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Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • 15

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Oakland Tribunei
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VOL CLXXV OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA; MONDAY, DECEMBER 1961 15 NO. 157 6 Admit S.F. Terror Reign Youths Switch, Pleas, Ask Probation Over Harrassing 7 'Sari' Couple; 2 Others Face Trial i Six San Francisco youths, accused of conducting a terror campaign against a Sunset District couple, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit mali- cious acts. a i. They switched their pleas from innocent and asked a i when they came before Superi or Judge Harry J.

Neu- barth for tnaL .1 The young men, members School Chiefs Ask Course in Communism respected San Francisco of amilies. are accused of ha rassing William and Eliza 2 beth Bowman, 1800 48th since April, 1960. Police said they smeared the Bowman home with lip- California school superin tendents lined up today in 4-v sticked swastikas; made numerous obscene, anti-Semitic childrens in public schools on broke windows, slashed auto the "growing threat of com OVERFLOW CROWD ATTENDS DEDICATION OF NEW SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL Auditorium has been named Selmer H. Berg Hall in honor of Oakland's Superintendent of Schools tires and set the couple munism to the United States auto on fire. TEN ACCUSED I 4.

"tinltilin nij I of Ame'rica." I With four others they were The 750 members of the Skyline High charged in a Grand Jury in The California A i a tion dictment with conspiracy to of School Administrators open disturb the peace, make ob ed their annual convention in Dedication scene phone calls and com MRS. SHIRLEY BOWEN AND SON, BLANE The Navy carried out a dead man's wishes 5 SAILORS FULFILL DEAD MAN'S WISH San Francisco with endorse mil malicious mischief. '''t I a Judge Neubarth referred ment of a policy statement the six youths to the proba Draws Crowd which declared: "The schools tion office and scheduled sen must teach about communism tencing for Jan. 9. They face penalties ranging trom pro in order to forearm" their stu-! dents with an effective defense against this conspir bation up to three years in a state prison.

Those who pleaded guilty acy." Oakland's $5 million Skyline High School was dedicated in an impressive ceremony be-, fore an overflow crown in the school auditorium yesterday afternoon. In a surprise feature of the nrntrpflm it was disclosed that today are Herbert Wherry During the next three days 20, 1201 32nd John administrators are expected Rice, 19, 1455 37th Ave to spend much time discussing Brent Conn, 21, 525 Grand Five sailors and a child were joined in religious bond yesterday to carry out the wishes of a dead man. The ceremony took place in Oakland's Fruitvale Presbyterian Church, and when it was, over, the sailors were the godfathers of little Blane Bertram Bowefl. The plans were made long ago. Spencer Buckley, Harold Whipps, Chester Carney, Alvin F.

Stuhren- View; Alfred aMondello Jr. ways in which the instruction in 18, 2062 14th Robert Ennes, 18, 2107 47th and can best be accomplished. PLANNING HINTS Gordon Deane, 19, 1630 43rd the auditorium has been named Selmer H. Berg Hall In, honor of Oakland's superin- tendent of schools, who will retire in June after 13 years of service. Berg, one of the principal The policy statement also outlined responsibilities of lo Ave.

TRIAL FOR 2 The trial date for two burg and David Hedrick, all others who stood on their in nocent pleas was set for Jan crew members of the attack the five sailors to become godfathers of their next child. Then on July 29, 1961, Bowen lost his life when bis plane stalled just after a takeoff and crashed at the Livermore field. Little Blane was born three weeks ago. Mrs. Bowen decided that even though her husband was gone, his wishes would be respected.

She contacted the sailors and they willingly agreed. Yesterday, the Rev. Robert V. Chapman carried out the ceremony. Mrs.

Edna Rehder, of 3984 Yale Way, Livermore, was the godmother. Mrs! Bowen is staying with her. "I felt throughout the ceremony that my husband was there," Mrs. Bowen said. "Everything was perfect.

I couldn't have asked for anything better. "This is the way Bertram would have wanted it. This was the way I wanted it." cal boar 13 of education and superintendents in setting up courses and suggested that community leaders be called in wherever possible to help map the program. 15. They are Gerald Kilroy, carrier Coral Sea, were taking flying lessons at the Liv- 19, 3020 Kirkham and ermore Sky Ranch.

Speakers at tne aeoicauon, was unaware of the honor before it was PANORAMIC VIEW The new school is on a 35-acre site at12250 Skyline Blvd. 1 commands a panoramic view of San Francisco Bay and, the Contra Costa Richard Henderson, 19, 1455 37th Ave. It warned that instruction Their instructor was Bert should be a long-term project ram D. Bowen, 29. an Air Another pah previously and "not be relegated to a Force veteran and excellent pleaded guilty and sought flier.

He helped his students series of inspirational speakers or a two-week survey." 'organize the Flying Blue probation. They 11 come before Judge Neubarth for report and sentence on Dec. 18. They are Steven Van Otten, jackets, a club aboard the Teaching about Commu whs. It has facilities for 1,600 students, including 25 general classrooms, homemaking Coral Sea.

and they in turn nism wm ue -meaningless' made him an honorary unless it is "paralleled by a 21, and his brother, Barry, 19. are School Superintendent Selmer Berg (right) and Principal George Bliss. DEDICATION Arch Horst (lef t) accepts new school on behalf of students. Others member. solid foundation nrtne principles of democracy, the basic Their friendship became tenents of free enterprise, and Rock Smashes so close that Bowen and his wife, Shirley, decided to ask oy an intelligible understand One Dead Five Injured room, laboratories, caietena, library, gymnasium and athletic field.

Master of ceremonies at the dedication program, attended by some 1,800 parents, students, faculty members and dignitaries, was Dr. George C. Bliss, school Brincinal. in ing of the problems facing the world in which the student Window of must live and exercise re Officer Shot Pike Sees No Accident sponsible choice." A. WARNING i.

Wedding Auto Superintendents were Negro Adjusting when their car skidded into a hicle driven by E. J. Evans of i warned to "exercise excep Six youths bound for a wed Inconsistency tional care" in selecting in North Sacramento cut in front of them, A Negro who moved his ding party met tragedy yesterday on Highway 40 between bridge abutment yesterday on an icy highway near Fort Gun Holster structional materials and to Utrive to reduce abstractions FOR YOUTH The school was presented to students and faculty by Berg and to the community by Lorenzo N. Hoopes, a member of the Oakland Board of Education. Both Berg and Hoopes phasized that the ceremony dedicated the new school to Carlson Blvd.

and Central Ave. Bridger, Wyo. The other in The driver, James Liggins, 8, of 2211 10th Oakland, In Shelters "The most in Richmond. Francisco reported that a rock tTJSZlX. ured were Mr and Mrs.

Je sn isft nf San was pitched through his Uving "Ti tonua Hignway patrolman ac told officers he crossed the center divider strip to avoid Gregory Richardson, 17, of 137 Hopkins Berkeley, rome The Rt. Rev, James A. Jose. rJ7V.6:s as real and as personally sig- hitting Evans and crashed into cidentally shot himself yesterday while adjusting his hol Pike, bishop of the Episcopal Harrv Lenhard. 67.

a retired u. nifkart each student as three southbound autos.r the education anL develop died of injuries he received in the headon collision involving five automobiles. His five companions were injured. Diocese of California, does not ster. EL Reyes Station carpenter, ment of American yputh.

Liggins suffered minor in believe that buuUng fallout Patrolman Lawrence G. was dinned in the wreckage Arch W. Horst accepted the juries as did his passengers, shelters is inconsistent with school on behalf of the stu of his auto when it plunged An Oakland man died yes the American ef forts rtimego- Baker, 27, of 995 Buckart San Leandro. is in sat Jesse Fields, 17, of 809 54tn Oakland; and Ilene Garri and moved in Wednesday with munism we mustaccurately his wife, Ella, and three depict boto its detriment and 100 feet off Sir Francis Drake terday when his auto slammed dents and LeRoy D. Smith accepted it for the faculty.

Ed Uate for. peace. Blvd. near Fairfax. He is in into a diesel freight engine, son, 16, of 1324 Addison bt, daughters.

lis capacny ior miure mirnary Bishop Pike delivered rus ward J. Moon accepted on Berkeley. fair condition at Marin General Hospital. statements on shelters, peace behalf of the community. Mu and a County sheriffs deputy was killed when his vehicle overturned on Highway not hannri th ali anA th siaieraem siressea.

10 mis IN HOSPITAL isfactory condition today at Brookside Hospital, San Pablo, where he underwent surgery for an hour. and God during his sermon tnmo-r hnmo represeni or unaer-empnasize In fair condition at Brook- yesterday Grace Cathe sic for the occasion was provided bjrthe Skyline Concert both had received threatening substantially weakens dral in San Francisco. side Hospital in San Pablo is 101. COLLIDES WITH BUS Leandro San A slug from Baker's pow He asserted, "While it is not and berating calls, but that uie our ctB. Band, i Father John Foudy, super Toni Jimenez, 16, of 1060 66th erful .357 Magnum service re he had received none.

i ne statement was approved Oakland, with multiple John Hartz. 48, of 4551 clear to the layman what types of shelters, and under Holt said he renorted the by the administrative policies volver entered his right thigh, intendent of schools for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Grothman Lane, Martinez, fractures. Mary Smith, 16, of 2244 Ninth Berkeley, is in incident to the police and an commission of the organiza- emerged heiow nis ngnt knee what conditions of testing or To Kindle New also was killed today in a col save the invocation, and Dr and penetrated his left ankle. officer was sent to his home tion this morning. bombing, would provide lision with a Greyhound bus at satisfactory condition at Her.

Boyce Van Osdel, pastor of ta take a 1-enort and investi- Dr. Roy Simpson, State measure of safety, I do notN rick MemorianHospitai in Baker was visiting his sis the intersection of Lovendge the First Baptist Church of cate. He said he was told he superintendent of public in believe a concern for civil de ter-in-law, Mrs. Lagetta La Road and the Old Antioch Berkeley. Oakland, gave the dedication Street tights could call the district captain struction, was to speak at the cey of 830 Kearney when The six were on their way prayer.

Rabbi William fense is necessarily inconsistent with concern for continued Pittsburg Highway. There were no passengers on the the accident occurred. Baker to try to arrange for a special first general session tonigni to -Richmond -to, attend the Stern of Temple Sinai gave negotiation toward peace and bus. was getting ready to leave guard. wedding reception of Miss the benediction.

SAN. LEANDRO Another Hartz's passenger, Ronald Holt said he decided not to A4LUH UM Garrison's sister, Audrey and was. adjusting his type holster when the link in San Leandro's-expan Salva, 26, of 638 Palm St, ask special protection but waivianuci i isiu Arthur Reed. 45. of 6708 disarmament He said that this was his belief "even though it is true that among the most avid Martinez; and Clayborn Hill, ding system of up-to-the-min- would "wait and see Archer St, Oakland, was In Stabbing Death fe officer was scheduled 26, Of 43 W.

Sixth St, Pitts- ut'e street lighting facilities killed instantly when his auto to be transferred to theMerHhomb-shelteradvocates there Richard eirhas bureroxiverof second auto smashed into the switch en SS- EarlyCustomers: ced area today. He has been gine at 26th and Peralta been charged with the fatal I stabbing of Jessie Mae Rose, struck by the bus, were taken to Contra Costa County Hos are many of the 'radical right who oppose negotiation with the Soviet Union." iiti serving on the Bay Bridge CHRISTENING DEC. 19 FOR MEG'S SON -LONDON Viscount Linley, the first-born Streets, Dedication ceremonies will Le3 Ye With Jbl.U' detail. pital for treatment 52, during a violent argument. be held at 7 p.m.

in the Lucky BERKELEY Two "early- Salva suffered fractured Coleman surrendered to ribsJliU's injuries could not Stores parking lot at E. I4thbird customers" held up the (Oakland police yesterday and Officers theorized that Reed was without lights when -theaccidenUoccurred because the headlight switch was in the off position when Immediately be determined. cf oni Tiiana a vi rhamher Park and Shop Market at 1850 told this-stom; VATICAN AIDE TO VISIT son of Princess Margaret nf rommerce theme girls andlooiano Ave. ana escapea wiui tie saia ne rewrnea nume, Both are in fair condition. Bus driver Billy Hayes, 33, of 1526 and the Ecrl of remarks by Mayor Jack D.

nearly $1,000 early yesterday. they examined his car. at 1663 shortly after 2 a.m. yesterday after a few JFK AT WHITE HOUSE Willow Pass Road, Pittsburg will be christened by Maltester and Henry. Bruno.

The pandits were -waiting Charles A. Braam, Z7, drinks with friends. Archbishop of Canterbury rhamher nresidenL will hieh- when the two market manag- was uninjured. Hartz was employed Continental Can in I A Coleman said he awakened Dec. 19 at Buckingham Pal- lieht the orogram to precede ers, josepn looie, oi Novato, assistant chief civil deputy, died when' his vehicle struck a i on the Pittsburg.

Miss Rose and accused her th artnni switch throwing 2001 Buena Vista Ala- ace. ifwas announced today. Officers said electric traffic The baby was born Nov, mat will light the 75 lumin- meda, and Guss Bartonr 45, of of running around with other at. 4463 Utah Drive. Richmond, men.

During an argument, po- Greenbrae Bridge on Highway 101 and rolled over, several signals at the busy intersec White House described as a courtesy call, is scheduled to meet the President at 6:30 He will be accompanied by the -Most Igidio VagnozzL" apos--, tolic delegate to the United States. WASHlNGTON-WS-Pres-ident Kennedy will see Amleto Giovanni Cardinal Cicognanl, Vatican secretary of state, at the White House late today. -The cardinal, in What the 3 in Clarence House, home of Margarets mother, the times. The new lighting district ex-1 arrived topenjthe store be-f lice said, Coleman stabbed tMMis from the Pelton Shoo I fore a 4 7T--, her with an 11-tach butcher tion were not operating. CAR CUTS IN Queen mother.

The parents A San 'Jose woman, Mrs nintr renter on both E. 14th 1 ordered OToole to I knife. took their son home to Keiw "Highway patrolmen said the and the store and then the Miss Rose died before ar- sington Palace last week. six youths were northbound Rose Piazza, 47, was killed and her husband, Ned, 47, and two others slightly injured dlParrottSt to Warren Ave. safe invmg ai mgiuana nospuai.

when a second northbound ve.

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