Chrysler hopes to revive San Leandro plant in 1953
San Francisco Chrysler official George W. Troost told the Society of Security Analysts that a brighter financial picture could lead to reactivating the San Leandro assembly plant on 1942 Davis Street which last produced cars in August. He cautioned that no decision has yet been made and notedWest Coast sales now make up about 12 percent of the company’s total, with overall production improving and a defense contract nearing its end.
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California
Chrysler Company
Oakland Votes On Councilman And Amendments
Voters in Oakland go to the polls to elect a city councilman and decide eight charter amendments. Total vote may exceed 70 000. Main issues include Councilman Howard Riles facing John F Quinn, business agent for the Bartenders union, and Proposition 7 to authorize municipal parking lots in shopping areas.
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Howard
Riles
John F. Quinn
Bartender’s Union
Bay Area named likely A bomb target by Herrick
Hayward Rotary heard Col Herrick say the Bay Area would be a prime A bomb target due to dense population, 26 military installations, and oil and munition bases. He warned bombs could be dropped between the coast and the Farallon islands at 30 000 to 40 000 feet, with water from rising seas adding deadly effects.
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Tobacco Study Continues Under Million Grant
New York scientists under a $1,000,000 grant from the tobacco industry begin a second year of research on a possible link between tobacco and lung cancer. Dr. Clarence Cook Little cautions that concrete proof remains elusive as investigators face a long, slow job and consider broader environmental factors and emergency home measures.
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Pasadena Seismology Lab Reports Major Earthquake
A major quake was recorded today by Caltech seismology lab with magnitude 7. Dr Charles Richter placed the epicenter 10,000 miles away in an undetermined direction. The temblor began at 8 08 03 am PT and was followed by aftershocks. Oakland Board endorses 12000 salaries for members by a 3 2 vote. Fran is Dunn introduced the measure, Chester Stanley recorded it, with Le land W Sweeney supporting the raise.
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Francis Dunn
Chester Stanley
Leland W. Sweeney
Rept Pursel
Emenuel Raroto
Marciano Eyes September Bout After Cockell Victory
San Francisco reports the International Boxing Club plans a title defense for Rocky Marciano likely against the Moore Olson winner, with Cockell cited as a rising contender. Norris noted strong crowd support at Kezar Stadium despite a low gross gate, and Cockell’s courage impressed critics as the heavyweight scene shifts toward a September post.
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England
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IBC
Lé Cockell
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Campion
Frank Brown
Jeff
Don Ceckell
Kezar Stadium
Sally Schuman
Charlie Goldman
Russia seeks aid as Franco sees Moscow aims for Big Four
Franco told U S News and World Report that Russia agreed to a Big Four meeting to save itself from domestic and satellite turmoil. He said governments conference would be a propaganda platform and that Moscow is in a difficult situation after Stalin's death and pressure to assimilate occupied nations.
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INI
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Russia
Franco
U. S. News and World Report
Chiefs of Government Conference
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Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Public Appeal For CP Marchers In San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo co chair Henry Gonsalves issued a public appeal for Cerebral Palsy marchers and volunteers to join a house to house fund drive. Call or visit Louis Store on Via Arriba or phone LA 19626 to help.
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Henry Gonsalves
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Treeview Annex Case Reset for June 3
The Alameda County Superior Court reschedules the Treeview annexation case involving 1900 acres. Hayward is represented by City Attorney William Scanlon and special courts Robert Anderson, with 13 landowners seeking to exclude a 1990 acre area from the city.
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Alameda County
Hayward
William Scanlon
Robert Anderson
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Dulles Talks To Nation Tonight From White House
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles will address the nation by radio and television on the week’s world changing events. President Eisenhower will introduce Dulles at 7 p.m. EDT from the White House with the full cabinet present.
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Ficklin Sees Tax Rise Over HARD Bond Plan in Hayward
In a morning letter Hayward officials debated a $4.5 million HARD district bond issue to fund recreation facilities. Ficklin argues a district program would be cheaper overall and notes Hayward bears a large share of costs, amid questions from the Hayward Civic Association. The exchange centers on tax impacts, land purchases, and whether a city-wide recreation program should rely on district funds or city taxes.
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Lorenzo
Radiation Threat to Future Generations Warned
Dr G W Beadle, president of the AAAS, warned at a California research meeting that fallout from nuclear tests will likely harm future generations. He cited hereditary changes in plants and animals, permanent damage, and no known safe exposure level, noting most hereditary changes are harmful and may reduce life expectancy before reproduction.
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G. W. Beadle
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Medical Research Association of California
Soviet Jet Engine Power Boosts Cold War Edge
U S intelligence reports Soviet Union produced a jet engine about 70 percent more powerful than any in the United States. The development helps explain how Moscow built a first fleet of heavy jet intercontinental bombers capable of carrying the hydrogen bomb.
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Ins
SL Man Beaten In Bar Holdup
An Oakland tavern owned by San Lorenzo resident Harry Lowenthal was robbed by a gunman who slugged a patron. Lowenthal, 32, said the thief took 265 dollars, including 90 given under duress. A second patron, Albert Mondragon, 35, had 25 dollars stolen. W Kenneth Brown, 35, Oakland, was struck and 150 dollars from his wallet seized before the gunman fled.
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Harry Lowenthal
Tulsa Street
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Albert Mondragon
W. Kenneth Brown
Brown
Milpitas Ford Plant Dedicated Amid Western Expansion Plans
Ford officials led a San Francisco press conference before a Milpitas ceremony to dedicate the new plant which will support Western expansion. Henry Ford II and Robert C. McNamara noted steady Western sales, predicted continued rapid growth, and discussed pricing tied to wage settlements with the UAW. They reported tight nationwide car supply and did not press dealers to stock additional inventory despite auto industry strike rumors.
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Shew Milpitas
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Luge Motor Company
Milpitas
United Auto Workers Union
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Hayward Chamber eyes state college for southern Alameda county
The Hayward Chamber of Commerce education committee discussed sending a delegation to Sacramento to press for a state college for southern Alameda county. Marsh Hansen and Roger Anderson will lead the group before the Senate education committee, backing Assemblyman Carlos Bee's bill that passed the assembly.
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Sacramento
Alameda County
Hayward Chamber of Commerce
Marsh Hansen
Roger Anderson
State Senate
Senate
Carlos Bee
Assembly
Anderson
Bee
Arthur’ Breed
Parley Agreed On Relaxing Cold Blockade
Berlin reports Soviet High Commissioner Pushkin will meet Western Allies Friday to discuss lifting the East German cold blockade of West Berlin. An American spokesman says talks will cover exorbitant truck taxes for food supplies, with Pushkin accepting a meeting at Soviet headquarters after a Western note dated May 7.
Fluorine Bill Before Senate in California
A bill allowing Contra Costa and Alameda counties to add fluorine to drinking water if two thirds of voters approve was before the Senate. Assemblyman Donald D. Doyle saw ABS2a approved by a Senate committee after amending the vote threshold. Mrs. Gilmore sought a six week mail notice, but Doyle objected to costs. the Board of Supervisors could call an election by resolution.
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Alameda
Senate
Donald D. Doyle
Lafayette
Charles L. Gilmore
Doyle
Board of Supervisors
Budget Estimates To Be Presented In Washington Township
Budget estimates for the year 1955 1956 are to be presented at tomorrow s meeting of Washington township community chest announced by Carmelita Freitas secretary. The meeting begins at the County building at 8 p m.
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Washington Township
Summery Weather Trend Forecast for Southern Alameda County
Clear skies with a slight rise in temperature were forecast for Southern Alameda County tomorrow. The weatherman expected no immediate break in the summery weather that has persisted in the area for several days.
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Tomerow
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