Woman Critically Injured in Trailer Shooting
A couple in a common-law marriage in a trailer court near 9015 A street quarrelled last night. Eben Figgins, 91, allegedly struck Homer Hewitt, 36, with a revolver. Hewitt fled, leaving behind a loaded gun. The woman, after loading a .45 revolver, discharged it while in bed, bullet entering her left chest and exiting her back. She remains in critical condition but is expected to survive after treatment at Fairmont and Highland hospitals. Hewitt later admitted ignorance about the shell presence. The weapon and shell were seized for evidence.
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Sheriff's Deputies
Homer C. Hewitt
Hewitt
Harry Ty
Spangle
Mildred M. Selty
Nelson
Tighland Hospital
Acclain
Wxassay
Oaland Hospital
Green Shutter
Aso
Man Killed as Heavy Truck Hits Hayden Man on Hesperian
An elderly Hayward resident, John Phillip Lovgren, 68, died at Fairmont hospital after a semi driven by Henry C. Brand, 42, of Apros California struck him on Hesperian Boulevard near Jackson Street. The truck wheel severed one leg and fractured another. Brand said he saw Lovgren crossing from east to west and that the impact occurred at about 28. m. The rig, 40 mph, had air brakes in working order and stopped 278 feet south of the scene. Lovgren, a native of Sweden, leaves Swen Lovgren and an unnamed daughter, plus two brothers and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at Sorensen Brothers chapel in Hayward and burial at Chapel of the Chisvnes.
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Hayward
Fairmont Hospital
Hesperian Boulevard
John Phillip Leveren
Mastovenov
Hen
Ry C. Brand
Box 183
Apros
California
Brand
California Highway Patrol
Yio
Ling
Jackson Street
Livnatt
Swen F. Leveren
San Leandro
Loveren
Johan Phillip Lovgren
Sorensen Brothers
Pao Restreet
Tamorrow
Tn Arament
Chisvnes
Lovgren
Anna Lovgren
Swen PF
Nex
Valley Drive-In Theater Proposal Seeks Permit
Arnold Anderson filed for a permit to build a $180,000 open-air drive-in in Castro Valley pending county planning commission and board approval. Builders Bayllacque Brothers and San Leahdro contractors will construct on a 326,900 square foot site between Castro Valley Boulevard David Street Center Street Marshall Street, fronting Marshall with a 460 foot Center Street entrance. The property was purchased from George and William Junlek avlen by Jacob Drost and Lester oft.
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Castres Valley
County Planning Commission
Board of Supervisors
Arnold Anderson
San Francisco
Bayllacque Brothers
San Leahdro
Castro Valley ‘Boulevard
David Street
Center Street
Ashland site for county building killed
Ashland site for county building fell through after a press deadline. Officials announced the future headquarters would locate at the Martinelli building in East 140th Street, but negotiations failed. The department faces eviction from Hayward City Hall on December 16 and may move to Hayward pending talks, with a decision not expected until Supervisor Janssen returns from Los Angeles.
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Me County
Ashland
An Martinelli
East 140 Street
George Jatwisen
Hayvard
Ely
Hayward
County
Muici Ne
Marcus Carlson
Janssen
Los Angeles
Electroliers On Castro St On Tonight Switch Lights
City Manager John Bch announces 63 new electroliers installed by PG& crews on Castro street between A street and the westerly city limits will be turned on tonight for the first time. The installations replace old poles with steel poles and increase candlepower from 256 to 1000. Santa Claus will flip the switch tomorrow at 9 PM during Hayward Christmas festivities at B and Main, followed by a downtown tour in a convertible with Henry Gall, chairman of the celebration.
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John Bch
Pg&& Crews
Castro Street
North Pale
Hayward
Tomorow
Hayward Iil
Main
Santa
Henry Gall
Eisenhower Rebukes Illusion of Security at NY Banquet
New York report on former president now Columbia head Dwight D. Eisenhower criticizing high Washington spending and the pursuit of luxury as an illusion of security. He urged personal independence, thrift, and individual freedom against state control during the Saint Andrews Society anniversary event at the Waldorf Astoria. Viscount Montgomery also appeared briefly as attendees applauded.
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New York
U.p
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Hib
Saint Andrews Society
Valley Home Struck for Fourth Time in Castro Valley Scene
A fourth wreck this year struck Jack Geuslin’s Castro Valley home at Santa Maria avenue and Williams street as Edward Spicer 20 Oakland and Earl Thomson 28 Lake Chabot Road collided near the corner about 7 40 am. Both cars breached the fence and struck the house injuring none. Jackie Geaslin 12 stood inside getting ready for school as the wall shook from the impact.
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Jack Geuslin
Santa Maria Avenue
Williams Street
Castro Valley
Edward W. Spicer
95Th Avenue
Oakland
Santa Maria
Earl A. Thomson
Lake Chabottom
Salt
Geaslin
Spicer
Thomson
Thomsen
Duel
Green Gables
Jackie
Lewis Killed Santa Claus in Appalacha Va
An effigy of Santa Claus was found hanged on a pole near Appalacha Virginia by power company linemen. A sign pinned to the figure read a message about the incident, indicating a possible prank or act of vandalism in the coal mining area.
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Appalacha
Santa Clause
Hnesmen
Sex Crime Meet Called in Sacramento Conference on California sex crimes set for Dec 7
Governor Earl Warren announced a law enforcement conference to address sex crime issues in California. The 19 member California State Disaster Council advisory committee will host officers from District Attorneys, Sheriffs, and state agencies to consider potential changes to existing laws. The event will include representatives from mental health, education, and criminal identification departments, with Sheriff Gleason of Alameda County leading. In a separate item, farmer A J Dixon proved his missing pig’s ownership by tattooing the animal, revealing the pig found in a neighbor’s pen bore his marks.
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Sacramento
U.P
Guy
Earl Warren
California
California State Disaster Council
4. P. Gleason
Alameda County
District Attorneys’ Association
California Sheriffs’ Association
State Adult Authority
The
Youth Authority
Departments of Mental Hysience and Education
State Division of Criminal Identification
Anglo California Bank plans modern Hayward building upgrade
Anglo California Bank announced a major modernization of its Hayward office at B and Main streets converting the 1906 three story brick building into a contemporary banking center. The project includes removing the third floor, rear enlargement, moving the vault to the basement, installing an elevator, and creating a mezzanine for the automobile contract department and staff facilities. The bank will move to temporary quarters at 525 First Street on December 10 and resume full service December 12, with completion of alterations expected in about six months.
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Svi
Hay~ Ward
Anglo-California National Bunk
B and Main Streets
Temple Crane
Hayward
Crane
Automobile Contract Department
Bank
525 First Street
Hayward Food Center
Hayward Strip
D and Main Street
Bank’sermanent
Angie's
California
Anglo Bank
Alameda County
Oakland
East Oakland
Berkeley
Capital National Bank of Sacramento
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Lewis Tells Strike End and Three Day Week Return
John J. Lewis announced a three day work week for 490,000 coal miners starting December 4 after the strike began at midnight. He authorized union officers to negotiate new contracts with coal companies, stating the three day cycle ends with signed agreements and outlining past context of earlier three day weeks.
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New York
John J. Lewis
Lewis
Montay
Upion
United Mines Workers
United Mine Workers of America
Policy Committee
Hotel Roosevelt
Ex-Business Agent Shot At In Oakland
In Oakland a former business agent of the hod carrions union narrowly escaped death when a black sedan fired on him in front of his home. James H. Pratt Jr., 34, was hit by no bullets, taking cover after the first shot paused. five more rounds followed before the car fled. He had just stepped onto his porch at 1640 10th Avenue East Oakland after parking his truck.
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Oakland
Hod Carrions Union
James H. Pratt Jr
Ife
Vie
Yugoslav Spy Trial Opens as One Defendant Dies in Cell
In Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, a spy trial opened with 12 defendants accused of espionage directed by the Soviet embassy. One defendant hanged himself in his cell yesterday, another is in hospital, and only 10 appeared in court. The prosecutor named five Russian officials in Belgrade as contacts, and the court adjourned until tomorrow.
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Sarajevo
Yugoslavia
Russia
Eavey Kraic
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Belgrade
Tito
Krai
Vladimir Nekludov
Nekludov
Red Amy
Firm Stand in Far East Urged to Avert World War
Washington Senator Alexander Smith urged a firm Far East stand to block a third world war. He pressed occupation of Formosa to keep strategic islands from falling to Communists and opposed recognizing the Moscow-directed Chinese regime. He urged immediate action and support for anti Communist forces in Asia.
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Washington
Alexander Smith
R. MJ
United States
Far East
Formosa
Asia
Smith
Moscow
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Group
House
U.S
Meantine
Pacific
North Korea
Albert Willis
Brooklyn
Alfred T. Meschter
Kinderhook
N.Y
Baylor to Play COP in San Francisco Bowl
Baylor accepts bid to meet undefeated College of Pacific in the San Francisco Press Club Bowl. Dr. Robert Burns of COP confirms Baylor’s approval. The game is planned for either December 26 at UC Stadium or January 2 at Kezar Stadium, with Gov. Warren negotiating to release the venues.
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San Francisco
R— Laylor
College of Pacific
Robert Burns
Leo Lee
Press Club
Baylor
Lee
University of California
Kezar
Earl Warren
California
By-Laws Adopted By Hayward Community Concert Group
The Hayward Community Concert association adopted by-laws as the board met at 147 Prospect Street. A nominating committee will prepare a new officer slate for ballot. Violet Ray resigned as secretary. The group planned its season starting with a Dec 12 recital by Rudolf Firkusny.
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Hayward Community Concert Association
M. G. Henningsen
Prosspect Street
Floyer Sparks
Pr’ Estes
Rudolf Firkusny
Wesley Gordon
FL KO Kearney
Barbara _K. Henry
Kraneis Bowen
C. &. Johnson
George Z
DeMoss Elected New Head of Parma Lribp Tribe
DeMoss named new head of the Parma Lribp improved Order of Redmen after last night’s meeting. Officers elected include Everett DuMoss prophet for next year and Dun, McCunig as Sachem, George Arclelt senior Sagamore, Janes Noble junior Sagamore, and Har ry Twige trustee. One new member joined by adoption. A benefit whist open to the public will raise funds for a Boy Scout troop sponsored by the tribe and will be held at BES hall.
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Parma Lribp
Everett DuMoss
Dun
McCunig
Sachem
George Arclelt
Sagamore
Janes Noble
Harry Twige
Prank Doll
Reepy
Bes Hall
Davis Tax Expert to Speak in Hayward Next Week
Davis Mauloloy Davis a UC tax authority expert will visit Hayward to discuss the proposed business license tax with city council members and a license tax study committee formed last Monday night. Colin Ticklin the city manager announced a meeting in City Hall Chambers on December 12 at 7:30 p.m. to review the ordinance amendments.
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Mauloloy Davis
Fron
University of California
Department of Economies
Hayward
Colin Ticklin
Anmoynced
Vis
Mary Nunes Dies at 66 in Local Home
Mary Nunes 66 widow of Sir Joxenh Nunes died at a local rest home. Funeral services will be at All Saints Catholic Church followed by interment at Holy Ghost Cemetery Centerville. She leaves children Delphina August Richmond Blanche Healey Oakland Leonard Donald Nunes Hayward and siblings Margaret Lewis Hayward Ann Petersen Piedmont Rose Wade Mariposa. Rosary services at Hayward mortuary 207 Castro Street Friday.
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May Nunes
Joxenh Nunes
Hayward Mortuary
All Saints Athote
Holy Ghost Cemetery
Enterville
Nunes
Delphina August
Richmond
Blanche Healey
Oakland
Leonard
Donald Sind Carl
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