Unclear fragment notes fatal bus crash at bridge
Fragmentary report describes a Greyhound bus wreck at a concrete bridge with a fatality among burned victims. Details are unreadable and names or dates are missing.
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1949
Page
2
Fragmentary report describes a Greyhound bus wreck at a concrete bridge with a fatality among burned victims. Details are unreadable and names or dates are missing.
A proposed Hawaii resolution urges U S Congress to empower the president to declare a state of emergency and curb strikes in all U S territories. Sen William Heen notes the measure seeks to enjoin strikes that threaten health and safety and to seize key industries if needed. The government aims to begin handling cargo on Monday.
Mrs Paul Tehodms wife of Huytry Vaile Binnie and Hive at the couplets four' eile irony Audey Ueten aind Staley joined by Mias Helle rare from Castro Vato Bau Rhodes on a Yosemite trip. Sheila Rhatkss' daughter remained home as the family toured Ey and returned to Walsh Cast Valley.
Los Angeles report notes Edward S. Shatluck of the Republican state central committee urging an immediate investigation into statements attributed to lobbyist Arthur Samish. He accuses Samish of tolerating influence peddling and calls for full inquiry to determine if the legislature is influenced, insisting action should end any public interest harm.
CHICAGO UP The finance committee of the National Collegiate Athletic Association meets to discuss noncompliance with the code and possible financial cuts to athletes and bowl games. The bowl games committee, Whitney Victor O. Schmidt commissioner of the Pacific Coast Conference, will meet tomorrow to consider the same code. A report will be presented to the next NCAA convention in New York.
Police responded after burglars broke into a city building used by a community group in Indianapolis. Officers recovered a collection described as fully equipped gear, including football gloves and a complete set of items. The incident involved unusual items and unclear context from the fragmented text.
Hayward Movie Club members last night viewed Captain Beank Cla’s slides of an airplane wreckage. Orland Close described a Sumner trip to New York with a car purchase and tours including Lake Tatue. The group discussed a California State Fair visit and a cheese display, with refreshments served by Ralph Senachal and Frank Chirksind.
San Francisco report shows California building activity fell 14.8 percent from June and 27 percent from July 1948. Daily Pacific Builder tabulates state wide building permits totaling 77,917,355. seven month total 60,210,875. Los Angeles area declines noted. average July permit value about 4500 dollars, down from June and July 1969 figures.
Carpenters in the Way Area urge action against Senate cuts to government transmission facilities. They accuse the committee of secrecy and claim private firms would charge higher rates for public power. They blame P G and E chosen to oversee California projects and demand immediate stops to safeguard cheaper, public power for residents.
The Hayward Garden Club earned third prize for its Old California Garden display at the San Mateo County Fair opening at the fairgrounds in San Mateo on Wednesday. The show runs through August. Eastlake Garden Club, with over 12 years of show experience, won top honors in the same class, while the San Mateo Garden Club placed second.
Marin and Contra Costa county supervisors will meet Thursday to discuss a possible Bay Bridge to replace the ferry link between Richmond and San Rafael. The proposal comes from Marin board chair T Fred Tagstan who says striking ferries have halted service for 44 days and no quick solution is in sight. The Union plans a workweek reduction from 43 to 40 hours amid the disruption.
At the Plumas County Fair in Quincy from August 1 to 21 a holiday gold contest will be held in the ta rounds arena. Participants include growers and newcomers, with gold from the Mother river and its creeks. Western Mining council coordinates the event, showcasing amateurs among fair visitors. A large supply of creek gold dust and nuggets will be used for prizes in the timed displays.
Grass Valley health officers ordered closure of theatres pool halls and other public meeting places to curb a serious polio flareup with seven definite cases reported in the past month. One infantile paralysis patient has been hospitalized and an iron lung was brought from Portland for possible emergency use. No new cases in two days.
Ronald Alewa, once a penniless bad boy, has built a fortune and now spends freely. He funds a reform-school backed film project “Johnny Holliday” with first-day profits donated, and plans a forthcoming film costing about 3.3 million dollars. He bought a mansion in Wichita, two Lincoln Continentals, and a secretary’s extravagant desk.
A Soviet diplomatic note broadcast by Radio Moscow accuses Marshal Tito and Yugoslavia of siding with the western powers and violating treaty obligations. The note follows Belgrade’s protest over Russia’s stance on Yugoslav claims to Carinthia, Austria, at the foreign ministers conference.
Bay Area Latter-day Saints plan a Saturday gathering at Alum Rock Park in San Jose to honor a hundred years of Sunday schools. Adults and children welcome, each family to bring their own food. The program includes games at 3, swimming at 4 30, and various contests such as oldest couple, largest family, and longest married.
Obituary note reports the death of Kane A. Low husband of Albert L Low. It mentions survivors including five grandchildren and other relatives and gives service details at Hayward and local cemetery. The notice lists multiple names and locations with scattered garbled text.
A fragmented cinema timetable lists showings including Pine Head at 1:26 p.m. and Criss feature at 9:51 p.m. alongside titles like The Red Witch and a Woman’s Tale. Names such as Lorenzo and Susy are present in the damaged notes, reflecting a period press snippet with mixed film listings.
Today’s egg market lists prices from the Poultry Producers of Central California. Prices cover nests and live fowl, fryers, and roasters by size and weight, with quotes for large, medium, and small eggs and colored roasters.
Midway Lions announce a Lion Jubilee on August 26 as members set the schedule at the regular meeting. Lloyd Leyvier chairs the finance committee to run the carnival stand with Herman Duncan aiding as club president. Den Pacon provided accordion entertainment after the meeting.
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