Purely Personal: Pete Hoare’s Long Life and Local Legacy
An editor’s note marks Peter Hoare’s 90th birthday, recounting his Hayward roots from 1860 in San Francisco to a leadership role as roadmaster for Alameda County. The piece traces his work building rails and highways, ownership of a fuel store, and service on the Hayward city council from 1940 to 1948, highlighting his views on mules versus horses for labor and his enduring community influence.
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Peter Hoare
Jonathan
Peter Macke
Prospect Street
Peter
Pete
Mr. Hoare
Hayward
San Francisco
Dublin Valley
Kelly Brothers
Santa Rita Highway
Camp Parks
Pele
Alameda County
Corporation
City of
Castro Valley
Palomares
Tiventy
WMO
Castro Street
Bay Landings
Brickell
Redwood Road
Hayward Park
Alma Eggert
Oakland
Potey
Stand Company
Pleasomton
Niles
Peto
Patterson Colony
Stone Canyon
San Miguel
California
Santa Rita
Bob Kolze
Bert Hoses
Ren Innerent
Krug Warns of Coal Shortage If Strike Persists
Interior Secretary Krug warned that coal rationing may be needed next winter as immediate settlement of the bituminous strike would not avert a serious shortage during the heating season. He cautioned Washington that supplies could dwindle despite efforts to resolve the dispute.
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Washington
J. A. Krug
Major Scores and National League Games Scheduled
Fragmentary report lists several players and teams with scores and standings across major leagues. Names such as St Louis Cleveland and Philadelphia appear in incomplete form, with references to national league games and forthcoming schedules.
Silence hangs over Alcatraz as riot convicts face murder indictments
Federal probe unfolds after a deadly riot at Alcatraz ends with multiple deaths and many wounded. Warden Johnson said six ringleaders have been identified, with one dead and others in solitary confinement. Investigators seek more participants as prosecutors outline plans for murder indictments.
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Alcatraz
San Prancisco
Alesiteag Federal Prison
Jones A. Johngson
Violence Flares in Jerusalem as Arabs Demonstrate Over Holy Land
British police in Jerusalem broke up a large Arab march protesting the Anglo American plan to admit 100000 Jews to Palestine. Arab women seized banners as police redirected marchers toward the American consulate. Leaders planned to envoy to London to oppose the report, seeking Russian aid if needed, with a broader Arab strike set for Friday.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
United Press
Jaffa
Palestine
London
Paris
Grand Mufti
Adolf Hitler
Haifa
Middle East
Arab League
Aviad
Eairo
Saudi Arabia
Tha Sand
Baghdad
Truman Seeks Inter American Military Cooperation Act
President Truman urged Congress to pass the Inter American Military Cooperation Act to authorize training, organization, and equipment of allied armed forces in American states. The bill would allow joint programs with the State Department, future collaboration, and potential transfers of military equipment. Canada could be included as cooperation deepens defense ties.
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Washington
Rreshneht Younm
Congress
House
Senate
Army
Navy
Department of State
Canada
United States
Last Rites Set for Duane Breese
Funeral services for Duane Breese age 24, brother of Cameron G Breese, will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at the Grace den Chapel of Pratt Flier Mortuary. Breese died in Burlington Washington and the body was shipped here for burial at Mountain View Cemetery. Rev Richard Norberg will conduct the services.
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Puane Breese
Cameron G. Breese
Alamitos
San Lorenzo Village
Gaceden
Pratt-Flier Mortuy
Try
Duane Breese
Burlington
Wash
Richard Norberg
Mountain View, Cemetery
Draft evaders seek court tweak of probation terms
In Los Angeles Donald Conn and James Bernard, discharged Sawtelle Veterans Hospital employees, filed in federal court to modify probation terms on draft evasion charges. They cite conscientious objector status and seek changes to their conditions.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Donald Conn
James Bernard
Ss. Sawtelle Veterans' Hospital
Thay Weig
Truce negotiators probe Hupeh crisis report
In Nanking Chinese negotiators report an on the spot probe of Hupeh where 60 000 Communists faced annihilation by 310 000 Nationalists Brig Gen Henry A Byroade Gen Cow En Lui and Gen Hsu Yuang Chang conferred at Hankow and planned to visit Iisuanhuatien Li Teien Nien was ordered by Yenan to halt troop movements while Hsu denied the crisis as Communist fabrication The Central Daily News blamed a sudden troop movement by 30 000 Communists for the fighting
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Nanking
Cou
Yenan
Li Teien- Nien
Hupeh
Xo Hsu
Central Daily News
Maritime Unions Weigh Single Federation Fight
SAN FRANCISCO U R Representatives of seven maritime unions considered merging into a single federation that would rank among the nation’s five largest labor bodies. Harry Bridges of the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union would speak at the amalgamation meeting, with a fallback plan for mutual consultation during strikes. The 214,000 workers are drawn from TLWU, American Communications Association, National Maritime Union, National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards, National Maritime Engineers Beneficial Association, CIO unions, and the Independent Pacific Coast Firemen Oilers and Wipers.
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Sanrancisco
U.R
Uhiong Tntay
Harry Bridges
International ‘Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
Bridges
Maritime Workers
National
Fecloration of American Shipping
TLWU
American Communications Association
The
National Maritime Union
National Union of Marine Cooks Until Stewards
National Maritime Engineers Beneficial Association
All Cio
Pacific Coast Firemen, Oilers, Watertanders and Wipers Union
Youth Suffers Burns In Auto Mishap
Victor Olacio an 18 year old resident of 788 street Hayward was admitted to Hayward hospital today with second degree burns from an accident near Pleasonton yesterday He told sheriff's officers he was trying to start his car and had been pouring gasoline into the carburetor when the vapors ignited his clothing causing chest and hand burns.
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Victor Olacio
Vis
Hayward Hospital
Pleas
Olacio
Local Weather Clear And Mild Through Tuesday
Weather forecast notes clear and mild conditions today tonight and Tuesday with winds turning moders to westerly in the afternoon and temperatures rising to a mild maximum and dipping to a light minimum.
French Vote Sets Record with Large Right Swing
France rejects the Communist Socialist constitution by an emphatic margin of 1.2 million votes. Metropolitan France and North Africa report 10,522,476 against and 9,324,709 in favor. Result shocks Paris crowds and prompts an emergency Communist party meeting as a new constituent assembly is to draft a replacement.
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Paris
UPI
France
North Africa
Corsica
Communist Party
Brother Dies of Encephalitis in Fresno Hospital
Dr. Howe C. Hoffman, 26, died Friday at Fresno County General Hospital from encephalitis. Brother of Miss Jin Hoffman, society editor of the Hayward Review, she left for her home to attend services in Healdsburg. Survived by father G Hoffman and three sisters Jura Belly and Martha. no brothers.
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Howe C. Hoffman
Fresno County General Hospital
Jin Hoffman
Hayward Review
Miss Hoffman
Ville
Healdsburg
Naffman
University of California
Washington University Medical School
St. Louis
G. Hoffman
Jura
Belly
Martha
Martin
Sar. Bont
Services Held For Harry W. Kent
Huimeral services for Harry W. Kent aged 48 who died May 1 were held at 9 30 am Friday in the Garden Chapel of Pratt Frier mortuary. Kent is survived by a son Wal ine N Kent of Imperial California. His wife was the late Margaret Kent. Closing services were at the California Crematory Oak Janel.
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Harry W. Kent
Pratt-Frier Mortuary
Kent
Wal- Ine N. Kent
Imperial
Calif
Margaret Kent
California Crematory
Oak Janel
Trieste Deadlock Holds Ministers as Balkan Talks Loom
Paris sources report the Big Four ministers remain in firm deadlock over Trieste with Britain France and the United States insisting against Yugoslav concerns. Molotov floated concessions to Yugoslavia while Western powers pressed for a major bargaining breakthrough, as ministerial deputies prepared to tackle Balkan treaties.
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Paris
Britain
France
United States
Russia
Trieste
Slavia
James FP i Byrnes
Renest Bevin
Georges Bidault
M. Myotolov
Molotov Wiel
Talia
Taler
Balkan
Balkany
Italy
Shyla
James Fr. Byrnes
V. M. Malolew
Cadet Encampment Set For July
The adjutant general’s Office announced the California high school cadet corps encampment will be held July 1 to 12 at Fort Ord. Lt. Col. George W. Walker of Napa high school unit will command the camp with about 1500 students from 54 schools expected to attend.
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Adjutant General's Office
Ane Houneud
Gual California High School Cadet Corps
Fort Ord
George W. Walker
Napa
Ultimate Reached In House Shortage in Arizona
Herbert B Mollohan of Phoenix reported a house he owned near New River Station 35 miles north of Phoenix was found as only a foundation after deputies recorded the ultimate effect of the housing shortage theft of an entire dwelling.
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Thoenla
Herbert B. Mollohan
Phoenix
New River Station
AFL Drives to Attract Industry to Southern Alameda County
The American Federation of Labor in Alameda County launches a plan to lure new industries into the southern area amid rapid population growth and 4700 planned new homes. Led by Charles Rae of Carpenters Local 1622, the four point program seeks industrial contacts, a survey of employer needs and training, educational efforts for veterans, and cooperation with media and the Hayward Chamber of Commerce to establish local jobs.
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Alameda County
American Federation of Labor
Charles Rae
Carpenters
Hayward
Roe
Castro Valley
San Lorenzo
Ates
Alameda Central Labor Council
Robert 3. Ash
AFL
Ron
Ioehades
APL
Ori
Daily Press
Radio
Hayward Area
Hoover Warns Hunger Crisis Is At Its Peak
Former President Herbert Hoover, leading the U S Famine Committee on a world tour, called the current food shortage the most acute the world has seen and warned it will worsen this summer. He cited one third of the population lacking food and urged immediate imports to stave off famine, disease, and social unrest. Hoover said Japan faces severe food shortages and must receive imports to avoid collapse and epidemics among occupation forces and citizens alike.
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Tokyo
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
U.S
Douglas MacArthur
King
Japan
Buchenwald
Belsen
Seek Solution To Crowded Jail Problem
Los Angeles sheriff Eugene Biscailuz told an interim assembly committee that county honor camps have functioned since 1924 with less than two percent escape attempts in the last five years. He said the camps ease jail crowding by housing prisoners with families or property in the county and aim to rehabilitate various criminals. The hearing, before Assemblyman Vernon Kilpatrick and others, is expected to run into Friday.
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Los Angeles
U.R
Sherif Eugene Biscailuz
Assembly
Biscailuz
Vernon Kilpatrick
William J. Traeger
R. Fred Price
Willian
H. Rosenthal
Elwyn
Bennett
Housewife signups for asparagus canning at Maynard Cannery
Sixty five housewives have signed up to can asparagus at the Maynard Community Cannery in classes starting tomorrow. Mrs. Lowell Lucas urged signups this week, noting asparagus is at its best. Apply at Hayward Union High School cannery room or call Mrs. Lucas at Hayward 1361 or the high school to make appointments. Produce may be purchased by the cannery committee, but housewives are encouraged to bring garden produce.
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Maynard Community Cannery
Lowell Lucas
Hayward Union High School
Lucas
Hayward 1361
Hayward
Truman requests $7.246 billion for War Department
President Truman recommended Congress appropriate seven billion two hundred forty six million three hundred ninety five thousand two hundred for military expenditures by the War Department in the fiscal year starting July 1.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
War Department
Government mediator optimistic for break in coal strike
Government mediators pressed for a settlement as a coal shortage deepened across the United States. Officials cautioned optimism but avoided specifics while noting 700,000 idle workers and multiple disputes including Allis-Chalmers and Portland waterfront talks. A tentative Atlanta transit deal hinged on union votes as the strike strained public transportation and city services.
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United Press
Bette
Willout
Allis-Chalmers Furnt Equipment Manufacturing Company
Iread
Portland
Ore
Atlanta
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Truman
John K. Lewis
United Mine Workers
UPL
Wis Tae
Labor Department
Yortland
Oliver Goodwin
CIO Cargo Checkers
AL Atlanta
Georgia Powe
AFL
Shudtear
Buamen
Sacramento Cannery Closure Tests Labor Picket Pact
Police patrolled the Libby McNeill and Libby cannery in Sacramento as CIO pickets, protesting AFL dues payments, agreed to allow entry if the plant opens but the management would not predict a reopening. Several people were injured in clashes while the plant awaits a California processors group rep.
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Sacramento
Palier
Libby
McNeill
CLO
Furve
CIO
AFL Cannery Workers Union
AFL
Michael Strazzo
Dhiey
Howard Goddard
CTO
W. C. Rods
California Processors and Growers, Inc
Califor Hia
Lions Return From District 4B Conference and Events
Lions club members returned from a three day District 4B meeting held in Soborg with reports of success. John M Huffman of San Teandra and Len Bradeson of Richmond were nominated for district governors. elections set for June 5 to 7 in Los Angeles. Carlin Chilton of Alameda High School won the district runaft of the spoial ers' contest. A list of attendees includes numerous Lions from Tryward and San Lorenzo, with Dan Silva acting as luncheon soloist.
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Lions Club
Soborg
John M. Huffman
San Teandra
Len Bradeson
Richmond
Los Angeles
Carlin Chilton
Alameda High School
Spoalers
Tryward Oyeero
Prank C
Alves
William M. Bowman
Gabe de Wante
Hans Vajby
Anthony Kelly
T. L. Warsen
C.J. McDermott
Leo Mendones
Harold Nygron
Howell A. Plemmons
Robert, Rhelner
Edward Nate
San Lorenad Lions Glu
Walt Alpers
W. Conn
Charles Elrod
Transit strike disrupts Los Angeles riders rally
Los Angeles transit strike disrupted service for about 1,000,000 riders. District 46 meeting at Hoberg's was signed, AFL union leaders announced today.
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L. A
Los Angeles
U.P
Hoberg’s
AFL
Lucas Seeks Prosecution Over Wood Bike Loaders
Washington Senator Scott Lucas called for central prosecution of wood bike loaders amid protests and allegations. Details unclear in the fragment. Additional context missing from the OCR text.
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Washington
U.P
Scott Lucas
Calendar Of Events At Local Venues And Meetings
A fragmented calendar lists events and meetings across venues such as the Astro Valley Farm Center Catholic Guild City Hall Dinabind American Veterans Yatorana Memorial building Industrial committee Chamber of pins Job's Day at Cetorabuy Havy Red Man IDEM hall and area schools. It notes start times from 1 to 3 pm and includes PTA and community group gatherings slated for tomorrow.
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