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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1951
Page
1
United Nations reports heavy air fighting across North Korea with 11 MIGs destroyed that week, eight combatants damaged, and a B-29 damaged but safe at a Korean base. Ground actions include UN troops capturing a key hill near Kumsong and raids around Panmunjon as ceasefire lines grow debated.
Washington bulletin reports President Truman signed a law extending GI housing benefits and preferential treatment to Korean War veterans. The expansion mirrors World War II rights and covers those who served on or after June 24, 1950, amid the Korea conflict unfolding.
In SAN PHORO California two elderly men were barred from speaking to each other by municipal court order after a quarrel over a nickname. Thomas Andrews 71 and Shaw 70 faced a judge who imposed suspensions and probation with strict caveats.
In Concord New Hampshire the Senate chamber hosted its first wedding of two senators Ever Wid and George Turkan both Republicans who married after meeting at a legislative party The ceremony was officiated by Rev Oscar Tolhemus a Methodist minister before about 700 guests marking a historic occasion for the state legislature.
Mayor Carlos Bee proclaims October 24 to November 4 1051 as National Flower Week in Hayward Alameda County urging public observance. Phil Varrassol will place fresh arrangements in war banks and city buildings during the week as part of the observance. California leads in cut flower production with Bay Area output exceeding five hundred thousand dollars annually, cementing the region as a major national producer.
In San Diego the venereal disease rate shows decline but officials warn against relaxing controls. Dr Fred L Lington of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau spoke at an international conference with U S and Mexican health leaders. Dr Soper, head of the world health organization, emphasized cross border cooperation involving United Nations and Pan American nations. Attendees included Dr Julian Garza Tijernin and Dr Jose Zozaya of Mexico, Dr Augustin Arias, Dr H Vaindile Tyde, and other health officials.
The body of Mrs. Betty Melchen of Tricker was found yesterday covered with snow about 20 feet from U S highway 40, one mile west of Flat Tire, after she left home Thursday night to move to a new house. Her car with a flat tire was found nearby.
A Benicia man Donn L Williams, 20, died after his car was struck by a freight truck at the Foothill boulevard and Highway 50 intersection. Frank J Costello, 33, Visalia, drove the freight unit and was uninjured. The crash occurred as Williams pulled into the truck’s path, their vehicles pinning the car against an embankment.
In San Francisco a court ruling awaited could loosen longtime control of chief Harry Bridges over west coast longshore work. The AFL International Longshoremen's Association formed a local with enough manpower to unload strike bound Isthmian ships. A Superior Court order barred Isthmian Steamship from hiring non members to unload. the company aims to dissolve the order and sign with the AFL Longshore Union. Three Isthmian ships in this region and two in Los Angeles are strike bound after a jurisdictional dispute between CIO Marine Engineers and the PMA backed by the ILWU refused to unload. The Isthmians left the PMA and claim no obligation to ILWU duties.
Careers Unlimited Hayward business school announces fall courses in shorthand typing mimeographing and general office procedure. Owner-director Lir Tin Gilleland says the program includes modern office operation training for workers seeking better positions. Instructor Thelman H. Fye brings years of training and teaching experience.
A mine workers official, Charles Mccadon, 43, president of United Mine Workers local, was killed when a planted time bomb exploded his car after he turned over a ransom note demanding $2000. The blast in Minersville business section shattered windows, injured three children nearby, and rattled the area.
The body of Dr. Albert H. Conver, a Nahant heart specialist missing after a spending spree by three girls, was found in woods near North Reading, Massachusetts about 15 miles northwest of Nahant. Medical examiner Thomas Devlin inspected the scene and foul play was not immediately indicated.
The San Francisco Bay area had 247 000 television sets as of Oct 1 per an announcement by the San Francisco television stations committee. The figure places the market 15th among U S television markets nationwide.
London reports Prime Minister Churchill named Anthony Eden as foreign secretary and deputy prime minister. Churchill also took defense, with X. A. Butler named chancellor of the exchequer. The new cabinet included Lord Salisbury, Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Lord Ismay, Sir Walter Monckton, Oliver Lyttleton, and Lord Woolton. Buckingham Palace approved appointments. next week full cabinet to be announced amid push for economic recovery and a Truman Stalin Churchill conference in view.
New York October 27 Karen Hassibi Iranian under secretary of finance arrived in Washington for high level talks to settle the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. Hassibi said Iran expects nationalized refineries back next week with 2,500,000 gallons daily output, about ten percent of capacity, and that Russia technicians have not been sought to replace British personnel.
CANON CITY, Colo. A condemned husband walked unassisted into the death house for his execution after an 11th hour sanity examination failed to gain him a seventh stay. John Berger Jr was pronounced dead less than five minutes later. His attorney’s appeal to stay the sentence was denied. Two psychiatrists deemed him sane, noting he feigned illness. Berger had killed his wife Pauline in 1948 after being released from prison on arson charges. He walked erect to the gas chamber, praying with Catholic chaplain Father Justin McKernan as he left his cell.
In Paris more than 4,000 protesters clashed with police during a mass for Vichy leader Philippe Petain at Notre Dame. Demonstrators shouted anti fascist and treasonous slogans as police and troops dispersed them, with scuffles on the cathedral steps and arrests reported.
United Press reports the east coast longshoremen defiantly refused President Truman’s demand to end the two week walkout. The strike halted unloading of cargoes in New York Boston and Philadelphia while threatening other ports and stoking shortages of bananas coffee and Scotch whiskey. Across the nation labor shutdowns crippled Oak Ridge and Hanford atomic plants and paused automotive and aircraft production as government mediators wrestled with a stalled dispute. John J. Sampson said no contract reopenings would end the walkout, even with wage discussions pending, as perishable goods rotted and prices rising.
President Truman announced he will renew his push for tougher price controls with Congress, accusing shock interests of short term gains at workers’ expense. He spoke at the dedication of Gompers Square with AFL leaders including William Green and Maurice Tobin in attendance, signaling ongoing support for labor-affecting policy and hints of labor law reform.
Cairo authorities declared a new state of emergency to curb protests over Winston Churchill's election as British prime minister. The result shocks Egypt's drive to end British control of the Suez canal zone and Anglo Egyptian Sudan, with Akhbar El Yom warning of a world war if force is used.
SACRAMENTO UR Today Gay Earl Warren and a staff of five moved from the historic corner office in the capital into a new plush suite in a 7 500 000 addition. California governors had used the crowded corner office for 82 years. Warren, the first governor to occupy the office, said he hates to move and would not if there were enough room for his staff. The ornate new governor's suite comprises 80 rooms planned in various woods.
Castro Valley Plumbing and A R Peterson Sheet Metal clash tomorrow at 2 p m on community center diamond. Donkey mounted players follow unique rules with the pitcher catcher and batter unmounted. Proceeds go to the Disabled Veterans fund via American Legion Castro Valley post 649.
Minoo Mastan founder of the Indian Socialist Party warned at the Commonwealth Club that India is flooded with Soviet propaganda and could side with Russia within years unless Western nations launch a strong counter propaganda and economic campaign. Masani urged rapid action to counter influence.
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