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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
17
The piece reflects on nostalgia for old fashioned Christmas customs as ages change. Citing the 1965 Changing Times Calendar and Engagement Book, it recalls a 1876 lament about how quietude and established rituals may be remembered fondly by future generations.
The piece recalls English Christmas shifts from old times to modern days and a Livermore City Council pre holiday exchange where Manuel Medeiros and Robert Patterson quip about Merry Christmas. It notes Mrs. Devlin mailing cards around New Year after a mix up with Colorado and mentions a Cody Wyoming sale promo and Santa statue theft in Castro Valley. Fremont workers receive a flu vaccine in city hall.
A 16 year old San Lorenzo man, Jack Herrera, died last night when his car lost control on the Nimitz Freeway near Whipple Road in Union City. He was alone, dead on arrival at Fairmont Hospital in Oakland after the vehicle rolled end over end and plunged into Alameda Creek. A witness, Robert Leiske, said Herrera’s brake lights appeared to come on before braking before the car veered in rain. Herrera worked at a General Motors plant in Fremont.
County supervisors ordered 22 county vehicles used by high level staff returned to the county motor pool. The move aims to shift staff to private mileage and pool cars, with full implementation by July 1. A major vehicle assignment policy will be approved after review.
SAN LEANDRO An Oakland youth named Barry Wayne Webb received three years probation after being sentenced by Superior Judge Leonard Dieden. Webb 12 of 2000 6th Ave Oakland drove the car that delivered a gun wielding youth to juvenile hall on September 23 The gun was used to threaten a matron while checking inmate rosters for his girlfriend and fleeing once she was released Juvenile authorities also dealt with Webb s younger companion.
Hayward’s two public libraries, the main library and the George Weekes Branch, will close at 1 p.m. tomorrow for Christmas weekend and remain closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Castro Valley Eden Township Hospital District board, in a Dec 7 special meeting, voted 3 to 2 to hire Marlin Haley to handle a Rosner cost dispute. Paul Rhodes denied claims implying staff liability and challenged Dr. Bert Rosner’s admission demand. A public hearing on Rosner's $2,778.50 costs was set for 2 p.m. today, with Rosner entitled to the original transcript only.
Alameda County's board renewed the contract with William E Carpenter of the Valley as legislative advocate in Sacramento at an annual rate of 12000 dollars. This will be Carpenter's ninth assignment as Alameda County's lobbyist, a former Parks Air Force Base commanding officer who joined the country service in 1957.
Robert Berberich, a 99 year old Castro Valley real estate salesman, was sentenced to 90 days in county jail and three years probation for felony manslaughter in the death of Alameda County Sheriff Deputy Gordon Nelson. Judge Howard Didden stayed execution of the sentence until December 26, noting a drinking problem and describing Berberich as a good citizen unable to control alcohol. The incident occurred January 30 on Highway 50 near Eden Canyon Road when Berberich's car, traveling the wrong way in eastbound lanes, struck a car carrying Captain James Dignan and Nelson. Nelson died at the scene. Dignan and Berberich were injured. Berberich pleaded guilty to manslaughter. the drunk driving charge was dismissed.
Hayward city council approved a 29 acre high density rezoning for a Hawaii and San Francisco Development Co plan to build 1,131 dwelling units on Overlook Avenue north of Hillary Street. The council also backed a tentative map for a second 28 acre project south of the area. State Highway officials warned the division may seek land if permits not in place, while council members debated timing and impact on the college community plan. Construction on the first phase could start in 1965, with street changes to link the developments and required planning reviews ahead.
County health officials and Hayward city officials clash over the source of a week long overpowering odor. Officials point to Hayward's sewage treatment plant as a likely cause, while city leaders deny blame noting no strong odor at the plant. Other suggestions include bay salt harvests and tides, but no conclusive source has been found.
Alameda County Supervisors resume next Tuesday to discuss recommendations to the state for total roads and streets to be in a nationwide scenic roads and walkways study. County Surveyor James Vivrette and Supervisor Robert Hannon were asked for more information on highway designations and billboard impact as C Womack of the state highway department invites local input. Oakland backs Skyline Boulevard Neptune Drive in San Leandro and Mill Creek in Fremont as potential inclusions.
The Snedigar Cottage in Alameda County hosts 94 children for Christmas Day with care from Ray Orrock and staff. Santa arrives to hand out individually tagged gifts, while meals include turkey and pumpkin pie and a folk singer entertains. An anonymous donor provides a $10.9 child shopping trip in San Leandro.
Fremont armed guard Frank Maestos was jailed at Santa Lutas Detention Center on burglary charges after police linked him to raiding a petty cash box at Alameda County Water Dist, 36050 Fremont Boulevard. The thefts were small but caused unease. an alarm system helped trigger his arrest, with a plea set for December 28.
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