Labor turmoil shadows war effort with stoppages and contracts
Early 1700 workers at Oak Ridge threaten to halt crucial atomic projects after 75 AFL painters protest conditions, union leaders claim the strike is unauthorized though compliance lags. In Chicago, CIO and AFL unions threaten strikes against four major meat packers as contract talks stall and wage offers are rejected. Missouri seizes the St Louis Traction System to avert utility strikes, while Canadian carriers push for shorter weeks with pay protections.
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Bor Uardst
Portant Industries
Dociay
Bortall
Oak Rldge
Ténn
AFL
Atomic Energy Commisat
Untons
Ubiggall
Iers
AEG
Wast
Chicago
CIO
Hbise
Eampire
Iia
United
AFL Amalgamated ‘Meat Cutters
Armour & Co
Armoury Swift & Co
Wilson & Co
Gudehy, Packing Co
Missouri
Louis Traction System
AFL Kivers
Dominion
Reenlistment in Navy Service Noted for Local Men
Local men including Ronald Snegl, Richard Springer, Clifton Lesten, and Kenneth Allison re-enlisted in the navy and report to the Naval Training Center in San Diego for basic training. Others listed include William Austrn, Marvin Lewis, Charles Deanery, Eugene Edwall, and Cather Harrison, with addresses in San Lorenzo and nearby areas.
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Alamitos
San Lorenzo
Navy
Naval Training Cancer
San Diego
Ronald Howard Sneglit
Paseo Largavista
San Orenzo
Richard’ Springer
Hedperian
Clifton Lesten
Johnston
Placer Drive
Kehneth Robert Allison
Arlette Iryette
Clinton Gwynn Lee
Pavedise Boulevard
Marvin Thomas’ Lewis
Pearl Street
Charles Deanery
Victory “Drive
Richard Tugene’ ‘Lumsden
Bryse Everett Payers
Crealtond
Eugene Var Edwall
Eden Avenue
Cather Harrison
Ypyland -Avyenue
Honest or Dishonest Driver Fined in Hit and Run Case
In Patuxent Virginia SIL PAUL U P report Patrol officer Joan William Moreand observed Harry Fairbairn in court hearing. His driving permit had been suspended and as he left the courthouse he was arrested for driving without a license. He was fined $50 after admitting involvement in a prior hit and run.
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Sil Paul
U.P
Joan William Moreand
Harry Fairbairn
Fairk
Mairbainn
No Enlistments OK After Notice for Physical Received
A warning from military recruiters states men of eligible draft age who have received pre-induction physical notices cannot enlist voluntarily. They must enter service via selective service induction. Navy and Air Force offices report many applicants who have declined to accept after notices, while first draft calls target men aged 25 but boards have already called some in ages 19 and 20.
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Army
Navy
Air Force
Armed Services
Altrough
State Traffic Job Examinations Oct 8 Announced
The California Department of Employment announced examinations for State Traffic officers will be held Oct 8. Applications are due Sept 8. Salary ranges from GS8 to 341 dollars. Applicants must be 21 to 35, at least 5 feet 9 inches tall, have a high school education, and pass written, physical, medical, and vision tests. Qualified candidates receive a personal interview and may attend the Highway Patrol Academy for probationary training before final appointment.
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California Department of Employment
Department
California Hixtway Patrol Academy
Ism
Pacific Gas and Electric crew works on Contra Costa transmission line
A PG&E crew of eight moves a $2.11 million project in Contra Costa County to build 83 miles of 220000 volt transmission line for powering the new Contra Costa Steam Plant near Antioch. They pour 3000 cubic yards of concrete and erect 2200 tons of steel, with linemen to string 900 tons of aluminum wire.
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Pacific Gag and Electric
Contra Cost
Contra Costa
Antioch
Stuel
Walnut Creek
Leana Mission
Martinez
Study Tenure and Hiring Discussed by Advisory Committee
The Community Advisory committee met in informal session at Layward High last night to set the subject of teacher tenure and hiring procedures for study and discussion at its regular meeting on September 20. John Hayes chaired the committee and a subcommittee was formed to study replacing members. A second subcommittee will review the family living course offered by Layward High with a meeting set for August 22.
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Llayward High
Pex
B. Paulson
Board of Trustees
John Hayes
Une
Raler
Use High School
Marlin Haley
Hayes
Paul Rhodes
Paul Rhodes, Chairman, Mrs. L. ©. Robinson
Neville
Massa
Heywards High School
Grandma Builds Home By Book And Rule
Phoenix report profiles Mrs. Maryellen Phillips who built a large home in seven and a half months using a saved $4,000 and a strict budget. Her son Gordon Grover, a San ta Fe railroad engineer, assisted in spare time, but she did most of the work herself. She cites the year as the hardest yet.
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Phoenix
Ariz
U.P
Maryellen Phillips
Gordon Grover
Santa Fe
Food Prices Dip in July but Remain Higher Since War
A late July report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows consumer food prices fell slightly in the last two weeks of July due to cheaper vegetables and pork, yet the overall food index was 2.7 percent higher than before the Korean War began. A ten‑day survey of 25 food items in major cities indicates prices rose for 16 items, with bread eggs hamburger bacon coffee and sugar costing more, while vegetable and pork costs offset the gains.
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Wassington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Builders Report Cost of Construction Soaring
Chicago reports say construction costs rise due to a housing boom, with lumber and materials shortages blamed by some and others attributing higher prices to scare buying and higher interest rates. Builders note steel and lumber hikes, while officials cite price spikes since Korea war onset and escalating material costs.
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Chicago
Whey
Tighe Woods
Philadelphia
United Press
New York
J. Hartwig
Long Island Home Builder's Institute
Washington
Fittsburgh
Boston
Gelony Construction Co
Korea
Detroit
John Weinhart
Detait Building Association
Hey
Dent Truman
Marines Continue Southern Drive toward Ka Song coastal area
Marines push inland toward Ka Song on the south coast of Korea, consolidating capture 19 miles southeast of Chinigu. Indications point to a Red withdrawal with heavy enemy casualties as Noth Kogeans retreat, abandoning foxholes, dug emplacements and equipment found by Marine patrols near high ground. Major Charles Brush II reports the day’s progress.
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U.S
Korea
U.P
Kasong
Chin- Igu
Charles Brush II
Montclair
N. J
Knights of Columbus to take collective communion at Castro Valley church
Members of the Hayward council Knights of Columbus will receive communion in a body at Our Lady of Grace Church Castro Valley during the 7 30 Mass on Sunday August 27 After Mass the council members who are parishioners will host a breakfast in the parish hall serving hosts to gathered attendees
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Hayward Council
Knights of Columbus
Our Taely of Grace
Castro Valley
Our Lady of Grace Church
Area Movie Programs Feature Classic and New Titles
Local theaters list showings across four venues with times for The Gun Frablers Rocketship X M White Tower Curtain Call at Cactus, Creek No Man of Her Own and The Lavy Jess among scheduled films. Includes 7:00 10:15 pm sessions, 8:45 pm rocketer displays, and matinees at 2:32 1:10 pm.
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NZO
Pues
Captain Wigod
Ritz Theatre
White Tower
Cactus , Creek
Hayward
Pany
Fairview Moves Toward Civil Defense Posture
Fairview fire department launches a civil defense drive with a door to door census of homes on Sunday April 20 to gauge trained nursing staff beds and transport assets. Chief William Wolters says 40 beds could be placed at the station and 56 standby personnel will support emergency policing. Nurses and doctors will join a planning meeting to decide first aid equipment needs funded by the current paper drive. Chester Victory is named temporary chair of nursing personnel with committees to form later.
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Fairview Fire Department
William Wolters
Fairsview
Chester Victory
Growers Urged to Spray After Harvest to Control Pear Leaf Blister Mite
Farm Advisor Leo Benson of UC Agriculture Extension says spraying immediately after harvest targets the pear leaf blister mite before it tunnels under bud scales. Preferred mix is liquid lime sulfur 2 gallons and wettable sulfur 4 pounds in 100 gallons. avoid airmulation due to burn risk and possible unwanted blooming. Harold Madson notes tests on later applications, but post harvest spray remains recommended.
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Leo. Benson
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Harold Madson
College of Agriculture
Payrolls in Cities Reaches Record High
Chicago and New York lead a national surge in city payrolls with New York totaling 112,852 general government workers and a monthly payroll of 30.2 million while Chicago employs 28,890 on a payroll near 8 million. Other large cities follow with Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles Boston Washington Baltimore and St Louis listed by headcount.
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Chicagy
U.P
International City Managers' Association
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Los Angeles
Boston
Washington
D.C
Baltimore
St Louis
August dances and events listed for Hayward area
A historical notice lists social events in Hayward and nearby areas from August through November. It mentions Danish festival dances with Halser's orchestra, a public dance at Dunia hall, altorg Ledge dance, Davia hath sponsorship by Neighbors of Wadderaff, a ski club meeting at Recreation Center, a folk dance at Contra Valley Tiend club, and a Bazaar at Dunla hall. Also notes last day to register for the 1950 general election and a bake sale fundraiser for hospital funds.
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Hani Ball
Halser
California
Danjrh Sisteywood Bazaar
Dunla Hall
Burdinags
VEW
Sucondaneus Bouthorn Alamedy Corn Farm
Hayward Union High School
General
City Hikes Sewer Rental for Outside Residents
City council on Monday set outside sewer rentals at a percentage of the internal tax levy, with a minimum of 25 dollars per year. The rule targets residents using the city system but living outside city limits, following prior increases in outside water rates.
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Hayward
Debernardi To Lead Hayward Legion Delegation to State Convention
Peter DeBernardi, delosule chairman, will head the American Legion Hayward post 48 delegation to the state convention in Sacramento from Aux.2 to 16. Other local delegates include Tesler Polgy Dell Brannan Richard Waters M. B. Park Clyne Stuops Bill Morgan Milford Benkula and Commander Allen F. Struts. Alternates are Arnolt Luebker Jack Henderson and Charles Craigie.
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Peter Wv. Desernardi
Delosule
Amercan Legion Hayward
Legion
Aux
Sacramento
California
Arnolt Luebker
Jack Henderson
Charles Craigie
Holy Names Society Communion Plan At All Saints
The Holy Names Society of All Saints church will observe a communion service on Sunday August 18 at the Bo'elouk, with mass following and a luncheon in St. Anthony's hall. President Manuch Brum announces several important matters to be discussed and the breakfast will conclude the session. Salmon fishing forecast notes recent activity along the Sacramento River near Hamilton City in Glenn County.
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Holy Names Society of All Saints Churchy
Healy Communion
Bo'elouk
M. Es
St. Anthony's Hall
Web Fch
Manuch
Sacramento River
Hargilton City
Glenn County
National Automobile
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P.G
Contra Costa County
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K of
UIP
Stoek
Room Eee
Cll
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Beeld
Fairview
Grace Wilcox
Gity
Debernardi
Holy Names Society
Phus
Salgardo Plumbing & Heating
Belmar St
Lucerne
Amited Supply
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A & Watkins
Delart Meme
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