No Celebration Today in Korea Reflects Ongoing War
August 16, 1951 readers note that Korea marked no real celebration as the day of a people’s government failed to materialize. The author warns that communism remains a threat and urges readiness for future battlegrounds, stressing democracy must deter further aggression and support the United Nations in repelling communism worldwide.
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Unel Joe
Thei
Sli
United States
United Nation
Republic of Korea
Mitst
Park
South Korea
Paris
New Delhi
Washington
A Thought for Today on Music and Freedom in America
A brief message states that music flows through radio, television, churches, clubs, and homes and that with abundant music comes freedom, reflecting a patriotic sentiment about American culture and liberty.
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America
Packard strike idles 8000 as auto plant walkout escalates
Labor at Packard Motor plant in Detroit idled 8000 workers while 300,000 railroad conductors and trainmen threaten nationwide action without a prompt contract breakthrough. Union officials cite stalls in talks and seek a 40 hour work week without pay cuts. White House involvement and prior Chrysler stoppage referenced amid broader auto labor tensions.
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CIO United
Packard Motor Company
Detroit
Packerd
UAW
C. Wayne Brownell
Packard
Chrysler Corporation
Truman
Kennedy
Roy O. Hughes
Conductors Union
War Vet Recall of Shots and Wait Times in 1940s Memoir
Doc Quigg recalls wartime inoculations with typhus and tetanus shots, the pain and arm swelling, and the “hurry up and wait” routine. He describes passport renewal chaos, misread initials, and travel plans from New York to Idlewild, Seattle, the Aleutians, and Tokyo.
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H. D. Quigg
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U.P
Hawaii
Australia
New Zealand
Gibraltar
Turkey
Greece
The
Lebanon
Algeria
Italy
Egypt
Tangier
Vane E
Radio City
Quigg
H. D
Middle West
Harry
Truman
Tokyo
Seattle
Pacific
Idlewild
Fire fighting gear urged after air base crash
Our Readers Say Editor notes the Fairfield Suisun Air Base disaster shows why more fire fighting equipment and trained personnel are needed nationwide. The crash killed seven firefighters and damaged seven pieces of equipment, underscoring risks to cities from major conflagrations and urging readers to pressure lawmakers.
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Wayward Review
Fairfield Suisun Air Jase
United States
Bose
Germany
Tiller
Raules
Lories
Chicago Stockyard
Chicago
New York City
Coney Island
Sire
New York
Warrfield-Suisun Air Base
Oakland
Alamedi
San Jose
Hayward
San Lorenzo
George C. Watson
UN Call To Arms Pledges Near 30 000 Korean War Troops
Eight nations pledged almost 30 000 ground troops for Korea, joining five U S divisions already engaged. Other offers span navy air units and extensive support, with Britain Canada Australia New Zealand expanding possible contributions. Several Latin nations consult with UN command on ground troops as nations mobilize for the Korean War.
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Tad Szulg
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Uri
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Ctinmat
Great Britain
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Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
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Cival
Britain
YMI Leader Names Committees for All Saints Church
YMI of All Saints church appointed standing committees led by Ernest Costa as president. Manuel Souza chairs Membership with George Pagandas Bill Fields Tsador Naia Feink Rose and Julian Smith as members. Jack Emory chairs Steering with Frank Libera Fagundas Jack Mibepald and James Ellidge. Ed Ferreira heads Lapsation with Julian Smith Fagundas and Vincent Kosloski. Smith chairs Athletic with LeRoy Nain Gene Serpa and Vagundas. Fiesta is led by LeRoy Nain. District committee includes Silvera Jin Crowley Vance Patoi. Grand Estings committee features Silvera Ferreira Wendel Almada Costa and Frank Drady. The WMO baseball team defeated Pleasanton 14 to 10 after a 6 to 4 loss two weeks earlier. The local MI tea placed second in Hayward league and plans two fall teams in the Wane Cleaves. First game Thursday. LeRoy Nunn scheduled Aug 1 parish hall fiesta booth benefit. Wilbur Perry, ill, reportedly improving. Best feeder market values from Sept 20 to Jan 15 per West Virginia University extension.
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All Saints Church
Ernest Costa
Manuel Souza
George Pagandas
Bill Fields
Tsador Naia
Feink Rose
Julian Smith
Jack Emory
Frank Libera
Fagundas
Jack Mibepald
James Ellidge
Ed Ferreira
Vincent Kosloski
Smith
LeRoy Nain
Gene Serpa
Vagundas
Silvera
Jin Crowley
Vance Pattoi
Ferreira
Wendel Almada
Costa
Frank Drady
WMO
Pleasanton
Loral MI Tea
LeRoy Nunn
Wilbur Perry
Eight Area Scouts Named to Order of Arrow
Eight Area Scouts across Maynard Castro Villa Hayward and San Lorenzo groups were named to the Order of the Arrow, the national Boy Scouts honor society. The Oakland council announced selections made by local troops at Dimondo this summer for outstanding service mindedness and camping activity.
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Castro Villa
San Lorene
Order of the Arrow
Uuping
Brotherhood of the Boy Scouts of America
Luddy Pele
Haysad
Jim Sigelstad
Castro Vadley
Melvin Sparks
Wayward Too
Don Groves
Eroydeacor
Clifford Lowe
Keith Letherman
Hayward
David Henderson
Davishu
Swh
Lorenzo
Oakland Council
Dimondo
Toy roulette wheel sent to Stalin for gambling sake
HOLLYWOOD UP Wilbur Clark a Las Vegas hotel tycoon sent Stalin a toy roulette wheel to give him something to gamble with besides human lives. Clark says the tiny wheel truly works and may amuse Stalin while possibly aiding world peace. He claims he’s mailed the gadget to the Soviet leader and jokes about Russian guards and bombs, noting how many have received similar wheels nationwide.
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Hollywood
Wilbur Clark
Las Vegas
Stalin
Clark
United Nations
Joe
Wilbur
Desert
Hin
Courage and Vigor Urged for Local Problems
Harrie B. Norris, assistant chief of California’s development and stabilization division, told Hayward’s industries committee that success hinges on problem analysis and community courage. He urged cooperation among business, labor, government, and civic groups to expand current industries and attract new ones, noting the chamber of commerce must lead this effort. He listed local firms and industrial sites while stressing Hayward as a key shopping center and a better place to live and work.
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Hayward Area
Camerce
Chamber of Commerce
Alhine
Pennant Tor
Hayward
Promiss
Hetusvanel
Juntheon
Norris
Linton B. Bradley
Ayanager
California Department of Employiment
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G.m.b.3roducts Company
Cassee
Vidlay Yi
Pex Market
P-X
Hayward Fruit
Hay
UO. i. Raid
Compan Urets
Ducati
Cyr Rache
New “Industries Committee
Abe Thay
Registration ideas for Two Get Pharmacy held in San Lorenzo
Report notes Bond of Phar Lsessions. names Huamin and Sam J Cheryl Street Castro and Marvin King Ratiner in San Lorenzo.
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