City Supervisors Vote 10 Cent Fare Amid Protests
In San Francisco on the last day of 1945 the Board of Supervisors approved a 10 cent fare increase for city taxis despite a packed chamber and strong public opposition. The session exposed rifts, purported conflicts of interest, and a last-day vote by lame duck members, described as a free-for-all by observers.
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Ram
San Francisco
Utilities Commission
W Demne
Wmly
Hig
Prisvate
Yellow Taxi Company
San ‘O
Niles Road Riding Stable Fire Damages Central Alameda County
Fire at Niles road riding stable outside the city limits caused estimated total damage of 21000 to 11000, after three horses were guided to safety. Frank Cunha suffered second degree burns while dousing flames. a $6000 stable burned completely and a side recreation room was saved as Alameda County fire patrol and state truck from Cherryland controlled the blaze.
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Jack Cusson
Niles Road
Frank J. Cunhy
Youug
Cunha
Alameda
Tire Shop and Carpenters Plan Remodel at Castro Street
W C Wilson secures a $17 500 permit bringing total modernized plant costs to $30 000 for the new U S Tire shop at 314 Castro street. The two story glass front will feature glass brick entrances and house tire vulcanizing plus an electrical appliances line. At the old site the building is being expanded, while Carpenters Union Local No 1622 also receives an $8 000 permit for offices at 420 Salo street.
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W. C. Wilson
U.S
Castro Street
Carpenters Union
Salo Street
Moniz Pleads Guilty on Two Counts
Janes C Moniz an 18 year old toy gun bandit pleaded guilty before Judge Jaco Harder Jr to two counts of kidnapping for robbery. Prosecutors say he was arrested in December for a two week crime spree involving thirteen kidnappings and robberies. Two Castro Valley residents William Crossman and Warren D Ashley filed the charges after being kidnapped by Moniz who said he used only toy guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes C. Moniz
Oakland Superior Court
Moniz
Jaco Harder, Jr
William Crossman
Schafer Road
Castro Valley
Warren D'Ashquith
Williams Street
Ashland Improvement Club elects new officers and delegates
Monan to assume the presidency of the Ashland Improvement Club after an election Tuesday. Other officers: vice president Mrs Viola Correa, secretary Mrs Mary G. Walsh, treasurer Mrs Haze Jacobsen, trustees William Jacobsen and Louis Seobl. Delegates to the Federated Improvement use include Mrs Waleh, Mrs Honan and Mrs Jacobsen with W. M. Morrison, Mrs Ruth Silveira and William Jacobsen as alternates.
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HM. Monan
Ashland Improvement Club
Ther View
Viola Correa
Mary GC. Walsh
Rensurer
Haze
Jacobsen
William Jacobsen
Louis Seobl
Federated Improvement Use
Waleh
Honan
W. M. Morrison
Ruth Silveira
William
Future of Hayward's Schools to be Aired
Four people will discuss the future of Hayward's schools tomorrow morning on KLX Oakland. Speakers include B Paulsen Hayward high district superintendent Rees Hayward elementary superintendent John Sandoval and George Cracknell Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce secretary manager.
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Hayward
KLX
Oakland
Oakland Chamber of Commerce
B. Paulsen
Met Rees
John ‘Sandoval
George” Cracknell
Hayward Area
World Assembly Delays Steering Committee Decision
The late stage World Assembly enters a heated discussion over the size of its general or steering committee. A tense meeting today referred the issue to a committee and postponed a decision for a week.
Speeding Car Driver Arrested After Morning Chase
A stolen car, chased by California Highway Patrol officer Al Wheeler, struck a taxi that burned and another vehicle before the driver Jesse P. Barnett fled on foot. Five shots were fired as Barnett was caught, with three people injured lightly. He will be charged with grand theft and hit-and-run.
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W. J. Mustoe
Sif
Camp Shoemaker
E. Kiobot
Carl D. Bryan
California Highway Patrol
al Wheeler
Dublin Road
Dublin
Jesse P. Barnett
22Nd Battalion
Fest
Barnett
Wheeler
Theaxi
Allen Fain
Adeling
Barle- Jey
Thomas B. Lilly
Barratt
Webster
Oalelana
Barnatt
Ashland Robbery Suspect Admits Theft at Local Tavern
Marysville police arrested Ernest A. Finburg, 40, of 16780 E. 14th Street, after he admitted robbing Bill's Eagle tavern in Ashland last week. He said he hid in the tavern kitchen when it closed and stole about $240, with around $50 remaining. Finburg faces disturbing the peace charges.
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Marysville
Bill
Ashland
Ernest A. Finburg
E. 14Th Street
Finburyg
Governor designates Chamber Week in California
Governor Earl Warren proclaims the week of January 14 as Junior Chamber of Commerce Week in California marking the 26th anniversary of the nationwide group. He commends community clubs for supporting worthwhile projects aimed at improving life and happiness for all residents.
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Chamber Week
Sacramento
Earl Warren
Hayward Community Theater to stage You Cant Take It With You
Hayward Community theater invites auditions for You Cant Take It With You at Hayward High School. Eight roles for men and seven for women available including Penny Sycamore Paul Sycamore and Alice Moss Hart and Kaufman production offers acting, stage crew, costumes and makeup experience. George Wilson of Hayward High School faculty directs auditions to be held Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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Hayward Community Theater
Hayward High School
Penny Sycamore
Paul Sycamore
Russia
Sycamores
Alice
Moss. Hart and
Gentes Kaufman
George Wilson
Citizens Committees Active in Village Zoning Petitions Circulated
Multiple petitions circulated among San Lorenzo Village residents seek zoning changes around Hesperian Boulevard area to curb undesirable business. County supervisors hold signed copies. organizers unnamed. A second group circulated two petitions opposing restrictions to preserve competition and prevent single control of village commerce.
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San Lorenzo Village
Mel Watson
Village Monies Association
Petiton
Wattson
Cy Manufacturing
Citizens’ Committee
Board of Supervisors
Hesperian Boulevard
San, Lorenzo Creek
Hathaway Avenue
Vilage
Hesperign Boule
Lecture invites employees and owners on modern merchants
The February meeting organized by the Hayward Atod Chamber of Commerce invites employers and employees to attend a lecture by Mrs Muriel Isyat koff general manager of the Butler Business Bureau of San Francisco on Modern Retailers Practiced on Modern Merchants. The domestic trade department sponsors the event promising valuable tips for local employers and workers in lawgiiness establishments.
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Muriel ‘Isyatkoff
Butler Business Bureau of
San Francisco
Hayward Atod Chamber of Commerce
Iawgiiness
Lions To Sponsor Community Sings In San Lorenzo
The San Lorenzo Lions will take over the Community Sing events from the San Lorenzo Community Club. Two concerts have drawn over two hundred attendees, with Melvin Mac McEuen continuing as stage manager. Next Homes Association meeting is set for January 28 at 7:30 PM in the Community Center, annual election of officers for 1946 planned.
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San Lorenzo Community Club
San Lorenzo Lions
Wall Alpers
The
Lions
Claud Lingenfelter
Community Club
Tions
Fay
Melvin “Mac” McEuen
Next Homes Association
Governor candidate Kenny delays governor bid decision
San Francisco attorney general hopeful Robert Kenny, urged by Sen. Sheridan Downey as a potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said he would not decide yes or no until there is opportunity for the enunciative wisdom of all Democratic party forces to be exercised.
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San Francisco
Robert Kenny
Sheridan Downey
Democrat-ic
Homeowners Register Objection to Church Site
San Lorenzo Village Homes Association directors met to hear a delegation opposing the San Lorenzo Community Church location on Paseo Grande facing Via Olinda. The board will discuss with church trustees to resolve differences. A routine item noted the fire department request for a second paid firefighter to relieve twelve hour volunteer shifts at the Myehouse.
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San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo Village
Myehouse
Long Distance Manual Service Slowed Across The Area
Western cities face telephone delays as long distance and manual service slow to a standstill due to a strike by union operators and picketing by the American Communication Equipment Workers. San Francisco and nearby offices show mixed operation while Hayward plans action, and newspapers appeal for direct in-office news tips if service worsens.
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California
Toen
Manuel Telephone Service
Hayward
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
Bill Sutherland
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Strke
Club action on taxi rates marks twentieth anniversary
Federated Improvement club held a regular meeting voting to study alleged taxi discrimination while urging members to log taxi charges and distances. The group, aided by the Chamber of Commerce boundary committee, discussed East 4th street improvements and traffic safety needs including crossings on East 14th street, stop lights at Castra Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road, and tree-lined highways on East 4th Street. Hedged by plans for a new eight room school at Mioth Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, the club honored Hazel Jacobsen for Hospitality House service and noted 33,000 meals served, with two founding members present from 20 years of service.
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Federated Improvement Club
Lo Late Dation
Ace Lion
William Walglace
Nick Bauer
Charles Bubics
Redwood Road
May Walsh
William Jacobsen
Mast 14Th Street
E. F. Hansen
Hillcrest Knolls Improvement Club
Mi0th Avenue
Foothill Boulevard
Improvement Club
Valle Vista
Hazel Jacobsen
Hayward
Veterans Building
Teaugh Night
Jacobsen
William Wallace
Chicago Murder Victim Anne Degnan Buried Amid Investigation
Detectives and mourners gathered in Degnan neighborhood as funeral services were held for six year old Anne Degnan. Authorities pursued leads in the slaying with no single major suspect in custody.
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Chicago
Suze
Anne
Degnan
Potice
Women operators strike at San Francisco exchanges
Across San Francisco toll buildings groups of women operators did not report for work as overnight shifts ended. In Seattle about 20 000 telephones were blocked by 2 000 union workers refusing to cross picket lines. At the Oakland ACEW march a group led by Victor Volasta protested company policy with operators refusing to cross the line.
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San Francisco
Mayer
Seattle
P.T. & T. Tris
Oakland
Victor Volasta
ACEW
Calendar of events list for local clubs tonight
Calendar of events shows Eastern Star Heyward Acres Sunset Improvement Club meeting at 8 p m Rheingold Lodge IDES B p m Carpenters and Joiners union Dania hail 8 p m Book section AAUW Home Builders class Schooner club Ashland Presbyterian church Square Dancing Md Edan Poinsefia club ANA Dona hall on tap tonight
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Eastern Star
Heyward Acres
Sunset Improvement Club
Rheingold Lodge
Ides
Carpenters and Joiners Union
Dania
AAUW
Schooner Club
Ashland Presbyterian Church
Ana
Dona Hall
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London
United Nations Assembly
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Honen
Warren
Gordon
H. Garland
State Employees Division
Robert W Kenny
Center
Northern
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Foundation For Infantile Paralveie Dot
Citizens Committees
San Lorenzo Creek
Nur Hames
Subuyjllexl Dane Wary
United Press
Key Telephone
Henry Mayer
New York
Steel
Pacific Telephone and Selegraph Company
Bush Street
Toll
Grant Avenue
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