Hoover panel backs plan to boost defense research
A Hoover Commission report endorses a task force finding that the Armed Forces lack daring and imagination in pursuing radically new weapons. It cites underfunded basic research, 23 medical projects awaiting funds, and a need for DoD to broaden responsibility beyond chance prodding by civilians. The commission backs recommendations to reduce duplication and improve weapon development across services.
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Investigation of S F Van Crash to Start
SAN FRANCISCO A formal inspection of the ten ton moving van wreck that killed seven on Clay street last Friday will be conducted today at the city corporation yards. Police, Interstate Commerce Commission, district attorney, White House, Mayflower Moving Company officials and insurance representatives will observe a minute study of the brakes failure and truck controls to guide potential new heavy vehicle laws for San Francisco hills.
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Desegregation Ruling Due for Supreme Court
The Supreme Court slated a near end of its term with the school desegregation ruling still pending. Justices were seen as unlikely to release the desegregation decision today, while other argued cases like Toth and Peters awaited action. Robert Toth, Pittsburgh, ex airman, faces potential reargument on his South Korea court-martial involvement.
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Foreign Fish Catch Cited
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service reports that foreign competition shapes the domestic fishing industry. Shrimp from 22 countries in 1954 versus 10 in 1940. groundfish from 13 countries. tuna from 19 countries in 1954 versus 112 in 1940. In all 38 countries exported fish to the United States, imports totaling 330 million pounds worth 87.3 million dollars, while 1940 imports were 47 million pounds worth 87.7 thousand dollars. The U S catch of shrimp tuna and swordfish reached 706 million pounds valued at 143 million dollars, up from 467 million pounds worth 31 million dollars in 1940.
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Camera Club Contest Wednesday Competition at Roosevelt School
The Camera Club of San Leandro will hold its regular monthly contest on Wednesday at 7 pm in the Roosevelt school auditorium located at 911 Dowling Boulevard San Leandro.
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Retirement dinner honors Mrs. Katherine Borneman in Hayward
Hayward trustees announce a June 9 dinner at Bret Harte auditorium to honor Mrs. Katherine Borneman assistant district superintendent ending a 39 year teaching career. Reservations are $2 and can be made through Superintendent Jack D. Rees.
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Official Probe Of A F Plane Crash In New Mexico
An official investigation opened into the crash of a U S Air Force C 47 cargo plane near La Luz peak in the Sacramento mountains. Seven crewmen aboard were killed. The plane from Holloman Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico, had departed for California, refueled there, and then headed to its home base when it plunged into a canyon wall and burned.
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Farm income share to hold steady in 1955
Farmers are projected to receive about 43 cents of every consumer dollar spent on farm goods in 1955, the Agricultural Marketing Service said. Marketing agencies would obtain about 37 cents for their services, keeping the overall distribution similar to 1954.
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Senate Begins Debate on Foreign Aid
The Senate opens discussion on a 3.4 billion dollar foreign aid bill aimed at boosting Asia’s economy to counter Communist gains. Walter F. George predicts passage near Thursday with main GOP fight over authority to hire 2000 foreign aid workers. The committee backs Ike’s Asia aid plan to 1.451 billion, emphasizing economic aid to counter Soviet tactics.
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Ex Capone Aide Dies as Witnesses Vanish After Yacht Coast Rescue
Louis Campagna, ex Capone mob bodyguard, dies of heart attack aboard a yacht off Miami Beach. Coast Guard helicopter evacuates another mobster as five men aboard scatter after docking. Captain O Barker and Chicago associate William Stewart identified. others unconfirmed. Campagna, linked to 1943 extortion case, had recent Miami residence with reportedly a brother Anthony Campagna. Charlotte Campagna to ship body to Chicago.
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Local Woman Assaulted Near Castro Valley Hospital
A 34 year old Hayward woman en route to Eden hospital was attacked by a young man on Lake Chabot road near Castro Valley boulevard. The assailant fled on foot after a passerby disrupted the attack. the victim was treated for minor injuries at Fairmont hospital. The assailant was described as 20 to 22, slim, wearing Levi’s overalls.
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Electronics Mechanics Jobs Listed by US Civil Service
Notice of openings for laboratory electronics mechanic and galley equipment mechanic positions announced by the US Civil Service Commission. Details from M. Germaine Gordon at Hayward window 38, Hayward Post Office, 922 C Street. Also listings for music therapist assistant bridge engineer and trade technical positions by the state personnel board, information via Department of Employment, 679 Waething Street, Haywats.
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