Editorial urges action on Highway 50 after deadly crash
A night after the Castro Valley rush a fifth traffic death of the year occurs on Highway 50. The editorial details a fatal crash, injuries to a family, and urges readers to pressure the California Division of Highways to widen and straighten the road to prevent more tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro Valley
Highway 50
State Division of Highways
Hull Autos
Pergola Hill
Vucearr
Warkien
Nac
Uhre
Iéean Wg
Trey
Ineelf
John Skeg
Division of Highways
Oak Street
Sen Francisco
Calif
2 Year Old Walks U S 50 Castho Valley A Tun
A fragmentary report describes a two year old wandering a highway seeking a lost puppy. The child was found near 2473 Rodwood pad and returned home with a guardian after a brief incident in the thoroughfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castho Valley
Rathlern Carmack
Atviven
Rodwood Pad
Freeway Work Is Approved In Oakland Area
Oakland supervisors approved freeway project along Eastshore between Santa Clara county line and Wall Spring. County Surveyor Wallace Bogas recommended the 2.5 mile section funding within the core state highway budget. References to oil drilling permits in Livermore and past Bancock Oil agreements appear in related notes. Also noted are Alameda county fairgrounds plans, a new cafeteria building, and Hathaway avenue right of way improvement for Christ Episcopal Church in San Lorenzo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Eastsho
Sante Clare
Wall Spring
Wallace Bogas
Texas Oil
Livermore
Bunning
Ning
Bancock Oil Company
Rchitect
H.W. Mick
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Bogan
Acro
Christ Evangelical Church
San Lorenzo
Hathaway Avenue
Child Hit by Valley Auto In Oakland Pedestrian Crash
Oakland man Holwin Swindle ran into East Lary Street near Sixth Avenue striking a child. Driver Jack Goaslit from Castro Valley was not cited. Child suffered possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Auto
Oakland
Castro
Nici Street
Castra Valley
Inter Mil
Doctor’s Auto Containing Dope Stolen in Martinez
A damaged Martinez report describes a theft of a vehicle containing narcotics left by the owner in a busy area. Deputies noted the drugs likely were not intended for sale, though investigators probe the possibility. Local sheriff’s department said the incident occurred in the late afternoon, with unclear details due to the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinez
Martinez [Sperial
Casta
Ttway
Acheson Clears Officer After Loyalty Review Row
Secretary of State Dean Acheson said he personally cleared foreign service officer O Edmund Clubb after the State Department loyalty and security board ruled he was a security risk not disloyal He rejected claims of a quid pro quo tying clearance to pension benefits and noted an independent reviewer found Clubb not a security risk Clubb said he would resign over the decision claiming damage to his career
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Acheson
Foreign Service
O. Edmund Glubb
Te State Department
Chubb
Acheson
Joseph Ry McCarthy Tr Wis
Clubb
de Acheson
Appoi
Cliba W
Five MIGs Shot Down Over Korea
BIW ARMY HEADQUARTERS reports five and perhaps six enemy MIGs shot down in a half hour air battle near the Manchurian border south of Korea. U.S. and allied pilots credited with four pilots each earning one kill. several airmen shared credit for destroying multiple jets. Capt. Vincent J. Marzely and Lt. Robert H. Moore led a list of performers with one, two, or three confirmed victories, while shared credits went to Capt. Walter Mahurin and 1st Lt Gordon Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIW
Korda
Sabeejet
Tie Yaly
Thual Thom
Atoumian
Jassus
Vincent J. Marzely
Marine Corps
Exchange Pile
Albany
N.Y
Liev
Dublin
Highland Park
Mieh
Kenneth L. Swift
Lit Crescent
Calif
Robert H. Moore
Houston
Tos
Cal
Walter Mahurin
Fort Warne
Montreal Apartment Fire Claims At Least One Life
A three alarm blaze in a brick and stone West End Montreal building started after midnight near Sherbrooke and Guy. Fire officials said at least one occupant was killed and many others were missing as flames spread to adjacent structures. authorities planned a cautious count and said a full toll would take time to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Sherbrooke-Guy
Light Rain Forecast With Warmer Tonight Ahead
Partial to mostly cloudy conditions prevail this afternoon with rain expected late tonight and Thursday. Temperatures dip modestly tonight before a warming trend tomorrow.
San Mateo donor eyes give Hayward man new sight
Leonard Dane of San Mateo willed his eyes to a San Francisco hospital patient in need. Aaron, a Hayward man, regained sight after a corneal transplant begun with donor eyes rushed from San Mateo. The operation, performed by Surgeon Aaron Daniels, left Aaron wearing a bandage but able to describe the moment he first saw and express gratitude to the donor and to Mrs. Daniels for arranging the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer D. Aaron
Hayward
Tuus
Stanford Hospital
San Francisco
Keller Hayward
San Mateo
Leonard Dane
Aaron
Tie
Durtidhs
Stanteen Hospital
San Franciea
Sar Mateo
Vinnies Alley
Daniele Muissed
Jerry
Sen Maton
Daniels
Isuraiee
Lotors
Jocal Poker
Aare
Jie
Pam
Aiton
Newre
Chad
Capnon
Avram
Law
Arkansas
Airmen Key Indoctrination Center Opens at Parks Base
Airmen expected in March for a nine week indoctrination at Parks Field under Col Me Te Officer. Seven rookie airmen begin basic training in air force topics including fire safety drills and equipment, physical education, and military courtesy. Recruits from the West will be assigned to schools and further training after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Air Force Base
Wight Western Stiles
Son
Me Tee
Air Force
Ivan
Sheth Armaro
Lawki
Texas
Pine Westen
Ming
Inside Universe Milita Trainin Notes on the Square
Fragmented OCR text references Page 13 On the Square notes of devotion to the square and Page 5 Grogsayy Mepen tavern Ban Mile following Pucohinie of Home. Page 68 Aulo Weecleing mermils denied Ty whutity planning enmission Page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Integest
Dahice 2
Grogsayy
Aulo
Mermils
Senate Panel Rejects Truman Tax Bureau Reorg Plan
The Senate excutive expenditures committee voted 7 to 5 to disapprove President Truman’s plan to reorganize the scandal tainted Bureau of Internal Revenue. A constitutional majority is needed to block the plan before it takes effect, with action required by March 14. The House has approved the shakeup, while supporters say civil service protection for deputy district commissioners could replace current politically appointed tax collectors. Several collectors have faced firing, resignation, or indictment amid the tax scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Truman
Bureau of Internal Revenue
House
Charmin John L. McClelen
D-Ark
McClellan
Snan
Truman Wuld
Lerelyde R. Teey
D-N.c
Joseph K. McCarthy
Wis
Karl Muntz
R-S
Andrew 3. Schnepgel
R-Kani
Henry C. Dworshak
Richard At. Nixon
Calif
Herbert R. O'Annor
D. Md
Bert Hf. Munshrey
D-Mian
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Moody
D-Mich
Margaret Chase Smith
R-Me
Thos A. Unilerwant
D-K
Humphrey
Denis W. Delaney
Boston
Dlsn
Cecil King
D-Calif
Mesas Suhenenunittee
McClellan Phist Night
King
Pee ‘Organisation
Rescue Teams Dig in Ruins After Deadly Japan Earthquake
Rescue teams search rubble in Kushiro and nearby areas as tremors and tsunamis rattle Hokkaido and Honshu. The quake and deadly waves killed 34, leaving thousands homeless in bitter weather. Survivors describe forced evacuations to hills as sirens wailed and cities reeled. Police and volunteers coordinate relief amid collapsed buildings and fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapporo
Hokemdo
Japan
Poxaille
Shiane Obi
Mam
Obi
Nas
Ity
Eity
Hokkaido
Ciro
Snetches
Honshu
Nushita
New Hampshire Presidential Primary Sees Tight Race
In Concord New Hampshire voters head to the first presidential primary with Republicans and Democrats aiming to win both delegates and the popularity test. Eisenhower Taft Kefauver and Stassen campaign as observers foresee a possible stand-off between Eisenhower and Taft, with Taft set for a three day tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Step Re
Lome
Wias
Hidates
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Son
Hinwert A. Taft
Eisenhower
Lott
Estes Kefauver
Challenghing
Truman
Ees
Harald K. Stas
Sen
Taft
Blowout Causes Local Accident in Hayward
Hayward resident Manel I Perry 85 was taken to Fairmont Hospital after a blowout caused his sedan to strike a utility pole at Haviland intersection. He suffered facial lacerations and was treated and sent to a private physician. As of today two other crash victims were reported in Oakland and Hayward hospitals with varying injuries and improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Manel I. Perry
Ambulannn
Fairmont
Bnepital
Buble
Harpen
Pole
Haviland
Aehoist
Hayward
Children’s Hospital
Oakland
Michal Kilgore
Loving Hospital
Muth Kilgerp
Todsey
Harrushand
Leroy Kilnare
Tia Vollisin
Five Passengers Injured in Bus Crash Near Reno
A Burlington Tram pWays bus traveling from San Francisco to Reno skidded on an icy US Highway 4 miles west of Reno and overturned shortly after 1 am. Five of 23 passengers were injured. the driver Peter Gail of Walnut Grove, California, and the remaining passengers were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Ie
Burlington
San Francisco
Reno
Here
Nova California
Peter Gail
Walnut Grove
Calif
Alyon
Quadica Examinabhin Sud Veteass
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shor Ly Pio
U.S
Alkires Pet & Garden Supply
St. LU
State Department
Ther Clubb
Department
Korea
Jon
Anan
Theo
Ehidtord
Pheye
Aaran Waslaki
Ave
Rony
Aarin
Plyter Koh
AON
Hasn
Marine Gall Zennor
Buffalo
N. Y
Zenner
Daily Review-United Prese
Universe Milita
Trainin
New Hampshire
Gilberts
EB Street
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!