Supreme Court to Rule on Gambling Tax Stamp
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if the $50 gambling stamp tax, passed in 1861, is unconstitutional after a lower court invalidated it. The case centers on Joseph Kahriger of Philadelphia who faced non payment charges and the broader issue of disclosure requirements for gamblers.
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George All Welsh
Philadelphia
Welsh
Congress
Joseph Kahriger
Tomoyi Kawakita
California
James
Monroe Jefferson
Teor
Couirt
Secretary of Commerce
Charles Sawyer
Justice Department
Stanley Dottar
Sawver
Dollar
Jung
Dutius
Convighed
Dioniie Spies
Sip Sing
Tiburind
Morton Subbell
Antoneed
City League Opens Meeting in San Diego
The 54th annual convention of the League of California Cities opened in San Diego with 1500 city officials present. President Fletcher Bowron of Los Angeles called the meeting to order. A pre-convention session endorsed proposed legislation to allow public bodies to meet in private for certain acts while protecting critical matters from disclosure. Proposed by San Diego City Manager Wy Campbell, the measure aims to balance public access with secrecy for items like property purchases and sensitive personnel issues.
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League of California
California
Hayward
Jseseign
Mn Oder
Sident Fletcher Bowron
Los Angeles
League
Wy. Campbell
Campbell
Boy Killed After Falling From Car Door
Leonard Downs, 4, died in Livermore after falling from a rear car door on Highway 50. The wind swung the door as his father pleaded to stop, a second car struck the boy, and funeral plans were set for Castro Valley.
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Leonard Downs
Stanly
California
Lewis B. Downs
Castro Valley
Lewis, Jr
Lawrence
Lewis
Willon MW. Self, Jr
Downs
Cantra Valley Mortuary
Tomarcow
Our Lady of
Area Flood Plan Ready for Board
An engineer's report on Zone 3 Almheda County and Dearage district is prepared for presentation to the county board of supervisors. Preliminary cost estimates include damages and needs, with zones covering Ashland Valley and San Larenas north of Washington Street.
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Pnouneer
Almheda Counsty
Dearage
Ashland
Hayward
Fairrennt Dallas
Laxpital
Antonin Vigil
J. Burset
Earlicn
Migit
Tupi
They
Maimonk
Vin
Ice
Witness Sought in Chester Mass Killing
Police hunt a key witness in the Chester mass killing case after a 3 year old survivor Sondra Young identified as the sole witness. Investigators question three year old Sandra to confirm details while two women who saw a car scene aid lead to the suspect.
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Chester Cylil
Pin Pirs
M. . Sehndlnr
Sondra Young
Gard Young
Arever
Jean
Judy
Michael Sanie
Sendra
Ley
Buck
Westwaad
Chester
Balan
Wen
Joanne Wilson
Maxing Wilway
Belinver
Bertani James
Westwood
Sandra
Urey
Paynes
Schooler
Drew Gruenss
Fatal shooting during youth gun practice in Livermore
An 18 year old, Kenneth Brewmuy of Livermore, died after being accidentally shot in the head by a companion following a youth target practice plane crash at Del Mar airport. Deputy Coroner and local officials investigated as other occupants were injured or killed in the crash.
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Kenneth Brew Muy
Marty Tmonared
Ang
Lavermore
MB. Kelly
del Mar
Hin
Persis
Vitla
Kompeanion
Lloyd Vale Parson
Sen
Virlins
Lee Byjskreet
Harald Hanieslad
Calif
Edland
Brewer's
S. McMahon
Pomona
McMahon Y Pantone
Arden Senate Hospital
Taler
Melvitt Bassett
Arden Farms
Balin Springs
Kelly
Chinese Reds Fail To Seize White Horse Hill In Korea
South Korean forces defend White Horse mountain as Chinese troops launch a two battalion assault with torpedoes and TNT charges. General Van Fleet lauds the 6th Division for recapturing lost ground, while Red artillery and mortars show signs of thinning.
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Korea
White Horse Mountain
Tunes A. van Fleet
8Th Army
South Sovean 6Th Stivision
38Th Army
van Fileel
White Horse
Hay
Sufely
Ue Jteds
Vials of Disease Germs Stolen From Car in Manhattan
A Cleveland scientist reports theft of ampules containingKubelenisis and anthrax from his auto near a Manhattan dormitory. He notes the ampules were labeled danger and broken glass shards inside the suitcase. Police investigation follows as fears of public harm rise.
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Cleveland
Minow
Wetner
Enix
Cai” Werner
Werner
Weinar
Manhattan
Weiner
Quake in Bay Area Causes Minor Disturbance
Residents report no serious damage after a sharp local earthquake felt across San Francisco Bay Area. The University of California seismograph logged a four minute recording of a brief quake at four yesterday afternoon, felt in San Francisco Oakland Alameda Moraga San Lorenzo Berkeley Richmond and Vallejo. One report notes a possible ankle fracture of a transient near the U Pyla railroad yard in Oakland while others describe a sharp crack rather than a rolling tremor. Comedian Danny Kaye calmed theatergoers during the tremor.
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Temblor
University of California Seismograph
Hayward
Sheriff's Office
University Seismog
Af Tees
San Francisco
Oakland
Alameda
Moraga
San Lorenzo
Berkeley
Richmond
Vallejo
Danny Kaye
Press Freedom Talks Underway At Inter-American Conference
At the eighth annual Inter-American Press Association meeting in Chicago editors and publishers debated threats to press freedom. A resolution to suspend or expel compliant members was proposed as delegates discussed censorship and repression trends across the Americas and compared them to fascist practices.
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Inter-American Press Association
Bac
Vehirh Tale
Hitler
Statin
Andrew [Viskell
Americas
Brakes Locked Yet Car Moves After Night Crash
Louis McDonald 22 was cited for excessive speed driving on the wrong side of the road driving without a license and being drunk in and about a vehicle after his vehicle collided with a parked car owned by Addie Sirboyson Pinole San Lorenzo. The parked car was unoccupied and McDonald escaped with minor injuries.
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Tay Ward
Hayward
Ior
Allhuieh
Louis McDoon
Bosse
Addie F
Sir Boyerson
IKDC
Pinole
San Sorenzo
McDonald
Stevenson’s Campaign Manager Sees Possible Landslide
Springfield Wyatt Wilson, manager for Adlai Stevenson, says signs point to a potential landslide in the presidential race. He cites optimistic signals across multiple states while cautioning against overconfidence.
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Springfield
Wyatt Wilson
W. Wyatt
Adlai &. Stevenson
Nixon to Talk Adlai and Hiss Tonight on TV
New York announces Nixon will address Adlai Stevenson and Hiss tonight in a nationwide TV speech attacking the Democratic administration. He aims to frame the race as a landslide prospect, listing states he expects Stevenson to carry and citing independent voters as shifting toward Stevenson. Wyatt accuses Eisenhower allies of a broader disillusionment with the Republican leadership.
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Far Eisen Nawer Committee
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Otter Promiient
Iren Eisenhower
Slovanen
John Steisbowd
Will Durnnt
Edne Ferber
George Abbott
Oscar Hatmerstain
Henny Wanda
Theft Reported As Batteries Gasoline Tools Stolen
The report notes theft of batteries gasoline and tools from company equipment parked at the foot of Jane Street. Suspects remain unknown and the incident occurred yesterday. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
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To Johny Reise
Cmpany
Jane Street
Radar base built in Alaska under harsh winter conditions
At Sparrevohlen in Alaska an Air Force radar base was rapidly constructed in extreme cold with helicopters, bulldozers, and airlift support. Maj. Gen. William Old cited minimal funds and a rush effort to plug the radar gap, completing the landing strip and equipment with total costs far below typical Alaska bases.
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Alaska
Air Corey
America
New York
Aleks
Alaskan Air Commands
Sparrevolm
Bullilnens
Biota
Sparrevohlen
William 2
Air Forge
Sparrevoln
Air Force
Heliicopters
Old Husself
Crow Canyon Home Destroyed by Fire
A Crow Canyon home was leveled by a blaze yesterday morning despite four fire engines and multiple departments fighting it. Residents Mr and Mrs Duran Janes were away at a parade in San Francisco. loss estimated at 39500 for the structure plus 6500 for furniture. Two pianos and a deep freezer were destroyed. investigation ongoing led by Chief William Walters.
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Crow Canyon
Crow
Canyon Road
William Walters
Fairview Department
Casterey
Cherryland
Fairview
Duran Janes
Sin
Francisco
Iad
Ralph B. Martin
Sin Mateo
Martin
Nixon to Speak on KPIX and KGA Tonight on Communism Charge
Nixon plans a broadcast at 8 20 PM on KPIX and KGA to discuss communism at home and abroad. He accuses the administration of a cover up and says he will expose the record as he addresses Hiss perjury charges and related espionage claims.
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Kpix Television
Adio Kga
Alger Hiss
Bassett
Stevenson
House un-American Activities
Sommilies
Hiss
Department of Agriculture
Wiltad Nations
Nison
Lily
Mes
Trmnin
Acheson
Nixon Sali
Hayward Births Tie Twin Sons to Puyehio Family
A local birth notice reports twins born Saturday morning at Hayward Hospital to the Puyehio family. The newborns are identified as Joseph and John with full names and ages noted, alongside other family details and relatives in the section.
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Jgood
Barehio
Kwan
Puyehio
Dive the Twins
Hayivard Hospital
Joseph Dol
Day John
Purchio
Dulchines
Dames Toi
Viele
Cathy Ising
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