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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1955
Page
3
Decoto fire crews battled a Marlo Packing cannery roof fire noted at 12:20 am. Officials labeled it the work of an amateur firebug and said a possible entry was gained through a loose cargo door before the blaze was halted.
Chicago man Joseph F Balaja 63 drove onto the runway at O Hare Field after becoming lost on River Road north of Chicago. Air police charged him with trespassing on government property and he was released on 100 bond. Fire at Marlo Packing cannery caused unknown damage likely over 5000, with three engines fighting the blaze in less than an hour. Separate report: a Bayonne man reported his eight ton tractor shovel stolen, valued at 7500.
Captain Alpurt C. Wilbur 75 a retired U S Army officer and former Hayward resident died yesterday at a San Francisco military hospital. He lived in Hayward twenty years before moving to Lodi two years ago and leaves a wife Jane of Lodi a son Albert C Jr and daughters and brothers in several California cities. Funeral plans were pending.
Washington Manor evaluates contracting police and fire services with the County Sheriff and Ashland fire district to save money. Police would cost about 37 500 with 45 000 for street work and 14 000 for lighting. Fire protection could save 4 200 by using Ashland district. Final costs depend on negotiations. Remaining taxes would stay with county, mosquitos, Eden Hospital, and utility and sanitary districts. Incorporation or annexation affects school and recreation district participation.
Budget hearings reduced gross county requirements to 61.5 million with tax needs around 21.4 million, capping the estimated tax rate at about two dollars and two cents, four cents above last year. Further cuts of 570 thousand would bring the rate to roughly 2.49, amid population growth and calls for continued restraint. Board Chairman Kent Purcell remarks emphasize ongoing budget challenges in a growing metropolitan area.
The San Leandro council, with a 4-2 vote, approved Gregory V. Pomares to fill a library board vacancy after Frank Case resigns. The body also backs a pedestrian safety sign at Oakes Boulevard and East 14th Street, relocates a White Top taxi stand, and considers a documentary film on local resources and industrial potential telecast for public service.
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