Civic defense push urges public readiness and volunteers
Local officials urge immediate civilian defense participation amid fears of air attack. Messages from San Lorenzo and Hayward show calls for 100 volunteers each to staff posts and organize emergency response under Western Air Defense. Governor Biel Warren warns against undue alarm while stressing preparedness to train and deploy defense personnel quickly.
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San Lorenge
Wis
Bet
Uys
HBO
Alu
San Lorenza
Lho Palien
Hayward
Hye
Joli
Menlelpat
Biel Warren
Yosteviday
Gorell
Manville
Are You Prosperous Question Leads to Valley Family Reunion
A visitor from the East, Chin Kwong, meets Cathay House owner Lewis Hunt in Castro Valley and Niles. A mistaken identity reunion links Hunt’s wife to Kwong, an uncle by marriage, revealing prior Oakland ties and guiding a family reconnection amid local cafe and Valley Fair activities.
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Lewis Hunt
Cathay Moune
Castro Valley
Cathay
Niles
Chin Kwang
Fue Kwong
Jin
Hisastro Valley
Chin Kwong
Jaye
Kwong
Find
Oakland
America
Howl Kyong’s
Ines
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Jene
Hunt
Vislon
Marrage
Oalsland
Bautarnslater
Mrs. Hunt
West Coast
Cilthay House
Castry Valley
City Revenues Jump In Year Period Despite Tax Backbone
Ten cities in the county show higher total revenues in the latest statewide data year than the previous year. Property taxes remain the main source, with municipal charges and state grants providing major supplements. Taxable permits and sales also contribute, though not as heavily.
Red Cross Expands Duties In Oakland Disaster Plan
Oakland Chapter Red Cross led by Gordon A Woods says peacetime limits end. Disaster council formations assign emergency food clothing shelter medical aid and welfare registration duties. Over 120 volunteers remain in service as training sessions announce dates for September.
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Red Cross
Our Readers Say on War Readiness and Fire Service
The Old Five Man argues the United States is unprepared for war citing repeated casualties and gear gaps. The Old Fireman urges defense plans include fire fighting equipment and trained personnel, noting Germany under Hitler integrated fire services with military prep. He warns a future coast strike could require rapid fire fighting capabilities.
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United States
Narttt Korenngs
Obd
Piro-Man
Hitler
Germany
Noadless
England
City Library Furniture Plans Rebid Along Wage Clause
Furniture and equipment specifications for the new city library have been received and placed with the library board. Adoption was postponed by the city council to the next meeting to include minimum wage requirements before inviting bids on furniture and fixtures.
Most Luscious Lips Marilyn Maxwell Has 'Em Says Manufacturer
Hollywood scent is that Marilyn Maxwell has the most luscious lips, according to a lipstick maker who swears the mouth reflects emotion. He adds Elizabeth Taylor Ava Gardner Marie Wilson and Patti Page as among the town’s loveliest lips, each linked to distinct personality traits.
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Marilyn Maxwell
Hollywood
U.F
Sac
Miss Maxwell
al Commigere
Elizabeth Taylor
Ave Gardner
Marie Wilson
Patti Page
Miss Taylor
Miss Gardner
Mark Wilson
Beestung
Moe Murray
Miss Wilson
Ciro’s
Miss Page
Wayne Fritch Wins Naval Cash Award at Oakland Center
Wayne Fritch of 17120 Clinton Avenue received a $75 cash award for an improved method and equipment aiding servicing and re wiring dehumidifiers at the Naval Supply Center Oakland. Captain Becknell Jr announced the recognition amid a program that year totaling over $9,000 in awards for taxpayer savings.
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Wayne Fritch
Clinton Avenue
Oakland
Thomas
Becknell, Jr
Naval Supply Center
United States
Navy
U S Steel Film Shown At High 13 Club Meeting
Bill Bowman presented Cin The United States Steel at the High 13 Club gathering in the Green Shutter hotel. Ray Petersen provided the film detailing steel production from ore to finished products. David W. Pressly announced Mrs Gladys Christensen of Job's Daughters Bethel 21 will perform songs at the next meeting. Napier Tooker chaired the session.
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Bill Bowman
Cin
United States Steel
High 13
Green Shutter Hotel
Ray Petersen
David W. Pressly
Gladys Christensen
Quarlum
Job
Bethel
Order
Napier Tooker
Training completion for ROTC cadet Deble at Fort Lewis
Paul Deble, 22, of Laywnad, completed six weeks of intensive ROTC gunner camp training at Fort Lewis Washington. The program emphasized practical field experience with army gear. Deble, a St Joseph high school Alameda graduate, will attend the University of Santa Clara this fall. he is the son of Frederick Deihte.
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Paul
Deble
Laywnad
Fort Lewis
Wash
Dichle
St. Joseph High School
Alameda
University of Santa Clara
Frederick Deihte
Reports for Duty Lt McGowan Joins Patuxent Naval Center
Lt Edward C. McGowan USN of Hayward Ohio State former student has reported for active duty at the U S Naval Air Test Center Patuxent River Md the world’s only such center with five test divisions and the best pilot firing school McGowan entered naval service on Oct 11 1943 and is a former student of Ohio State University.
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Edward C. McGowan
USN
Smalley Avenue
Hayward
U.S. Naval Air Test Center
Patuxent River
McGowan
Naval Service
Ohio State
Defense Board Warns War Could Occur Anytime in Ten Years
SACRAMENTO Officials of the State Civilian Defense Board met to outline aims: mobilize local resources, study statewide civil defense issues, and protect state utilities. Dr. Warren UCLA dean urged readiness after a Washington briefing that war could occur within ten years. Sheriff Gleason urged immediate recruitment of up to 10 percent of local manpower into a statewide reserve with training. He noted gaps in radiology data and the need for shelters and public protection guidance in an atomic attack scenario.
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Sacnamento
U.P
H B. Gleason
Alameda County
Shariff
Reserve Department
Worthas
Warren
Men Sell But Wives Retire In Deli Market Sale
Jim Prowse and Clifford R Chirk have sold their delicatessen business at Fondville Market located at Sunset and Castro streets. The couples were co owners of the deli and liquor shop until Aug 1. Last week the deli portion was sold to Al Medlin, and the men now focus on tire sales while Mrs Prowse and Mrs Clark retire from staff.
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Jim Prowse
Clifford R .Chirk
Fondville Market
Sunset
Castro Streets
Ork
Valley Ground Break Marked for New Castro Valley Center
Ground breaking for Case Village, a $600000 shopping center in Castro Valley, will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Santa Maria Casio Valley boulevard site. Construction on the 24 store center began last week.
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Case Village
Castro Valley
Santa Maria- Casio Valley Boulevard
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