26 May 1950
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
1
San Lorenzo trustees call a special election for June 29 to seek voter approval to raise the district tax limit and to accept up to 6 million dollars from the California state bond issue for school building. The move aims to fund new schools and facilities to handle rapid enrollment growth and support operation costs for the 1951 term.
Governor Bill Warren applauded California’s balanced budget record before a 250 person audience. He warned against promises of increased spending, touted past seven years of balanced budgets, and urged careful growth as he cited school funding gains and population increases. He noted 2 million dollars reallocated to aid schools and promised no new taxes.
Attorney Frank M. Crowe has served Eden Town ship and Hayward for seventeen years, with a career spanning Bar 933 and roles as Hayward prosecutor and Justice Court official. His service includes criminal trials in Alameda County Superior Court and time with the Public Administrator's Office. A World War II veteran, Crowe partnered with G. W. Whitn, Hayward’s long time city attorney. The piece urges voters to consider Crowe in the upcoming Primary Election.
Union representing 1800 Key System operating and maintenance workers votes on strike authorization as talks on pay raises and pension improvements stall. If approved, workers could walk off after May 31 when current contract expires. Workers earn about 1.22 to 1.79 per hour with a proposed 20 cent raise and wider boards increase sought.
Hayward High School’s first night of Down in the Valley drew high marks for Nathan Lopez as Black Weaver with a voice of promise and emotional reach. The a capella prelude impressed, Barbara Henry led a polished choir, and the supporting cast including Stuart Sohnwalbe and Denny Parsons contributed notable performances.
C J Schouweiler’s Used Cars at 6480 East 4th Street seeks good postwar cars for high-volume sales. Owner Bud Schouweiler, active six years, can pay up to 200 dollars over blue book values for reliable late model cars.
In Chicago authorities report 34 dead after a trolley crash and gasoline tank explosion sparked a blaze on a south side street. Police describe a chaotic scene as firefighters battled the blaze and ambulances transported injured victims amid ongoing inquiries.
The Eden Township hospital district board faces a split over site selection. Officials fear two months’ delay could jeopardize state and federal funding for construction. The Castro Valley site faced protests from San Lorenzo Ashland, while Lewelling Boulevard is urged by Eden Chamber and San Lorenzo Village Merchants. Continued on page 2.
Mayor Bee buys a Legion Auxiliary poppy as Mrs. H. C. Shannon pins the flower on him during a two day nationwide sale opening today. Poppies handmade by disabled veterans of World Wars are sold to honor fallen soldiers and support veterans programs.
Castro Valley school district trustees voted to join with Hayward and San Lorenzo districts in calling an election on June 29 to approve a 2.5 million state aid grant. The plan combines state funds with bond money from February 1950 to build a multi-site program including Castro Valley six classrooms and an all purpose room, Chabot and other campuses, aiming to relieve overcrowding and provide a full day session for grades seven through eight and other facilities for district students.
Orland Close, clerk of the Hayward elementary school district, announced a special election for June 28 to authorize expenditure up to 4.5 million dollars from the state school bond fund approved last November. The funds would support four new schools and additions to nine existing ones to house nearly 9,000 additional pupils by October. District officials Dr. H. F. McCarter Edward J. Stanton and Close urged approval to prevent half day sessions and ensure facilities for current and incoming students. Polling places for the June 29 election include Castro Valley and nearby districts.
The forecast notes a weather fair spell this afternoon and into tonight and Saturday. Warmer temperatures are expected this afternoon with a high near 87. An unsettled but brief period of mild conditions follows through the end of the workweek with some regional variation in readings.
Rev. Tullo A. Martins of All Saints Hayward recounts a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome. He describes delegations from around the world, visits to St Peters, St Pauls, John Lateran, and St Mary Major, and notes St John in Lateran as mother and head of churches. He mentions the Troly Stairs and religious relics, with a mass said in St Mary Major’s chapel and references to the manger of Bethlehem.
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