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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
9
A reader urges Hayward officials to finish the downtown parking lot, capable of 100 cars, by Easter trade time. The letter notes progress on acquiring part of a downtown block and warns against delaying the project any longer, despite possible compulsory actions against a few property owners.
A community letter laments confusing Hayward area street names and numbers. It urges Alameda County supervisors and local councils to enact a comprehensive ordinance to implement a systematic, economical, and intelligent street naming and numbering plan rather than piecemeal changes.
A Hong Kong report notes divisions within the Chinese leadership over foreign ventures versus internal development. It cites one faction pressing for aggressive actions in Korea and beyond, while another urges focus on building China as an economic power. It warns shifts in party line could alter prospects for a broader anti communism movement, but affirms the regime’s grip remains strong.
Lt. Col. Melvin Blair recalls five intense minutes during the Chinese breakthrough at Kunuri in December. Chinese troops breached the American battalion command post as Blair and others fought to regain control, with Maj. Roscius Newell and Capt. Nath Mee Wee among those who aided wounded and sheltered units in the hills.
Virginia MacPherson reports Polly Bergen, a 20 year old actress, earns the official cheesecake title for the 7th Cavalry Regiment in Korea. Col Harris notes the selection involved officers and enlisted men choosing a photo despite wardrobe and pose issues. Bergen hopes for stardom as troops send letters and packages, with many stars offering help.
At a regular meeting the Valley Lions will host Henry e Castra area Red Cross coordinator for a basic first aid program. A Towne film on the subject will follow the discussion during the 1:30 pm dinner meeting in the Lions building on Rutledge road. Members visiting Lions and guests may attend.
A compact summary of pivotal 1950 events includes Truman blocking military aid to For amosa and budget figures for 1951, Britain recognizing Communist China, the Davenport hospital fire fatalities, key Cold War actions, and notable deaths such as Gen. Arnold and Sir Harry Lauder. Also mentions the Taft Hartley Act action against John L. Lewis, and assorted espionage trials and events through March.
John Foster Dulles, adviser to the state department, will broadcast nationwide Friday to respond to Hoover proposals on hemispheric defense. The State Department said he will discuss avoiding war through strict collective security policies and not retreating into continental defense.
The text contrasts Democracies debating war tactics with the enemy facing troubles under the Iron Curtain where freedom of press and speech is absent, limiting public insight into their struggles.
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