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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1949
Page
3
Senator Knowland of California attacks high U S prices for arms to China and argues for economic and military aid measures. He cites alleged prices such as 6 10 per model 1908 rifle and 85 per thousand rounds of ammunition, versus 4 55 for pact nations. The report notes concern over pricing and policy.
From the 1D. Ind. district a failed push to win White House support for a Taft-Travtley repeal effort. Andrew Sweots sought help from the House education and labor committee but was told there was no hope this session. Only a single supporter attended the session last week, highlighting limited backing for the new drive.
A quirky tax note reports binocular and monocular sales with tax implications. Domestic binoculars cost $98, tax $19.60, while monoculars face a higher tax effect. The piece highlights a perceived tax distortion affecting consumer behavior.
Western Europe begins a coordinated military effort to unite forces under an Atlantic alliance. US Joint Chiefs, Gen Omar Bradley, Adm Louis Denfeld, and Gen Hoyt Vandenberg meet Luxembourg and Albrecht in Eisenhower era plans, outlining roles for Luxembourg and Italy and noting ongoing talks on anti Communist arrangements.
California's revised figures place World War II veterans at about 1.35 million and veterans of other wars at 400,000, totaling 1.75 million. Director Lawrence C. Stevens cited continued inflows of ex-servicemen and reports from veterans groups and service officers as the basis for the update.
Eden Movie Makers will meet at 8 pm Wednesday at the community center, 1018 YL Street. Ralph Kemmerer will present 50 percent of his calot slides.
The United Nations conventional armaments commission approved a world census of all armaments excluding atomic bombs. Russia charged the United States with armament activity while the commission adopted the plan 8 to 3, with Russia, the Ukraine, and Egypt opposing. The census requires member governments to report manpower and equipment data, but will not investigate atomic weapons or related research.
George C. Marshall said President Truman’s 1.45 billion arms aid program is urgently necessary to deter Russian aggression. The former secretary of state and wartime army chief of staff urged quick action, speaking softly to skeptical allies and Congress about the program’s role in U.S. foreign policy.
Consideration of school property to be taken up during the meeting of the Mentally Handicapped Children's organization at Boan tonight at 6978 Telegraph a colored movie of a recent operetta will also be shown.
Ten years ago a $4000 Hayward hospital expansion was announced by Superintendent Lucille Tomley as part of a streamlining beautification plan. News items include a boxing program at Memorial Hall, a Crow Canyon grass fire near Dublin, and other era highlights such as a memory of July building permits and community happenings in the area.
Hollywood reports Frank J. St. John a former Chicagoan spent five days at giveaway programs winning about 150 in merchandise. He earned a floor lamp, two pairs of shoes, twelve pairs of nylons and a case of beans for his one program success, saying the nerve strain kept him from longer participation.
A reader expresses gratitude for the fourth annual begonia and shade plant show held at Hayward High School on Botany Island. Mrs A R Bayliss, publicity chair, vows further planning to improve next summer show as "Hayward's own show" while noting editorials acknowledged local cultural efforts. Tehama County history and 1940 construction data are provided in closing samples.
James H. Quinn of Oakland disclosed that public utility property statewide is valued at over 1.524 billion dollars for local tax purposes, yielding about 80 million dollars in current city county and district revenues. Alameda County shows state assessed tangible property at 100.792 million, up 9.232 million or 10.69 percent from 1948, while the state total rose 159.041 million or 11.7 percent. Gas and electric firms remain the major local revenue contributors, and for the first time the combined value of telephone and telegraph companies surpasses that of railroads. One exception is Surprise Valley Certification Corp in Modoc County, whose decline partly offsets gains elsewhere.
Alameda county civilian residents earned 1.995 billion dollars in 1948, up 5.6 percent from 1947 and far above 1940 levels. California statewide civilian income rose 4.9 percent from 1947 and 200.6 percent since 1940, with the San Francisco Bay region showing similar gains.
A giant 23 foot Paul Bunyan figure from Bemidji, Minnesota, appears at the Chicago railroad fair with a 160 inch belt and plaid shirt. Senators from Maine, North Dakota, Colorado and Wisconsin mock or defend Bunyan as debates arise over his origin and exploits. Minnesota figures like Humphrey respond calmly while Congress stays out of controversy.
California factory workers posted new earnings highs in June with average hourly pay at 1.60 and weekly earnings at 1.91. Printing and publishing led hourly gains at 2.24 while leather products and apparel lagged. Bay Area workers also showed high hourly rates though weekly wages dipped from January peaks. Same period US merchant shipping tonnage noted at 11,470,177 tons.
Our Readers Say thanks to the Pacific Coast press for informing the public on the Overtime on Overtime matter. The Pacific Maritime Association cites editorial support as aiding a fair remedy for collective bargaining. Vancouver Canada reports on atomic age citrus research and a Cal tech experiment using a Geiger counter to study sulfur burn in fruit. Garry Moore in New York reports heat wave discomfort. Details mix aviation, Guam, and a historical mention of silver fines.
In Alice Texas a newsman W H Mason 51 was shot to death while driving near on a Friday night. Deput Sheriff Sam Smithwick was held on murder with malice aforethought charges. A midnight attack on Rancho Allegro club followed. The Rev Andrew Byers urged calm as residents mourned Mason. The nightclub was empty when intruders struck and remained closed over the weekend.
Oakland resident Elgin Juri a longtime food broker will address the Northern California chapter of the American Marketing Association at its luncheon this Thursday The Talk titled The Food Broker's Pineyin Modern Marketing will cover food distribution methods Juri brings 15 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution and is currently with the William J Linderberger Company food brokers
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