Secretary Brannan Seeks to Take Over Raisin and Walnut Grading
A protest by sixteen congressmen condemns Charles F. Brannan, accusing the Secretary of Agriculture of planning to assume control of inspection and grading for raisins prunes and walnuts. They argue private grading by the Dried Fruit association is efficient and costless, and warn of higher government costs and loss of private enterprise. Citizens are urged to contact their congressmen to oppose the expansion. Thoughts on play and youth accompany the piece.
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Charles F. Brannan
Brannan
Department of Agriculture
Dried Fruit, Association
Old Fireman urges stronger firefighting plan and water supply
In a readers letter George C. Watson urges fire chiefs and auxiliaries to organize veteran groups to bolster city and community fire departments. He calls for cisterns, elevated tanks, wells with gas pumps, and tanker trucks to ensure reliable water supply during fires, warning against delays and noting Oakland’s inadequate current water system.
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Radlcor
He Daily Review
California
Oakland
Alameda County
Suild
Glorge C. Watson
Valley Vignettes and the Majeska Family Plight
A column by Hope Sheaffer reflects on bachelor life myths and the Majeska family of Castro Valley. Vi Majeska, struck by polio as an infant, faced further tragedy when her four-year-old son Rocky contracted polio and was treated at Children's Hospital. Rocky improved with therapy, while Vi urges readers to support the Polio Foundation, emphasizing community responsibility and neighborly help.
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Majeska
Hobart Street
Castro Valey
Eric
Rocky
Polio Foundation
Majeskus
Hope
Nden Hospital
Hay Community Center
Recreation Department
Phat
Our Lady of Chrave Shore
Antti Avenue
Valley
Giordano
Castra Valley
Casertro Valley
Thurman Granger honored as Hunt Foods foreman at Plant 1
Thurman Granger, long-time Arkansas native born in Booneville, has risen from bunkroom mechanic to general foreman at Hunt Foods Plant 1 Hayward. His career spans WWII trials and recalls, with family life in Oakl and ties to California since 1928. Other notes cover plant promotions, farewells, weddings, and staff changes at multiple Hayward facilities.
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Hunt Foods
Thurman B. Granger
Genera Foreman
Plant
Bstreet
Hayward
Muskhogee
Okla
Myrna
Thurasa Noc Danice
Janes
Ile
Inknga Speath
Conversahen
Peopes
Squeaky Brakes and Busy Wheels at Local Auto Rows
Squeaky Brakes and busy car folks fill a Sacramento fair scene and Hayward garages. Midway Auto Supply’s Larson vacationing in LA while Rich and other local dealers tour spots. Factory chiefs Nevills and Crockett trade laps with drivers at Chabot golf, as hospital cases and vacation plans mingle with auto world chatter.
Helmet saves sergeant in Korea after near miss
Sgt Harold A Lederer a 23 year old from Katigay City Missouri in the 47th Infantry reg Korea recalls the moment a sniper bullet hit his helmet riding up and sparing his head. He describes the helmet’s shock and his own shakes as medics treat a scalp burn then send him back to the line. Other soldiers Huey Miguel Spencer Bail and Walter Gaudill helped him during the firefight. A local car piece features Lockerby Pontiac and Hudson dealer notes. Sacramento notes 150 workers at state fair focus on production over beauty with egg laying contest through Sept 10.
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Korea
Harold A. Lederer
Katigay City
Lederer
Leder
Huey P
Frenchy) Miguel
New Thevis
Juey Long
Spencer Bail
Keota
Olla
Walter M. Gaudill
Novyton
Frenchy
Miguel
Caudill
Sacramento
Congress Agencies Dispersal Plan Faces Pushback
Washington report notes Senator Sein Brien McMahon urges quick approval of President Truman's plan to disperse key federal services, citing atomic era security. Critics including A L Miller warn spending millions helps “waffle bottoms” in government. House actions loom on emergency funds and general appropriations. Substantive debate on subversive material and Un-American inquiries also feature.
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Sein Brien McMahon
Russia
Connecticut Democrat
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Truman
House
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A. L. Miller
Ai Neb
U.S
Cotogress
Chirence Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Budget Bureau
Clarence Ff. Brown
Federal Communications Commission
George Silverman
Air Force
Un-American Activities Committee
Elizabeih Bentley
Ware Kim
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