Two Grocers Robbed By Gunman In Hayward
Hayward police hunted a gunman who held up two grocers at the Supermarket on 7180 Tennyson road around 12:45 a.m. He took 45 from Yee 250 from Wong and 1422 in checks. The suspects described as six feet tall 155 pounds wore a dark short jacket and a 45 caliber pistol. A green 1950 Buick was seen leaving the area. Separately, rescuers recovered the bodies of two Palo Alto men from a light plane crash near the Dumbarton bridge after it went into mudflats.
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Earthquake Reports Mixed Damage in Hayward Area
San Leandro area police and fire departments reported varied responses after last night’s quake. The only clear damage was at First Presbyterian Church of Hayward where ceiling cracks appeared, while several groceries suffered items toppled and some homes saw doors slam and water spill from aquariums as lines fell silent.
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San Francisco Bay Area quake jolts city area
A seismic event shook San Francisco Bay area early today, causing thousands of dollars in damage. The blast or tremor was recorded by a university seismograph and led to a notable alert across local districts.
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Deadly Bay Areaquake Shatters Homes and Stores
A damaging earthquake near San Francisco with at least one death rattled a 100 mile radius. At 8 11 p m two waves damaged windows toppled merchandise and cracked wells. Seismologists pegged it at about 4 5 on the Richter scale. Oak land gas explosions sparked a fatal house fire killing Ora Bell an 85 year old woman. Walnut Creek bore heavy damage with hundreds reporting broken windows and dishes on the floor. Police counted about 200 000 in additional damage.
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Phone Workers Return To Jobs After Wage Hike
About 22,000 telephone workers across Northern California ended a two week strike as a settlement was reached with Pacific Telephone and Telegraph. The wage scale rose by 2 to 4.50 weekly, with Hayward area workers gaining a wage differential adjustment. Operators and business office staff in Hayward moved to the higher AAA bracket, while San Leandro and western areas are in the top pay tier. CWA official Wesley Rochford confirmed the upgrades and that most upgrades were on the bargaining table when the strike began. Company manager Douglas Smith said the upgrading item was discussed but not promised. All workers were back in South and Alameda counties, with full restoration expected by Friday barring only emergency jobs.
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Hale Ex Councilman Dies at 59 Longtime Hayward civic figure dies after service in World War I
W A Hale former Hayward city council member and mining businessman dies at 59 survivors include two daughters Cathy Pearson and Hale Smitherah and relatives in Arkansas Arkansas and Canada. He founded Hale Hardware with partners in Hayward Genterville and San Lorenzo Village and served one four year term after election in April 1950. He married Mary Lyons in Boulder on November 4 1921. Funeral plans pending Mrs Pearton expected.
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Contested Claim on Baywood Annexation Yet to Resolve
The Castro Valley area faces a contested claim as the Baywood Annexation committee disputes opposition to Valley incorporation. Willis J Nye, committee chair, informs the Board of Supervisors that four groups oppose cityhood. Nye’s letter follows Castro Valley Inc. petitioners’ request for continued exclusive jurisdiction to circulate corporation petitions. County officials indicate the request may be granted.
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Weather forecast for coast with mild, inland warm
Rough OCR weather item forecasts fair conditions through Tuesday with coastal night and morning changes. Yesterday's high and today's low noted, indicating a mild temperature trend.
Foothill four- to six-lane freeway expansion approved
The State Highway Commission announced a record 1956 57 highway budget totaling 319.7 million dollars. Alameda County gains 14.5 million for nine miles of Foothill freeway between Beard north of Centerville and Mattox. Funding covers grading paving and structures to link Hayward with Highway 50 and speed traffic.
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Strategy at Geneva Agreed By Big Three
The big three foreign ministers reached complete agreement on much of their strategy for Geneva talks with Russia amid Saar and Middle East tensions. Pinay announced unity on German unity and European security as world leaders coordinate. Moshe Sharett arrived in Paris to discuss Middle East issues with Dulles and other officials.
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Bao Dai Out In Viet Nam Referendum Victory Seen
Reported referendum in Saigon shows landslide support for Diem to become chief of state replacing Bao Dai. Diem proclaims Republic of South Viet Nam with 23 cannon volleys. Officials estimate up to 95 percent of about 5 million votes cast. final returns expected Tuesday night.
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State's Road Action Hailed by Civic Leaders in Eden and Washington
Civic and business leaders in Eden and Washington towns praised the state freeway completion as vital for southern Alameda county. They called the Foothill Boulevard Project tremendous and outlined future plans to widen Jackson Street into Hayward and Highway from Hayward to Warm Springs.
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