Worst Flood Strikes Pacific Northwest in 12 Years
A severe flood outbreak devastates western Washington and Oregon with rising rivers and snowmelt. The Green River breached a dike at Kent, flooding lower areas as residents evacuate, while rescue teams aid marooned families across Cascade valleys. A Marine transport plane missing since Tuesday complicates search efforts amid heavy snow and rain.
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Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Cascade
Green River
Kent
Mt. Ranier
Appalachians
Salt States
Allen
Middle Atlantic States
Martin Nebraska
Kar Uy
S F Averts Clerks Strike
In San Francisco a threatened strike by 400 grocery stores was averted through a compromise between the Retail Grocers Association and APL Grocery Clerks Local 648. Wages were set at 75 dollars weekly for managers 60 for head clerks 65 for clerks and 45 for apprentices, up from prior 57 46 43 and 33.25. The union dropped a demand for eight hours of compulsory overtime for managers in favor of a full relief crew on days off. union secretary C Jinkerson said ratification is likely early next week and the executive board will recommend acceptance.
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San Francisco
Retail Grocers Association
APL Grocery Clerks Union
C. Jinkerson
San Leandro Chosen for National Guard Unit
San Leandro was tentatively selected as the location for a cavalry troop and an ordnance company of California National Guard's 52nd Infantry Division. Major Richard E. Mittelstadt announced the choice after a survey and staff recommendation showed adequate eligible men locally. The unit supports national defense as California's National Guard force grows significantly postwar.
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San Prancisco
San Leandro
California National Guard
Infanty Divion
Richard E. Mittelstadt
California
Scout Council Meet Set for January 8
Judge Frank Ogden president of Oakland Area Council of the Boy Scouts announced the annual meeting will be held January 8 1947 at the Scottish Rite Temple Oakland. The event will include a dinner and honors for outstanding service to scouting with leaders and their wives invited from the council area. Officers for 1947 will be elected and newly elected Southern District Chairman Allen G Norris will be formally inducted.
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Frank Ogden
Oakland Area
Allen G. Norris
Fred Schaffler Heads 20 30 Club
Fred Schaffler was named president of the Hayward 20 30 club at an election meeting last night. Other officers include Don Billings as vice president and Chester Mitchell as secretary. Directors are Gene Frank Walter Janssen Billings and Elliott Ingraham. The district convention in Sandust was submitted by Don Billings, official delegate, as the club outlines its plan for the coming year.
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Hayward
Stalf
Don Billings
Chester Mitchell
Serveant Airarms
Gene Frank
Walter Janssen
Bid Billings
Eliott Ingraham
Sandust
F. B. Leonard
Southwest Airlines Starts Valley Route
Southwest Airlines expands its network from San Francisco by adding Sacramento valley feeder routes. Starting January 2 flights will serve Vallejo Sacramento Marysville Yuba City Chico Red Bluff and Redding with Santa Rosa Ukiah Fort Bragg and Eureka beginning January 1. Plans include extending north from Redding and Eureka to Wedford Oregon in March via Dunsmuir and Yvelta as intermediate stops and using Oakland as a co terminal for the Sacramento valley route.
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U.R
Los Angeles
Southwest Airlines
Sacramento Valley
Vallejo
Sacramento
Marysville
Yuba City
Chico
Red Bluff
Redding
James. C. Ray
Redwood Empire
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Ukiah
Fort Bragg
Gureka
Eureka
Wedford
Ore
Dunsmuir
Yvelta
Oakland
Sacraments Valley
Valley Club Urges Hospital District in Alameda County
Jerome Crawford of Castro Valley spoke for the United Committee for Health and Hospitalization at the Federated Improvement club meeting last night. He urged revising state law to allow hospital districts in counties with populations under two million, criticizing the population clause.
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Alameda County
Jerome Crawford
Castro Valley
Federated Improvement Club
United Committee For Health and Hospitalization
Crawford
Carl McGinnis to Lead Ashland Pops Club Officials
Carl McGinnis was elected president of the Ashland Pops Club at Wednesday night’s meeting. Ernest Brookshire became vice president, Raymond Koegstad secretary, and Wayne Fritch treasurer. The next meeting is January 19 to plan the term’s first event, the Pops Club dinner.
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Ashland
Pops’ Club
Carl McGinnis
Ernest Brookshire
Raymond Koegstad
Wayne Fritch
War Officials Seek To Avoid Draft Extension In March
Washington officials say the army will try to avoid asking Congress to extend the draft beyond March 31 1947. Major General W S Paul notes the force must rely on voluntary enlistments and decide by February 1. Enlistments fall short of the 9000 weekly need, with 5126 for Nov 22 30 and a slower discharge rate. The article also covers election results for Hayward Civic and Social Club leadership including Leonard S. Hayward Club head and new officers.
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Civic Club
Washington
U.P
W. 5
Paul
War Department
Army
Congress
Historic Kemp Ranch Sold Here
The sale of the H. L. Kemp home and ranch on Tassajara road to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Vescher of Redwood road for $30,000 was reported by Castro Valley Realty Company. The 71 acre Kemp ranch is among the oldest in the district. Kemp, born on the ranch, now lives in Livermore and runs a furniture business.
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Tassajara Road
C. J. Vescher
Redwood Road
Castro Valley Realty Company
Kemp
Livermore
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