17 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1961
Page
1
Forecast shows party cloudy conditions with a warming trend for the Bay Area. Winds shift to westerly at 10 to 20 knots tonight into tomorrow, with a low temperature around 14 degrees.
Statewide weather report for California with many typos. Forecast mentions fair conditions in most regions through Saturday with clouds and showers near the north coast and Point Arena. Temperatures referenced in the 60s and 70s, some areas noting snow flurries in northern mountains and along Highway 40.
A weather summary lists high and low temperatures for numerous cities. Notable readings include Albany 47, Albuquerque 29, Bismarck 40, Boston 6, Chicago 6, Denver a, Fort Worth cloudy, Los Angeles 66, Minneapolis 83, New York 7, Philadelphia 40, Pittsburgh 40, Portland 8, Salt Lake City 32, Seattle 66, Washington 85.
Tide table fragment lists sunrise at 6 04 and sunset at 5 06 with computed tide for Palm 8.6 feet. Contains garbled text but indicates a tidal schedule for a coastal location.
The Georgia Department of Revenue ruled that Santa Claus, a city in southeastern Georgia, can collect a 9 tax on beer sold to a veterans club. The Toombs County Commission had challenged the city charter validity, seeking to issue a beer license. Deputy commissioner Jack Hodgkiss ruled that Santa Claus is a city and may issue the license.
Bonham Texas AP reports sorrow as Sam Rayburn dies of cancer and stem complications in Risser Hospital. The long serving Speaker of the House is mourned by Providence John F Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B Johnson, with close associates recalling his kindly nature and leadership.
A large funeral will honor former Speaker Sam Rayburn at Barham's First Baptist Church Bonham Texas. Rep John W McCormack arrived in Dallas and will lead 106 Congress members to attend, with burial at Willow Wood Cemetery. The article notes Rayburn's long service and family ties including sister Lucinda Rayburn.
Berkeley residents felt a light earthquake as San Francisco Bay Area tremor rattled the region on Thursday night. No damage reported. UC seismology lab indicated minor movement with a magnitude near 4.3. Funeral and service details were noted, while public schools and local administration faced allocation concerns.
The article surveys Kennedy's fragile legislative position in the next session, with McCormack and Rayburn poised for influence. It notes Kennedy’s slim margin, the possible Southern bloc opposition, and the risk of friction over housing and minimum wage bills. It contrasts Rayburn's prestige and maneuvering with McCormack's more abrasive style and uncertain leverage in shaping House action.
Gov. proposes eight new super agencies to streamline state operations and cut costs. Brown pushes for consolidations of Agriculture and other departments, with 60 days to present reorganizational plans. The move aims to reduce duplication and improve efficiency across executive agencies amid criticism of current structure.
New York AP reports Trom wandl's Austetic Contemplating the Bust of Homer will be publicly exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this Saturday. The painting, purchased by the museum for 2.2 million dollars, signals a record price for the collection.
Dr. David G. Schmidt told the Commonwealth Club that alcohol plays a major role in crime and prison recidivism in San Quentin. He cited that about 50 percent of new arrivals have drinking problems and as many as 70 percent of parole violators return with alcohol issues. He noted prohibition reduced but did not solve the problem, urging moderation and personality balance.
A slim man snatched a bag from batik messenger W Y Harris 73 on a sidewalk Thursday and sped off with three men in a car. Harris said the bag contained several thousand dollars. Police are investigating the staged theft and suspect it was part of a larger scheme.
Almanac notes mark the date November 17 with celestial references Venus Saturn and Jupiter and list historic events such as Congress convening in 1800 the Suez Canal opening in 1869 and the 1880s labor union milestone in Pittsburgh plus a May Twain quote on soap and education ending with a caution about education.
Chancellor Adenauer urged NATO gain power to order nuclear retaliation with US weapons, arguing Heusinger’s warning that delay could be fatal. He said NATO forces must be able to wage nuclear war without White House clearance, sharing warhead custody would require changes to U.S. policy.
California Highway Commission discussed adopting a Washington Lafayette route for a Stockton east west freeway. At a conference last November, officials advocated creating a balanced pool for atomic weapons with equal voice in control.
Washington AP report notes Catholics leaders meet in Middleburg Virginia stating bishops favor federal assistance for parochial and private schools. The National Catholic Welfare Conference released a separate statement reflecting the bishops position as they prepare for public hearings on the issue.
Denver AP report states James E. Young, 20, will appeal a misdemeanor sentence and $320 speeding fine. Municipal Judge William Sumner Jr. suspended jail time and all but $15 if Young sells the car, removes his goatee, and completes driving school. Young is free on bond.
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