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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
4
The New York Yankees and Washington Senators will pause their game to honor Babe Ruth on the second anniversary of his death with a simple public announcement and moment of silence. The historic home run heroics remain a lasting memory from that hot summer night two years ago after a long illness.
The City of Hayward invites sealed bids and bids bond details for main library improvements at the Hayward Public Library site, with requirements on general prevailing wage rates, contract bonds, and bid deposit. Specifications and references are available from the City Clerk, bids due by the stated date, and the right to reject any or all bids reserved.
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen ordered yardmen to begin a five day walkout next Monday at Louiseville Cleveland and St Paul terminals. The action follows a breakdown in White House efforts to forestall a nationwide strike and presses for a seizure or peace formula. About 400000 trainmen and conductors are affected as White House sponsorship negotiations broke off. John R Steelman seeks a new basis to restart talks with unions and railroads.
A 19 year old Redwood City motorist Thomas Simmons collided with a child on Camino Real and fled an angry crowd. Police intervened and Simmons was cited for four traffic violations while the child Brent La Freia suffered severe injuries.
Washington officials indicate the armed forces may draft 50,000 men in November and call for more than the 185,000 anticipated by July. Hershey noted that manpower needs could shift since Congress saw the August 1 testimony. Existing rules would need changes to draft veterans 19 through 25 or men beyond the current age limits.
A note indicates that Ovants could reclassify some of the men rejected in the stiffer posts, suggesting possible changes in assignment or status pending review.
The Wilmington California drum and bugle corps won second place behind the Wilmington unit in the California American Legion event held at Edmonds Field with about 4500 spectators. The Native Sons of the Golden West from Sausalito won the cream and bugle corps title. In VFW band competition the Los Angeles Police Department group led.
New York Mayor William O'Dwyer smiles after a 20 minute White House conference with President Truman. Dwyer named ambassador to Mexico, with formal nomination expected around September 1 after the resignation of Mayor Aa. Observers note wedding anniversaries for Dr. and Mrs. Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Don McDougal among others.
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