Sundwell Wins In Coaster Run at Coaster Derby
Eddie Sundwell won the second street heat in the third annual Coaster Derby, finishing in 21 seconds. Keith Harrington took second, Robert Odors matt claimed third, and a special sportsmanship prize went to Oders for steering his car off the runway to avoid a collision. Minor injuries and a few accidents marred the start. Bob Sweikert and others provided prize support while local clubs and police aided traffic control. Sponsorships included Harvey Johnson Venetian Blind Co for Sundwell, Alamaba Optimists for Harrington, and Odermatt backed by his father.
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Eddie Sundwell
Keith Harrington
Robert Odorsmatt
Oi Re
Ed Peredoro
Bob Sweikert
Ao Yuee
Hayward Optimust Club
Bob Swelkart
Jack Stanton
Ed Profe
Marve Vogat
Hayward
Hoy Stout
Mann
Sumiwell
Harvey Johnson Venetian Blind ‘Company
Harrington
Alamerla Optimists Club
Odermatt
Bomb Explodes At Belgian Communist Party HQ
A bomb exploded early at the Belgian Communist Party headquarters during a ceremony for Prince Boudouin. No injuries were reported. The blast followed parliamentary tensions after a communist deputy shouted an anti royalist remark. King Leopold I’s son faced a government crisis as parties argue over stepping down.
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Red
Belgium
Brussels
Prince Boudouin
Duimaoye
Boudouin
Leopold I
Firat
Jean D'Vieurart
Leopold
Tower House
Two File For Hospitals Board Posts
Eden Township hospital board members seek election to posts they hold by appointment. Carman Jornegan filed for Office 8 on Thursday and Arnold Anderson for Office 3 on Friday. David Gilmore, appointed to Office 4, plans to file soon. Nomination papers are available at 435 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, by Sept 2. By law each hospital district office runs separately with candidates contesting only within the same post.
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Eden Township
Streamliners Set For Portland Oakland Run Test
A set of smooth-running streamliners will operate on the Oakland to Portland schedule tomorrow. The Southern Pacific expects faster service with diesel power, claiming the 218 mile route can be done in under 46 hours.
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Ban Francuilouy
Oakland-Portland
Gre
Southern Pacific Railroad
Wa Haute
Left Wing Defeated in San Francisco Longshore Vote
San Francisco longshoremen’s union factions clashed as the right wing won 9 major defeats for leftists. The caucus in North Bend Oregon will reassess MCW affiliation while two leftist groups withdraw from San Francisco CIO council and the Independent Progressive Party. Bridges faces pressure over M F W and TLWUL roles.
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San Francisco
International Longshoremen’s’ and
Men's Union
San Travetsco
Maritime Federation of the World
World Federation of Trade Unions
Harry Bridges
M.F.W
Tlwulin
Longsharemen
North Bend
Ore
MCW
Local Ten Executive Board
San Francisco Cioouncil
The
Nations Cio
Flaming Objects Spotted Over Portland by Residents
Hundreds of Portland residents reported seeing strange flaming objects streak noiselessly across Oregon skies last night. A fire captain and three firemen described witnessing the formation traveling high and straight over the city. Others, including H. Paber and brothers from La Center Washington, saw a silvery glow from a saucer like object that disappeared northward leaving only a glow.
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Portland
Ore
U.P
Oregon
Ehc
H. Paber
Anil
Duniov
John Lagle
la Center
Wash
Legion convenes in Sacramento for California convention
A funseeking vanguard of 15 000 American Legionnaires moved into the state capital to launch the Legion's 32nd annual California Department convention. Delegates from 41 units gathered, with the convention to open officially tomorrow.
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Legion Convenes
Sacramento
U.P
Legion
California
Forty and Right Society
Propaganda Battle in UN Fails to Shatter Western Unity
Observers say Russia’s strongest propaganda efforts failed to loosen the West’s support for Korea as the UN Security Council meets. Tacol Malik’s longest speech ended with no diplomatic victory and Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb warned Asia of broader communist aggression.
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Russia
Koved
United Nations Security Council
Tacol A. Malik
Malik
West Tole
Mall
Asia
India
Britain
Sir Gladwyn Jebb
Council
Asi
Europe
Marines Strike Deep as Reds Flee Korea Turkey Shoot
U S aircraft carrier pilots engage near Korea as Marines press the pursuit along the south coast. They report destroying about 60 enemy vehicles including tanks and armored trucks, with several insurgents disabled and a protecting infantry column scattered by air and rockets. Major Arnold Lund hails the operation as ideal ground coordination amid ongoing Red retreat.
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U. S
Korea
Kosong
Chinju
Mose
Slong
Leatherneck
Acxong
Amavicoy
Tine
Arnold Lund
Airport Defenders Reassure As Korea Beachhead Presses
American forces at POHANG AIR FIELD in Korea conduct counter guerrilla operations on ridges and valleys around the six mile long airstrip. Col. Robert Witty reports fighters flying 45 sorties yesterday and planned more today to blunt Red activity while maintaining air support for the beachhead.
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Pohang
Korfra
Korea
Robert Witty
Cleveland
O. Basco
Anzio
Crow
Wallon Walker
Orr
Forces Handicapped Battle To Protect Pusan
American troops battle to defend the port of Pusan as North Korean forces push along the Naktong front south of Chungyong. MacArthur reports heavy fighting with roadblocks along supply lines and a bridgehead across the Naktong river.
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Pusan
Washington
United States
Russia
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Micyang
Inter
Thatyung
Sixth Army To Call 1400 Officers
The Sixth Army announces 1,421 reserve officers will be called to active duty across eight western states. About 476 captains and 808 lieutenants in infantry or supporting roles, plus 247 reserve medical officers, will report to nearest posts for examinations with 21 days to settle affairs.
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San Francisco
Sixth Army
Washington
Army
Unis
Aas
Camp Cooke
Camp Roberts
California
Fourth Infantry
Ford Ord
Tran S
Sixth Army Headquarters
4Th National Guard
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Nevain
Utah
Arizona
Tourists Arrive At Clarence House For Royal Birth
Crowds gather outside Clarence House in London to witness the birth of a child to Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. Tourists from the provinces arrive with blankets and provisions as daily lines grow. Royal physicians give no timetable, though locals expect a Saturday birth.
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London
Clarence House
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
William Gilliatt
Mrs Lillie Powell Passes On
Mrs Lillie Powell wife of the late Dr Henry Powell died yesterday August 11 in Oakland She was a Hayward native Private funeral services will be conducted Monday August 14 from Ye Garden Chapel of att Plier Mortuary Friends are asked to send contributions to the Children's Hospital of the East Bay She was sister of the late Clara Walpert of Hayward and the late Oscar Walpert of Niles A count Mrs Josephine Corre resides in San Francisco and a niece Mrs Helene P Duane lives in Fresno
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Lilie Walpert Powell
Henry Powell
Oakland
Hayward
Plier
Children's Hospital
Eastbay
Powell
Clara Walpert
Oscar 8
Josephine Corre
San Francisco
Helene P. Duane
Fresno
Waves of Planes Hit Port in Korea Strike near Soviet Border
In a three wave attack, B-29s and B-25s struck Rashin, North Korea, the main port of entry for Soviet war supplies, and rail centers near the Soviet border. The raid, supported by night raids on multiple targets, aimed to choke supply lines into Korea. Officers expressed confidence the port was hit, with subsequent strikes on rail targets and 21 towns.
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Tokyo
Rashin
North Korea
Far East Air Force
Soviet Union
Russia
Vodivostock
War East Air Forces
Najin- Dong
Korea
Tre
Japart
Okinawa
Seoul
Armitage Civil War Era Doctor Dies at Winton Ranch
Dr John Eidwart Armitage 31 longtime US Medical Corps captain dies after a yearlong illness at the Winton Ranch home of his aunt and uncle on Winton Avenue. He served two years postwar in Austria and is survived by his wife Frances TL Armitage and children Robert Duugies and Jeanne Touise Armitage. Funeral at Winton Ranch Tuesday August 10 then Woodlawn Cemetery.
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John Eidwart Armitage
US Medical Corps
Winton Hane
E. N. Winton
Armitage
Winton
Austria
Frances TL. Armitage
Robert Duugies
Jeanne Touise Armitage
Ralph W. Armitage
Santa Barbara
Bay Area
George Ti. Hand
San Anselmo
Victoria A. Armitage
San Francisco
UN Delegate Killed in Korea Ambush by Jeep Blast
United Nations announces the death of Indian delegate Col. Unni Nayar and two British journalists in a landing that blew up their Jeep in the Waeginwan sector front. Nayar served as India's alternate representative on the seven-nation commission and previously public relations officer for the mission in Washington.
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Lake Succes
U.pi
United Nations Commission
Korea
Waeginwan
Col
Unni Nayar
India
Seven-Nation Commission
Tran
Washington
18 Year Old Missing In Korea
Pvt. Karl L. Ortiz aged 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pustlig Ortiz of 22275 Hathaway Avenue, reported missing in action since July 22 in Korea. Enlisted March 1949, trained at Fort Ord, served with the Fifth Cavalry unit in Japan, among first into action on the Korean front. Ortiz, a Birbank Elementary and Haysvard Union High School alumnus, excelled in ROTC rifle contests. Mrs. Ortiz vows hope he is alive, possibly a prisoner or surrounded in the hills by North Koreans.
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Karl L. Ortiz
Pustlig Ortiz
Hathaway Avenue
Pvt
Ortiz
Army
Fort Ov
Fifth Cavalry
Japan
Birbank
Haysvard Union High School
National Guard call plans limit scope amid mobilization talk
The article outlines current mobilization plans for the National Guard, noting a call up of about 50 000 reservists this year and the transfer of guardsmen from nondivisional units. It discusses differing calls across services, with the Army and Air Force prioritizing officers and specialists, while the Navy and Marines project separate reserve needs. It also explains that the Guard remains a federally recognized militia, under state and federal control, with actions tied to national emergencies.
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Washington
Army Plains
National Guard
Guttopitalves Penta'e
Canyma
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Anul
Air Force
Airy Force
Reward for arrest after dog attack on pets
Mr and Mrs Levert Bertilson of Wallace Avenue offer a 100 dollar reward for the arrest of the person who attacked their collie and shepherd dog here. The assailant threatened the dogs with blindness.
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Ates Czowuele
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Ed Hotiman
Sundwell
Turkey Shoot
Livat
Peking City
Naktong River
MacArthur
Naktong
Chungyong
John Church
Suba
Kean
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United Press War
Gene Symonds
Sinel Reg
8Th Army
Capmununists
Fallen Pohang
Sie Mies
Wuerang 1St Cavalry Division
Taegu
Sangdong
Mrs. Lillie Powell
Dr. Armitage
Hayward Plate Giese & Mirror. Co
Castro St. LU
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