19 Jan 1951
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1951
Page
1
President resigns in protest of timing and methods for price and wage controls. Eric Johnston named successor as head of the Economic Stabilization Authority. Charles Wilson notes potential speed up in implementing controls, with debates over broad versus selective application.
The report details several minor injuries from area crashes. Eugene Dubelu Soto and Roland Ash ley Mead were discharged to private physicians after an auto collision at Cluwster and Depot roads. Jay Lee Vetters and others involved faced minor injuries, with Soto possibly sustaining a shoulder injury and forehead lacerations. Cab driver Fellers received a citation. Harry A. Smith was slightly injured in a collision with a parked truck. Alice Taylor, 14, sustained minor injuries in a crash with a truck. Walter M. Averatt, 43, was uninjured. The incidents occurred late at night near Stanton Hill, Redwood road, and Laurel avenue.
New York stocks opened dull after a series of efforts to lift the list. Markel operators shifted positions, while investors weighed recent activity in gold shares, airings, and motor stocks as background forces.
A Senate highways committee urged a ten year, 5 billion dollar speedup in California road construction funded by a two cent per gallon gasoline tax increase. The plan targets major routes carrying 40 percent of travel, with about half the funds used for urban fixes and the rest for rural and state highway projects.
Eden Township Hospital District approves plans for a 138 to 153 bed community hospital with bid date set for May 15. State and federal funds will cover two thirds of increased costs for 118 beds and 92,800 square feet of space, while the district bears the rest. total construction estimated at 2.32 million.
The USGI field artillery battalion announces a recruitment drive to enlist non commissioned officers and qualified youths aged 14 to meet Army standards. Interviews will be held at Hayward Union High School tomorrow morning, with emphasis on physical qualifications and potential retirement benefits after joining the Federal Reserve group.
A two month old strike at West-Waen Chemical and Food Machinery and Chinical corporation in Newirk is expected to end Monday with a 12 percent hourly wage increase and establishment of a full onion shop. About 200 workers are affected, with six members of the Electrical Workers Union 595 respecting picket lines.
Heavy rain hindered blood donations in Korea wounded relief efforts as Red Cross added a second unit. Volunteers rallied at the depot and railroad car canteen, with nurses and staff striving to reach donors amid miscoordination and weather. First Sgt. Reymond Michaels, a local hero, is noted for the Korean War sacrifice, and a posthumous Silver Star award is planned for his parents on Feb. 22. Despite disappointment, 319 pints were collected, and workers extended hours to recover lost time.
A pedestrian identified as Joe Hernandez about 45 of Alvarado was seriously injured at 10 am on the Mission San Jose Warm Springs highway. Elmer W. Seiverson 27 of Santa Cruz driver of the car was not injured. Witnesses say Hernandez walked on the shoulder and leaned into the path of the car before being struck by the right tender. He was rushed to Paramant hospital with head injuries and facial lacerations.
Report describes Lorenzo Creek rising with about six inches of floodwater exceeding banks yesterday afternoon. Engineer Earnest notes peak depth near Lorenzo Avenue and Washington Avenue area. Most subdivisions avoided major damage as water stopped climbing around 2 pm.
Distribution of 500 pamphlets titled Survival Under Atomic Attack began by mail today and will be completed Monday. An addressed postcard for citizens to indicate desire to serve the Hayward Civil Defence Corps is included. Elton Andrews urged residents to read the pamphlet.
Officials urge residents to sign up via post cards for civil defense duties across divisions. Pamphlets will be delivered by block wardens once the swarden network is completed, with mailing chosen to speed information distribution citywide.
Five day lull on the Korean front continues with no major battles reported. US forces press the withdrawal of Chinese and North Korean troops from Wonju and surrounding hills, as UN lines push deeper into central Korea. Reports cite a large enemy force retreat to Manchuria, with estimates of 300000 plus Chinese and North Korean troops regrouping.
The department proposed combat pay of $100 a month for officers and $50 for enlisted in Korea starting last June 27. Fliers, paratroopers and submariners would be excluded due to hazardous duty pay. Estimates show about $400,000 monthly per army division and $1,171,000 monthly per Marine Corps division. The plan, sent to Congress via Assistant Defense Secretary Marx Leva, aims as no inducement for special duties.
The Air Force outlines a plan to have six active duty groups by July 1 and to expand to 100 groups by January in its broader buildup. Undersecretary McCone discussed the timetable on Time for Defense with UP Aviation Writer Charles Cordry, noting an aim to reestablish a robust industrial base to potentially double force size. The service also announced mobilization of nearly all organized reserves, about 150,000 men, between March and May 14.
Residents of Washington Acres, Gardens and Sinasibili lames areas will meet at Ashland, where the Ashland fire district director of civil defense will address the gathering. A Washington area director and assistant director will also be named.
Washington reports Congress debates protecting small firms amid scarce defense inputs. Senator Hubert Humphrey warns hardships will deepen before defense controls take effect, while Senator Sparkman pushes for an equitable distribution of supplies to ensure small businesses receive their share. Congressional opposition grows to draft expansion as military leaders urge necessary legislation.
Ernestine Wiseman reports chaos as Castro Valley Sanitary District orders sewer disconnection at Mr and Mrs Van B Thompson 21615 Redwood Road over delinquent rent. Aiding letters warned of residence cutoff, sparking protest and courtroom scrutiny over a disputed five foot easement and alleged misrecorded grant.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.