Centuries of Inventions and Early American Industry
A reader notes inventions centering on Smithson's 1840s Institute, ether anesthesia in Boston, a 1840s refrigerator patent, and early mass production in New England mills. Mentions William Kelly, Moses Farmer, Royal House, Elias Howe, and Samuel Colt, highlighting shifts to mechanization, interchangeable parts, and early weapon manufacturing.
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de Volo
Smithsavian Institute
James Smithson
Warren
Boston
Sweet
Oakland
Lowell
Massachusetts
William Kelly
Pennsylvania
Kelly
Dover
New Hampshire
Moses Farmer
Royal C. House
Thomas 7
Sloan
Elias Mowe
New England
Samuel Colt
Ashland Post Office plans meet local protest
Local groups in Ashland oppose U S Post Office Department plans for a classified branch of the San Leandro post office. They urged an independent Ashland post office, citing past contract branch issues and asking Congressman George Miller for help. San Leandro officials note the Ashland plan requires a Send rate building, Civil Service staffing, ten carriers and two daily door to door deliveries.
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United States Post” Office Department
San Leandro
Ucpntment
Ash Land
Warren Smith
Ashland Chamber’ of Commerce
Ashland
George Miller
Wis
Smlith
Castro Valley
Civil Service
Village Boy Hurt When Struck by Car
Walter Jackson McMahan Jr a 14 year old of 251 Grant Avenue San Lorenzo Village was treated for minor injuries last night after the bicycle he rode was struck by a car. The driver Roland Joseph Tanguay 28 of 6580 Christiansen Lane. The accident occurred near Ho Lewelling Boulevard at B pani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jackson McMahan, Jr
Grant Avenue
San Lorenzo Village
Armud
Roland Joseph Tanguay
Christenson Lane
Hoi Lewelling Boulevard
Pani
Calendar of Events for Today and Tomorrow in Local Clubs
Readable fragments show a Community Calendar listing Carlton carpenters joiners union meeting at Memorial Park Clubhouse at 7 90 p.m. Rheingold lodge hosts an evening event, and Hayward Elementary School board and PSOORRIA S club gatherings appear. Tomorrow’s entries include Pacis Tabbit and other community notices with tentative times and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentere
Joiners Union
Pacis
Mraedere
Destroyer Hunts Sinking Hwa Tung Off California Coast
A U S Navy destroyer reached the sinking Chinese freighter Hwa Tung about 480 miles west of San Pedro as rescue ships Chisholm Trail and a Canadian vessel race to reach the 4500 ton freighter. Hwa Tung requested help, listing badly with 20 feet of water in hold one, heading for the coast in heavy seas. 34 men were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
I.k
Coast Guard
California
Globe Wireless
San Francisco
Hwa
Molotov Denounces UN Move Against Soviet Armament Count
at United Nations hall Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov charged 54 nation committee with seeking to destroy a Soviet proposal for a worldwide troop and armament count after the armament reduction resolution was passed by acclamation. He warned the big power unity could end and said some nations aimed to sidetrack the Soviet demand.
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United
Nattons Hall
Plushing
M. Molotov
United Nations
Molotov
U.N
Tow Truck Driver Killed In Fog Shrouded Collision
In dense fog on Dublin hill California, tow-truck driver Edward Hersche Halmes 66 died at Fairmont Hospital after being struck while aiding a two-car crash. RDS Dave Lean 62 and his wife Yetta Lean suffered severe injuries. a chain of collisions ensued, with bystanders and witnesses including William Dean Reed and Lenn assisting before another vehicle struck Lenn and Holmes. A second, lighter crash on the San Mateo Bridge injured Clarence Wieske 87, Charles Stanbridge 29, and Charles Ferry 41.
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Oeeetae
Edward Hersche
Halmes
Dublin
Fainyent
Fairmont Hospital
Dave Lean
Livermara
Yetta Lean
William Dean Reed
Pacific Avenue
San Bruno
Vitul
la Salle
Evelyn Drury
MacArthur Beulevane
Oakland
Reed
LaSalle
Dublin Hill
Lorist
Lenn
Holmes
Declarer
John Bloloda
California Steel
San Francisco
George Franklin Birdsall
Valencia Street
Opal Morotta
Clarence William Wieske
Redwood City
Charles Eldon Stanbridge
East Avenue
Hayward
Charles Emmet Ferry
Whelton Avenue
San Mateo
Mt. Eden
Ferry
Wieska
Hayward Hospital
Wieske
Jessie Wieska
Tenement Disaster Toll Rises in New York Fire
In a West Side tenement collapse linked to a blaze, officials deem the danger over as the death toll nears 36. Rescue efforts end with 21 known dead and more than 40 injured. two youths tied to arson face court charges as search continues for 15 missing bodies. Relatives waited through the night as rescue crews worked in rain under searchlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Upper West Side
Timothy FP
Guinne
Joseph Crabbe
Joseph Ill
Hayward Library Story Hour By Mrs Carnid
A children story hour will be held at the Hayward Library tomorrow morning from 10 to 10 30 conducted by Mrs Dorothy Carnid children's Librarian All grade school children are invited to attend.
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Hayward
Dorothy Carnid
Final Choice of Rockefeller Site Awaited in UN Vote
United Nations site selection near New York advanced after a decisive committee vote in favor of John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated land along the East River. Thirty three nations supported the New York location with seven opposing including Australia and most Muslim states. The assembly faces a two thirds vote to confirm the site, amid a crowded, tense meeting and a mistaken ballot by Iran’s delegate.
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Rockefeller
Tne Assembly
Imad
UN Hendauasers
Manhattan
John JD. Rockfeller, Jr
East River
Australia
New York
Iran
Awni Khalidy
Roger D. Lapham
San Francisco
Vily
Presidio
Sila
France
Foy
Castro Valley Gun Club Director Plans Installation
Castro Valley Rod and Gun club directors met at E R Abbott’s home to discuss installing new officers at Castro Villa on January 16 at 7 30 p m. An entertainment committee led by Al Velebil was formed with Ray La Blanc Robert Livingston Frank Demd Robert Mosca Dy Starling Ballard and Ann Phillips. Installation will be part of ladies night and members shared pheasant season experiences before the December 19 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro Valley
Valley Lions Plan Combined Yule Party Monday
Lions of Castro Valley completed plans for a combined ladies night and Christmas party at their dinner meeting held at El Rancho. The event is set for next Monday at Castro Villa. A December 19 meeting discussed, with a board meeting scheduled for Castro V. Gardens on December 20. Moving picture reels provided the evening entertainment.
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Lions of
Castro Valley
el Rancho
Castro Villa
Valley Lions
Castro V. Gardens
Rains Delay Plane Search Near Mt Ranier
Severe weather stalled a search for a marine transport plane missing since Tuesday with 32 aboard. Snow and rain grounded 14 planes, six foot snow in Ranier and Hooded valleys, and climbers scouted Nisqually glacier area while ground crews faced treacherous canyons and flooded ground.
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Longmire
Wash
Marine
Mt. Ranier
Ranier
Hooded
Washington
Ascarlin
Varieties Debut at 8 36 In San Lorenzo Village
Al Millman producer of San Lorenzo Take It Away unveils his musical variety stage show tonight defying superstition. The Swunit talent round-up starts at 8 30 p m in the Village grammar school auditorium. Children under 12 admitted free, profits go to the Homes Association Christmas festival fund.
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al Millman
San Lorenzo
Millman
Iran
14 Soldiers Dead In Pennsylvania Rail Crash At Mansfield
A speeding Pennsylvania passenger train crashed into two freight derailleurs near Mansfield Ohio, killing at least 14 soldiers and workers and injuring about 40. The Golden Triangle passenger train struck amid wreckage, with eight or more bodies believed buried. Hospitals reported many with fractures or burns from escaping steam as survivors were treated and some released.
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Wooster
Fifth Service Command
Columbus
Chicago
General Hospital
Keith
Toledo
Patterson
Robert Radike
Milwaukee
Wis
Weather Outlook With Dense Fog Near Area
Weather forecast notes cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with fluctuating temperatures and light variable winds. Fog remains over the area but traffic flow is expected to normalize later.
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Eileen
Hayward Community Theatre
Donna Moniz
Bill Stroble
Mr. Baler
Brel Harte
Keni Studios
Ashland Post Office
F.H.A
Nadir
Mysory Improvement Club
Pam
Bret Ribapod Lancer Behall
Christia
Apm
Plan
Dishlin Hill
Nthe
Frank Lippincots
Bob Balian
Gun Club
Xmas
Sas Butte i. Torr
Secata ‘Mnialded Vane
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