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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1949
Page
1
Hayward planning commission hears P.G.&E and Western Pacific requests for a 31 million dollar substation in the Muir district. Residents oppose the site, citing residential zoning. commission votes to maintain prior recommendations after a lengthy hearing.
Helena dispatch reports three smokejumpers killed amid a 1000 acre blaze between Mann Gulch and Meriweather in the Helena National Forest. Fifteen jumpers were deployed. most bailed out or fought the flaming area as a larger, 2000 year fire raged nearby. Firefighting crews, recruits, and support from Missoula Billings and other cities were rushed to containment efforts amid rugged terrain and towering cliffs.
The Planning Commission seeks 2500 to study zoning for an area north of Tennyson and between Hespert Boulevard and Niles High, plus hills east near the crest. They warn the city engineering staff is busy, want authorization to hire men, and will report Monday to the council. Local officials debated industrial vs residential zoning and the need to set aside land for industry to avoid becoming a pure suburb.
Martin school harmonica band members Judy Krell Bonnie Burnett Donna Smith Claire Woodward and Mary Jane Green prepare to perform at the Doll Show staged at Martin playground in San Lorenzo Village. Directed by Sue Stoner the group meets Mondays and Fridays and crafts instruments themselves.
The moving picture Red Menace about Communist infiltration is showing at the Hayward theater. American Legion post members, led by Dr. Milford Genkitln, urge residents to see the film and form a color guard in the lobby before the showing. Attorney T Lester Foley will host a shark table discussion and a resolution will be considered by the post.
Jay Lawrence, 35, of Reilwood sector, suffers head injuries and possible rib fractures after losing control of his panel truck on Boomer Hill along US Highway 101. A black cat leaped from the truck, jumped onto his head, and was later found at the scene wearing a scarf. Lawrence was treated at Fairmont hospital and expected to be transported to a larger facility.
A battery charge was filed by Hayward police against Joseph Gonzalves 20 of 01 Niles Canyon read yesterday in connection with Benting allegedly administered Lake Thompson 28 of 241 Castro Street, East Saturday. Two other youths, both minors, are in the detention home in Oakland for questioning in connection with the case. Thompson told police that he and his wife emerged from a tavern when five youths in a car whistled and called to Mrs Thompson. An argument ensued in which Thompson was knocked in the face by one of the quintet.
George Snippe of 26079 Manon Avenue died yesterday at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Residence Chapel of the Tay Ward Mortuary, 297 Castro Street, with interment at Carquinez Cemetery in Vallejo. Snippe, a former Oakland painter, is survived by his wife Lilian and children Mrs. Jeanette Doleck and Cervel Snippe, both of Detroit.
Sixty children accompanied by their parents attended the Moose Lodge Kiddies Night in Hayward. The event, held Thursday evening at the lodge, drew families from the area for games snacks and activities.
The central Ecuador quake left Ambato city hardest hit with around 560 dead and nearly 4000 injured. Official reports say 36000 homeless across a 2400 square mile zone, with extensive destruction to factories, mills, and the cathedral. Red Cross and army relief under President Galo Plaza organized air deliveries and halted traffic while rescue teams searched through wreckage.
Negotiations for four inside parking spaces near the black route along A and B streets prompt a special Hayward planning commission session. Chairman Mest Raballos to issue notices to nearby property owners as members seek off street parking in the area. Tentative maps for tract 40 south of Sycamore between Western Pacific and Silva Avenue and tract 130 Sevensea Road were approved by the commission with subdivision recommendations.
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