30 Killed in North State Accidents
Thirty people died across Northern California during Memorial Day weekend events. Twenty three died in traffic crashes, six drowned, and one burned to death. Notable victims include Pasadena resident Rose Duenitze, who drowned in the Kern River near Kernville, and Madera boy Joe Finnen who perished in the Fresno River. A Los Angeles man, Fred Wilson, was killed in a Highway 9 crash near Wheeler Ridge. Additional fatalities followed when a car collided with a train near Anderson, claimed four lives including occupants of a vehicle from Berkeley and Anderson. A Greyhound bus crash south of San Arco left two women dead, including Ning Powell of Seaside. Numerous injuries and ongoing inquiries followed multiple incidents across the region.
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San Francisco
Rose Duenitze
Pasadena
Kern River
Kernville
Madera
Joe Finnen
Fresno
Fred Wilson
Los Angeles
Wheeler Ridge
T Batersfield
Neds Anderson
Redding
Henry Morgany Chapvell
Phillip den Mieler
Wat Redding
Joan Carroll
Anderson, Chappell
Emoryville
Aviver
Vik Sth
Berkeley
Greyhound
U. & Highway
Robert
Mon Uien
Charley White
Selmi
Yehile
Frese Mes
Wilmo Elall
Aakersfield
Vetin
Ae Hiern Dyer
Daleneell
Healey
Bosch
Johni
Weekend traffic toll rises with 244 deaths in nation
United Press reports the holiday weekend toll climbed to 244 fatalities with 277 highway deaths. The tally includes 35 drownings, 10 plane crashes, and 26 other accidents. Ohio led states with 20 teen fatalities. New York 12. Illinois 10. Missouri and Indiana noted deaths as showers spread along the coast and south. A Kansas City woman died in a bridge crash as her fiancé, Airman W. Lewis, was injured. A pilot and passenger died in another crash near Florida. Memorial Day weekend fatalities peaked with 334 deaths on highways and 745 total for the era.
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Neavisual Safety Council
Charles G. Lewis
Ayrshire
Lewis
Anna
Heggel
Richard Wands
Vinton
Bam
Chai
California
Nina Powell
Geanosa Seyri
Barbara
Geurl
Halle
Uelvid
Hart Air Rapids
Yale
Louis
Wwalfivdu
Neily
Memorial Ny
Mother slays two sons then tries death by self harm
In Pleasanton a mother killed her two young sons Bobbie and Billy and then attempted suicide. Neighbors say she was despondent over separation from Lt Robert Glenn, her husband, now stationed on Guam. Deputies found the scene after a midnight disturbance. she was wounded and undergoing surgery. The boys’ bodies were found near the home as investigators questioned her.
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Alameda County
Oakland
Highland Hospital
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Mary
Vinlenen
Bobbie Clenny
Bille
Ploanton Shoriff
Stabbert
Glenn
Guam
Communists attacked in Paris raids and Berlin crackdown
Reports say police stormed the Communist Party headquarters in Paris in a two hour battle seizing documents and burning records while capturing six centers. West Berlin forces evacuated a lakeside resort near the Soviet zone as East German police pressed a move to seal the area and prepare for an Iron Curtain shutdown. The day also saw Tokyo reports on deaths linked to protests and a US warning to stop interference in European security operations.
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Senate
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Woman’s Purse Stolen While She Decorates Grave
Mrs. Bernice Davis reported theft at St. Joseph’s Cemetery where she briefly left her purse while decorating her mother’s grave. The bag contained an onyx ring valued at 125 dollars a wedding band 80 dollars cash bank books and papers. Police are asked to recover the items and return the papers.
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St. Joseph's Cemetery
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Dias
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Pupils Should Hear About Communism Says Committee
Mrs Dudley Logan, chairwoman of a committee probing alleged subversive Witvenses, states teachers should instruct pupils about communism but not each communist. The remarks reference Los Angeles schools and urge careful framing to avoid promoting subversive ideas.
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Los Angeles
Dudley Logan
Witvenses 7 Tos Avne Eles
Leachiers
Bed and crew arrive home as veterans dock in San Francisco
The article reports a recovery at Alameda Naval Air Station identifying a man from an Alameda address and describes veterans arriving home from Korea aboard the USNS Gen. Meigs receiving a rousing welcome. It notes 1652 aboard and mentions various place names and individuals in a disorderly OCR passage.
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San Francisco
Aly Armny
Korea
Nantina
USNS
Gen
MC. Meigs
Jan Tife
Catitaumius Hel Olelalapta
ASI Navbichiel Ceverrd Cinits
Turbulent Korea Island briefing on prisoner deaths and violence
During a Seva press conference on Koje Island in Korea, Gen A. Vir Fleet described the continued violence around prisoner camps, noting fatalities and many wounded as U.N. forces press for control. He blamed Communist disruption and pledged firm action to restore order amid chaotic conditions.
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Korea
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Reds Walk Out on Roosevelt Memorial Rites
Communists walked out of Memorial Day services for Franklin D Roosevelt after Mutual Security head Averell Harriman called a farmer who aided peace. Six Soviet delegates left the Hansovelt mission as Eleanor Roosevelt said the dissidents did not bid her greetings. The Kremlin guests included Russians and Poles among the attendees.
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Homeowners Rally Against Airport Industrial Zoning Plan
Residents of San Lerenga oppose industrial zoning near the airport and map a strategy to petition Alameda County planning officials. A meeting at 1485 Wee Chiquita outlined steps: seek legal counsel, contact veterans and mortgage groups, coordinate with Village Homes, and mobilize allies for a formal presentation to the planning commission.
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San Lorenzo
San Lerenga
Tia
Alameda County
Veterans’ Association
Consula Western Mortgage Company
Village Homes Association
Aiwera
Inbe
Anebrle
Washington
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Setidonians
Next Move by Reds in Korea '$64' Question
A political ad summary quotes statements from UN and Allied leaders about a potential Korean War escalation. It notes 6th Army commander warnings of Communist advantages, coupled with claims of Geneva adherence on prisoners and critiques of Communist propaganda. The piece references Panmunjom and alleged mass prisoner abuses.
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Reds
Korea
van Fleut
Panmunjom
Baose
Cetenalion
Koje Island
6Th Army
Steeagil
Dante Camapalcy
Easton
Panmuniom
Korean War Vets New Bill of Rights Gains Support
Fresh backing for a proposed Korean War veterans rights bill surfaces as the House debates rule limits and amendments. Opponents question its cost amid a potential floor vote next week, with supporters citing educational and veterans groups backing the measure as amendments and debate proceed.
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Washington
Iin
Ren Miter Educational Groups
Hdoration
Tae
Ken Willian
Will
Shipping at Standstill in San Francisco Amid Payment Delays
Fragmented notice reports shipping gridlock in San Francisco as one Pacific Cash with exemptions for vital military wartime needs. Sailors Union statements and Micite incentives referenced. tentative resumption expected around June 11 on a Monday, per festival advertisement notes.
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San Francisco
Pacific
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