Radio soap operas spark reader backlash and banter
The piece rails against morning soap operas and evening cowboy radio programs, recounting clashing tastes and listener letters. It notes examples of melodramatic titles, callers, and a furniture promo, while imagining readers sending blunt messages to sponsors.
Villagers Buy Training Army Gliders
Ted Marsten and Fred Keyes of San Lorenzo have purchased 26 gliders from the federal government deemed surplus property. The craft will be reconfigured with motors for training, seating three, then adjusted to two, and rented to the public at Bay Area airports for training.
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Ted Marsten
Fred Keyes
San Lorenzo
Bay Area
Raining
Mr. Marston
Serviea
Army Air Force
Eut
Matson Navigation Company
Keyes
Matson ‘Company
Com Wyile
CIO Recommended to Represent Canneries in California
NLRB official Joseph Watson advised that the CIO should represent 50,500 Northern California canner workers as their bargaining agent. A decision from the NLRB in Washington is expected within two weeks, with prior vote totals showing CIO and AFT leading to contested ballots. negotiations for a 1948 contract across 70 canneries are urged, while a confrontational notice calls for immediate bargaining with growers and professors.
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Hestoral
Joseph &. Watson
Naional Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Washington
CIO
California
Watson
AFL
Donald Henderson
CIO. Union
Caterpillar Strike Ends at San Leandro Plant
Seven hundred Caterpillar workers at the company plant in San Leandro were to resume production of agricultural equipment after a settlement of a three day strike. U.S. Labor Commissioner Wayne Kenaston announced the terms were not disclosed. The strike began October 26, called by Local 284, District Lodge 116, IAM AFL.
Castro Valley Gun Club to Install Officers Tonight
Ray Bartelson, a local businessman, will be installed as president of the Castro Valley Roll and Gun Club during Ladies Night tonight, succeeding Arthur Phillips, with Abrott vier as vice president, Lemba as secretary, and other officers to be installed.
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Castro Valley
Ray * Bartelson
Arthur Phillips
Abrott As. Vier
Lemba
Community Council to Survey Hayward Area for Boys Club
The Hayward Area Community Council voted to survey the region to assess need for Boys' Clubs of America activities. The survey will be conducted by the Boys' Clubs of America at no charge, with Eaton of the Oakland chapter speaking on leadership and club efficiency.
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Hayward Area
Boys’ Clubs of America
Eaton
Athens Athletic Witb
Harry Lynch
Richard Norburg
Jack Rees
City Planning Commission
Aviation Topic At San Lorenzo Lions Club Meeting
San Lorenzo Lions Club hosts James H. Quieks from Southern California as speaker on Aviation in the Future. He discusses warplanes and civilian uses, addressing attendees at Danny's Dining Room Four Corners San Lorenzo with dinner and business at seven.
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Snd
Hayward
San Lorenzo Lions Club
James H. Quieks
Quick
Southern California
San Leandro Lions
Danny
Four Corner
San Lorenzo
Sale of Hayloft and Creamery Building Denied
The Review learned that the B street building housing the Hayloft and Hunt's Creamery was reportedly sold but S. E. Reinhard denied the sale on behalf of owner Mrs. Georgiana Woods. Reinhard stated the building will not be for sale and negotiations for a new lease with Harry Carr of Majestic Clothiers were not yet finalized. A Community Council committee was appointed to study rules for the Hayloft’s legal designation.
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Hunt
S. E. Reinhard
Lowner
Georgiana .Woods
Reinhard
Harry Carr
Majestic Clothiers
Carr
Hayward
Arég
Monahan Addresses Lions Club on Veterans Issues
Monahan spoke to Lions Club members yesterday at their Jac meeting, detailing his role as veterans counselor and explaining the GI bill of rights, the subjects veterans face, and the opportunities and advantages available. Birthdays for Mrs Marianna telegh and Dr Herman Hggert were noted.
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ACF
Monahan
New
Hearing on New Zoning Ordinance Set
A public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance will be held at 8 p.m. tomorrow at city hall. The City Planning Commission, chaired by Herb Way, has studied the ordinance in regular meetings. It covers city limits and may offer guidance for surrounding areas. All interested may attend to present protests or views. CHINA ASSEMBLY CHUNGKING (U.R) The Kuomintang proposed today that China’s national assembly convene on May 5 to purify the new constitution and replace the one party regime with a representative, dual election government.
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Hayward
City Planning Commission
Herb Way
China Assembly
Appointment to Hayward board fills unexpired term
Edward K. Shanton was appointed to the board of trustees of Hayward elementary schools to fill the unexpired term. Frank Perez was confirmed as Way by Vaughn Seidel, county superintendent of schools. Perez’s resignation followed work pressures at Quirreil. Shanton, former anti-cashier of the May Wie branch, has 25 years at Bank of America and now links with Hayward Electric and Appliance Center. He is chairman of the Hayward branch of the Oakland Red Cross and serves on local selective service board No. 74, with ties to Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, and View Water District.
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Edward.k. ‘Shanton
Fiustees
Trayaward’ Elementary Nools
Frank Pererra
Vaughn Seidel
County Lintendent
Per
Quirreil
Hayward
Memorial Park
Filo
May Wieth
Bank’ of America
Hayward Electric and Appliance Center
Oakland
Red Gross of America
Selctive Service Board
Knights of Columbus
Iwanis Service, Club and View Water ‘District
Guilty Verdict Upheld in Army Alimony Case
Judge Jacob Har presided as Beatrice Fedarff of 88 Westfield Avenue accused a discharged serviceman of failing to provide support for their two children Vernon and Roland. The defendant, previously found guilty before service, corrected his status and began allotment payments but later fell behind. The sentence is scheduled for January 23. Deputy District Attorney Frank Crews noted rising concerns about veterans’ irregular alimony payments due to strikes and unemployment. This was the first such case tried in court.
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Jacob Harcourt
Jane County
Beatrice Fedarff
Westfield Avenue
Vernon
Roland
Fedorif
Frank Crews
Uhdb
Crews
United Nations to trusteeship three African mandates and arms industry control proposal
The U N O received Britain’s order to place three African mandates under trusteeship and Jan Masaryk proposed UNO control of the entire world armaments industry. General Eisenhower announced demobilization plans and a nationwide broadcast. The House Labor Committee rejected Truman labor reform by a tie vote.
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Tme Bull Uno
London
UPI
United Nations Today
Britain
UNO
Jan Masaryk
Czechoslovakia
Washington
U.pi
U.ai
Dwight’ D. Hiserhower
U.P
Dwight JD. Eisenhower
Army
Morrow
Columbia Broadcasting System
Congress
House Labor
Truman
Oro Loma Hearings Concluded in Superior Court
Hearings ended yesterday in Oakland Superior Court over the Oro Loma Sanitary District condemnation action against Oriole Avenue and Plaza Drive properties. Property owners’ attorney is Frank Harris. Sanitary Board counsel is Ernest K. Wilson. decision and damages will be announced soon.
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Superior Court
Oakland
Oro Loma Sanitary District
Oriole Avenue
Plaza Drive
Fuige
Frank Haris
We White
Ernest K. Wilson
Sanjlary
Kiwanis Club Sets Plans for 1946 Year
The Kiwanis club of Hayn met at Castro Villa to outline activities and programs for the year ahead. New president Robert Krag announced 1946 committees while Frank Castellucci, 1946 vice president, spoke on choosing meaningful talks and the value of concise speech. Pred Cox chaired the session.
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Kiwanis Club Af Hayn
Castro Villa
Robert Krag
Frank Castellucci
Kiwanis Club
Castellucci
Pred Cox
Solons Honor Strobridge Dead State Leader in Adjourned Session
The California legislature honored Edward K. Strobridge of Hayward for his 27 years as a county official and service in both houses. Assemblyman Francis Dunn Jr. lauded Strobridge’s public careers and contributions to Alameda County, with Speaker Charles Lyon calling him an outstanding citizen. The tribute occurred as the body adjourned on Tuesday.
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Honoving
Edward K. Strobridge
Alameda County
Charles Lyon
Strobridge
California
Solons Battle Over State Funds In Sacramento
In Sacramento the state assembly opened postwar funding battles proposing to appropriate 244 million for sale and public works. An 80 million division of reserves to cities and counties for sewers roads and local uses led the agenda. Governor Warren then faced a 14 million state construction bill. A move to pull the fair employment practices act from committee followed a 10 to ? hostile vote, as the governor opposed splitting 90 million between cities and counties to fund state obligations.
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Sacramentour
State Assembly
Barl Warren
Assembly
Governmental Efficiency Committee
Bil
Werren
Boy Scout Week Plans Underway
Plans for Boy Scout Week announced at Bret Harte school meeting led by Henry R. Gall southern district chairman. George M. Downend to assist with anniversary court of horror plans and Captain L A Bike with food government day. Court of honor set for February at Bret Harte with Explorer Outpost No 1 of Castra Valley officiating. Walter Coffin presented district plan of organization to 23 members. Lions Club sponsors Boy Scouts exposition and meat badge show on March 22 and 13.
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Oae
Henry R. Gall
Southern District
Bret Harte School
George M. Downend
L. A. Bike
Court of Honor
Bret Hartegehnd
Castra Valley
Walter Coffin
Lions Club
Purview district awards new truck purchase
Fire commissioners of the Purview district select PLE Van Pell of Oakdue for a new district truck. It will be delivered around June 1 at a cost of 8500 including tax. The department has raised funds through paper salvage over four years and five months, with residents contributing most of the price. About $700 daily is saved for a building project, while paper salvage sales continue. Fire Chief Bill Walters urges disposing of clean papers to reduce fire hazards and promises pickup service for stores with paper stock.
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Purview
van Pell
Qakdue
Lax
Fairview
Bill Walters
Truman to Submit Proposal in Labor Crisis Shutoff
Amid a broad industrial crisis that idled nearly a million workers, President Truman prepared to submit a labor proposal. Police clashed with CIO and other union pickets in Los Angeles and Chicago, with injuries reported and arrests at meatpacking sites. Congress split on a Republican motion to bypass Truman’s plan as negotiators and government officials met in Washington to seek settlement of strikes in steel and meatpacking.
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Vialenge
Naition
Los Angeles
CIO
U. S. Motors
Kansas City
Kew
Chicago
Washington
Tne House Labor Committee
Truman
White House
Tony
AFL and
Big Tour Meat Packing Companies
Chamber Hospital Request Praised by State Senator
State Senator Arthur M. Breed Jr. responded favorably to a telegram from the Hayward Arena Chamber of Commerce seeking use of abandoned federal hospitals for caring for mentally defiant persons, especially children. He has not seen the bill but heard no opposition and expects quick legislative action to make facilities available on an emergency basis.
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Arthur MW. Breed, Jr
Hayward Arena Chamber of Commerce
Calendar Of Events Tonight And Tomorrow
American Legion Post and Auxiliary No 68 Memorial building 8 p m Companions of Foresters Nebekah IOOF temple 7 00 p m Lions club Dan ny s 7 p m Baptist Church Missionary Bakery East Avenue Improvement Club Pomo Council Ladies Auxiliary Trinity Church Ben Lorenzo Community church Community hall Priscilla club Congregational church Bquore Dancing Stnest school 8 p m Tomorrow TAAUW bok section Joiners union Bibln By ma vet Friendship Bibln clab Metts pdlat chure at Neighbors of Wandcraft
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American Legion Post and Auxiliary
Companions of Foresters
Nebekah
IOOF
San Lorenzo Lions Club
Danny's
Baptist Church Missionary Bakery
East Avenue Improvement Club
Pomo Council
Trinity Church
Ben Lorenzo
Priscilla Club
Iehurch
TAAUW
Btok
Ters& Joiners Union
Bibl
Pdlat
Wandcraft
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