P Nell Thomas Sentenced For Payroll Kickback Frauds
Washington veteran congressman P Nell Thomas received six to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine for payroll and salary kickback schemes against the government. He resigned from Congress after pleading no defense, ending a controversial tenure as Uns American Activities chair. His wife Amelia watched as he was led to Danbury prison. his lawyer noted potential parole delays if the fine is unpaid.
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Washington
W.P
Thomas
Allendale
N. J
Danbury
Conn
U. S
Holtzoft
Boltzoff
William H. Colling
House ‘Un-American’ Activities
Alger Hiss
Collins
Reber Plan Explained to Solons
San Francisco engineer John Reber outlined a plan to turn San Francisco Bay into two freshwater lakes via massive rock mole barriers and two cross-bay causeways creating a multi-lane highway, rail links, and new lands. He urged a thorough government survey as hearings consider funding. Downey and Kerr reserved judgment amid questions of feasibility and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John
Reber
San Francisco Bay
Senate
Sheridan Downey
Calif
Robert S. Kerr
D. GkJa
Bay Region
United States
Heber
California Farmer
The
Western Construction News
Cal- Hounig Farm Bureau Federation
State
California Farmers, Inc
Walter J. Walsh
Tulare County
Napa County
Martinez
Point San Quentin
Castro Point
Contra Costa County
East Bay
Bay Bridge
Trans-Bay Moles
Downey
Kerr
California
Second Bay
Valley Incorporation Group Short on Petition Signatures
Arnold Anderson, president of the Castro Valley Businessmen's Association, said the Committee for Incorporation of Castro Valley has 2000 signatures but now needs between 750 and 900 more to meet the revised target. He urged support for a full page ad in the Castro Valley weekly. A dispute over lending the group's wire for decorations sparked by L A Hendrickson led to a motion to table the issue, with a board meeting set for December 14 at Ann Williams Dining Room. Ed Lewis praised Castro Valley transitions and urged continued association support.
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Anderson
Castro Valley
Castro Alley
L.A. Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Charlotte Wray
Ann William's
Ed Lewis
Fairway Stores
Castro Valley Boulevard
S F Officials to Washington On Naval Shipyard
Paul A. Bissinger elected 1950 San Francisco chamber president travels to Washington with Francis V. Keesling Jr to press for the continued operation of the San Francisco naval shipyard. Henry E. North, chamber president, says officials will seek all avenues with Navy and federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Bissinger
San Francisco
North
Bank to Move Into Temporary Quarters Tomorrow
The Anglo Bank in Anglo, California will relocate to 525 First Street starting tomorrow to accommodate crews renovating the current site into a modern building. The new temporary office opens Monday morning December 12 but will lack complete banking facilities including a vault for safe deposit boxes from the Main Street location.
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Anglo, California National Bank
Anglo Bank
Niven
525 First Street
Hayward
Bank
Main Street
Soares New President of Social Club
The Hay ward Civic and Social club nominated officers at Thursday’s meeting. Albert Soares was unanimously chosen as president, with M. Mendonca as vice president, Anthony Nunes Jr as secretary, Joseph Avila as treasurer, and Jack Lopes, Edward August, Wilbert Morris as directors. Next meeting will elect officers. The annual Christmas party for members and children is set for Wednesday December 14 at Dania hall with Fire Chief Louis Silver arranging. Installation of officers and ladies night tentatively January 14 at John’s cafe in San Leandro. New equipment and suits were purchased for the club’s basketball team for boys 15 and under, which the club will sponsor this season.
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Hayward
Dania Hall
Louis Silver
John's Cafe
San Leandro
Civic and Social Club
Club Alabam
Ashland
Stanley Block
Jes Cabral
Elgin Avenue
Western Pacific Railway
Fred Bennett
Midway Lions Building Fund
Carl Mitchell
Hal ‘Larson
Midway Auto Supply
Josephine Mayes
William Dresbach
Lowell M. Randlex, Jr
At & P.m
Dave Beeby
Francis S. Bowen
Hayward Area Recreation District
Recreation District
John Major
Lowell
M. Randles, Jr
Ashland Dads’ Club
Ashland Pta
Jeanette Tomlin
Helen Bean
Hillcrest Knolls Improvement Club
Alice Duncan
Midway Lioness Club
Roy J. Abbott
Ashland Boy Scouts
Darrell Picard
Ashland Girl Scouts
E. Hi Saunders
Lewelling Improvement Association
Georgia Krom
Ashland Democrats
N. G
Magovin
el] Portal Improvement Club
Eden Chamber of Commerce
Herman Duncan
Louis Saso
Eiwin Selby
Dave Beecy
Midway Lions Club
Pilgrim Fellowship Peanut Party Planned at Eden Church
The Pilgrim Fellowship of Eden Congregational church will host a progressive peanut party tomorrow night at the Quanger Hut on church grounds. High school age members invite church members and the public with prizes and refreshments for attendees.
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Pilgrim Fellowship
Pilgrim Fellowship of Eden Congregational Church
Valley's Newest Development To Begin In Spring
Castro Valley's largest and most comprehensive commercial project aims to start in spring after plans go to bid in March. Arnold Anderson of Castro Valley Shopping Center says a 24‑store, 41‑acre complex will rise at Castro Valley Boulevard and Santa Maria Avenue with 240 parking spaces and covered walkways. Parking ramps replace steps for easy access, and deep marquees will shelter shoppers between stores.
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Castro Valley
Arnold ©. Anderson
Castro Valley Shopping Center
Castro’ Valley Boulevard
Santa Maria Avenue
Therchitect
of Anderson and Simmonds
Castro Valley Boulevard
CA Board Starts Plane Crash Probe
The Civil Aeronautics Board opened an investigation into the Douglas DC-3 crash near Benicia California Arrow Airlines killing nine. Investigators seek to determine why the airliner flew at low altitude after reporting 4000 feet though it later crashed 150 feet below a 1000 foot hill.
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Vallejo
Civil Aeronautics Board
California Arrow Airlines
Benicia
Earle R. Mitchell
CAB
Here
James ¥. Garnett
Redondo Beach
Burbank
Oakland
Sacramento
Garnett
Outlaws Cancel Christmas Party Plans in December
The Outlaws of Hayward and Castro Valley cancel their Christmas party due to many civic activities this month. They will gather at Castro Villa at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow for their regular Saturday stay. New reserve cards for a substitute party on Jan 16 will be mailed, announced by James Merwin.
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Outlaws
Hayward
Castro Valley
Castro Villa
James Merwin
Sex Crimes Emasculation Of Offenders Is Advocated
Detective chief urges emasculation of sex offenders before trial noting Pasadena records show 47 cases with no further offenses. He seeks change to convict on victim testimony and to bar identifying victims. Police lab expert proposes a mental hygiene tribunal. municipal judge backs a local clinic under the municipal court.
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Los Angeles
A.P
Assembly
Pasadena
Stanley Dicker
Decker
Oak K. Barker
Los Angeles Police Crime Laboratory
Department of Mental Hygiene
Byron Walters
Chicago
Philadelphia
Christmas Leave For New Coast Guard Recruits
Ensign S. P. Bunting at the San Francisco Coast Guard recruiting station announced that any young man who enlists before Christmas will be granted leave to spend the holidays at home. Afterward, recruits will depart for 12 weeks of basic training at Cape May New Jersey.
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S. P. Bunting
U. S. Coast Guard
San Francisco
Coast Guard
Cape May
New Jersey
B Street Pet Shop Owner Featured in Daily
A Hayward newcomer named Mex E. Lewis and her baby live at 60 Tarman Avenue. The Daily Review notes the B Street Pet Shop owner aims to assist friends with yard beautification and bringing joy to children, while housing canaries and rabbits as attractions.
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Sean
Daily Review
Hayward
E. Lewis
Tarman Avenue
False Fire Alarms Disturb Hayward Residents Early Morning
False alarms kept Hayward residents and fire crews awake around 2 a.m. Three calls were logged within 35 minutes. The Soto and Sunset corner Box 523 alarm at 1:45 a.m. Prospect and Simon Box 533 at 2:10 a.m. Soto and Simon Box 2 at 2:20 a.m.
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Hayward
Soto and
Sunset
Prospect and
Simon
Boy on Bike Struck by Car Ends Uninjured
A collision at Lewelling Boulevard and Melody Way left Bruce S. Crowton on a bicycle with abrasions to the left knee after Felix K. Henriques, driving west at about 15 mph, said a parked car blocked his view. Witnesses supported the account. Crowton was treated and released by a private doctor.
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Lewelling Boulevard
Melody Way
Felix K. Henriques
P.O. Box
San Lorenzo
Bruce S. Crowton
Harmony Drive
California Highway Patrolment
Lewelling
Crowton Boy
Henriques
Fairmont Hospital
Bay Area Civil War Vet John Dumser Dies at 102
John Dumser a Shermans march veteran and former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died in Oakland at 102 years and 14 days. He enlisted at 18 after crossing a blizzard and served four years in the 52nd Illinois infantry. Dumser practiced optometry in Oakland for 31 years and survived by his daughter Winifred Howe a son Raymond six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His wife died in 1940 three days before their 72nd anniversary.
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John Dumser
Grand Army of the Republic
Oakland
Hay Area
Hosiiel
Pares
Dumser
52Nd
Illinois Infantry
Sherman
Atlanta
GAR
76Th National
Indianapolis
Winifred Howe
Howe
Raymond
Union Votes To Extend Contract
Members of the Culinary Workers and Bartenders alliance voted to extend their contract with employers until June 1. Executive secretary Mrs. Ruby Hall said about 823 workers approved the offer, with negotiations for a new contract to follow the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culinary Workers and Bartenders Alliance
Ruby Hall
Tarman Bechtel Housing Tract To Be Magazine Feature
Tarman and Bechtel housing tract at West ern and Sorensen avenues gains Life magazine feature with story and pictorial display. Photographers arrive tomorrow, some by helicopter for aerial views while others cover ground scenes as families move in. Builders cited for rapid construction and low-cost all veteran homes outpacing several national competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Sorensen Avenues
Tarman and Bechtel
Life Magazine
Tarman
Bechtel
Defective Fuse Blamed for 50 Minute Power Outage
Pacific Gas and Electric officials blamed a defective fuse on a 12 000 volt transformer for a 50 minute power failure in Ashland San Leandro and Oakland. Power dropped at 5 40 p m and service was restored at 6 31 p m after the fuse was replaced at the 108th avenue and Bancroft substation. Portions of the area regained power shortly after the outage due to field switching.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Ashland
San Leandro
Oakland
108Th Avenue
Bancroft
Pg&e
Junior Class Raises Funds for Annual Senior Ball
The January 1951 junior class raised 517.60 through doughnuts, dances, and other projects to stage the senior ball on Saturday evening January 28 in the high school library. Committees are formed, theme secret. decoration head Kay Thompson. Shirley Sedra leads auditions with Norman Santos and Barbara Kirtlan. Naval Air Base band already auditioned.
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Kay Thompson
Shirley Sedra
Norman Santos
Barbara Kirtlan
Naval Air Base
Firemen Collect Canned Food Sunday for Dance Prizes
Hayward Highlands fire department plans a Sunday canvass of Hayward High lands area households to gather canned foods. Collected items will be formed into grocery orders to be given as prizes at the Highlands fire department dance at Dania hall on New Year’s Eve. Publicity director Walter Williams said the effort supports the community event. Golf meeting tonight in Hayward Association at 8 p.m. at the community center, 1015 E street, per V A Hale.
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Hayward Highlands
Hayward Highlands Fire Department
Highlands Fire Department
Dania Hall
Walter Williams
Hayward Area Golf Association
Community Center
E Street
V. A. Hale
Castro Valley post office opening delayed to Dec 27
The Castro Valley branch opening is delayed from Dec 14 to Dec 27 due to construction setbacks. Until then mail for Castro Valley will be handled by the Hayward office and deliveries will run from the IDES hall parcel post depot with extra trucks planned within days.
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Castro Valley
Hayward
Anthony J. Foster
Foster
Home Center
Church Buys Adjoining Property Near Soto and Sunset
The International church of the Foursquare Gospel purchases a 1 near 40 by 150 foot lot and a two bedroom bungalow with basement adjoining the church at Soto and Sunset streets. Youth director George Miller says the house will be parsonage and Sunday school rooms. Plans include a youth building at the rear to house a Sunday school with 500 members and recreation rooms for the unit.
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International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
California
Soto
Sunset Streets
George Miller
Plains
Farewell Party Honors Norwegian Student Bente Friedriksen
Bente Friedriksen, a Norwegian political science student visiting Hayward high school, received a photo album at a farewell party in her honor. She plans to share what she learned in the United States with other students in Norway. Attendees included Barbara Kirtlan, Marjorie Bryant, Hazel Craig, Ila Mae Kobel, Douglas Yeager, Vivian Nottage, Ronald Silva, and Donald Sanford, social studies instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bente Friedriksen
Hayward High School
Bente
Norway
Barbara Kirtlan
Marjorie Bryant
Hazel Craig
Ila Mae Kobel
Douglas Yeager
Vivian Nottage
Ronald Silva
Donald Sanford
Bean Feed Enjoyed By Hockey Players
Climaxing the girls hockey season the annual hockey feed was held at 5 30 p m yesterday at the Hayward union high school cafeteria Invitations to the dinner were issued to the mothers of senior girls and to Girls Athletic Association officers from Sequoia and Amador high schools Also present were girls active in the GAA WHIST PARTY TONIGHT A holiday whist party will be at Sunset school auditorium at 8 p m by the Hayward Acres Improvement club Merchants and businessmen donate prizes including a turkey Proceeds aid Hayward Acres Boy Scout troop 1 sponsored by the club
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Hayward Union High School
Girls’ Athletic Association
Sequoia
Amador
GAA
Sunset School
Hayward Acres Improvement Club
Hayward Area
Hayward Acres Boy Scout
Improvement Club
Treasury reports money in circulation per person
Washington The Treasury said today money in circulation on Nov 30 amounted to 183.18 dollars for every man woman and child The money in circulation was 27 542 067 135 dollars total across the country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Treasury
High School Students Visit Cal Campus
Seven students from Hayward High School and social studies instructor Donald B. Sanford spent a day on the University of California campus. They were welcomed by foreign exchange students, lunched at the International House, and toured the campus with Sanford, an Egyptian journalism student and UC alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. Sanford
Hayward High School
University of California
International House
Sanford
Mrs Osborn Sues for Divorce Over Dinner in Swimwear
OUTDOOR TYPE MINNEAPOLIS (UP) Mrs. Margaret Osborn filed suit for divorce here, charging that her husband insisted on going out to dinner in his swimming trunks.
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Minneapolis
Margaret Osborn
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Valley Incorporation Group
Arnold Anderson
S.F
Naval Shipyard
Valley
B Street
Bay Area
Tarman & Bechtel Housing
To Be Magazine Feature
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Elgin Avenue Center
Cal
Gilbert
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