Weather Corner Forecast Patchy Fog and Winds
The sun returns and fog lifts by morning with clearing skies tomorrow. Westerly winds reach 19 to 22 mph in the afternoon as temperatures fall from 44 to 32 degrees tonight and into tomorrow morning.
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1961
Page
1
The sun returns and fog lifts by morning with clearing skies tomorrow. Westerly winds reach 19 to 22 mph in the afternoon as temperatures fall from 44 to 32 degrees tonight and into tomorrow morning.
Statewide forecast notes fog today and tonight with inland areas fair in the afternoon. Highs around 58, nights 46 to 52. Mt. Shasta and Siskiyou expect cloudy skies with possible sun later. Sierra Nevada mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Sacramento Valley fair through Thursday with 78 to 88 highs. San Joaquin Valley mostly fair with sprinkles possible hills. Salinas Valley fair with morning fog and 72 to 82 highs. Paso Robles 79 high. Santa Clara Valley fair with overcast mornings. Monterey Bay overcast with drizzle and fair afternoons. Fort Bragg area overcast with drizzle and NW coastal winds.
In Sacramento the Assembly is set to vote on a measure aimed at tightening billboard controls. The Governmental Efficiency Committee approved the bill after adopting an amendment likely to provoke opposition from large billboard firms. The bill bans new billboards on scenic highways unless in zoned zones, with removal required within five years for existing signs.
Tide tables list Thursday readings with high tides around 9:39 and 4:98, low tides near 2. Sunrise at 7:57 and sunset at 3:16 are noted amid marine figures. Remained for tidles and related forecast.
Oakland voters ousted incumbent Clifford E. Rishell, a 70 year old painting contractor, with John Houlihan leading by about 17,000 votes after 3 of 923 precincts counted. Houlihan, an attorney and planning commissioner, ran on an aggressive government platform and criticized Rishell for inaction and business neglect. The nonpartisan race also rejected a park hotel proposal along Lake Merritt intended to fund cultural activities.
SALT LAKE CITY AF Western governors reacted to Kennedy's first five months in office with mixed opinions. Democratic and Republican governors at the Western Governors Conference said it is too early to judge the administration’s domestic program. Brown of California voiced disappointment over Cuba policy but saw potential in waterpower and natural resources efforts. Hatfield of Oregon said Oregonians were concerned that more decisive action was not taken in the Cuban crisis. Brown noted Kennedy’s administration may offer a climate for significant growth.
SACRAMENTO AP Counties backed by the State Senate in opposing a State Social Welfare Board rule requiring welfare workers to hold a college degree and earn at least 1250 a month. Senator Len Hugh Burns said counties resist an encroachment on local prerogatives, noting few colleges offer such degrees and some counties cannot afford higher pay.
Summary of state legislature actions listing AB and SB numbers, authors, and topics including school building aid increase to 15 million, narcotics law conformity, nurse license revocation, hunting licenses for military hospitals, bee medicine regulation, state lands leases, trespass on private residences, housing discrimination enforcement, desert water agency creation, non compete employment restrictions, child legitimacy tests, God We Trust motion, water supply and quality, billboard restrictions, patrolmen powers, work permits for handicapped individuals, and bar discipline for Communist past membership.
SACRAMENTO AP The Senate rejected a bill to ban racial discrimination in auto insurance sales after Assembly approval. The measure by Assemblyman Philip Burton of San Francisco failed 175 to four short of the required two thirds. Senator J Eugene McAteer said he would seek reconsideration. The bill would stop insurers from denying coverage based on race color religion national origin or ancestry.
SACRAMENTO AP The attorney general says the law did not authorize eastern publishers to charge California 5 percent more for textbooks than other states over 32 years. If the 5 percent fee exceeded shipping costs, refunds may be due. Publishers reportedly agreed to abandon the differential, potentially saving California up to 350000 annually. Awaiting Senate action after Assembly approval.
Baltimore AP report on Dwight D. Eisenhower’s view of cancer research. He stressed cancer as the most important field today during a visit to Johns Hopkins University. He met with visiting committee to review the medical school’s activities.
California's 1.75 billion plan to ship surplus water from the Sierra to Los Angeles and San Diego survives a legislative attack as a Northern-Southern stalemate forms. The Water Committee barred four bills that would have delayed the Sept. 14 contract date, risking a veto by the legislature and prompting possible court challenges. Officials note the move may strengthen contract legality, while regional politicians debate party lines and policy.
President Kennedy arrived in Ottawa for a goodwill visit while Vice President Johnson sailed to Thailand on a six nation Southeast Asia tour. This marks the first time both leaders are outside the United States in over four years. No acting president will be in place during their trips.
In Reno AP report two 12 year olds and a 13 year old were linked by deputies to over 100 car thefts, burglaries and related crimes. Officers said the youths used stolen notes and raided warehouses and small plants before a crash during a joy ride. They were sent to juvenile authorities for action.
Almanac notes May 17 marks the 137th day of the year with 228 remaining. It lists the first quarter moon approaching and celestial bodies Jupiter Venus Saturn in the morning, Mars as evening star. It recalls Jenner born 1749, 1792 Wall Street brokers forming NYSE rate pact, 1954 ruling on school desegregation, 1960 summit collapse and Khrushchev-U-2 dispute, plus a Lamb quote.
In Mont Felier Indiana an 78 year old taxi cab driver Chester Brenner chose four days in jail over paying an 18.75 fine for running a traffic signal. Brenner said business was bad. In South Bend Indiana the city began installing colored parking meter heads marking 17 minute 36 minute one hour and two hour zones. In London former heavyweight champion Bobby Neill mailed wedding invitations stating a May 20 1951 ceremony at Caxton Hall Westminster with a post wedding drink plan.
SACRAMENTO AP The Senate approved a policy restoration bill 24 to 6, sending it to the Assembly. It would reestablish policy powers for the State Park Commission, stripped two years ago, while leaving administrative duties with the state department. Supporters cite vindictive actions against former chairman Knowland and aim to return policy duties to the commission without restoring all administrative functions.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev returns to Moscow after tours of Armenia and Georgia. He attended the 40th anniversary of each republics founding during the visits reported by AP.
California legislators face a fundraiser to cover campaign costs after Prop 5 failed. Senate leaders urge each senator to buy a $45 ticket to a Hollywood themed dinner and show on June 1 to finance the pay raise defeat. Burns insists no one profits and pledges to end lobbyist pressure.
The United Presbyterian Church general assembly in Buffalo opens amid debate over a four-way union plan with Methodists Episcopalians Congregationalists and perhaps others. Proponents led by Dr Blake and Bishop Pike seek Christian unity while skeptics voice concerns as about 2,000 delegates convene.
Herman Abrams a 9 year veteran postal clerk faces a new trial date set for June 13 on nine value related convictions. Superior Court Judge Frank G Swain set aside the previous verdicts citing prejudice by Municipal Judge Byron J Walters and orders reconsideration of punishment including potential jail and fines.
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