Burglary Clue: Burglar Left A Hungry Trail In Irvington
A theft at Ray's fruit stand in rural Irvington yielded a bizarre clue as the burglar loaded up on food and drink before fleeing. Missing items included eggs coconuts jamis dates watermelons bananas olives sorghum and a case of pop. A large appetite noted by investigators may point to the burglar's identity.
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Purchio Presses For Local Cemetery Ban
Councilman John J. Purchio urged Hayward officials to draft an ordinance prohibiting cemeteries in the city. The push, backed by local groups and 2000 petition signers seeking a moratorium, faces opposition from City Atty. William Scanlon who warned a cemetery ban could be discriminatory and that separate or combined ordinances would be pursued with equal effect.
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Bellringer prompts doorbell call at John Russell home
A pet tom cat named Pinky has learned to ring the doorbell at the John Russell home to demand entry. The unusual behavior is noted by residents as the cat signals for admission with the ringing bell.
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Hayward Council Awards Water Main Contract and Public Works
Hayward city council awarded a 15 475 dollar contract for a 12 inch water main on Watkins Street just south of Winton Avenue. Construction Co. will install about 9000 dollars worth of pipe and drainage work. The council approved a drainage channel near High School District and a 3945 dollar purchase for A Street widening. A voter street light request and a fireman training certificates presentation were noted. Gov Goodwin and J Knight planned a Southern Alameda County Senate campaign tour with events in Castro Valley Hayward Fremont Oakland and Decoto.
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Independent 4-H Triumph At Picnic Day Cup
Hayward area 4-H members celebrate winning the perpetual atendance trophy at Picnic Day in Pleasanton for a third time after victories in 1953 1954 and this year. San Lorenzo San Leandro and San Jose clubs placed noted. A San Lorenzo High School appearance featured a capella choir and band with premier ratings at two college festivals. Concert planned at San Lorenzo school tonight with director Richard Meder and Jack Williamson. Admission 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults.
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Medical Memo Highlights Magnesium Role in Alcoholism
The memo notes epsom salts provide relief in acute alcoholism through cathartic effects and magnesium supplementation. It warns that DT-like tremors occur with low magnesium, stresses rapid medical evaluation, and cites intravenous magnesium sulfate with calcium gluconate as a countermeasure for adverse reactions. Magnesium is essential to cellular function and may relate to hard-to-diagnose illnesses even in non alcoholics.
Smith Assures Bond Issue Set For Study Soon
City official Smith told the council Hayward’s 12 to 516 million capital improvements bond will be ready for consideration within two weeks. He said the plan will include covering exposed drainage ditches, following a homeowners association letter on Westwood Manor. Alameda County Flood Control District was referenced after Public Works Director Edward Phillips noted funds are not available to cover all drainage facilities. Councilman Purchie called for a study of ditch coverage costs to be included with the bond proposal.
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Missouri Barges Boost Grain Movement Into TVA Territory
The Missouri River, expanding its barge traffic of varied commodities, contributed to a 70 percent rise in grain moved by barge into Tennessee Valley Authority territory, according to a TVA report.
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Building Pace Up in Hayward
Hayward building permits rose slightly in April but fell to about half of April 1997. A total of 189 permits were issued, including 132 for 193 dwelling units valued at 1,483,954 with fees of 22,987. March saw 166 permits and 200 dwelling units valued at 1,262,700. Last April issued 259 permits valued at 2,285,280 with fees of 17,216.
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