28 Oct 1961
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1961
Page
1
Fair skies and a gradual rise in temperatures are forecast tonight and tomorrow with some afternoon winds. Lows tonight expected around 68. Highs near 71 tomorrow. Readings from yesterday show a low of 68 and a high of 71.
The statewide forecast calls for occasional snow in northern and central areas with colder tonight conditions. Windy locally, with northerly gusts up to 20 mph then diminishing tonight. Highs near 81 dropping to 68 and overnight lows around 32 to 42.
Weather notes from Associated Press cover California and multiple states with mixed conditions. Mentions of cloudy skies in several cities and pockets of sun in others. temperatures near average for this time of year and varying winds and rain chances across regions.
A 7 year old boy abducted at a drive-in theater escaped by defending himself with a knife point and fled. Police arrested 25 year old Larry Sawyer of nearby Oak for investigation of kidnapping. The boy was later returned to his parents, Mr and Mrs Boyd Kirkpatrick, with no reported serious injuries.
A Soviet pamphlet issued in Moscow advises citizens on shelter construction and survival after blasts and fallout. It explains digging shelters, using logs and earth, washing gear, and staying protected until danger passes, noting limited public access to shelters and price details for the pamphlet.
President Lyndon B Johnson warned the Soviet Union at the University of Florida that U S troops may be deployed to defend freedom. He urged national unity against communism and criticized Khrushchev era miscalculations in Berlin, calling them one of history’s greatest strategic mistakes.
Washington reports say the United States aims for a diplomatic solution to the East Berlin crisis after escalation with Soviet and East German actions. Officials caution that border clashes and tank movements threaten to widen the conflict while continuing talks focus on restraint and a political settlement.
The Daily Review Inc editor Floyd Sparks presides as publisher with Wor sm Chilcote as business manager and Teo Austria as circulation director. The piece lists Hayward and Oakland area office addresses and emphasizes subscription rates and ad details in a fragmented layout.
In Regio Emilia region three Italian workers died after inhaling fumes while attempting to rescue a man trapped in a cesspool at a pump site near Vielano. The incident occurred Friday as rescuers struggled with toxic gases.
The United Nations General Assembly debated a Soviet Union appeal to wall off a ban on bombs. Members pressed for a concrete deadline by month end while ministries weighed a eight nation response.
Margery remains in the Peace Corps as announcements note continued service. A brief note cites support from U.S. officials and a call to activate efforts before the weekend, with emphasis on international relations and ongoing debates within the United Nations Security Council.
David IF Phelps resigns as District Scout Executive for the South District in Saywater area to join Crescent Bay Area Council as Training Advisor in Santa Monica California. He has served over ten years in the Oakland Area Scout Council and held multiple posts including staff advisor and finance director.
A six year old machinist was struck on Hirst Avenue San Leandro and George Carter of Oakland was charged with leaving the scene of an automobile collision. Carter allegedly ran a stop sign and was found in Oakland after the incident. A second crash on Nimitz Freeway north of the Floresta overpass injured four people including Virginia and Michael Dougherty and Terey Sybrant as a late model turquoise car fled the scene.
Kenneth Steadman announces a formational program replacing charter petitions. The Fremont Independence League will host a series of talks open to the public, with the first meeting next month featuring a speaker on how communism starts and operates. Special invitations go to Fremont civic organizations.
An executive accused of selling pep pills in an Ashland bar pleads innocent to a felony charge. A San Leandro Municipal Court arraignment is set for December 7. Police raids led to arrests and the investigation expands across multiple counties, with new appointments announced in the California Highway Patrol.
In Ashland, Sahlin, a 47 year old from Paradise River, faced four counts of lewd acts. A superior court judge set a probationary sentence after a psychiatric examination, in a case heard by Judge Gerald Connitti at the municipal court.
An early evening bedroom fire at 27450 Polina Cri Ave in Hive Ward caused about $7,000 in damage before Hayward firefighters brought it under control. Investigators from the Fire Department say the fire remains under determination with limited details available. Neighbor reports indicate the resident was home at the time.
Farrell was elected president of the Village Council in a tight election. New figures include Ronald Farrel, Sun Laveaze Vilbige Hanes 88s, and other officers joining the engagement as secretary and treasurer.
London teacher Richard Wiggs 42 who published How to Get Your Case Dismissed for his protest was fined two pounds for his part in the demonstra tions. Barbara Cary in Bideford carries an antique French sword saying one must be sensible. Eighty-year-old John Asher jailed again in London for parscr using neighbors and making noise at night.
Davis says the Disaster Council needs stronger countywide cooperation as chiefs of operation and department heads work to unify annexes and emergency plans. He cites misaligned leadership and slow actions, with state and federal guidance complicating efforts while county agencies seek a cohesive, practical defense strategy.
A Washington area case proceeds as a trial on gun related charges. The proceedings involve a defendant linked to a municipal court matter and a potential broader legal review. Details remain fragmented in the report.
Native of Wisconsin, Cyr lived in Hayward for two years. Survived by wife, two sons and several grandchildren. Funeral services scheduled at the church on May 25. burial at Milwaukee area cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice listing names Nellie Morgan Ami Risdon Pavel and others. It mentions a chapel service, a presale, and a President of a local group over the past years, with scattered references to people and places.
The Gast Valley city planning commission will hear Calvary Kenney’s rezoning request at Alameda City Offices. The proposal seeks zoning changes to allow new residential and mixed use development along Coe Way and adjacent parcels near Ball course and Costin Valley areas. The meeting, led by Chair Datie Teseong Mandage, is scheduled for May 12.
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