14 Dec 1945
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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
1
A local opening at Blossom Way Crossing drew San Lorenzo visitors and Hayward merchants, with photographers, SP officials, and residents present. Cars lined the crossing as a ceremony photoshoot captured signals, signage, and the collaboration between communities, ending with a casual reflection on the event’s significance.
Washington report quotes survivor Charles J. Wollaston describing the cruiser Tadianavolis sinking after collision with a Japanese sub in the Mathipine Sea last July 30. He testifies at court that 250 to 330 men were in compartments hit by torpedoes, with 480 lost. Captain McVay faces charges of inefficiency and negligence.
A two day stoppage at Cycifonia Conserving Company's plant disrupted operations as pickets blocked entry over the hiring of Tory Correia, a union dispute focal point. Correia returned to work while other workers resumed jobs after discussions. The protest and related industry actions involve General Motors plants, the CIO unions, and a pending cooling off proposal from the Senate.
Mt Eden voters will decide on a 50000 bond issue to fund two to three adjacent lots for three new classrooms at Mt Eden school. The project aims to renew music instruction and weekly assemblies, add a cafeteria, and surface playgrounds as enrollment rises and annexes are used. Election staff include Sue Sullivan as election inspector and Phaze Thomgord and Rania Koryanys as judges.
A meeting announced the Federated Improvement clubs will hold a public sale on Saturday January 5 at 2 pm. The white frame building on Cayaiieih Paraparty has been used by the housing authority. Contents of the building will be sold and the property was originally built by Mr. Wallace. Members urged support from the Maynard Area Chamber of Commerce and the Community Council to press for reduced rates for passengers outside Hayward proper.
A fragmentary note indicates a singer named Carlan was found by someone named Pelle. The text hints at a celebration of high parentage and a greeting to Todliye, though details are unclear. The readable words suggest a personal reunion or discovery story in a local notice.
The Senate rejected a provision granting each senator an additional 2500 yearly expense allowance plus 4 percent for expenses, noting previous costs and salaries. Critics argued pay raises should be voted openly, while the appropriations committee defended near unanimous support for the item. The committee added a 400 stationery allowance per senator through June 30, raising total Senate and House figures to about 2.054 billion dollars.
Police hunt a sailor identified as stationed at Treasure Island after he passed a fictitious 30 dollar check at a service station on Bayview Avenue. Bank records show the check was drawn in Los Angeles and returned unpaid. Investigators say other similar transactions may have been made on Treasure Island and nearby areas.
Evidence from a San Francisco conference ties Alfred Leonard Cline to a sequence of deaths and disappearances linked to his associates. Investigators pursue a possible murder charge as inquiries span California Oregon Florida Georgia Texas and beyond. At Macon Georgia a woman named Alma Curler is identified in a mortuary record, with ties alleged to a missing Bloomington Indiana widow. Authorities suspect the cremated remains might belong to Mrs Alma Carpenter, a Blooming ton widow linked to the case.
Local law enforcement staff attended an Alpha Lambda Psi honorary meeting at City Hall. Walter A. Gordon chaired the event as Richard Candon, Robert Hopking, Moyer, and Charlie Barrett of the Hayward department joined. Hopkins, Moyer were initiated into the honor society for police and law enforcement officers who study techniques and discuss Youth Authority operations.
In an atmosphere of quiet beauty the four character study Family Portrait opens tonight at the Bret Harte auditorium. Nazareth to Copernseum to Jerusalem and back frames a timeless portrayal led by Mary Irving as Mary with Barbara McCullough as a faithful but sharp friend. Four young men play Jesus' brothers with equal polish. Mayers Turboyaky as the rabbi and George Wilson as the marriage broker provide strong support. The four scenes promise a memorable performance fitting the Christmas season with a human focus over strict religious themes.
Six U S Marine planes vanished during a snowstorm over North China after a December 1 training flight near Tientsin. Maj. Gen. Kalley J. Rockey said wreckage from five craft was located and three airmen remained unaccounted for, while reports differed over their mission and circumstances.
The government halted the release of surplus butter stocks, a move seen as tightening the market and worsening the nationwide butter shortage. Officials noted 100000 pounds were released to civilians to cushion winter demand while the army seeks to halt civilian sales and recalls up to 25000000 pounds to bolster stocks.
Tonya, a 21 year old sailor poetess aboard the small sailing boat Audacious, was rescued by the U S Navy after 30 days adrift off Honolulu. Her vessel broke up in rough seas while attempting Honolulu to San Francisco, leaving her with damaged sails and on deck in a life raft. She described multiple attempts to leave Honolulu, weathering rough seas, and a perilous drift before LST 94 picked her up at dawn on December 6.
The Pearl Harbor committee’s legal staff resigned under claim of time-wasting as Chairman Alben Barkley weighed leaving the panel to keep his Senate duties. Mitchell reported the staff would quit once replacements were found amid protracted hearings and withheld data.
A jeep left the road six miles southwest of Napa on Route 66 near Skages Island radio station and crashed into a ditch killing radioman Geares Cary, 33, of Chicago. Three others were injured: radioman C. H. Kethy from Antonia Texas, radioman 2/e Wondel Dillon of Mankato, and seaman 2/e C. Tt. Pateh of Progl. ton, Michigan.
Calendar of events for today and tomorrow lists groups including Eastern Star Hayward Acres Sunset LC Rheimgald Lodge LD ES and joiners union Danis Hall p m Book Section A A U W Home Builders class Christian church Schooner Club Ashland Presbyterian elementary school board Hayward Bret Horie Poinsetla club FL N A Dania Hall Squer Dancing Mt Eden arent Bolti TOMORROW Pacific Nabbit Breedere Asan 8 pm Velborg Lodge Dance Dania hall
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