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I 7' 7 -OAKLAND'S VV7 FT nbtme LOCAtlY OWNED AND THIS SECTION EDITORIALTEATURES, daily magazine, COMICS, TV ANLl RADIO uocauy controlled daily -Newspaper MtolkHMIB IIIIVXI 71, IIM MISS IXTIINATIONAl CHICAGO OAHY NfWS fOlflCN SUVICI CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, NO. 127 17 VOL CLXXI Nejedly to Testify in Bribe Case 1 11 i 1 1 IftWtof mm. Tribune photo TRIAL BEGINS Charles F. Cooper (left), accused of offering a $150,000 bribe to Contra Costa DisL Atty. John Nejedly for protection of gambling, 'confers during recess of his trial in Martinez with his wife, and his attorney, Robert L.

Condon. School Inyentcitydfe 1959 struction or out for bids. 3 Continuation, of the Uni versity of California summer demonstration school at Oakland Technical High for another year was approved. Superintendent of Schools Sel- mer Berg said a report will be given soon on additional summer schools. SUMMER MUSIC 4 E.

Rollin Silfies, super visor of instrumental music, outlined a summer music-rec reation program given for the first time this year. He said more than twice the expected enrollment of 400 was accom modated. Registration fees paid for the major part of the program, with the remaindec subsidized by the Oakland Teachers As sociation and the Recreation Department. When students were not in class they attended recreation programs at centers near the schools. ine program was such a success this summer that I can foresee a doubling of the enrollment next year," Silfies concluded.

president, Mrs. C. B. Kinscth, Oakland; second vice president, Mrs. T.

R. Hitchen, Richmond; third vice president Mrs. LeRoy Futscher, Berkeley; recording secretary, Mrs. responding secretary, Mrs. Steve Kraus, Oakland; treasurer, Mrs.

H. G. Hjelmervik, jOakland; historian, Mrs. Walt er Anerson, San Pablo; parliamentarian, Mrs. A.

O. Grim-stvedt, Oakland; auditors, Mrs. William Scheehl and Miss Louise Newitt, Berkeley; pastoral, advisors, the Reverends Carl Olson and Lucas, Oakland. AP Wlrcphoto HEH DREAM TO COME TRUE The fondest wish of Evelyn Hicks. 12.

of Napa fslo visit Hawaii. Transocean Airlines and Honolulu Radio Station KULA have oifered her the trip because doctors say the cancer-stricken girl has only months to live. Shirley Eaneshlro (left) of Hawaii tells her legends of the islands. Gjty OKs Girls Camp Water The Oakland Board of Education has turned down a proposal for a $35,000 inventory of school equipment afrd-ur-niture for theft and insurance records. The board voted last night to have the business department report back on doing the work with school personnel in stead.

The proposal was made by the American. Appraisal Company, which would also use some school personnel in the work: The firm said keeping the record up to date would cost another $5,000 each year. In, other matters: TO SEEK FUNDS I Approval was given Oak land City College to seek Na tional Defense Education Act funds for foreign language and science laboratory equipment. The school will match some $12,000 already budgeted for that purpose with federal funds. 2 Business manager Spencer Dw Benbow reported the school building program has reached its heaviest concentration so far with 33 projects under con ASSOCIATE Doomed Girl's Dearest Wish To Come True Her dearest wish to visit Hawaii will come true for Evelyn Hicks, 12, of Angwin, Napa County because both the wish and trip may be her last.

Doctors say the pietty blonde may have only two to live months to Since a dread cancer was discovered a few months ago, her right leg has been removed. Her father, George A. Hicks, teaches in the Pacific Union College at Angwin. From its Hawaiian students she learned of the beauties and lore of island life. Her dream of going there became a wonderful air castle to the child.

Her father, who makes only a modest salary as a teacher, and her mother, a nurse, already burdened with the expenses of her illness, planned to sell some of their belongings and the fa: rean, TheTtHi and the family car to finance trip. pie have an older daughter; 15. Then, when her plight and the family's desperate efforts; to provide the became! Known, people wno were strangers to Evelyn came to her aid with open-hearted generosity. Transocean Airlines, of Oak- offered Evelyn two- round trip tickets for a visit to the islands over the Thanksgiving holiday. Radio station KULA Honolulu is raising funds by public appeal to pay for the young- gter stay the islands.

wnen tne pnone call came notifying Mrs. Hicks of the great good fortune she said: "I almost collapsed. Of course we're taking it. Evelyn will have a wonderful Thanksgiving week in Honolulu." Her father said the trip will make it a "real Thanksgiving, one that will make us thankful forever that we were able to make her later life a very happy one." Mental Health Aide to Speak SAN LEANDRO, Nov. 4 Warrington Stokes, executive director of the Alameda County Mental Health Association, will address the Eden Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women tomorrdw noon at the home of Mrs.

Harry Wingate Hay ward. Stoke's talk will be supplemented by a film entitled "Back Into the Sun." Hostesses for th occasion will be Mrs. Ira Feldman, Mrs. David Steinberg, Mrs. Russell Kanter and Mrs.

Marvin Rat- n- 1A Jti OAKLAND, be in as is ing for of A Extra Hour Urged for McClymonds Study Committee Proposes Adding Elective Classes An extra hour in the school day for those McClymonds High School youngsters desir ing has been suggested by an accreditation team which surveyed the school. The report" on the survey was given at last night's Board of Education meeting by Principal Elwood WHess and his -staff. Hess said college-preparatory students have little chance to take elective subjects in art, crafts, homemak-ing, typing and music under present scheduling. McClymonds and the other high schools in the city now offer an extra period on a voluntary basis. When fynds are available, Hess said, he hopes the board will allocate money to McClymonds so this program could be expanded.

"I favor a longer school day-with selected subjects at the present time for selected stu- dents," he an enrichment program." Hess said the' longer school day is gaining favor throughout the nation and the extra period in the high schools here is a step in that direction. "We'd just like to extend the program when funds are available' he said. 200 ATTEND Last night's meeting, held at the high school in an experiment to interest more Oakland citizens in school activities, attracted 200 persons. a president Kenneth Thompson said after meeting he thought the attendance war- ranted continuation of the test at another school soon. Hess' suggestion on extend-ingthe school day was one of several made in connection with 'an accreditation study of the school this spring.

The study was made by a team of educators named by the California Association of jSecondary. School -Administra- tors. It is similar to that carried on at Oakland Technical High School last year. Its purpose is to evaluate the entire school program, and suggest ways in which it may be approved. Accreditation granted McClymonds is for five years.

Fremont High School. will be, surveyed this year. COMMITTEE HEAD The five-man committee at McClymonds was headed by Wayne W. Crow, district su-. perintendent for the Tracy Joint Union High School.

The accreditation report commended McClymonds for excellent comrriunity support and the high morale of faculty and students. Major recommendations by the accreditation committee, included: 1-rA follow-up study of graduates to determine how the school can -do" a better job. 2 Greater emphasis on vocational education. 3 Lessened work loads for counselors and a city wide training program for them. 4 A swimmtngpoorior the" students.

HELP ASKED Hess asked for board help in implementing two other suggestions. They are for additional remedial reading teachers and more time to prepare instructional material for the retarded readers. The principal and members of the faculty who aided in the the recommendations are now being worked on. Grade School Sets Enrollment Mark BERKELEY, Nov1, f- Franklin elementary pupils today made history in the Berkeley school system. For the first time, a Berkeley elementary school has passed the 1,000 mark in enrollment, Superintendent C.

H. Wennerberg reported to the Board of Education last night. As of yesterday, the superintendent said, there were 1,001 pupils enrolled in Franklm kindergarten-primary and elementary schools. Albany High 12 Club ALBANY, Nov. 4-iThe of Veterans Day be discussed by Julius R.

Lansberiryv Berkeley police at a noon meeting of the Albany High Twelve Club Friday at the Red Barn, 1742 Solano Berkeley. t- D.A. Will Be First Prosecution Witness At Cooper Trial MARTINEZ, Nov. 4 District Atty. John A.

Nejedly will the first prosecution witness the trial of Charles F. Cooper, 54, Richmond union is accused of -of' fering Nejedly a $150,000 bribe to open Contra Costa County to gambling. Special Prosecutor James E. Cox of Martinez said he would open with Nejedfy's testimony soon as selection of Ittie jury completed, i. Thus far 24 jurors have been questioned at length concern their qualifications.

Judge Wakefield Taylor excused four cause. Cox exercised three and defense attorney Robert L. Condon foui the 10 pre-emptory challenges allowed each side. Neither Condon nor Cox would "estimate how' much longer it would take them to agree on 12 jurors to try the case. DEFENSE ISSUE NOTED Condon, in questioning prospective jurors, revealed that the defense would be based at least partially on testimony that Nejedly attempted to entrap Cooper.

Condon said that the name Walter (Big Bill) Pechart, former Contra, Costa County gambling figure and now gambling room manager for a Reno Hotel, would be mentioned frequently during the trial, buVthat Pechart, probably would not appear as a witness. Condon said he anticipated introduction of tape recordings of conversations between Nejedly and Cooper. Cox explained to each juror that entrapment is a defense only if "the idea for the. crime occurred first the mind of a law enforcement officer, who then enticed, induced, per-juaded aind encouraged an innocent party to commit that crime." POINT OF LAW However, Cox said, he anticipated the court would instruct the jurors that "when the idea of the crime originates with the defendant, a law enforcement officer can lawfully pretend to go along with the idea for the purpose of obtaining evidence against that defendant." In addition to the entrapment defense, Condon indicated in his questioning the defense may maintain that the purported bribe offer was "never a serious one," but a "preposterous suggestion made in idle conversation" bv Coop er in response 'to- an -alleged advance by. Nejedly.

Eight Wilson Meat Packing Plants Struck CHICAGO, Nov. 4 UPi The United Packinghouse Workers of America has called an immediate strike of 5,400 workers at eight Wilson Co. plants, charging the big packing firm with "repeated illegal acts and attempts to provoke violence." The strike order climaxed a dispute over working agree ments which already had idled 5.200 Wilson employees since last week. The company called the affair a strike; the union termed it a lockout. Even as Ralph Helstein, UPWA president, issued the strike announcement, Wilson charged the union with resorting to violence to intimidate workers who wanted to remain on the job at.

some plants. The company said union men attacked workers' cars, telephoned threats of death and injury to of w-orkers and blockaded Wilson railroad sidings. Plants affected by the walkout are in Chicago, Albert Lea, Omaha, Kansas City, Memphis, Los Angeles and Cedar Rapids. New Judge Named" SACRAMENTO. Nov.

-rB Governor today ap pointed John D. Jelletich, 32, to a newly-created judgeship on the Bakersfield Municipal Court v- Lutheran Welfare Auxiliary Installs President, Staff FIGHT ENDS New School Is Named 'Montera' Oakland's new junior high school adjacent to Joaquin Miller Elementary School will be called Montera. The Board of Education ended a two-week struggle over the name last night after a letter from the parent- faculty club at the school withdrew its previous recommendation of Jack London Junior High. A storm of protest by parents over that choice delayed decision at last week's meeting. The parents protested that London was not a fit person for the honor.

A student representative said Montera-Junior High was the top choice of those attending the school. Those supporting Montera said the area was known historically as the Montera Dis trict. A third choice Ar-aewJ name, Pmeview, was suggested to describe the area. The letter presented last night said some 255 persons voted on the matter at a meeting last week and that 159 voted for Montera although there were four different spell ings "of the name. Fourteen persons stuck with Jack Lon don and among the other bal lots was one for Karl Marx.

Board member John King voted against Montera. He said further consideration I should be given a suggestion that the school be named after William F. Ewing, former superintendent of schools. Hi-12Clubto Hear Boat Hazards Talk ALAMEDA, Nov. 4 The Hi-12 Club will hear a 'talk on "Hazards of Boating" tomorrow noon in Renards, 2431 Central Ave.

The speaker will be Lt. (jg) E. W. Bergtholdt, executive officer of the U.S. (Coast Guard Port Security Unit at Government Island.

Trtbia fht Oakland's $200,000 emer gency fund for this fiscal year will" be tapped for $5,344 to provide water service to the Cinderella Cabin Camp in Joaquin Miller Park. The cabin has been closed to overnight young girl's groups due to the fire hazard created by lack of water. The council introduced the necessary ordinance last night but served notice it will take a close look at any other re quests for "emergency, ap propriations. YES OR NO Prompted by Councilman John C. Houlihan, the council said, it wants a firm yes or no recommendation from City Manager Wayne E.

Thompson on every application, whether it from an independent board or commission or a city de partment. They got one last night from Asst. City Manager Hilliard B. Wilson. Wilson agreed with Gity Rejects Move Against transit Bonds An appeal for support of technical objections to the AlamedaContra Costa Transit District bond issue was re jected last night by the Oakland City Council.

Charles Collins, 1531 Shat- tuclc Berkeley, asked the council for a report on the legal aspects of his objections. Councilman John Charles Houlihan reminded that the bond, issue proposal had been approved by vote of the people on pet. 20. He suggested it is not within the province of the cityj attorney or any other city official to take any action on it. think we should inform Collins that if he has any complaints against the Ala-meda-Contra Costa1 Transit District bond issue he should file them with the districts not Houlihan said.

LAFAYETTE, Nov. -4 New officers head the Lutheran Welfare Auxiliary today following the organizations annual meeting here at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. The auxiliary comprises members pf 28 Lutheran chur ches in the Eastbay. The Rev. Charles Christian of San Francisco was principal speaker for the day.

Installation was conducted by Pastor Signey Jorgensen of Oakland, husband -of the new president. The new- auxiliary staff includes: president, Mrs. Sidney Jorgensen, Oakland; first vice Funds for William Penn Mott park superintendent, that the cabin was a genuine emergency. TOO RISKY Mott said the cabin was built some five years ago. Water and electricity were left out on purpose.

They wanted to simulate actfl High Sierra conditions for girl scout and other groups who were being trained to "rough it" in anticipation of a real camping experience. But a few weeks ago the fire marshal reviewe4 the sit-' uation and decided the lack of water was too risky. The cabin was closed and scores of girls have been unable to use it, Mott said. The appropriation approved last night will provide materials to run a main to the cabin and install a- sprinkler system inside. The work will be done by Park Department crews.

kl I I urrcref Auto Rescued By Fork Lift Mrs. Bertha Curran, 44, was saved from serious injury yesterday because a fork lift operator happened to drive by jit the" right time. Mrs. Curran, of 1930 66th was crossing the intersection of 60th Ave. and Footj-hill Blvd.

when she suffered a seizure and collapsed, police said. At the same time, Bernard F. Eklund, 39, of 976 Collier San Leandro, was backing up, looking for a parking place. His car backed over Mrs. Curran, with its undercarriage resting on her head.

Just then the tractor-fork lift, driven by John Hewitt, 40, of 2643 E. 14th came along. Hewitt used his lift to raise part of the car until the woman could be pulled from beneath it EVER BUILT But when Mattis started work he decided the terrain was too steep to extend the road its full length and asked permission to shorten it He was too late. His original plan had been accepted and the security bonds deposited, Constructed or not as far as the city was concerned it was a street So the council last night ordered the vacation of the portion that was but wasn't and now never "will be. 2l 4V 1 '-v v.

Cj- mnmtm' Sv i- 1 COUNCIL VACATES STREET, THAT NO ONE The Oakland City Couneil found itself in the unique position last night of ordering the vacation of a street that is but City Engineer Jonh A. Morin explained it like this: Some time ago subdivider George Mattis submitted plans fori 4 24-lot subdivision as an extension of Kaphan St off Reinhardt Drive. The new street proposed to serve the development" was called Mattis Court 4 PRESENTATION Mrs. A. E.

Syrerod (rightj and MrtBurnetta Rellly fleft) present crocheted cross to Mrs. Sidney Jorgensen of Oakland, president during annual, meeting of, Lutheran Welfare Auxiliary of East Bay at Our Savior Church in Lafayette. 'A I v..