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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1944
Page
3
A garbled copy reports a House committee chair and others debating when Europe might see events in the Far East. The fragment mentions Eisenhower, policy quotes, and uncertainty about timelines, with references to military and foreign policy discussions.
California bureau of furniture inspection reports a mattress surplus of about 3,000,000 items and 900,000 pillows. Federal surplus sales already offer used goods. Industry suggests shipping fine sleeping materials to countries ravaged by the war to reduce glut.
Oakland authorities report Mrs. Anna Anthony, 28, of Richmond dies from a fractured skull after her car ran a stop signal and struck a Key System train at Highland Hospital. Passenger Trowell, 36, suffered serious injuries. Two sailors aboard the train were unharmed.
James H. Quinn of the State Board of Equalization urged tavern owners in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to close retail outlets on V Day the day of the war’s end announcement. He cited prior enforcement and trade group actions and noted United Tavern Owners Inc representing about 369 establishments supports a 24 hour cessation.
Sacramento officials said federal war ballots in damaged envelopes would not be accepted unless sealed. About 9.5 million ballots sent to South Pacific units must be opened to vote. Officials also require filling out affidavit blanks to qualify ballots.
SAN FRANCISCO U A launching ceremonies will be held Sunday at Alameda yard of Bethlehem Alameda Shipyard Inc for the U S transport Admiral C F Fiughes a 22 000 ton ship according to the yard announced today
Legal notices announce intention to sell alcohol at 1201 Niles Road Hayward with On Sale Beer and Wine and On Sale Distilled Spirits. Applicants Angelo Ghiglione and Tony Orrego apply to the State Board of Equalization. protests must be filed in Sacramento. Also includes names of election officers and polling places for Hayward’s September 26 1944 municipal election.
City of Hayward appoints election officers for multiple precincts. Inspectors, judges, and clerks listed for Precincts 6 7 9 10 16 18 and 14 with polling places at Wire Hall Dania Hall and 1588 B Street. Official seal dated Aug 24 and Sept 2.
Notice for a September 24 1844 special election to fill a council vacancy caused by Edward J McFarland resignation and to vote on a city manager government ordinance. Details include five consolidated precincts with polling places at Barband Hall Castro Street Fire Hall and Dania Hall and 6 am to 7 pm polling hours. Nominations due by noon July 31 1944. City Clerk Irene Templeton Jamieson official notice Aug 26.
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