Presidential Rebuke Triggers Marine Protest at Convention
The Marine Corps League opened a three day convention in Willows California amid demand for an apology from President Truman after his remark calling the Marines a pollent force and likening their propaganda to Stalin. Senators McCarthy and Hickenlooper condemned the remark while others urged restraint and a formal rebuke.
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Truman
Marine Corps
Navy
Stalin
Marine Corps League of Leatherneck Vetprang
Clay Nixon
Issuchant
Cello
Con- Teas
Korea
Edward J. ‘Taye
Minn
Truynan
Provident
Paul Mr. Douglas
Dy IM
Trunt
House
Congress
Rep. Gordoy Ts. McDonough
36 Volunteers Sign Up For Aircraft Observation
Fire Chief Louis Silver reports 36 volunteers have signed for aircraft observation at One Hayward airport under his direction. Training will begin soon as part of an aircraft warning system coordinated with Airport Manager Ired Taplin and the Western Air Defense Command network. Each Bay Area city, including San Francisco, struggles to recruit volunteers as Silver cites a Bay-wide shortfall toward a 5000 target. Hayward aims for 100 volunteers, but only ten have joined the emergency duty.
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Louis Silver
Silver
Hayward
Ired Taplin
Western Air Defense Command
Western Air Defense Command At One Station Onda
Hayware
Bay Area
Shan Francisca
Memorial rites for William Silva by Legion Post 68
Legion Post 68 to hold memorial services for William Silva at 4 30 pm tonight at Sorensen Brothers chapel 1140 B Street. Commander Allan Struz urged all legionnaires to attend in uniform. Autopsy in May ruled Homer Still 40 Bieber Cal died from hornet stings during a forest fire fight near Pit River area.
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Legion Post
William Silva
Willian T. Silva
Mayware
American ‘Legions
Pastal
Sorensen Brothers Chapel
B Street
Allan Struz
Bieber
Redding
Homer Still
Postmasters Redefined as Civil Service Officials
B Mitchell of the United States Civil Service Commission declares postmasters are permanent civil servants with full rights. The National Association of Postmasters promotes a nationwide campaign to educate the public on postmasters' status and the civil service framework. The effort cites examinations, top eligibles, and lifetime terms, aiming to correct beliefs that postmasters are temporary appointees.
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B. Mitchell
United States Civil Service Commission
Hian Mitchell
National Association of Postmasters
Civil Service
Mitchell
Civil Service Commission
Tom
Pergus McRee
Richeland
Defense meeting draws northern California businessmen
One thousand businessmen from northern California and Nevada are expected to attend the first government conference for defense, sponsored by the San Francisco chamber of commerce with Senators Sheridan Downey and William F.P. Knowland. It will be held in the Terrace and Gold rooms of the Fairmont hotel to help firms organize for the defense program. A separate note mentions Mr and Mrs R Crowell and daughter Camille Tax vacationing at the Beverly Mouse in Beverly Hills.
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Califonia
Nevada
San Francisco
Camille Tax
Castro Valley
Beverly Mouse
Beverly Hi Calif
Hey Good Grub 80 80c Vaal Cutlets Menu Stance
A compact menu item list features Vaal cutlets and chicken fried steak, plus ground beef options and cheese and ham omelets with the works. It presents a casual, diner style fare snapshot without additional context or locations.
Headache Marines in Korea Angered by President's Remarks
Marines in Korea reacted with anger and profanity to President Truman's claim that their propaganda operations were nearly on par with Stalin's. Officers and enlisted men criticized the president, some saying he did his best to sink morale while others doubted his intent. A few supported the view that he may have been provoked or tired, as Marines return from multiple battles in one month.
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Kordalp
U. S
Teuman
Stalin
Deta
Truman
Naftoug
Red Creag
1St Marine Brigade
Cole
Army
Navy
Air’ Force
Marines
Arine
Mount Suribechi
Siskiyou Corporal Earns Second Purple Heart
Corporal Charlie Smith of Seiad Valley Siskiyou County California received a second Purple Heart in three days. Wounded by shrapnel Thursday night he led prisoners to cover Sunday but was unable to reach safety in time. Smith is with the US 235th DW Korea station and the account notes the award standing up.
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Korea
WR Corp
Charlie Smith
Seiad Valley
Siskiyou County
Calif
Smith
Wearth
Anglo California National Bank Personal Loan Offer
Economical quick service invites borrowers to Anglo California National Bank. You do not need to be a depositor to obtain an Anglo Bank Personal Loan.
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Anglo California National Bank
Anglo
Anglo Bank
Castro Valley Vignettes and Community Calls for Space
A Castro Valley community column laments housing and family needs while praising local spots across the San Mateo Bridge. It urges recreation options, a home for the Castro Valley Parent Nursery School, and improved banking service flow, noting crowded banks and suggesting dedicated windows.
Exhibition of Folk Dances Tonight at Castro Valley meeting
A special exhibition of folk dances is planned for tonight's Casto Valley Improvement and Social club meeting. The program begins at eight and will be held in the Castro Valley grammar school auditorium per club president Everett Wright.
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Casto Valley Improvement and Social Club
Everett Wright
Bpain
Castro Valley Grammar School
Schools to Conduct Air Raid Drills
Raynard's nine elementary school principals organize air raid drills for the first time since World War II. Ezeh school survey to locate safest pupil shelter. Robert Cochran of Highland and Bairview named Disaster Coordinating Committee chair by Superintendent Jack Rees. The panel includes Tom Devlin Miss Huth Larkey Miss Grace Gamble Mrs Evelyn McIntyre Herb Roberts Charles Kenney Calvin Morris. The district plans further disaster program cooperation with county officials and civilian defense in the wake of unstable global conditions.
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Ezeh
Robert Cochrane
Highland
Bairview
Jack Rees
Rees
Tom Devlin
Huth Larkey
Grace Gamble
Evelyn McIntyre
Herb Roberts
Charles Kenney
Calvin Morris
Inonoffs
Las
158 Area Men to Get Pre-Induction Notices Next Week
Alameda county selective service board announces 158 Hayward area men will receive pre-induction notices for physicals in San Francisco next week. Hayward board 54 cohort of 94 names reports Sept 18, board 53 cohort of 64 reports Sept 19, while the induction group from last month is expected soon.
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Hayward Area
San Fran
Cisea
Gayle Chalstran
Alameda
Chalstian
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