Councilmen fire Gordon Burt in city council row
City council voted to dismiss Gordon Burt after Councilman Joe Mayo protested the move saying Burt deserves more time for a good job. A list of 24 proposed projects by Burt and city manager Gemmel Wilson included street widening, sewer upgrades, and a plant use negotiation, with funding and timing details outlined and ongoing disagreements over priorities.
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Joe Mayo
Gordon Ly -Burt
Tingo
Sho
Gemnelman Willig O. Wilson
Ain Muosion
Burt
Howe Caver
Buré
Ely
Marie
Avehneck George Slings’ Speele
New East Tron
Avalon
Mila Gaatyo
Weier
Suamesar
Fiat
Ant Galen Feirth
Warbane
Muir
Air National Guard
Warren
Venn Erich
Houring Peaject
Katallishimad
iOshour
Btaxtad
Bersuso
Prasare
PD Osteeek Te Sui
Tavay
North Ashland Area Moves Toward Annexation by San Leandro
The Annexation Committee of Booth San Leandro advances a petition plan to annex the 4000 North Ashland area, seeking city consent at the next council meeting and aiming for a Feb 2, 1950 deadline. Boomer notes 8500 residents with 2618 registered voters and says 665 signatures are needed, about 25 percent. Residents would join San Leandro’s fire and safety services and face local tax implications with Hayward district.
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Aglio
Ashland
San Leandro
Bs Aywinders
Booth San Leandro
Doh Boamer
Luddny
Alubi
Couneil
Arcs
Hillcrest Knolls
150Th Avenue
Theo Vetign
Southern Pacific
Aity
San Leander
1200 Avenue
Owneduelong
Mulford Gardens
Boomer
Maynard Area Recreation District
San Leinaro
Sheetty
Hayward Area Recreation District
Joseph Bellini
City of
Sta
Hayward City Manager Post Nearing Selection
At a council meeting last night in Hayward, City Manager Gordon L. Burt said a successor has been selected. Councilman William O. Wilson confirmed that council members have seriously considered one candidate for the job and signaled that the choice is imminent.
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Gordon L. Burt
Hayward
Wiliam O. Wilson
Weather Forecast With Fog and Temperature Change
High fog tonight and morning with dry afternoon and Friday. Slight temperature shift expected. Yesterday's high and today's low values noted but not specified in readable text.
Four-Year-Old Sparks Canyon Grass Fire
A four year old boy used a box of kitchen matches to ignite grass in Cull Canyon, igniting about 20 acres of owner Gene Underwood’s land and another 10 acres nearby. Police later learned two older boys helped, while neighbors assisted with fire patrols as crews fought the blaze through the night.
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Cull Canyon
Willian Wolters
Malrview
Alameda Vallely
Vommy
Alder Brothers
Uy Boy
Tommy
John
David
Tomy
Ray
Gene Underwood
Fire Patrol
Underwart
Carl Mosegaard
Call Canyon Vent
Bale View
Cherry- Land
Castro Valley Fire Department
Wolters
Pa View
Oro Loma Make Offer to Hayward Castro Valley Districts
Oro Loma Sanitary District board proposes joint use of the sewer plant under construction at Groni avenue San Loran 20. Charge would be 40000 dollars per year for 5.6 million gallons per day to Hayward including cannerias. A 20000 dollar per year fee for 2.6 million gallons per day to Castro Valley. Plant expansion costs apportioned by capacity.
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Oro Loma
Hayward
Castro Valley
Groni Avenue
San Loran
Cannerias
Council Authorizes Application to Join State Employees Pension Plan
The city council unanimously approved pursuing enrollment in the State Employees Retirement System. City Attorney C W White expects annual costs near 15000 and notes funding may come from sources other than the basic city tax rate. The next step is an official city filing and actuary report, followed by secret ballots among three employee groups to decide participation.
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Council
Onty Council
C. W. White
White
Tharalere
C.W. White
Clasality
Police Department
Wilson
Walt Chandler
City Employes' Association
Chest Budget To Be Set Tomorrow
A Hayward Community Chest meeting is set for noon tomorrow at the Green Shutter hotel to approve the budget. Campaign head Ralph Andersom will present recommendations for the budgets of Girl Scouts Toy Scouts Salvation Army and Travelers Aid. Treasurer Tanstonning gen will also report.
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Haynard
Ure Boal
Hayward
Chus
Green Shutter Hotel
No Answer From Beauty In Hale Case
Hale case details unfold with witnesses like Edward Flaite and Lion Smith questioned about alleged relationships and bigamy. Mrs Fate argues the Nevada divorce validity while Thule defends its invalidity. Andrew Scholes and Tlalo are involved as proceedings consider separate maintenance and contested divorce.
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Wedwoob City
Hayware Construction
Edward Flaite
Druig
Hale
Mifveda Kesgley
Megada
Lion Smith
Fate
Fue Noel
Ber
Tlale
Thule
A Letselain
Nevada
Shenada
Chan
Andrew Scholes
Tlalo
Meekland Avenue
Three San Francisco youths held for Hayward robbery
John Kelley 17 Patrick Murai 16 and Donald Williams 16, all from San Francisco, were detained after a robbery at Tony's Market, Hayward. Kelley led the suspects in a Ford, found with loot including meat and tobacco. Williams and Murai had prior auto theft and burglary records. all three held pending further investigation.
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San Francisco
Hayward
Tider
John % Kelley
Patrick’ D. Murai
Donald D. Williams
Bay
Tony
Kelley
Niles Road
Decoia
Meyers
Williams
Whillier
Navy swears daughter as ensign in first for service
In San Francisco Rear Adm. Murrey I Royer administered the oath of office to Ma bel Royer 21 as she became an ensign in the Navy. This marked the first time a daughter was sworn in as an officer in the branch.
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San Francisco
Egihaw Navy
Murrey
Royer
Mabel Royar
Steamer Still Good in Abington Story
In Abington Massachusetts Cabot Holmes still operates a 27 year old Stanley Steamer with no clutch gear shift or transmission yet it remains powerful. He uses it occasionally for work and pleasure driving the car cruises at 40 to 45 miles an hour.
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Abington
Mass
Holmes
New Movie For Castro Valley Starts Construction
A $150000 1000 seat theater named The Chariot is planned between Anita avenue and Baker road on Castro Valley Boulevard. Groundbreaking began with contractors K Weatherby Rugg and Nelson Rugg. The setup includes a soundproof crying room and a $6000 candy bar. The Goodins own three Oregon theaters, two in Orange California, and plan a second Castro Valley theater. Franklin Francis Plant engineers the project with Douglas Taylor and Castro Valley Bank of America financing.
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Norma Goodin
Anita Avenue
Baker Road
Castro Valley Boulevard
Arch Dunnigan
Arrow Properties
Castro Valley
K. Weatherby Rugg al Nelson
Rugg
San Leandro Contractors
Dunnigan
SynCrope Brothers of
Los Angeles
Goodin
Oregon
Orange
California
Cantra Valley
Charles Smith
United Airlines
Portland
Chariot
East Bay
Francis &. Plant
Burt Fired After 3-2 City Council Vote
Hayward city manager Gordon L Burt was dismissed by a 3-2 council vote after months of criticism over delays in securing rights of way for Hetch Hetchy water projects and alleged misappropriation of funds. Burt vowed to stay until Monday to satisfy state highway engineering rules while Hugh Gollaher would take over.
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Gordon L
Burt
Hayward
William Wilson
Join Huar
Carlos Hea
Jonenh Tiago
Stedd
Tinga
Phillips
Lar Ley
Tiaga
Tiago
White House
Ting
M Istaken
John Haar
Ernest Arnal
Haar
Mission, San Jose
John Mancini
Leo O'Hara
Wayward
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