Unloosening powers of the universe shake war outlook
Ralph Heinzen analyzes the wartime shift as the first atomic bomb tests alter Japan’s resolve. He notes Tokyo’s civil and military factions struggle for power while invasion prospects loom for the home islands. The report cites Japan’s intact army, dwindling navy, and a still threatening submarine fleet as the conflict intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Heinzen
Japan
Potydam
Admirl Nimeitz
Burk
San Lorenzo Bridge Danger Prompt Community Action
A San Lorenzo youth, Jimmy Swertser, lies critically hurt after crossing a street near a dangerous bridge where recent accidents and near misses have safety advocates calling for state and Alameda County action. Residents urge widening the bridge, adding pedestrian paths, and straightening the road to prevent further tragedy.
Japanese sees new bombs as enemy finally escalates war
Tokyo reports massive Allied air raids hitting Hiroshima Toyokawa and Okinawa targets with hundreds of bombers, claiming atomic fear and civilian devastation. It cites British participation and says Japan vows to resist despite new weapon use. Casualty or exact damage figures remain unconfirmed as officials assess photographs.
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Two Jimas
Okinawa
Japan
Imperial
Niroshima
Far Eastern Airforce
Taramizu
Kyushu
Hayward council eyed training grants and staff raises
Deputy Sheriff Richard Condon urged Hayward to apply for FBI training for City Police Chief George Porth while noting improved police methods from the Washington school. Civil service approved raises for librarian Marie Lopes and engineer Chester Tayln, with other wage adjustments and requests for permits and street work discussed at the council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Richard Condon
FBI
Washington, D.C
Nist
Hayward
Maynard
George Porth
Une Washington School
Condan
Wvs
Pom Lerhy
Ae Chester Tay Ln
Wits
Joy Hie
Drsieny
Ress Maitix
Artin Sundby
Jowal
Vuink
Bikes Recovered After Weekend Theft in San Lorenzo
Police found two bicycles abandoned in a vacant lot behind Aron Denham’s home at 10121 Via Andeta San Lorenzo Village. Denham said they were there a few days. Owners Margie Brock of 15740 Paseo Del Campo and George Tally of 1024 Quigley Road were notified and retrieved their bicycles.
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Aron Denham
Andeta
San Lorenzo Village
Denham
Margie Brock
Paseo del Campo
San Lorenzo
George Tally
Quigley Road
Truman to Arrive Tomorrow Aboard USS Augusta
President Truman, elated by the atomic bomb development, is due in Washington tomorrow to begin drafting his ration report on Potsdam. He plans a radio address soon after, warning Japan that further destruction awaits if they persist. He disclosed the bomb’s success aboard his cruiser during chow hour, saying the experiment was overwhelming.
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Uss Agusta
Trunan
Washington
Potsdam
Truman
Japan
Mi Watts
Bavk
Calendar Of Events List With Local Clubs And Meetings
Calendar of events listing multiple local organizations and meetings including Cannary Workers Union Chapter FH PEO event at IDES hall Cypress Camp Woodmen of World Dania 20/30 Club Castro Villa Speech class high school auditorium Hayward Aras C of C board meeting Kiwanis Lions Green Shutter UPPEC and CAP activities at various times and venues.
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Cannary Workers Union
IDES
Peo
P. m
Cypress Camp
Woodmen of World
Dania
Castro Villa
High Scheol Auditorium
Board of
Hayward ‘Aras
City
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
UPPEC
Dante Hell
Major Bong Killed In Jet Test Flight Tragedy
Maj Richad Bong 24 year old Congressional Medal of Honor holder and USAF ace died in a P-80 test flight crash at a Lockheed field. He attempted to bail out as the plane exploded after a hatch failure and a fuel fire. Witnesses reported the craft tipped and dipped before the aircraft broke up, triggering a house and field smoke.
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Burbank
J.R
Richad L Bong
Bong
Haldor
Buny
James
America
Army
Lockheed
The
Feld
Castro Valley Cubs Host Cub Picnic With Hayward Packs
Castro Valley Cub Pack No. 1 will host 12 Hayward area cub packs for the second annual family picnic at Castro Valley School on Sunday at 2 p m Parents must accompany children and bring a basket lunch Coffee cream and sugar provided by Castro Valley Cub Rick M Johnson will run games with San Lorenzo Pack No 1 handling the soft drinks and Hayward Pack No 3 supervising watermelon An extensive games and exhibitions program is planned according to Cub commissioner Howell Plemmons
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Castro Valley
Nvo
Haywood
Howell Plemmons
Hayward U
Plemmons
Rick. M. Johnson
F. M. Trenderson
San Lorenzo
RJ. Math+lesen
Hayward Pack
Klonar
Pfc O Meara Arrives From Europe to Join Army Service
Pfc. Lowell O Meara arrives in Boxtinr aboard the USS Excelsior after nearly two years with the First Army in the European theatre. He will be deployed to Camp Beale and is expected this week. Former Hearst chain manager and Chicago branch manager, he served with the Twenty-Eighth Infantry during the invasion into Germany. He wears four major battle stars and the Combat Infantryman badge. Discharge prospects hinge on reaching 69 points under Army guidelines. (Continued on Back Page)
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Lowell O'Meara
Lea O'Meara
C Street
Boxtinr
First Army
Camp Beale
Nent East
O'Meara
Chicago
Hearst Chain
Army
Jefferson Barracks
Pet
Camp Dix
N. J
Twenty-Eighth Infantry
Germany
O'Mearas
Chandler Appointed Preston Head
Robert V. Chandler, State Youth Authority executive, will be appointed superintendent of the Preston School of Industry. Karl Lolton said Chandler will succeed O. H. Close, who must relinquish the Preston job under a new law to keep his youth authority seat. Close has led Preston for about 34 years.
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Robert V.chandler
Youth Authority
Preston School of Industry
Karl Lolton
Chandler
0. H. Close
Preston
Close
Preston Schoal
Russia to resume diplomatic ties with Finland and Romania
United Press reports that Russia will resume diplomatic relations with Finland and Romania after talks last night. Finnish and Romanian broadcasts stated the decision, signaling a shift in regional diplomacy and potential impacts on Northern Europe and Eastern bloc ties.
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United Press
Russia
Finland
Romania
Village Child Injured In Bridge Accident
Eight year old James Sweetser was critically injured when he ran into a car on the bridge over San Lorenzo Creek at Hesperian. He was taken to Fairmont Hospital and then Providence Hospital for an emergency skull fracture operation. Witnesses described a sudden dart into the vehicle path as the car driven by Raymond Moreno approached. This marks the third serious bridge accident in the past month.
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James Sweetser
Cent Ave
San Lorenzo Village
San Lorenzo Creek
Hesperian Blvd
Fairmont Hospital
Young Sweelser
Providence Hospital
Sweetser
San Lorenzo
James
Raymond Moreno
Marsh Ra
Alvarado
Moreno
Julio Moreno
Irene Ramirez
Lea Ramirez
Oakland
J. Oh. McGeough
Harmony Drive
San Leandro
Gladys Myatt
Pascolary Vista
Aceider
Osborn Receives Driver Training Certificate
Homer E Osborn of Hayward a California Highway Patrol member earned a certificate signed by Gordon H Garland and other officials evidencing attendance at the Teacher Training Institute in Drives Education at the University of California during July 23 27 The program emphasized classroom instruction with field demonstrations on behind the wheel teaching techniques.
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Homer &. Osborn
California Highway Patrol
Hayward
Gordon H. Garland
Department of Moto Vehicles
University of California
Osborn
Potential Bomb Threat Shapes Cold War Debate
Washington dispatch notes global alarm over atomic weapons as scientists warn of civilizational risk. United States and Britain hold nuclear advantages while global leaders urge restraint and peace through responsible use of immense power.
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Washington
U.P
United States
Britain
United
Use of Manpower Talks Emphasized in Monterey Meeting
Sam Kagel, War Manpower Division chief for Northern California, urged confirming and maintaining controls to finish the war. He stressed the need to place hundreds of workers in high priority jobs through the War Manpower Commission’s clearance and referral program. Attendees included Elta L. Cain of Hayward and Walter Gamma, acting War Manpower supervisor.
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Abin
Maine
California
Sam Kagel
Umopawar
Northern Califomia
Monterey
Kagel
War Manpower Commission
Elta L. Cain
Hayward
U. S. Employment Services
Walter Gamma
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Nocong
Imperial Court
Hille Jimmy Swertser
Dimmy
Hig
Jimmy
Earefree
State Highway Division
County of
Alameda
Ciny
San Lorfito
Hanford Engineering Works
Pasco
University OF California AT Berkeley
Canton
Ohio
Oak Ridge
Clinton Engineering Tenn
Atomic Home Project
Condon
FBI School For
Toyokawa Naval Arsenal
Pearl Harbor
WAP
Robin
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Miroshina
Radio Tokyo
Council
Castro Valley Cubs
Hayward Area
Pfc
H. E. Osborn
Carpenters
Navy
Hawaii
L. W. Smith
U. S. Employment Office
12Th and
Oak Street
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