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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1946
Page
6
A Navy spokesman said atomic power could operate battleships within three to four years. The idea moved from wild speculation before World War II to a near reality, with fuel cells capable of driving ships at immense speeds. If tamed for constructive uses the atom could become humankind’s greatest friend, transforming warfare and peacetime power.
Eighteen teen agers attended a platter party last night at the Summer Center. Entertainment included dancing to records, ping pong, and handiwork. Cokes were served throughout the evening. Mrs Richard Coughlin director and John McIntyre assistant director served as adult chaperones. Plans for Monday night hayride were announced with reservations due by 5 p m for teenagers.
Firemen were summoned by neighbors to a grass fire on a vacant lot at 188 Smaley Avenue yesterday. The blaze grew before responders arrived, threatening several chicken houses on adjacent parcels, but the flames were extinguished with no building damage reported.
A stolen car reported missing since August by Stockton police was found this morning. The Chevrolet coupe, registered to New Scrafani, Post Office Box 125, Escalon, California, was located in San Lorenzo Village outside the Andrey Willinma markets.
San Lorenzo residents share summer travels and moves. Louis Schwartz and Evelyn return from five weeks in Yellowstone and in Oregon. Norman Julian family visited relatives in Oregon. Lennis Jones moves back to Modesto. she becomes PTA secretary. Pamela Kay Clarke vacationed four weeks in Lake Almanor and Plymouth County with her grandparents. Others report trips to New York, Washington, D C, Yosemite, and Santa Barbara. I W Muller recovers from illness.
Governor Earl Warren asked President Truman for urgent aid to secure about 350 railroad carloads of tin cans daily to move California’s perishable crop. He warned a serious situation threatens the state’s fruit and canneries if additional freight cars are not provided.
In Los Angeles a group of about four hundred men and women paraded before the district OPA office to protest rising prices. One man wore only long underwear as a stunt, with a sign stating clothing prices are too high for this GI.
In Sacramento an assembly committee recessed its inquiry into Preston sinle school of industry after an adult witness corroborated inmates reports of beatings by guards and inmate leaders. The panel said hearings are paused while the attorney general Youth Authority and personnel board decide whether civil service employees should be dismissed for flagrant abuse and violations of rules.
Al Wheeley California highway patrolman based at Hayward office was named president of the Alameda County State club. Other officers include Lauren Matteson as vice president Tarry Fowler as secretary and Lloyd Wigner as license bureau office manager treasurer.
The CIO announced a postponed decision on a threatened embargo of an overseas news transmission as a gesture in sympathy with the Press Wireless strike. The notice places the events around New York and references Sunset Boulevard with Donna Ave Evans visiting Los Angeles.
President Truman signed into law a measure freezing social security taxes and adding five dollars monthly to each dependent child, the elderly, and blind pensioners. He moved to clear about 40 bills before a looming August 16 deadline, while continuing work at the executive mansion. The day also saw authorship of veterans aid and immigration acts, including priority purchases of surplus vessels for veterans and a non quota status for Chinese wives of U.S. citizens.
Washington report says prices may rise in some shoe firms due to higher leather costs. OPA notes recent leather price authorizations require review of shoe industry earnings before determining impact. Any increases expected to be moderate and not nationwide.
Warren Fram Equipment owner Ki Guy Warren of 16 Jackson Street has been named the local B P Goodrich dealer handling sales of tires for passenger cars trucks and trailers. John Spengler, company manager, announced the appointment. Warren Farm Equipment already serves as local dealer for Case Tractors and tractor parts.
Twelve members of the House military affairs committee left for a six week investigation into peacetime army activities spanning Alaska Pacific areas and the far east. Officials will examine demobilization progress rolling of army bases overseas surplus property disposal morale and permanent army base silos.
Quotations for local market items published daily in The Hayward Review. Subscribers pay 85 cents per month for access to daily price listings and market notes compiled from regional sellers. The item outlines ongoing price trends and basic market data for readers.
Hayward Acres leaders announced petitions for an annexation election and outlined financing for a drainage outfall and collection system linking to the San Lorenzo Village project. Estimated costs reach about 130 thousand dollars for the Hayward area, with bonds proposed to cover the rest over ten and forty year terms. The meeting also backed improvements to local streets and announced the August 25 Hayward Acres picnic at Memorial Park.
Former President Herbert Hoover marked his seventy second birthday with a fishing and vacation trip in Palo Alto California. He celebrated quietly as he enjoys the quiet retreat away from public duties amid reports of travel plans and renewed health.
Secretary of Interior Julius A. Krug urged the proposed Anglo American oil treaty as a means to prevent depletion of U S oil resources. The remark was made in Grand Rapids Michigan and referenced the UK agreement.
Victor A. LaGrave beloved husband of Rose LaGrave and brother of Bernard LaGrave Annie Pyle of San Francisco and the late Jack Joseph and George LaGrave a NS GAW Eden Parish No 3 of Maynard BRO No 11 and Athens Club Oakland aged 66 years funeral from Sorensen Bros Chapel HUB St Haward Monday August 12 16 at 130 AM detachment
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