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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
4
In a winning Hayward Future contest speech Joanne Sheets urges Hayward to plan growth. She praises local amenities while warning unplanned expansion and calls for modernization, a paid city manager, new housing, a hospital plan, and a bustling airport to attract jobs and residents.
The note hints at ext and paint jobs for trucks, questioning whether they need them. It concludes with an unexpected positive result described as marvelous despite the cost concerns.
The War department announced a major deorganization to streamline the Army, cut costs, and shift emphasis to research and a stronger air force. The plan cuts strength from 8,000,000 to 1,550,000 and takes effect June 1. Eisenhower gains broader command of field forces, Carl Spatz’s air force gains procurement and budgetary control, and the secretary of war will oversee science policy with an advisory board of scientists and industry.
Alvin Joseph argues that Hayward must attract diverse new residents to fuel growth through industrial reconversion and enhanced religious educational political and recreational opportunities. He urges current citizens to shape the city by improving local programs and personal development.
The government announced it will requisition 25 percent of the new wheat crop delivered to grain elevators. Requisitions apply to wheat sold or delivered, not directly from farmers, with 60 percent of farmer deliveries to elevators to be sold immediately. The policy aims to curb exports and reduce domestic flour production, forecasting reduced bread availability later this year.
Sacramento report by state board of equalization shows California March gasoline tax at 6,238,934 dollars from 997,964,452 gallons, up 414 percent from last year and 24.5 percent above March 1941. Officials say this first time tax exceeded eight million in a month, forecasting over 75 million dollars in highway revenue for 1946.
Macon Georgia Carpenter William Johnston believed a California couple would leave him a 145000 inheritance after befriending them. A caller named Curtis sought help to locate Johnston and arrange the inheritance letter from Mr and Mrs M B Hille. A San Diego check found no Mrs Hille or banker George Bailey.
Fresno county sealer of weights and measures Frank S. Granger said today that complaints will be filed against bakers who produce famine sized loaves and fail to display the approved market weight band.
In Long Beach a radio controlled 35 load drone landing craft departs for atom bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. The unmanned craft, painted yellow for visibility, will operate under the guidance of USS Begar and six control planes as part of task unit 11.8. It will sample water for radioactivity and determine safe follow ships, after a dress rehearsal of its scientific role.
Gen Holland M Howling Mad Smith retires after 41 years, surrendering command of San Diego Marine base and all activities to Lt Gen Harry Lehmidt. Smith praised America’s youth and vowed the nation will never be defeated, defending a separate Marine Corps as Congress and the public will not abolish it.
Nevada voters are urged to register for the upcoming primary and general elections. A placard released for statewide distribution by county clerks warns that registration closes September 25 for the November 5, 1946 election.
Daring cowboys and cowgirls gather for the Silver Anniversary Hayward Rodeo at the Harry Rowell ranch arena in Dublin Canyon. Top Rodeo Association names, trick riders, and noted ropers join events from 1:30 p.m. including bareback riding, bull dogging, roping, and trick acts. Bud Bensley hosts rule descriptions, with Marty Rowell and Perry Ivory on site and gates opening at 11 a.m.
Washington UK WAC announces soon hiring airwardesses for passengers aboard Army Air Transport Command planes between Washington D C and San Francisco. The girls are called trut Tin devlinigians but duties include checking passengers, serving meals, and ensuring bolts are secure.
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