West Coast Rent Increases Reported by Housing Official
SAN PRANCISCO UP Rents are rising in eight western states. Ward Cox Western region housing expediter says more than 15 082 landlords petitioned for increases in May and June. Of petitions covering 10 905 rental units, 72.1 percent were granted with an average $7.39 per unit monthly rise. A backlog of 9 707 petitions awaited action at end of June. Refunds totaling 241 145 were issued to tenants, and 7200 complaints plus 5629 resolved. Sixty two landlords were sued under triple damages provisions. refunds of 21 845 were obtained.
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Drunken Driving Arrest After Tractor Stop in Ottawa
In Ottawa Kansas James Walburh was arrested for drunken driving after failing to stop for a red traffic light while operating a tractor. The incident ended with charges filed and the driver held for further proceedings.
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San Leandro Boy Wins Derby Trip
Paul Hartgson, 14, of San Leandro wins a trip to Akron Ohio for the All Amelia Soap Box Derby championship after triumphing in the regional finals in San Francisco. He raced a home mate scrap-wood counter filly dash down an eight percent grade hill, beating seven other contestants.
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Midshipmen Cruise Sailors Arrive Annapolis Squad News
By the way Mrs J M Larsen of Livingston Montana is at home for her niece Murphy of Bartlett. Riddle a USN seaman apprentice son of Claude Riddle at 7022 Depulvound Maywird echoed to arrive at Annapolis July 25 from Portsmouth Raghind after a 15 day stop at Guantanamo Bay Cuba as a survey member about the prilleship USS Missouri flag ship of the Midshipmen Practice Cruise Squadron carrying 1 235 Naval Academy and Naval Reserve Midshipmen. David R Sublet realtor broker formerly of 19805 Hastings 14th Street has moved his office to Foothill Boulevard Oaks TLCh.
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Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Alameda County
The executor of Pauline Rose's estate offers sale of real property in Hayward Alameda County California by private sale after court confirmation. Parcels describe Jackson Street Castro Street area with detailed boundary lines and easements, appraised for sale subject to taxes fire insurance and court approval. Sale to occur after July 20 1949 at 10 am at Martin Haley attorney for sale Hayward California with ten percent cash deposit and balance on confirmation.
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Haywar
Tuckson Streek
Alberta Street
United States of America
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United States Faces Cotton Surplus as China Seeks Bargains
U S cotton industry may shift to surplus while Nationalist China lacks funds to buy. With Shanghai and other cities fallen, Communist China is short of cotton and seeks barter or limited shipments. U S exports to China have dwindled, and experts note China’s mills require foreign cotton to operate, while Russia also boosts its own production to aid satellites.
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Forei Ald Pragma
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Foreign Office
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Europe
Westinghouse Salon Invites Hayward Dealers
Hayward dealers and radio centers invited to a Westinghouse Television Salon in Oakland August 2 to 4 at the Leamington Hotel. The event showcases the full range of television receivers and the new Stratovision model, hosted by Lawrence K. Dowlin Jr., Northern California District manager.
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Tix Venives
Unelson Purnitive, Company
Aleatde
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Westinghouse
Leamington Hotel
Oakland
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Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
Non-Skidder Invented For Auto Wheels Invention Filed
Two inventors Henry J. Hang and George T. Sight have applied for a patent on a nonsill device for automobile wheels. The contrivance fits over the wheel and uses a system of rods and points to deflect away from highways. Galileo reference appears garbled with historical dates.
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Uri
Henry J. Hang
George T. Sight
Galileo
Pada
Tinly
Roosevelt Controversy Continues In Debate Over Anti-Catholicism
New York and Washington readers were unsettled as Cardinal Spellman charged Mrs. Roosevelt with anti Catholic prejudice over her stance on federal aid to education and parochial schools. Mrs. Roosevelt defended her record supporting Alfred E. Smith and emphasized freedom of religion and separation of church and state in her syndicated column.
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Hubert J. McCracken
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Mee Reken
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Bay Area Employment Rise Predicted Over 900000
The San Francisco chamber of commerce forecast Bay Area employment would exceed 900000 in September, noting May's level at 880000 due to seasonal expansion in hiring.
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