Parks AFB to Train Air Police at 91 Million Center
Col Merlin Carter commands the new Parks Air Force Base indoctrination center with a planned strength of 43 000 and initial 20 000 personnel. The Air Police school will be the Air Force’s first of its kind, moving training from Lackland and Lackland’s overcrowded setup to Pleasanton. Training includes six to eight weeks of basic indoctrination, career field classification tests, and strict one month discipline before base passes. The facility will offer four theaters three chapels and separate clubs for enlisted and non commissioned officers, mirroring Lackland and Sampson programs.
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Parks Air Force Base
Merlin Carter
Air Force
Carter
Pleasanton
Parks Afb
United States
Florida
Samuel Cohen
Col. Carter
Maj
Cohen
Lack
San Antonio
Tex
Lackland Afb
Western States
Col Cartersand
Lackland
Parks
Sampson Air Force Bases
Parks, Afb
AF Human Resources Research Center
Air Force Retain Command
Texas
Sampson Afb
Geneva
N. Y
Col Carter's Army Record Summary
Army record for Col Merlin Carter covers years 1929 to retirement. Noted postings include Kelly Field 1929, Ft Riley Kansas 1929, Chanute Field Illinois 1932 and 1940, Wheeler Field Hawaii 1938 1939 1940 1941 aircraft postings, Chanute Field Indiana 1940s, Jefferson Barracks Missouri 1941 bastraining, Miami Florida 1942 450 establishing training timing, New York civilian colleges for AF personnel, Bagun command 1945 1946 several training fields, Hawaii 1947 Pacific Air Command Mil Transport Service personnel officer, Craig AFB 1951 Larkland APB, final assignment with Mars AIL and retirement vicinity.
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Parks Afb
Army
Merlin 1
Cartet
Font
Town
Mareh Field
Ft . Riley
Kans
Chanute Field
Fea Field
Wheefield
Hawaii
Indogtri
Jefferson Barracks
Miami
Fla
New York
Bagun
Henawaii
Pacific Airc Command
Mil
Transport Service
Craig Afb
Larkland Apb
Maris Ail
Call for Kids On Hillcrest School Project
Hayward elementary trustees issued a call for bids to construct Hillcrest school on Nijes road near Uret Marte. The 10 acre site, formerly Jack Casson ranch, will include seven classrooms a kindergarten an all purpose room and admin suite. Estimated cost 3000000? awaiting board confirmation.
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Hayward
Wustees
Wyrds Foy New Hillcrest
Nijes Road
Uret Marte
Hillcrest School
Jack Casson
Jackees
City Freeway Property Bought In Bay Area Route
State Division of Highways disclosed today that property along the eight mile stretch of a proposed freeway between San Lorenzo Creek on Foothill Boulevard and Castro Street at Jackson and E Streets has been acquired. Construction is expected to start this fall as plans and specifications are finalized in the San Francisco office and soon advertised for bid. The division is also considering another section from San Lorenzo Creek to Mattox Road, but it is not financed yet.
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San Lorenzo Creek
Foothill Boulevard
Mattox Road
Forest Fire Burns 13000 Acres in Modoc National Forest
A forest fire raged in Devils Garden area of Modoc National Forest burning about 13 000 acres. Fire crews battled the blaze as flames advanced through rangeland and threatened nearby timber stands. Authorities urged evacuation and monitored shifting winds for containment and safety updates.
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Devils Garden
Modoc National Forest
Million Dollar Mountain Taken By UN Troops
United Nations forces stormed and captured the so called million dollar mountain in central Korea near Kumsong after heavy machine gun and artillery fire. Allied infantry advance about three miles amid ferocious resistance and bombardments from air and artillery. Bombers reported large explosions near Pyongyang as part of recent large scale raids.
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Bth Army
Korea
United Nations
Sth
Pyongyang
Dolar
Kumsong
Lom A .Grimm
Cassville
Wis
Marvin F. Feel
Warrensberg
British oil mission hopes for settlement in Anglo Iranian dispute
London reports a British mission returning from Tehran with optimism that a settlement may end the oil supply crisis. Lord Privy Seal Richard Stokes, leading the diplomatic team, described the talks as "almost goodwill" and indicated progress toward an agreement acceptable to all sides.
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London
Wuw
Tehran
Richard Stokes
Missi
Pratt Flier Discontinues Ambulance Service
Hayward area loses Pratt Flier ambulance, a pioneer since 1916, ending 85 years of service. Eden township coverage under county contract expired July 1, with Alameda County officials to discuss a new contract Tuesday. Walter Flier thanks the community while noting no hardship expected due to new competing services.
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Hayward
Pratt-Fliers Mortuary
Eden Township
Tarry Bartell
Alameda County
Cffbar
Walter Fliars
Pratt-Fuerl
Fieed
Custon Bulk
Stocks rise and fall on light volume amid mixed session
New York stocks edged higher on lighter trading with the industrial average near a 21 year peak. Early profit taking cooled gains but late-day recoveries lifted major issues. Oil shares led advances with Standard Oil rising on Creole Petroleum dividend. Texas Co. and Superior Oil hit new highs as Atlantic Refining climbed over 2 points. Sinclair, Socony, and Haliburton also posted gains.
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New York
Standard Oil
Creole Petroleum
Texas Co
Superior Oil
Atlantic
Sinclairn Socony
Haliburton
New Bas
Army Dismisses About 80 West Point Cadets From Code Violations
The Army announced it is dismissing about 80 West Point cadets for violations of the academy code of conduct. The board, chaired by Judge Learned Hand, found cadets sought outside assistance in academic work. The action targets cadets prominent in various activities including varsity football.
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Washington WR
Army
West Point
Frank Pace, Jr
Learned Hand
U.S. Circuit
Court of Appeals
Troy H. Middleston
Louisiana State University
Robert M. Danford
The
Acadeany
Pace
Academy
May Cancel Army Football Discharges Shock Senators
J Lawson Collins chief of staff informed armed services committee members that the discharge of 0 West Hurnt cadets nearly wiped out Army football and raised fears the 1951 schedule would be canceled. Senator Byrd voiced shock saying the move could harm national morale and the honor system. The disclosure implicated most of the football team and prompted private briefings with key lawmakers.
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Washington
Upton
J. Lawson
Collins
Army
Armed ‘Services Committee
Harry F. Byed
United
Byrd
Danny Rice Remains Critical After Swing Fall
Oakland reports 4 year old Danny Rice in critical condition at Highland Hospital after a fall from a swing Monday. He has not regained consciousness. doctors consider surgery to relieve brain pressure but no operation had been released as of today.
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Oakland
Danny Fier
Minto Bautribers
Highland Hospital
Redwood Road Curve Crash Scene
Richard Tavis aged 22 of 1424 Orchard Avenue collided with an embankment on Redwood Road one mile south of Big Bear Inn at 12 15 am. Passenger Helen Barrange aged 24 from Oakland received minor injuries and was taken to Pai Mont Hospital by a passing motorist.
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Castro Valley
Redwood Rand
Richard Tavis
Orchard Avenue
Quero
Rolay
Helen Barrange
Oakland
Paie- Mont Hospital
Big Bear Inn
Air Ambulance Service Made Available in Hayward
Hay ward announces a new air ambulance service centered at Hayward airport with a fully equipped two engined Cessna ready for mercy flights nationwide. Roy Manning of ABC ambulance says expansion includes more ground rigs as the aircraft operates 24 hours on call. The plane can carry two stretchers and a crew, with initial flight to Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for observation, and is leased from Hayward Skyways owners.
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Hayward
San Francisco Bay Area
California
Roy Manning
ABC Ambulance Service
Tayward
Rochester
Minn
San Francisco
Mayo Clinic
Manning
Harry Lustig
Bob Chapman
Hayward Skyways
Rex Kimbeling
Aar
Civil Air Authority
UN Demands Far North Line in Kaesong Talks
Reports from Kaesong and Tokyo indicate UN demands a truce line far north of the current front as cease fire negotiations drag into their ninth day. Briefings in Seoul and remarks by Brig. Gen. Nuckols describe mixed signals amid a two hour session, with no progress and Red and Allied delegates locked in disagreement.
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Kaeson
Korea
Unite Natlang Command
Cominunist
Kaesong
Tokyo
United States ‘Army
Manchiwian-Siberian
Seoul
Wiliam P. Nuckols
eSrah
F Nuckels
M Negd
R Joy
Prc. Joe Keohi Recovering From Wounds in Tokyo
Joseph L Keohi aged 24 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Keohi of 47th Street is recovering at the Army general hospital in Tokyo from wounds received in the Korean fighting on July 17 He was shot in the left foot while acting sergeant with his 25th Infantry Squad His parents learned of the injury from a Defense telegram on July 25 and he sent his first letter the next day He is a Hayward High School graduate class of 1947 drafted last September He had worked as a shipping clerk at Sunshine Cookie factory His brother Walter 21 an aircraft engineer for an Army troop carrier is based in Tokyo and the parents hope they may be together there while Joseph recovers He has two brothers Jancis 20 and George 18 and a sister Slaine all living at the same street address.
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Josepht L. Keohi
Joseph Keohi
47Th Street
Army
General Hospital
Tokyo
Young Keohi
25Th Infantry
Denartest
Defense
Hayward High School
Keohi
Sunshine Cookie Factory
Walter
Joseph
Jancis
George
Slaine
Ble’ Street
Eden township to bid for 114 bed hospital
SAN LORENZO Bids for construction of Eden township’s 114 bed hospital will be called Aug 18 and opened Oct 1 by the district’s board of directors after meeting, with plans due for final approval by mid August. Architect Douglas Stone said the state will want a list of equipment in about 10 months as the project nears 40 percent completion. The board also considers hiring a clerk to screen applicants and will interview candidates in an executive session. Marvin Richardson will submit a recommendation for a full time secretary treasurer.
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SAN Lorenzo
Eden Township
Hospital Distries
George W. Phillips, Jr
Marvin Richardson
Distr
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Call For Kids On Hillcrest
Alatiade County
Horace W. Smith
Center Way
British Oil Mission
Pratt-Flier
AtAema
Sacramento River
Shasta
San Joaquin Valley
Washington State
Grand Catilee
Heese Eest
Danny Rice
Redwood Road
Alameda County Morshal Association
Calelani
ASC
Los Angeles
Shaffer Ambulance Company
Coast Air Ambulance Service
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Arnondale
Kansas City
Ore
Jay
Main TM
Nam 11
Nuckals
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Nuckal
Nam Jl
Joy
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Prc
Joe Keohi
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Hayward Savings & Loan Association
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