New Controls Hit Radio Video Sets
The government moved to tighten civilian supplies by restricting cobalt and other vital materials. Beginning Feb 1, purchases over 25 pounds of cobalt will require approval, as part of broader controls on imports, credit, and production. Banks must increase deposits with the Fed, reducing money available for consumer goods.
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Washington
Thority
NPA
Cobalt
Wwlovision
NEA
Enball
Aotenty
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Boned
Fale
Pleven seeks compromise on French arms budget
Paris Premier Rene Pleven battles Communist obstruction to advance a budget compromise for rearmament. An article by article vote looms as deputies delay amid strong opposition from Communists and others wary of tax hikes before elections. Debate has continued for three days with pressure to pass the roughly 14 billion franc bill.
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Paris
Rene Pleven
Pleyon
Tt Hag
95-Year-Old Woman Burned in Home Accident
A 95-year-old woman at 439 Russell Road near Fairmont was badly burned when her chair near a living room heater toppled and caused a fire. Her daughter and son-in-law attempted to help as her face chest and arms were scorched. She received emergency treatment then was moved to Highland hospital for further care.
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Russell Citwood
Is. Bligh Garma
Highlind Hospital
Russell Road
Brbyard Walther
Sheriff's Department
Garron
Belclork
Gaveutt
Fairmont Hospital
Iss
Walters
Mc Walker
Washington Acres Lads Give Up Guns After Incident
Washington Acres youths surrendered their BB guns after neighbors reported they were firing at other children and one boy fired a pellet through a window. Deputies described the boys as cooperative and sent the weapons to the Hayward substation for safekeeping until they learn to handle them safely.
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Washington Acres
Washinton
Hayward
Price of Wool Drives Shorter Skirts in Europe
London reports wool prices have more than doubled over the past year, prompting fashion designers to predict shorter, tighter skirts in 1951. They foresee less material, slimmer lines, and a tougher silhouette as designers adjust to rising costs and new fabrics.
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Europe
London
Gene
Young Man Tries Bank Holdup To Fund Elopement
In North Salem Indiana a 23-year-old man attempted a bank robbery to raise money to elope with a veteran’s wife. A civilian bystander and sheriff’s deputies intervened as the assailant fought with bank staff, injuring none, and the thief was subdued with police assistance.
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North Salem
Ind
UPJ
Paul Apolis
G. Verderosa
Inilian
Hendrie Leon Ray County
Nehac
Prominee
Teouki
Resutl
Iderosa
North Salym
Ashland Suit Won by Oro Loma Sanitary District
A superior court verdict favors the Oro Loma Sanitary District in a dispute with Foothill Manor property owners over a 308,802.97 assessment and a 118,000 re‑assessment. The appellate court upheld the board’s rights, with final decision Feb 21 and options for further appeals. Eleven plaintiffs led by W. W. Nolean and others were represented by John F. O’Sullivan with counsel for the district including Arthur J. Turzfelt.
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Fonthill Manor
Ore Loma
Foothill
Myusar
Eliavi
Imard’s
North Ashland
Tinge
Donald Ravyle
Sanitary Distriet Board
Nias
Alscanitionls
Becrmrs
Supreme Court
W. W. Nolean
St & Sliger
BA. Lunde
B. Lumberg
Georee O'Brien
Alien F. Wyatt
Raymond EL Wichler
Samus Dalrymple
Ray Asvill
Sete Omion Aint
Law Firm
Kirkbride
Wounded GI Gives Gloves to Others Amid Amputation Fears
Pvt. Ibert Reeves of Joliet Illinois was wounded near the Changjin reservoir in Korea and gave his gloves to fellow wounded to keep their hands warm as he faced possible quadruple amputations. At Percy Jones Army Hospital doctors report uncertain prognosis but Reeves shows improvement.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Ueyrar-uld Soldtier
M Kures
Percy Jones Army General Hospital
Pvt
Ibert Reeves
Jalel
Reaves
Heeves
Changjin
Yalu River
North Korea
Sera
Enie
Maj
C. It
Percy Jones
Sid Reeves
Reeves
Daetors
Lefear
Attics
Pre
Balart B. Smith
Middleburg
Waller Reed Hospital
Washington
Ube
Chen
Rattleverk
Joliet
Vase
Am Putalion
Nece Aly
Reed
Korea
Hubert
Christma Foot
Waushington Acres Hosts New Year Festivities
Residents near Washington Acres and surrounding areas plan New Year celebrations. Notable gatherings include open house parties at multiple homes, with friends and relatives traveling from Oakland and St. Edmond to join in festive dinners and New Year’s Eve events. Continued on page 77.
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Ole Inn
Tine Dicks
Yomne Igst
Waushington Acros
Washington Acres
W. H. la
152Nd Avenue
C. F. Roberts
Richmond
Michael
Robert Kump
Street
George Samson
Truck Crash Bursts Into Berkeley Home In Midnight Bed
In Berkeley a cement mixer crashed through a wall and into a sleeping man’s bed. The driver, Harold Lundteft, 33, was hospitalized with serious internal injuries after brakes failed. The incident sent the truck into a basement area before entering the house.
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Berkeley Ue
Burckhardt
Burkehardt
Hoick
Harold AL Lundteft
Lerner
Burkchaualt
Chinese Red Army maneuvers threaten Korean front
Reported ten days of probing precede a large Chinese advance into South Korea. UN forces, led by General MacArthur, faced heavy pressure with map discrepancies among officials. Early attacks aimed near the 38th parallel as bombardment and maneuvering intensified.
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North Korea
Seon
Imdand
South
South Korea
Dongdag MacArthie
Injin
Sirol
Ity
Priraly
Kaesomgares
Seoul
Tonglebryrd
Matthew Bo Ridmway
Callon Aig
Amores
China
South Raves
Kunnor
Snagiin
Hungnan
Ind
United Nations Inc
Ith
To & Milfex
Epoole
Gest Ru
Withelrsweary
Ispalrsenan
Key System Gets Eastbay Fare Hike Approved
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission granted Key System permission to raise local zone fares by two cents but denied the request to increase Transbay rates. The PUC said the local fare boost would provide enough net revenue to keep Key System financially viable. the new local fare is four cents per ride or 10 tokens for a dollar, effective January 17, 1951.
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San Francisco
Conmi
Transbay
PUC
HOSS
Cally
Omatitem Financial
Key
Ite
Nid Loval
Registration of Doctors: Set Registration of Doctors Set
A wartime style note describes a registration plan for physicians, veterinarians, and allied professionals under 50 who have not signed up. It cites Maj. Gen. Hershey and lists about 210 signed registrants, including those who received training or wartime government support, with exemptions for certain reserves and aliens.
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Washington
Ballet Queen Reports Loss of Jewelry in Phoenix Hotel
Houston based dancer Alexandra Damilova says jewels worth 800 dollars disappeared two weeks ago in a Phoenix hotel room. She describes the diamond and pearl pieces as priceless gifts from the theater and says she reported the loss to El Paso authorities where she is performing with Tablet Russe.
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Houston
Tex
Alexandra Damilova
the Ballet
Phoenix
Ariz
Sheriff's Department
el Paso
Ariel
New York
Meeninut
el Pass
Biggest Amateur Lie Of 50 Burlington Contest Winners
Frank J. Goulette, Tor Angeles, won the title as the biggest amateur star with a chilling tale about burial in the Burlington Times Club yarn spin contest. Other entrants offered offbeat tall tales from frostbitten grave digging to saw-tooth shell shotgun partridges, willow cider plots, and a dog baiting trick as humorous, rural humor.
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Burlington
Wis
Frank J. Goutette
Tor Angeles
Burlington Tiars Clule
Politica
O. C. Hulelt
Goutette
North Dakota
Sabotaged Oro Loma sewer line disruption estimated at 48000
Contractor Duminen Halane 32 faced repairs after a break in the Oro Loma pipeline amid sabotage claims. Officials reported sections torn open along a 500 to 777 foot span, with cost estimates for master and labor around 48000 and replacement at 60000. The line fed through San Leandro de Jott Avenue and was part of the Oro Loma Sanitary District project. no internal pressure blamed for the break.
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Bag Sidi
Washington Acres
Soru
Laur
Duminen Halane
San Leandro de Jott
Wildamas
Exc
Galancu
Forturig
de Vias
Bukanes
Offi
Weiler
Lagkert le
Yesterdaiy
Repnrt
Balanco
Lge
Oro Lama
Gra Lama
Estonian Refugee Aid Leads to Local Hiring Debates
A garbled report describes an Estonian refugee case prompting church sponsorship and civic interviews for manufacturing jobs. Officials including department heads and a plant supervisor discuss employment prospects for Freibergs while church leaders and factory staff assess integration at a Bayward division.
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May Ward
Taline Freiberg
Estinder
Faywacd Presbyterian
Ge Toros Chiagalureed Peteons
Yorlorday Freily
Payron
Allie Cap
Hunt Ponds
Fir
Lubeck
Iih
Aesuleed
Herbart
Way
Chai
Conparthee
Einenni
William Dingman
Timeliner
Cin
Freiherg
Sam Keeter
Herd
George Nunes
Mintaner
Bayward
Gan
Freierg
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