Branscomb Murder Suspects Face Lie Detector Test
Five Branscomb transients investigated for the murder of Byron Soper a 70 year old resident of a hobo jungle were subjected to lie detector tests this morning after pleading guilty to earlier charges a sheriff's office report states the tests were conducted by A L Coffey continuing this day with questioning yesterday and a brief jail sentence for prior drur har s remains noted
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Branscomb
Sheriff's Office
Byron Soper
A. L. Coffey
Zoning Act Tabled Amid Debates On Growth And Tech Roles
A day of pros and cons ends with the Zoning Act tabled. residents weigh ballot options as growth sparks long range planning concerns. The piece notes rising divisiveness, budget scales, and a shift to technicians in many trades.
Autumn Concert Dates Announce for Community Series
Ukiah members of the Community Concert Association were reminded that the 1954 1955 schedule is complete. The dates include October 30 Robert Shaw Choral and Orchestra, November 23 Ricardo Otinoposoff violinist, January 29 Theodor Uppman baritone, February 10 Ruth ano Boris Frank Balict troupe, March 1 Ray Dudley pianist. Officers suggest clipping the list for date books.
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Ukiah
Community Concert Association
Pink
Robert Shaw
The
Concert Association
Council to Open Bids For Sweeping Machine
Bids for a new street sweeper will be opened tonight as the city council begins its 7:30 session. The agenda includes discussion of the city auction sale ordinance, the city engineer report on Grove street curbs and gutters, and the city manager's airport runway repair cost estimate.
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Grove Street
Michigan Mourns Former Senator Blair Moody
Michigan observes a 30 day mourning period for Blair Moody who died at 52. Gov. G. Mennen Williams, Moody’s successor and fellow Young Turk, will issue an official proclamation upon arrival. Moody and Williams rose as leaders at the 1952 Democratic convention. The Coast Guard notified the governor of Moody’s passing.
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Mich
Michigan
U.S
Blair Moody
G. Mennen Williams
Moody
Arthur Vandenburg
Williams
Lake Michigan
Coast Guard
Democrats press to rule on Cohn successor replacement
Washington report says Sen. Henry M. Jackson and fellow Democrats demand review of any McCarthy pick to replace Roy M. Cohn after Cohn resigns amid a staff shakeup. McCarthy admits uncertainty while Mundt Potter and others seek unified progress and action in the wake of the firings and transfers.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
Joseph R. McCarthy
Roy M
Cohn
Senate
Subcommittee
McCarthy
Spretly
Karl E. Mundt
R-Sd
Charles E. Potter
R-Mich
Konocti brush fire near Mt Konocti burns 1210 acres
More than 60 forestry crewmen from Lake County and Conservation workers from Parlin Forks battled a fast moving brush and timber fire near Mt Konocti on the lakes southwest shore. The blaze began along the Soda Bay Buckingham Park road Monday evening, likely from careless smoking, and for a time threatened Buckingham Park before backfires halted it. One cabin was destroyed and no injuries reported. Firefighters reported it under control yet continued patrols and could not forecast full containment.
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Lake County
Parlin Forks
Mt. Konocti
Robert Keepers
Middletown
Nice
Konocti
Buckingham Park Resort
Soda Bay
Buckingham Park
Gas Explosion Inquest Set For Clearlake Highlands Friday
An inquest into the Clearlake Highlands gas explosions and fire that killed four people last week will be held Friday July 23 starting at 10 a.m. in the Lakeshore Fire Department recreation room. Coroner R A Kinleyside has subpoenaed 15 witnesses for a day-long inquiry, not counting fire and police officials set to testify. The blasts occurred Tuesday July 13 leaving three men and a woman dead.
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Clearlake Highlands
R. A. Kinleyside
Lake County
Lakeshore Fire Department
Kinleyside
Judge fines Mattern for gun theft
Robert Mattern, 33, a Ukiah police officer, was fined 50 dollars and given a suspended 30 day jail sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a 150 dollar rifle while on duty. Judge F S Foord granted a stay on probationary time. Mattern was arrested Saturday by Chief George Smith when a .300 Savage rifle stolen from Hoover Appliance was found in his possession.
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Robert. Wlattern
Ukiah
F.S. Foord
Mattern
Thomas Cleland
George Smith
Hoover
New Stockton Market News Office to Open Next Month
Sacramento report says W. C. Jacobsen acting state director of agriculture announced a new fruit and vegetable market news office will be established in Stockton next month. The office becomes part of the federal state market network.
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Sacramento
CNS
W. C. Jacobsen
Stockton
Ngwa.service
Reds Seek 10 Day Pause To Indochina Cease Fire
Reports from Hanoi say Indochinese Communists asked for a three to ten day delay before applying the cease fire with the Reds to instruct troops to stop shooting. Northern Viet Nam would take three days, Central Viet Nam seven, and Southern Viet Nam ten days. Geneva to issue final communique recognizing the demand. French authorities move to remove non friendly Indochinese from handover zones, estimating about 500000 leaving northern areas in nine months. The end of French rule brings mixed relief and unease as many fear reprisals under Ho Chi Minh rule while some hope war is over. Mayor De Quang of Hanoi warned 100000 of 400000 residents must evacuate quickly.
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Viet Nam
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Reds
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de Quang
Ho Chi Minh
Zoning Districting Plan Explored by County Board
The county board postponed action on the districting enabling ordinance until October 1 after a detailed public hearing led by I I Safford. James C Campbell, Menlo Park planner, outlines a two part proposal creating A 1 districts county wide to guide development protect property values and public safety near highways.
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I. I. Safford
James C. Campbell
Menlo Park
Indochina Cease Fire Signed Amid Global Reactions
France and the Communists signed a cease-fire to end Indochina fighting, with the United States remaining aloof. Walter Bedell Smith refused to sign a nine nation declaration, reiterating that peoples must determine their own future. The pact ends 8 years of war as premiers and leaders hail a possible end though fighting may continue in isolated pockets for up to ten days.
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France
Indochina
United States
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Pierre Mendes - France
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Britain
Anthony Eden
Eisenhower
Washington
Mayor Greets New Staff Member in Ukiah
The Ukiah mayor’s office announces the birth of James Robert Nix at Ukiah General Hospital on July 21. He weighs six pounds four and three quarter ounces. Parents Mayor Leonard Rh. Nix and Mrs. Nix are well. 8 year old brother Gary Leonard awaits at 85 Mae Street to help. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dahlstrom of Ukiah and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Nix of Carothers.
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Ukiah General Hospital
Ato
Leonard Rh. Nix
Nix
Himbas
Gary Leonard
Mae Street
C .W. Dahlstrom
Ben Nix
Carothers
Eisenhower says no war. urges unity against communism
President Eisenhower stated he does not believe the Communists are ready to wage all out war. He urged free nations to unite firmly to resist subversion and propaganda and warned Americans lose some freedom when others fall under Communist rule. He discussed TVA power plans, AEC oversight, drought disaster declarations for Texas Wyoming and other states, and his housing agenda ahead of the next session.
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Eisenhower
Tennessee Valley Authority
Atomic Energy ‘Commission
TVA
West Memphis
Ark
AEC
Texas
Wyoming
Congress
Weather Outlook for Northwestern California and Fort Bragg
Northwestern California and Fort Bragg forecast fair through Thursday. Inland areas warm with lower humidity today. highs around 90s and 50s to 60s at night. Northwesterly winds 12 to 30 mph near the coast with little temperature change. Fort Bragg region shows fair conditions, similar winds.
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Ukiah
Santa Rosa
Napa
Fort Bragg
LATE FLASHES TOWN RECORDS AND FEDERAL ACTIONS
Reports from multiple locales note a county probation officer’s testimony about a supervisor’s nephew claiming licensing influence. The House passed a citizenship stripping bill for convicted Communist conspirators. A heavy cruiser upgrades its missile launcher per Captain Outerbridge. A bus fire injures Berkeley Camp Fire Girls, and over 60,000 illegal aliens were deported or left the Rio Grande valley during Operation Wetback.
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Texas
Rio Grane Valley
Boarder Patrol
Fletcher Rawly
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