CAA Plans New Air Boulevard System for Safety
Washington. Civil Aeronautics Administrator James Pyle told a Senate committee that within 120 days CAA would implement a complete new system of reserving air corridors for commercial liners to reduce mass sky tragedies. The plan would also segment crowded airways by reserved zones for jet military training. Senator Monroney urged speed, warning public and Congress to expect action soon. The White House ordered a top level study on air safety and a series of meetings by the Air Coordinating Committee led by Pete Quesada.
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Pete) Quesada
Cost of Living Reaches New All-Time Peak in April
Washington report from the Labor Department shows record-high food prices lifting the cost of living index to 123.5 for April, up 0.2 percent from March. The index is 3.6 percent above two years ago, with prices for fruits vegetables meats poultry and fish driving the rise. Government economist Ewan Clague says the big increases may be past and overall living costs may peak, though some foods eased into May and August could bring a drop. About 500000 workers will gain wage hikes via cost of living clauses, including 250000 in farm implements auto and auto parts sectors earning small hourly raises. auto workers at three firms excluded from calculations. New car prices fell about 0.7 percent and gasoline dropped over 1 percent to a 16-month low.
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Cop Killer Spurred Nationwide San Francisco Search
San Francisco police widened a citywide search for fugitive George Cole seen in the city amid reports he may be nearby. Judy Williams, 24, identified a man as Cole Tuesday evening near a bowling alley seven blocks from the reported sighting. Cole is wanted for the December 29 1956 holdup shooting of Police Sgt Joseph Lacey in an Ellis Street bar and was also said seen leaving a taxi at the Oakland Naval Supply Depot yesterday.
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Prayer for Today
A devotional prayer requests a vivid sense of God’s greatness and goodness. It asks to know God as a present strength for daily needs and to be granted wisdom to discern purpose for individuals and their neighbors.
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Teachers Seek Salary Boost in HUHS District
Hayward Union High School District teachers pressed for raises totaling 144,500 for 1958 59 raising total outlay to 3 167 296 for 433 teachers with 51 new hires. The plan would add 28 to 82 percent depending on class and service with board study and a June 5 decision amid a four member board.
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Senate approves jobless pay bill to extend benefits
The Senate Finance Committee approved a measure to let states extend unemployment compensation by about 50 percent, borrowing from the federal government to fund the extension. Chairman Byrd predicted Senate debate would begin next Tuesday while Senator Douglas pledged to push for liberalization.
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Tunisian Gunfight Raises North Africa War Fears
President Habib Bourguiba spoke in a measured tone as Tunisian and French forces faced off near Gafsa airbase in Tunisia. He reported French jets were ordered to remain grounded after landings, with both sides withdrawing manpower as barricades stayed manned. He urged evacuation of French soldiers while allowing Sarees to protect citizens under prior 1936 treaty terms.
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Dope Haul Seized in Los Angeles Arrests Reported
An official statement from the Los Angeles narcotics office cites the seizure of 21 ounces of pure heroin with a $120,000 street value. Albert Palomino, 29, of Santa Ana, and Leonard Salvana, 34, of Los Angeles, were arrested as part of the investigation.
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Probation for intoxicating dog case in Van Nuys
Garry De Noung, 46, of Tujunga, placed on three year probation. He must not own or feed dogs during probation after being found guilty of a drunken incident involving two three month old puppies.
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Girl Attacker Sought by Oakland Police
Oakland police search for two male suspects in a daylight assault on a girl and a boy. The victims were forced at knifepoint from a ward to an upstairs room. one attacker bound the girl with a stocking before hiding in a closet. Weather and rainfall details follow unrelated to the case.
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Explosion at Jersey Nike base leaves several dead
A Nike anti air craft rocket exploded at a Jersey Shore base near Middletown. Police report several killed and many injured as ambulances and fire units rush to Ft Monmouth area. News blackout amid communications breakdown delays full casualty figures.
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Wife in Critical Condition After Hayward Fight
Mary Chapman, 32, is hospitalized in Eden Hospital with a fractured skull after a domestic fight with her husband in Hayward. Two hammers were found on the living room floor. husband arrested as investigators pressed the case. Their three children were in neighbors care at the time.
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Mate Loses Divorce Over Right to Date Other Women
Mrs Lorraine J Biller won a Alameda County Superior Court divorce from Theodore L Biller after stating he claimed the right to date other women and assaulted her last Aug 15. Her sister Mrs Sallie Witt backed her. Mrs Biller seeks custody of Theodore Jr ten months old, $60 monthly child support, and a restraining order against her ex husband.
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Brother of Dead Boy Found OK in Tragic Incident
A younger boy, 12, died after a sudden collapse overnight while the older brother, left uninjured, was found OK. The tragedy occurred Monday night, with responders rushing the younger to hospital where he died within an hour.
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House approves historic postal rate hike bill
The House passed a sweeping postal rate increase by 379 to 0, merging a million dollar rate boost with a 265 million annual rise for 500,000 postal workers. President Eisenhower was expected to sign despite objections to some provisions, as the measure becomes law and new rates take effect.
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