Council Seeks Merchant Views on Parallel Parking
Hayward council invites all merchants to a public meeting on October 2 to discuss adopting parallel parking citywide. The move, urged by Councilman Bill Wilson and backed by City Manager Lori Ficklin, aims to speed parking and support a planned $500,000 revenue bond program for off street facilities. Chief George Forth and the police department advocate the change.
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Wilson
Vic Wale
Lori Ficklin
Io Speed Hayward
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Ficklin
Dairy Review
Hayward Merchants' Association
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City Attorney White to Quit After 35 Years
City records show City Attorney White submitted a retirement letter after 35 years of service since January 1916. Council discussion postponed action to the next meeting, seeking a successor while expressing hope he may continue duties.
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Hayward
Vic Hale
Art Philips
Easy to Pay Bills at Wishart's Pharmacy in Davis Center
Castro Valley residents can pay lights gas and water bills plus sewer fees at Wishart's Editioned Pharmacy in the Davis Shopping Center at Redwood Laurel and A Streets. The store advertises free service at all hours with a large parking area and a friendly staff. Contact numbers 251781 or LO 4-3741.
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Gaz
B.B.M.U.D
Sanltry
Wishart
Davis
Redwood
Laurel
Californians Pay $18.5 Billion in 1950 Income Taxes
San Francisco area residents paid about a third of California’s 1950 income tax total of 18.542 billion. California ranked sixth nationwide in per capita payments, with an average of 1751 dollars. The report notes a dramatic rise from 1940 and highlights the San Francisco Bay Area’s contribution.
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San Francisco
U.P. — Pesidents
California
San Francisco Hay
Delaware
Nevada
San Leandro Kidnap Hoax Probed as Publicity Stunt
A reported kidnapping of 14 year old Barbara Fincher in San Leandro is dismissed as a publicity stunt. Barbara allegedly vanished after a Moose Club singing engagement but was later seen in an East Oakland store. Parents deny forcing her out. police say it may be a publicity ploy.
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Ury
Barbara Fincher
Lillian Lege
Barbara
Oakland
Andrew Jaysen
Halfce Department
Communication links established between Redwood City and San Leandro
SAN LEANDRO The California Highway Patrol station has joined with the Redwood City office for radio communications. Alameda county cars will be dispatched and guided through the Redwood City station, connected by telephone to San Leandro. The arrangement shifts part of the traffic load from the sheriff's radio and allows the patrol to utilize staff more efficiently.
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California, Highway Patrol Stati
Sheriff's Department
Highway Patrol
Redwood City
Alameda
Explosive Shell Refinery Disaster Claims 12 Dead
In Wood River and Roxana a violent explosion at the Shell refinery killed four workers instantly and later claimed eight more lives as hospitals reported 12 dead and 40 injured. Rescue teams initially feared trapped men, but officials confirmed all workers accounted for. The blast stemmed from a cleaning operation on a non sparking metal scraper network when an open oil line may have caused the flare up. Names of the deceased and hospital patients are listed, with victims from Illinois and Missouri and multiple towns.
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Wood River
Shell
Wt Shell
Roxana
Sipan
R. B. Ryan
Caseyville
Ill
Henry H. Lamb
Alton I
Grafton
Maurice
Edward Graner
Brighton
St. and Louis Dike
Wahda
Wood River Township Hospital
Man slashes self in California writes death notes
A 47 year old estate broker slashed his throat and wrists at home in Almambna California writing death by own action messages in his blood as his two stepsons, Donald and Lynn, found him. His wife Bernice said he had mental illness. Scrawled phrases included No to beral cremation no flowers and Believe you.
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Almambna
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Efram A. Karelson
Donald
Lynn
Bernice
Empire Builders Kick-Off Dinner Spurs Aggressive Hayward Campaign
Fifty-five campaign workers joined the Empire Builders program of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce for a kick-off dinner at Green Shutter in Hayward. First reports due Wednesday at Mandarin Tea Garden. Co-chairmen Massa and Stone led the session with Dohner and Porter stressing area competitive growth and a $20,000 budget to fund expanded chamber activities. Twenty teams across six groups organized, each captain forming two crews of five to engage members and drive investment.
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Kenneth C. Porter
Reg Bowman
Porter
Dokner
Maynard
California
Gem
Dohner
Automotive and Transportation
Leonard Nunes
Alvin Joxsept
H. P._ Jacobson
Lloyd F. Dias
Eeman
Las Long
S. D. Smith
Harry D. Zinmer
William Sutherland
Coehemran
Lou Hennessey
Capain
M. G. Henkingsen
Julius Levine
Joseph Senenone
Jack D. Rees
Yaul &Bret
C. Reed Smith
Larry Ramm
Insuranestruction
O. O
Carl Ce A. Russell
Lowell A. Sasa
Cochairmen
Allan Scott Wall
William Gubbins
WNIT
Lew John Lee Wilbur
B. EB. Amyx
H. Card Rabe
J. Wapelhorst
Stanley
Vaden
Frank Biges
Henry Gall
Fred Keil
Charles Weber
Diversified
Robert Willden
Walter Deininger
W. S. Warner
Daily Review Announces Progress Edition Tuesday
The Daily Review plans a Progress Edition scheduled for Tuesday. The notice highlights forthcoming stories and features, urging readers to stay tuned for regional updates and key local developments.
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Daily Review
Navy Flyers Survive Narrow Death Escape During Flight
Two Navy aviators faced a near fatal incident when their planes ran off course near a river bridge. Jackson, 27, bailed out over the water, landing safely as a crash boat rescued him. The other pilot landed in shallow water and was also picked up unharmed. Both crews were shaken but uninjured.
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Sash Ein
Jackson
Pau
Dimbarten Bridge
Hares Moffett
Jeckson
Huge Military Construction Bill Moves Through Congress
A broad military construction bill advances in Congress authorizing large funding for bases and facilities, including a significant appropriation for Camp Parks and the expansion of bases in Western Europe and the Pacific. The measure, backed by a voice vote in the House and Senate conference, aims to strengthen U S military readiness with extensive base construction and support projects.
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Pias
Camp Parkes
Vaice
lhouse-Senate
Senate
Alrezey
Europe
Camatey
Canady
Grandview
Fragmented UN report on force TI and distant clashes
A damaged and garbled summary describes UN infantry, mortars, bayonets, and clashes around the 23rd parallel. Mentions China, Marines, air force, and various officers amid volatile combat scenes and casualties.
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Mann
Wendy Gallina Toseay
Bysat
Mark Heath
Anil
Pia
Hayward Acres Group Launches Sewer Inquiry
Officers of the ward discuss a sewer investigation amid regulatory shifts and potential district changes. The inquiry seeks to resolve ongoing water utility concerns while local officials weigh feasibility and timing for a municipal system upgrade.
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Hayward Acres Grou
No Love Stuff for Scout Who Rescued Sirs From Gator
Fragmentary OCR text shows a vivid, era distinct style with scattered phrases about a scout and a rescue from a gator. Names and places are garbled. the readable parts describe a rescuer figure and peril, but specifics are unclear. The record notes a chaotic stream of words rather than a coherent event.
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Scout
Sirs
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