11 Dec 1945
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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1945
Page
1
A rambling overheard piece from a barroom setting where patrons gossip about bonds, schools, and town affairs. The writer notes casual chatter on elections, the city council, and wartime changes, with a mix of humorous asides about a barber and local personalities. The tone mimics a reader’s informal recollection of a noisy social scene.
Amelia Mello, 47, of Sanage, sustained cuts and bruises after a 6 pm collision at the Niles Road intersection with Devola Road. Tex Averill, 41, of Concord, failed to stop at an arterial and collided with Alyina Chamberlin, 44, of 1470 Douglas Street, San Jose.
Hayward Area Community Council will convene at 8 o’clock tomorrow night at the Hayloft. Ralph Anderson, chairman of the high school board of trustees, will report on the school bond drive. Jack Tees, elementary school superintendent, will chair the Fact Finding committee report.
In a wartime crimes courtroom the Nazi leaders reacted to a film assembled from propaganda reels. Rudolf Hees displayed bravado while others appeared shaken as the screening recounted the high points of Adolf Hitler's regime in Germany.
San Francisco authorities examined a small ash mound to identify whether it came from Al fred L. Cline s wife or from widow Isa belle Van Watla who disappeared in November. Early tests favor the widow theory, while questions remain about a cremated woman tied to Cline and another burial sketch found on him. Investigators say the nine heart attack or stroke deaths linked to Cline left him about 807000 in bequests.
A car struck a high school bus and became embedded in the front of a BF Main Street house occupied by B. M. Anyx. Driver W Hampton of Eden Landing was cited for driving while intoxicated. Witness A D Silva reported the collision. no injuries reported.
The piece notes Vic Hale of Hale Hardware showing a new furnace and air conditioner with lighting upgrades since he took over. Frank Alcalde from Redia Center surveys the Saturday shop, along with 2000 visitors at the grand opening. Ward and Bhop overlook the Carl Lassen sub-division project and Datoria Motor’s new building work begins.
An Allied nvale pupil at McKin Iny school in San Leandro died yesterday after being struck by a car on Mast lath street at full avenue. Gerald Taylor, son of Mrs. Maylar Taylor and Albert Taylor, was pedestrain struck while crossing and died from injuries. Police report the driver stopped to assist passengers before continuing. The child was rushed to Port Fount hospital by ambulance, but died en route. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A then-current official bulletin reported General Patton showing improved consciousness and partial recovery after a neck injury sustained in a road incident. Medical staff noted strengthening of movement and stable respiration though paralysis remained, with continued care and cautious optimism for further progress.
Warren speaks at an aviation conference, outlining activation of exploration and economic growth as a means to boost industry. He advocates Western states pursuing industrial expansion and barrier removal to advance progress, framing aviation as key to regional development.
Marshall testified before the Pearl Harbor committee that he never saw the Japanese pilot message. He recalled parts of intercepted communications and stated he did not recall receiving the crucial instructions, noting the timing around December 6 and the day before Pearl Harbor.
Sacramento dispatch reports postwar crime surge in California surpassing every state. Richard A. McGee of corrections notes FBI per capita figures for the first half show California leading in robbery and auto thefts, with grand larceny high as well. State data align with federal estimates, showing about 2.3 per hundred in all crime for nine months, compared with 1944.
Hashimoto, skipper of I 58, expected to testify in the McVay case. He arrived by plane to testify about the torpedoing of the Indianapolis in the Philippine Sea in July 1945. Naval Intelligence questioned Hashimoto as witnesses arrive for the trial in Washington D C to determine if McVay bore responsibility.
The Harwirl Planting commission met with Tuliding Inspector Pat Wetzel and Fire Chief Tony August to review four possible revisions of the oily fire grown ordinance to align with the present building code and establish free districts. The panel expressed unanimous approval to explore five centers for the new zoning law and reviewed a Los Angeles ordinance against Hayward standards. An informal talk on public parking funding was held with no immediate action planned. A special meeting is set for Wednesday December 19.
Hayware merchants sponsor a window display contest judged December 15 by William Bowman, L Stanton, and Lee Kent. Cash prizes total 40 dollars with multiple awards. A separate report notes the Founders Tree in Nevada County tops for Christmas ceremony events into a worldwide broadcast.
Cannery workers and truckers faced stoppages as AFL Teamsters halted shipments at the California Conserving Company plant while inside workers stayed on the job. The dispute follows a split over union recognition after NLRE voting, with CIO and AFL factions clashing over bargaining rights. Concurrently in Pittsburgh, CIO steel and auto labor actions push for wage gains as Seattle and Bay Area labor disputes unfold. A Bethlehem Alameda clash saw over 200 CIO machinists picket at the shipyard, with incidents reported among workers amid the broader strike wave.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee ended its probe into charges by ex Ambassador Huey that the State Department shaped U S foreign policy. After three hours of reviewing secret records, Chairman Connally said no further hearings would be held. Witnesses including Acheson and Byrnes testified as Hurley’s claims were rejected.
Hayward Area Park Recreation and Parcways district outlines a summer day camp plan for Teel property with joint use by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. A building will house district supplies, a farm and camp facilities. weekends reserved for Boy Scout activities. Sanitary and state improvements are to precede summer operations funded by sale of adjoining railroad racks. Attendees include Homer Bemiss Oakland Area council Benham Mrs Geo Oakes Howell Plemmens John Lee Wilbur Allen Peck George Wes Nal Wesley Garcon W Ambrose Pulcifer and Noah Smith representing various groups.
Calendar notes several community gatherings including Cypress Camp at 8 p m and Denia Business and Professional Women at 7 30 p m Christmas Party at Trinity Church, plus Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce 2 p m at Green Shutter hotel and Bret Harte PTA square dancing at 9 p m. Tomorrow features Kiwanis at 6 14 p m at Castro Villa Lions Club at noon Green Shutter hotel Markham PTA UPPEC at Hayward High School and a Board of Trade meeting. Flight CAP meets 7 15 p m at Hayward High School with square dancing later at Ashland school.
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