20 Oct 1959
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1959
Page
1
Readable parts show a police statement about a theft of two cases of eggs from a delivery truck and a man claiming division of eggs with a friend. Additional lines reference Evanston, San Francisco, and Rio relations but details are fragmented and unclear.
Stanford University moves to address hazing by enacting stricter rules. The Interfraternity Council voted to accept the passage of a hazing resolution aligning with California law and university policy. George Taghant voices hope the measure prevents future incidents seen on other campuses. A student recalls a fraternity incident in Southern California as context.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan held his first meeting with his reshuffled cabinet today. Queen Elizabeth II, who is expecting a baby, will miss the usual opening ceremonies in Parliament next Tuesday, leading to cancellations and altered plans for the royal visit.
President Carlos P. Garcia pledged firm support for the United States in fighting communism during ceremonies marking the 15th anniversary of the Leyte landing and the start of the Philippine operation in World War II.
In San Francisco Beverly Aadland, 27, says she will write her life memoirs about Errol Flynn and plans to restart her show business career. She notes Flynn may have left letters and a will issue unsettled while she performed in Las Vegas and discussed future projects.
Pasadena AP report says Jesus Rodriguez, 74, confessed to strangling Olga Rodriguez, 24, last Sunday after a marital dispute at their home. He described the quarrel, the murder, and a day at Disneyland with their 5 year old son, before being booked on suspicion of murder.
Reports from Auckland indicate scientists and servicemen stranded in the South Pole region during the Antarctic winter have begun receiving relief supplies. A airlift delivered 14 tons of aid, easing months of isolation.
Berlin police say East German authorities have arrested more than 50 Germans after kidnapping an Allied agent in West Berlin. The abducted man Karl Pawlick, 58, worked for a Western agency but police would not say which. Pawlick’s stepson Guenther Benke, 20, and two others were also arrested as part of the roundup.
Berkeley AP report shows a UC student engaging in a seven day fast in protest of compulsory ROTC enrollment at the University of California. The incident centers on campus resistance and administrative policy regarding military training programs.
A report from Drs Plummer and Wollt of New York Hospital and Cornel Medical Center examines 2 years of health data for 16 men and 96 women ages apart. It finds men endure more serious life threatening illnesses before seeking care, while women report more minor ailments. It also notes a dental study linking frequent snacking to increased tooth decay in children as a separate finding from the health discussion.
A person identified as Gamble was fined 20 dollars plus court costs and theft-related fees after pleading guilty to gambling charges. The incident references a namesake and mentions Little Eaters, with unclear local context and partial details.
The Almanac notes October 20 marks the 288th day of the year. It recalls John Dewey’s 1859 birth, P. T. Barnum opening the Hippodrome in 1873, and Woodrow Wilson’s 1910 Princeton presidency run. It cites WWI era actions, MacArthur’s return proclamation, and quotes about showmanship.
A chaotic scene at Van Doren's campus appearance sparks chants of We Like Van Doren as he faces a congressional probe. The New York AP report notes Van Doren, famed for winning 123000 on a TV quiz show, was suspended from his teaching post amid questions about credibility and media involvement. A separate NBC bid for a TV-era pullback is mentioned, while the Grand Central Terminal setting and a deodorizer gimmick are referenced in a sprawling, troubled narrative.
In Elkton Maryland a courthouse wedding plan unraveled when clerk George Ellery asked if the groom would raise the needed sum. Angeline Sail of Burlington New Jersey was arrested on concealed weapon charges after a revolver was found wrapped in fur and carried to the ceremony. Sheriff Edgar 833 reported the incident, noting the three day waiting period now required by state law.
NU reports Mountain Club forms a Division One unit with climbers who have completed all 46 listed ascents. The group marks a milestone as members reach every challenge on the club’s ascent roster.
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