Personal account of Oakland Stadium auto races and night midget thrills
A reader recalls attending an Oakland Stadium auto race, detailing time-trials, heats, and a 40-lap feature won by Buck Whitmer after Bud Rose led much of the race. The piece notes crashes, medical help from Dr. Adam Patterson, and curiosity about upcoming night midget events around the Bay Area.
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E. 14Th Street
Oakland Stadium
Atadium
Oldand
Bud Rose
Los Angeles
Buck Whitmer
San Francisco
Rose
Buck
Number
Sleop
Burns
Adam Patterson
Sun Leandri
Bay
Santa Rosa
San Jose
Marian
Japanese Police Clash With Rioters in Tokyo Black Market Raid
Three Japanese police officers and six rioters were seriously wounded tonight in gun battles across three Tokyo districts as authorities targeted a sprawling black market ring. Police and security forces clashed with armed gangs in separate incidents, signaling a major crackdown.
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Srokyo
UPU
Formonang
Tokyo
Ong-Amoutder
Second Victim of Chico Youth Dies from Gunshot Wounds
Albert Jones a 14 year old confessed slayer was charged with the murder of Myrtle Mae Nielson in a complaint filed by County District Attorney Jack McPherson. Nielson died from a gunshot wound inflicted last Tuesday when she reached for a cookie at a new home. Jones also faces charges for the murder of Patricia Crandall 15 whose body was found after she was strangled and set on fire with newspapers soaked in kerosene. He was arraigned in Ju stice Court. Jones confessed to Crandall murder and described plans to kill a friend as well.
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Chico
Albert Jones
Myrtle Mae Nielson
Bulle County
Jack-My McPherson
Cranada
Nielsen
Finlas Luspital
Pam
Ag Mus
Jones
Harlan Hume
Harry H. Hume
Crandall
Rescue Plane Crashes on Washington Beach Kills Pilot
Seattle report says a sheriff's air patrol plane searching for missing Sidney Matz crashed near Lester Washington about 70 miles southeast, killing the pilot. Army pilots disputed initial wreckage identifications, and reports tied the crash to Stirrup Lake area searches that also injured a petrolman and killed another.
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Seattle
Sheriff's Air Patrol
Sidney Matz
Sportsman Flyer
New York
Lax Co
Lester
Wash
Here
Matt
Stinson
Saddle Mountain
Navy Grumman
Kingcourt
Seattl
Stirrup Lake
John F. Mines
Jorge Yeaman
Hayward Commission Reviews Library Positions and Exams
The Hayward Civil Service Commission with City Librarian George Fervier discussed qualifications for library positions under the civil service. Frances Cooper was certified temporarily as library assistant in July and August. Maria Lopez is on leave until November 15. Examinations for meter reader and collector for the water system and for police officer were set for August 23, with applications due by 5 pm August 21.
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George Fervier
Hayward
Spm
County Building Code Studied In Hayward Chamber Session
Hayward area chamber of commerce meets at city hall Tuesday night to discuss the proposed county building code and the Tennyson district water control project. A chamber committee will report on a recent study of the building code. George Janssen and other officials are invited. Tennyson Improvement Club may seek drainage remedies.
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Tennyson
Hayward Area
George Janssen
Army Deserter Arrested at Alvarado
Private Bennie Perez Gonzales, in the US Army since September 7, 1944, was arrested yesterday in Alvarado while working in a tomato field. He was turned over to military police in Oakland for sentence and aided by deputy sheriffs after the FBI reported he stayed with his brother Ignacio Cranzales on Maiden Street.
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United States
Bennie Perez Gonzales
Alvarado
Gonzales
Oaklant
Pedieval Bureau of Investigation
Ignacio Cranzales
Maiden Street
Firemen Fiesta Plans Announced for San Lorenzo Village
Committee chair Martin Gonyer and assistant Tom Ducey outlined the San Lorenzo Village Firemen's Fiesta set for Friday and Saturday August 10. Funds support new firefighting equipment. events include carnival booths and concessions, prizes, and a Saturday dance with Dick Reinhardt and his CBS orchestra. PTA plans puppeteer exhibit by Charles Winter of Alameda with afternoon and evening performances. Admission 10 cents for children and 24 cents for adults. activities at the Community Center Building.
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Martin Gonyer
Tom Ducey
San Lorenzo Village
Gonyer
San Lorenzo
Dick Reinhardt
CBS Recording Orchestra
San‘. Lorenzo ‘Village
PTA
Charles Winter
Alameda
Plane crash kills 13 near Goodland Kansas
A C-47 transport plane on a Topeka to Denver flight crashed ten miles outside Goodland Kansas during a thunderstorm. Thirteen people, including passengers and crew, died. emergency crews, a chaplain, and guards were dispatched to the scene.
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Cre
Goodland
Kan
Topeka
Denver
Lowry Wield
Kans
O Army
Westover Field
Massachusetts
California
Spinpad
Kansas
Lowry Field
Deadlock on OPA Stands
Washington UPI Congressional OPA conferees failed to break deadlock as House rejected a Senate plan to exempt foods from price control while allowing ceilings to be restored. Sen. Robert Taft said House insists on removing bans on ceilings for meat poultry dairy wheat tobacco and petroleum. Senate conservatives meet to review the situation, with House joining later to resume talks.
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Washington
U.P
House
Senate
Robert A. Taft
R. O
Taft
Newsiew
Senate Conserves
Ha House
General H. H. Arnold Defends Airplanes
General H. H. Arnold retired chief of the Army Air Forces, rebukes Army and Navy leaders who neglect aircraft importance. Speaking at an American Legion dinner in Los Angeles, he recalls early days when infantry doubted the airplane as a weapon for offense and defense, urging recognition of air power. The report also notes local weather with night fogs and cooler conditions ahead.
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Los Angeles
Army and Navy Beass
Ile. Arnold
Army Air Forces
American Legion
Arnold
May Subpoenaed by Senate Over War Profiteering Ties
Senatorial investigators subpoena Rep Andrew J May of Kentucky to testify next week on alleged links to the Midwest munitions empire and a claim of $71,000,000 in wartime profits. Chairman Mead said May must appear Tuesday if he does not appeal, noting immunity while Congress is in session.
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Washington
Senate
Andrew J. May
May
Congress
Bis
Giery
James M. Mead
N. Y
Mead
Stasion
Midwest
Price Office Finds Home
Haywards OPA office moves to Roam Y second floor of City Hill after council’s eviction vote. OPA staff will swap quarters with Red Cross, paying about $10 monthly rent versus $50 prior, boosting city revenue. OPA remains in annex during hearings, per swap terms.
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Haywards
OPA
Red Cross Chapter
Roam Y
City Hill
Red Cross
Annex
Lester Foley Named Legion Commander at Post Election
Lester Foley was elected commander and Mrs Enid Cutler was chosen auxiliary president as new Legion and auxiliary officers were installed. Other post officers include J W Blankenship as first vice commander Robert Williams second vice commander Leslie Rosenblatt adjutant Alten Sprat finance officer Chiv id Pressly chaplain Kenneth D May sergeant at arms and Ploy L Spores historian. Delegates to the auxiliary convention were Peter De Bernardi Willams Spike Shannon Orl Leader William Morgan and Sparks. Retiring officers were Jim Prowse Stoops Johnson E d Jester and George Powers.
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American Legion Vost
Lester Foley
Enid Cutler Agy
J. W. Blankenship
Robert Williams
Leslie Rosenblatt
Alten Sprat
Cinance Offi
Auile
Peter de Bernardi
Willams
Joe Moore
Kennel Robinson
D. J. Mantoy
Guy W. Hargreaves
Sparks
Rretiring Club
Jim Prowse
Stoops
Johnson
E. d. Jester
Gtver Silver
George Powers
Paley
Horship
Blankenship
Williams
Lodo
Soins Mle
Ground-Breaking Draws 20000 Catholics in Hayward
Ground breaking for the new $200000 pardelilal school of Saints Church in Hayward is set to be presided by Bishop Ron Jove V. Alvarnez of India. A solemn Mass at 10:30 a.m. precedes a parade of religious and fraternal groups through Hayward streets. A public barbecue hosted by Joseph Perry and Manuel Soares will follow.
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Bay
Ron Jove V. Alvarnez
India
Hayward
Atterton
Joseph Perry
Manuel Soares
Tha New School
Vincent Buckley
Landilide
Spaniah Ile
Chun “Aly
Ihe
Tonto
Housing Units Transfer Confirmed for Hayward Site
Official confirmation shows Haynard army airfield property transferred to the City of Hayward for 40 veteran housing units. Mayor Haarterlay received a telegram from Temple Dek stating federal surplus property will fund 90 percent of utility installation and unit erection costs, with state approval pursued in Sacramento.
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Haynard Army Airfield
Hayward
Federal Public Housing Authority
John Haarterlay
Temple Dek
Ed Friedrichs
George Simonds
Lacal Housing Authority
Sacramento
Maar
Hayavard Avrgalt
Veterana Housing
Transmitter Planned Near Newark For KGO Station
Leslie Sulk company will invest about 230000 for a new transmitter near Newark to boost KGO radio power from 7500 to 50000 watts. Gayle Grubb, station manager, announced the upgrade which will be completed January 1 1947 after federal approval in Washington.
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Newark
Galt
Leslie Sulk Company
KGO
Gayle
Grubb
Federal Communications In
Washington
Democratic Party Fight Widens in Kansas City Clash
In Kansas City Missouri a heated clash over party leadership unfolded as President Truman challenged Rep. Ray Slaughter to a test case on Truman’s reelection, with Slaughter accepting and signaling a campaign to shape the Democratic Party’s future in Congress.
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Kansas “City
U.A
Fruman
Rayee Slaughter
Slaughter
Truman
Kansas City
Cota Divorce Action Charges Cruelty
Anna M Cota of 1030 Park Street filed for divorce from Emerson F Cota commander of the Hayward VFW in Alameda County Superior Court. She seeks all community property and 1604 dollars monthly support. Attorney H L Lester of Hayward represents her in the cruelty case.
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Alameda
Anna 'M.cota
Park
Emerson
F. Cota
Hayward
VFW
Port
Baseball Roundup Highlights National and American Leagues
A compressed national roundup lists MLB results and notable performances. It mentions teams like Boston, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia, with players and game notes, reflecting a snapshot of the day’s scheduled games and outcomes.
Calendar Of Events For Markham Lodge And Denis Hall
Calendar notes a 7 pm gathering at Markham School and Lodge and an event at Denis Hall. Foreign Ware schedule shows a 30 pm time and Ban Larenso Cam community details.
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Tomonar Pacific Een
Markham
Schoolenme Lodge
Denis Hall
Ban Larenso
Look Forward To One Lee's Mayoral Bid
A fragmented note hints at a forthcoming candidacy by Lee in Crow Canyon. The garbled OCR mentions a preparatory date and location, suggesting early planning for a campaign in a local race.
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