Earthquake Devastates Ecuador with Thousands Dead
Ecuador faces a massive disaster after last Friday’s central quake. President Plaza says 4,000 killed and up to 20,000 injured with Ambato and Pelileo towns destroyed. An airlift ships aid as relief teams assess 4,000 square miles affected and 70 percent of homes ruined.
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Carlos Mantillan
Quito
Ecuador
UPR
Miguel ‘Alhorney
Galo Plaza Suo
Hhimself Ihaindi
Geom
Albornaz
Wulttozer
Arti Ost
Niaw
Mel
Quit
Ambato
Galo Plaza Luzsa
Ambatto
Guone
Pelile
Pillao
Pat
Peila
Amathe
Iit
Guano
Ambate
Fan American Chance Airways
A. T. Shea
American Caribbean Air Command
Alga
Albrook Field
Panama Canal
Mit
Air Force
Caribbean Command
Cinginhbal Coonejn
Rochester
Minn
Mary Vlotins
Line Up Industries For Show Progress Report
Industry show plans progress report to Col.20 23 by Albert Walters chairman. Chambers representatives note mounting interest from Southern Alameda county with many industries signed in. I Guy Warren urges vigorous campaign to include all industries and boost community growth. Agenda includes election matters and a proposed state surplus sale of Gravenstein apples through August 16.
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Uomesd
Wayward Aranehamher of
Attomorrmy Wight
Albert Walters
Even
Hays
Lomoremwy
Hayward council weighs zoning study and substation plans
In an adjourned session the Hayward city council will consider a $2500 city contribution for a zoning study of the area south of Hayward. The planing commission favors residential 2 zoning in the Maly district to clear the way for a $1,000,000 substation. The agenda includes appointing a vacation relief attendant at Hayward airport, confirming wigs for the Muir collection sowers, and a $178 claim by Rabert Kirby of the Crab Shock on Hesperian Boulevard for sewer-line disruptions.
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Hayward
Planing Commission
Po & Ba
Muir Collection
Rabert Kirby
Hesperian Boulevard
Kirby
Montana Forest Fire Inferno Kills Thirteen Firefighters
The Montana blaze, largest of 76 fires across the region, consumed about 18,000 acres and killed 13 firefighters over the weekend. Firefighters faced shifting winds as crews from multiple states battled the flames along a sprawling 18 mile perimeter, with some air support and river-borne supply lines reported.
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Helena
Mont
New Lins
Tadiy
A. D. Moir
Helena National Forest
Montana
Cen
Firestate
Montina
Avaga Arqunds
Nort Etoniery Pines
Forest Service
Walter Rumsey
Lawrence
Kros
Mann
Tob Salee
Samuels
Ida
Tok
Mann Guleh
Walter
Merriweather Canyon
Oames
Wag Dodge
Missoula
Bulla
California
Poza
Log Padres National Forest
Santa Margarita
Snd
Lorlay
Oregon
Durkee
Pleads Not Guilty in Fame Charges Bail Granted
Manuel A. Morris of 7722 Street pleads not guilty to charges in a case tied to fame. He is granted bail and scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Judge Manler's court at 10 a.m. on August 17.
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Nml
Pos
Manuel A. Morris
Hunt Boasted Of Influence In Washington Hearings
Washington based James W Hunt boasted of access to the White House and influence over government appointments. Massachusetts businessman Paul Grindle testified at Senate hearings on pay-for-favor schemes, claiming Hunt pressured for a high official post and discussed a $200 million defense contract deal and other sensitive matters.
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Washington
U.R
White House
Senate
Paul 0. Grindle
Maasaachusetts
Grindle
Hunt
Louis Johnson
Defense
Harry H. Vian
Truman
Jess Larson
Ile
Margaret Trumman
Buat Hiet Caindle
Quartermaster Corps
Plan San Lorenzo Chest Drive Details At Open Meeting
Plans for the San Lorenzo area community chest drive will be disclosed at the general meeting at ? pm on Wednesday. President Paul Ehret and campaign chairman Morgan Anderson will present the drive plans to the board of directors and urge all interested to attend the open meeting.
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San Lorenzo Area
City Receives 11000 From State Motor Vehicle Funds
State controller Thomas J Kuchel reports Alameda and Los Angeles counties receive large shares of the 14 million dollar motor vehicle tax apportionment for April through June 1949. Maynard and Hayward see modest allocations, while Alpine and Trinidad rank among the smallest units.
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Thomas J. Kuschel
Maynard
Alameda County
California
Hayward
San Leandro
Pleasanton
Livermore
Kuchel
Los Angeles County
Alpine
Trinidad
Flomne Boldt
Bella
You Won the Consolation Prize at Aba Benefit Whist
A Friday night Aba benefit whist game awards the consolation prize to the winner who uncovered a package containing red and white shorts trimmed with lace and a ribbon. To collect, identify yourself as the Daily Dollar description from The Daily Review office before noon tomorrow.
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The
Daily Review
Light Quake Hits San Francisco Bay Area Today
A light earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay region at about 3 a.m. PST, felt in San Francisco and Oakland with no damage reported. Seismologist Don Tovher of UC Berkeley put the epicenter about 16 miles from campus, noting the quake lasted about two minutes and was described as moderately sharp.
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San Prancisco
San Francisco Bay Region
Oakland
Bay
Don Tovher
Seismologial
University of California Berkeley
Iler
Six Slot Machines Seized From Naval Clubhouse
Deputies responded Saturday evening to a neighbor complaint at the Alameda Naval Air Station clubhouse 1251 Crow Canyon. Six slot machines were found wired along a wall and impounded at Hayward sub station. Arthur B R Thurston claimed the club is civilian owned with servicemen present. Sgt Cirinelli of the Marines promised no further parties would leave the premises.
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Llegal
Crow Canyon
Alameda Naval Air Station Club
Toaser
Arthur BR. Thurston
de Jores Avenue
Naval Air Station
Hayward
Thurston
Alfred A. Cirinelli
U. S. Maringocarys
$500 Tools Stolen From Auto Here
Grand theft reports from Gary Tesslink and Wilbur Harges plus petty thefts from Gilbert Conk and Ernest Perry cite car break-ins Saturday night to Sunday morning. Items stolen include tools, a tool box, car accessories, five gallons of gas, and clothing from vehicles parked near taverns and service stations on Tas perian boulevard Niles road and in Oakland.
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Gary Tesslink
Mariposa
Sado
Gilbert W. Conk
Green Shutter Hotel
Tasperian Boulevard
Wilbur L. Harges
Oakland
Niles Road
Sheriff's Deputies
Ernest A. Perry
Niles
Auto Hits Truck and Gas Explodes in San Leandro
A 1929 Ford coupe carrying five occupants crashed into a parked truck on San Leandro’s San Leandro Streetyard, igniting a gas-fed blaze. Firefighters fought the flames but two occupants, William Olu, 56, of Honolulu, and Betty Jamison, 3999 Whitills, Oakland, were killed. Alfred Went, 40, Maynard, reported hearing the crash and seeing smoke before the gas tank exploded, destroying the vehicle in front of the Standard Freight Lines office.
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Truley
San Lean
San Leandra
William Olu
Ahwia
Honolulu
Alcameda County
Betty Jamison
Whitils Ayenus
Oakland
San Leandsa
Dsl
I Manuel Senn
Bancrefe
San Leandsar
Ford
Gan Leandro
Oki
Jaminson
Standard Freight Lines
San Sesvneia Boulevard
Allandini
Alfred
Maynard
Tale
Oeeupsrys
Band Music For County Fair Exhibit Opens Fair
On opening day of the California Shale Valley, Sept. 1, the Air Force band stationed in Alameda will perform in front of Alameda county exhibits. The 1st Fighter Wing unit will play before the rain agricultural building and other venues, with retreat ceremonies planned.
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California
Alameda
Sacramento
Alameda County
Lnaders
Tron
Bartell
Mentally Handicapped Children Seek San Leandro School
Pupils from the Oakland pageant highlight the group’s effort to move their school to San Leandro under the Mentally Retarded Children's organization. Organizer Lucila C Fuller notes music aids learning while fundraising seeks $20,009 to buy a building in San Leandro to house 60 or more children as local endorsements come in.
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Oakland School
San Leandro
Tn Pur
Chase
Luclla C. Fuller
J. Y. Flatford
Cante Paige
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Castre St. Hayward
Susani
North Mormots
Yangtze River
Wiring & Despith Red Artillery
Say Hunt
San Lorenzo
Bay Area
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