Plunge's Rise Reflects a City Pact and Local Pleasure
A 1930s reminiscence recounts Hayward Plunge in Layward born from youth pressure on Richmond era officials to finance a city pool. The bond election passed narrowly, and the facility became a community hub with families, teens, sailors, and children enjoying a cobalt blue pool under a vigilant lifeguard amid laughter and splashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Sholowa
Hayward
Jonathan
Ann Curtis
Sullivan's Creek
Weather Today Clear Skies and Warm Weekend Outlook
Clear today with continuing pleasant conditions tonight and Saturday. Warmer temperatures expected Saturday. A brief tremor was reported in the Hayward area yesterday at around 3 p.m. lasting only a few seconds.
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Hayward
Calendar Of Events for AY Banagis Joiners Union
An abridged events notice lists a nine pm meeting at Eden School and a public program hosted by the alliance titled Weedivctattelup. The entry cites Sp iene Ladas com and MN as organizing parties with schedules for an evening gathering.
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Alarerne Alliance
Pry
Eden School
Illinos train wreck kills forty three and injures one hundred
A Burlington Lines Streamliner crashed into the rear of an advancing train near Naperville, killing 43 and injuring about 100. Engineer W G Blaine faces manslaughter charges after officials say he was traveling at 85 mph when the warning signals appeared. Blaine reports he could not stop in time despite brakes. Burlington officials defend him, noting his long record and standard speeds for the line. Rescue teams continued in the chaos as investigators opened multiple inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naperville
Burington
Wabrant
W.G. Blaine
Myer
Blaine
Advance Flyer
Edward Flynn
Burlington Lines
Flynn
Rhune
Burlington
Wige
Chinese Truce Likely in Manchuria Talks
General Marshall delayed departure for further conferences as signs pointed to a possible cease-fire between Chinese Nationalists and Communists in Manchuria. Talks with Lo Lung-Chi and Chou En Lai explored a political settlement, with Chou insisting on limits and staged discussions rather than an unconditional truce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
George C. Marshall
Manchuria
Marshall
Lo Lung-Chi
Langue
Chou Ens Lai
Chou
China
Parden Taly
Ground breaking planned for Hayward new Lite Giant plant
A ground breaking ceremony for Lite Giant Inc a new washing machine plant is set for 10 am Monday on Claire Street between Orrand and Alice. Attendees include CC Cottrell president Kenneth F. Keith general manager Gerald E Hecker dr sdleg manager Orland Close general contractor city officials and Hayward Area Commerce. A $90 000 Kraft Tiles building from Niles will be moved to the site with production to start by June expanding to serve the entire area west of the Mississippi and the Hawaiian Islands with eastward shipments planned later. The firm previously operated in San Jose before moving to its current site in 198d.
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Hayward
Lite Giant, Inc
Claire Street
Orrand
Alice Streets
CC. Cottrell
Kenneth F. Keith
Gerald E. Hecker
Sdleg
Orland Close
Uyward Area
Kraft Tiles Company
Niles
Emeryville
Mississippi
Hawaiian Islands
Washing Machine Company
San Jose
Missing Stork Stirs Chaos At Meininger Gift Shop
The Meininger gift shop stork, a long legged blue and pink centerpiece at welcoming parties for a birth, has been missing since Saturday. Staff suspect temporary hiding or awaiting a blessing. patrons are urged to call Meininger’s gift shop with any whereabouts to end the anxious wait and resume cradle showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork Hospital
Meininger
Bomb detonated at St James Park near Buckingham Palace
A bomb exploded tonight in St James Park causing alarm and shaking windows at Buckingham Palace. Details are sparse but authorities report a blast at 1:12 p.m. EST with debris and smoke seen across central London. Investigations are underway to determine the responsible party and casualty figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.R
St. James Park
Buckingham Palace
Bodies Removed In Italy To Prevent Grave Theft
Milan police announce that the bodies of Benito Mussolini’s henchmen and his mistress Claretta Petacci have been removed to a safe location to deter possible future grave robberies.
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Milan
U.R
Policn
Benita Muscslinis
Claretta Petacci
A Pauper's Funeral Focuses on Cemetery Rites
Edith Turner describes a county funeral for a pauper, arranged after a Review editorial spurred action in Alameda County. The piece notes neglect at the pauper cemetery, vandalism, and efforts by San Leandro and Oakland churches to improve the site with fencing, chaplains, and dignified burial practices for indigent deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Turner
Alameda County
George Janssen
Hillcrest Knolls
Improvement Club
Wwe
Oakland
Fairmont
San Leandras Catholic Church
San Leandra
Calvary
J. J. McCall
Sen Leandras Church
Porsons
Fairmont County Hospital
San Eandro
A. C. Jensen
Fairmont Hospital
Pays
Workheh
Solniti
Hhe County
Resolution Condemns Franco Spain
United Nations Security Council members Australia France Poland and other delegates submitted a draft resolution condemning Franco Spain and calling for a five nation fact finding committee to study the Spanish situation. Russia indicated a potential veto while debates included postponing a vote to allow further study and seeking possible unanimous support among France Australia and Poland. The council adjourned over the weekend for further consideration and consultations.
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New ‘York
Australia
Frdbee
Poland
United Nations Security Council
Spain
Cal. W. R. Hodgson
France
Russia
United Nations
Andrei A. Gromyko
Kyanco
Security Council
Food Drive Delivery Deferred by Wallace Plan
Washington reports Secretary Wallace defers the emergency food collection drive to a more practical method. UNRRA Director LaGuardia says the May 12 campaign for canned goods and money to aid starving relief countries is postponed for restudy. Efforts aim to ensure efficient collection and distribution of aid.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Minn
UNRRA
I. Hy LaGuardia
Highest waterfall in Sacramento proposed at Shasta Dam
The world's highest man-made waterfall may begin operation next month with water cascading over Shasta dam into the Sacramento River 452 feet below, as announced by the U S Bureau of Reclamation. Retroactive bonus for wheat sellers under certificate plan approved. 30 cent bonus made retroactive to April 4.
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Sacramento
Shasta
Sacramento River
U. 8 Bureau of Recleation
Washington
Hillcrest Club Votes Sewer Election Fund
The Hillcrest Knolls Improvement Club votes to raise funds for a sewer election in Hillcrest Knolls and Boulevard Acres. An affirmative result would annex the area to the Oro Loma Sanitation District and authorize a 92000 bond issue. Preliminary surveys by Oro Loma engineers have been completed.
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Aken
Hillcrest Knolls
San Leandro
Clyde Wallace
Rusdell City
C. Fragoza
Doyle, Petter
Little J. C. Curtis
Vet Group Adds New Members at Post Meeting
Edwin T. Dalton John H Meyer and Peter Storms joined the American Legion post after Bill Coady post 680 readied new members at Wednesday night’s session. Ralph Gurnee reported the event netted $400. the post rifle club and softball team plans progress while Dan Sequira presided in Commander Joe Taylor’s absence.
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Edwin T. Dalton
John H. Meyer
Peter Storms
Bill Coady
Ralph Gurnee
Post
Haryward High School
Dan Sequira
Joe Taylor
Ralph Garner
Over 9000 Books Circulated in March
George Farmer reported at the Hayavard library board meeting that 9534 books circulated in March. 201 adults and juvenile borrowers were aided, 94 new adult books and 88 juvenile titles were added, plus two Brownies programs led by Miss Maris Lopez.
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George Farmer
Lbrarian
Hayavard
Farm Groups Back One Year OPA Continuation
Ed ward A. O Nea l and Albert Goss urged the Senate Banking Committee to extend OPA for a year only if consumer subsidies are removed and price increases align with production costs. They supported House-approved measures to continue OPA to March 31, 304.
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Washington
Far
Weere
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Albert 52 Goss
Snasier
National Grange
Senate Banking Committee
House
Thieves Loot Dorothy Lamour Jewelry in Baltimore Theft
Baltimore police report Dorothy Lamour says a car window was smashed and about 28000 dollars worth of jewelry and clothing were stolen from her luggage. The incident occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, with details indicating a theft targeting a film star's belongings.
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Lamour
Baltimore
Dorothy Lamour
Bus drivers strike halts Spokane transit and nationwide idle workers
A Spokane Washington dispute caused bus drivers to strike and disrupt public transportation, leaving 629000 workers idle across the nation as strikes and shutdowns spread today.
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Spokane
Wash
P G E Strike Looms Amid Wage Hikes and Honesty Charge
The Painted Guy & Electric Lights union threatens a strike as PGE proposes a 2½ percent wage bump for 11,000 workers. CIO Unity Workers accuses the company of dishonesty in negotiations, prompting federal conciliators to continue talks. If talks fail, up to 2 million people in nine Northern California counties face potential outages and service interruptions.
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Paintly Gay & Electric Au
Witoheed
CIO Unity Workers Union
Wvhal
Eels
Shvilee
Lynn Hanes
Hames
A. Fimory Wishon
Silso
AMT
International Brotherhood of Moechiva Workers
California
Edison
Wishaw
San Francisco Bay Area
Dinion
War Department Chief Denies Yank Vandalism
Washington Maj. Gen. Oliver P. Wehels, chief of the War Department's civil affairs division, rejected Soviet claims that American forces were 'fouling' Japan and that Japanese valuables were flowing to the United States, stating no such items have been sent and Pravda reports are false.
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Washington
Oliver P. Wehels
War Department
Civil Afars
Japan
United States
Pravda
Communist Party
Funeral Services Set For Mrs Brugge
Funeral investor Mrs. Wilhel ming Brugge died in Oakland April 44 at 81. Services will be held at Sorengen Brothers chapel Hayward tomorrow at 1am. Rev. Otis Lionmong er pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial in Mt. Eden Cemetery. Survived by son John Brugge Wayward, daughter Mrs. Minnie Bienek Oakland, sister Mrs. Baphie Mueller San Francisco, guardian Donald Trapye Thigward. Native of Davaria Germany. She had lived with her son in Hayward and his daughter in Oakland.
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Wilhelming Brugge
Oakland
Sorengen Brothers sghapelda-Hayward
Otis Lionmonger
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Eden
Brugge
John Brugge
Alvarida
Wayward
Minnie Bienek
Oakkind
School Board Sets Routine Meeting and Band Concert Conflicts
The Hayward high school board of trustees schedules a routine business session at 7 p.m. with an early dismissal at 6:15 to attend the high school band concert. A discussion on the teachers association salary increase will partly occur at a special meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. The association will present a detailed report and the board will discuss the estimated total cost of the proposed raise.
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Hayward High Selon
Knight
Ode
Teachers Association
Moening
At & Pan
Major Scores by United Press in New York and Boston hockey matchups
United Press reports dense game notes with scattered player names and teams including New York Boston Detroit Chicago and Brooklyn. The item lists multiple players and affiliations in a fragmented fashion, outlining score updates and matchups across the National League and related games.
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United Press
American Ubrove
New York
Wuahington
Pagy
Wade
Dieters Radsan
Evans
Boston
Paris
McGoh
Fowler & Desmola
Chiengs
Hayes
Baller
Detrott St. Louis
Trucks
Takbetas Patter & Mancuso
National League
Brooklyn
Lombardy
Raderanay
Chicago
Hayward High Stages Eighth Annual Band Concert
Hayward High School students present an eighth annual band concert at 8 15 pm directed by Edward J White. About seventy players perform under varied program featuring clarinet duos and trios with pieces by Weber Boutrois and Gounod while a grand march closes. Admission 60 cents adults 40 cents students.
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Richar Wagner
Jheme
Hayward High School
Edward J. White
Barbara Settle
Anthony Morelli
Jeannine Rouiller
Min Settle
Morelli
C. M. Vor Weber
J. Boutfill
Reyels
Niobe
Boma
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David Dickie
Castro Valley
E. S. Perry
Dickie
Phelo
Kent Sindia
Mrs. Brugge
School Board
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Bell Lyvas
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Jean Parker
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Dick Smith
Ronald Sylvestri
Randall Powers
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Jeannine Rouilier
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