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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1942
Page
7
Chicago stockyards this week showed prices for hogs and meat products at levels not seen since the Civil War era. Traders noted record high quotes with prices around 19 dollars per hundred pounds and shifts in futures due to demand for lend-lease war supplies.
A partial OCR fragment notes most candy produced on the Pacific coast is directed to armed forces. A single plant reports about 80 percent of its output going to post exchanges and ship stores, showing a major shift toward military consumption.
Candlelight lit parts of Livermore and the valley Monday night as the city experienced a forty minute power outage caused by a transmission line tangling with a plane. The event disrupted use of electric power and affected daily activities in the area.
The California Cattlemen's Association convention in San Pranctisco calls for extending the work week as essential to boost productivity amid national labor trends. Proposals promote reorganizing bonded directors, state representation on livestock boards, and broader authority to regulate deer populations and meat production. Opposing Roosevelt’s policies, delegates urge emergency coordination while supporting expansion of livestock and farm organizations.
Funeral services were held Saturday for Miguel Baptista aged 2 who died Thursday in Hayward. Burial followed at St Marys cemetery after a Catholic rites. Baptista, a native of Portugal, was survived by Florence and Mary Barbara Raplisia and by several children including Carla Sehentek Katyn Lucilly Batiana Manuel Joseph and Toxeph Ting. He was a member of the L Ferywartz C of Finywatret lodge.
In San Diego barber shops shave costs jumped by 50 cents this week while haircut prices stayed the same. Barbers blamed tougher beards and said a shave takes longer, reflecting a gradual shift in pricing practices.
Stockholders of Crocker Wheeler Bleer et al approve proposed sale of the company to Dessaly Iron Works at Sunnyvale for a sum around 200,000. Crocker Wheeler is a noted rotary electrical apparatus manufacturer in the United States.
Washington reports a new rise in wholesale beef prices as proposed by the Office of Price Administration. The plan anticipates further increases with a second price step on beef cuts and wholesale markets. Milwaukee, Chicago, and Kansas City areas show higher price levels as buyers await the next adjustments.
Castro Valley will host a bread making demonstration as part of the January 18 meeting of the Castro Valley Farm Home. The session will be hosted at the home of Mrs. KH Merry, 40268 Stanton Road, with Mrs. Davey and Mrs. Walter present.
The Federal Reserve Board reports a 9 percent rise in department store sales for the week compared to the prior year period, reflected in a Saturday release. The June figures indicate stronger consumer activity, with multiple outlets posting higher year over year figures and analysts noting momentum in key markets.
Rotproofing sandbags using tar oil emulsions shows greater effectiveness than tar oil alone. Combinations of these emulsions with metallic soaps enhance rotproofing performance, providing better protection for stored sandbags.
Seventeen sergeants within the U S Marine Corps illustrate the variety of noncommissioned ranks. The overview highlights distinct roles assigned across infantry, logistics, and specialist units, reflecting the breadth of leadership responsibilities held by senior enlisted personnel.
Washington reports a five billion oil line project facing funding and supply delays. Petroleum Administrator Jel says shipments were urged to speed oil flow but equipment issues and Bethel Steel Mills problems hinder progress, with start now targeted after February despite plans.
Speaker Tugwell announced a plan to renew relief efforts for Puerto Rico in the coming year. He proposed time relief work programs for about 100,090 workers and aid for roughly 20,000 people, with federal and insurance support. He did not specify an exact federal request, alluding to a possible amount around 40 million dollars.
Reports from the Division of Fish and Cine and warden notes state many pigeons are found along the Nacimlanta river in San Vitis Obigno county. Hunters are said to be plentiful enough to keep the birds flying. Pigeon season ends July 13.
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