden Hospital
Sastshore
Karl D. Chandler
Augustin Iteo
Decoto
Mateo
Washington Township
Hayward
Nevada
Jephyr Cove
Irene Perkins
Gainther Way
Leon
Lane Jean
J Ey
Carson-Tahoe Hospital
Foothill Boulevard
Clarence J. Henns
Pebble - Bedcourt
Boris C. Honner
Oakland
San Leandro
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