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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
1
Milan county health director Dr. CoV cites cleared ties to San Lorenzo creek after protests and an investigation by water superintendent Kenneth Fey. Findings show many offenders warmed, with some connections appearing long term though some were temporary during a water break.
Cloudy today with gentle winds and parity in temperatures. Tonight and Friday show cooler, steady readings with light mist chances and no significant precipitation expected across the region.
Hayward High students plan a Kuntry Karnival tomorrow on campus from 10 a.m. to evening, featuring a livestock exhibition by Future Farmers and several school-run concessions. Lloyd Bailey, Bob Blans, Ralph Hakansen, Gilbert Jones, Don Vargas, and Ray Witlock are among nominees for King Hayseed chosen by student vote. The day’s program includes horse shows, stock and beef cattle judging, poultry and rabbit judging, dairy and farm mechanics contests, and a service club lunch.
Forrest Lindsey, Hayward high school graduate of 1929, was appointed dean of boys by the high school board of trustees, succeeding Robert Berry who resigned to teach in San Jose. The board also voted to scrap Block H initiation after parent protests and approved preliminary plans for a vocational and agricultural building and a boys gym. Preparations for final blueprints were ordered, and trustees planned to attend the Kountry Katnival luncheon and a May 31 faculty barbecue. Reginald Kreiger praised Hayward bands in a San Jose music festival letter. Bids will be sought for a 73 passenger bus to handle rising fall enrollment. trustee elect Val Hollingsworth visited. The board recessed to tomorrow to canvass Friday’s trustee election returns. new trustees take office July 1.
Commons heard today that the United States must aid Britain in supplying food to India and the British zone in Germany. The discussion stressed urgent food relief and postwar reconstruction needs, with officials detailing coordinated aid measures and potential shipment timelines.
Federal Public Housing authority will outline preliminary steps next week for installing 50 housing units for veterans in Hayward. A public housing committee of the city council met with L Crichton of the San Francisco agency to discuss the survey on the 22 acre site adjoining the Hayward municipal airport. Temple Dick of the development and reutilization division will finalize plans this week with Ely regarding contracts for operations.
Representatives of apricot growers from Alameda County will meet in Berkeley on May 27 to confer with retail wholesale and chain grocery spokesmen on a merchandising program for the peak season. The 1946 apricot crop is estimated at 298000 tons, up from 150000 in 1945, with a cannery strike adding to growers’ difficulties.
Moscow radio announced the Red Army evacuation from Tran is finished. The briefing reported the operation's completion and signaled a return to normal front activity as dispatches noted in London and UPI coverage.
President silent as deadline expires and eastern railroads cancel departures at or after 4 PM EST. Workers from two unions quit en masse while 18 others remain idle. Government orders move essential traffic as nationwide walkouts threaten major economic disruption for two days.
Col Warren tells Hayward Rotary about the potential of atomic energy to fund medical research and physics, noting Oak Ridge Tennessee and Pasco Washington sites chosen for power, remoteness, and land. He describes remote workers from backwoods areas quickly performing essential tasks as motion pictures show the first atomic bomb test and the destruction of two Japanese cities.
East Bay Municipal Utilities District directors will study a possible supplemental water supply for Hayward and emergency connections. The board met with Mayor Haar and city officials to survey feasibility and plan next steps before proposing concrete options. No voting date set.
Dispatches say Chinese Nationalist forces reached the outskirts of Changchun as signs emerged that Communist troops might be withdrawing from the Mukden capital Manehilar. General TH Yi Ming, the Nationalist commander in Minehovde, was alleged to have delivered an ultimatum to the Communist garrison demanding evacuation of Changeling or face an all out assault.
A summary of National League games with St. Louis and New York scoring notes, featuring Benzley Kuslo Loynbarel Behrman Casey Herring Anderson and McCullough as listed players. Chicago Brooklyn and Philadelphia routes show various runs and pitcher actions, with Behr and Lopes and others mentioned in line scores and team pairings.
Kiwanis club in Maynard heard a resource wealth talk with color pictures. Perl Molman chaired the program with guests William Oswald and Tom Woods of Pacific Gas and Electric guiding the projection. John A. Milloy, former sheriff and congressional candidate, attended as Spike Shannon and Russ Loblaw promised an unusually interesting speaker lineup.
A blaze at the Technical Porcelain and Chinaware plant near 91d o'clock last night damaged the factory and high tension lines, leaving El Cerrito and Richmond in darkness for 25 minutes. About 78 workers were inside. all fled safely as crews from multiple districts responded. A separate incident notes a baby stillborn at Richmond hospital during the birthing emergency.
United Press reports the number of striking Canadian woodworkers climbed to 98,000 as the government kept up efforts to resolve a 10 day walkout. Harold Pritchett, district president of the CIO International Woodworkers of America, said another 1,000 workers had joined provincial strikes. Lumbering in British Columbia largely halted except 72 operators who signed with the union.
In Pittsburgh a sixth baby aboard the army transport Brazil died amid accusations of unsanitary conditions and overcrowding aboard the brideship during the Atlantic crossing. Vivian Smith, 544 months old, was one victim among 20 babies and two mothers affected by a suspected summer diarrhea outbreak. five babies had died so far. An investigating board prepared to publish its report on the ship’s conditions, as two mothers recovered and others, including Mrs. Smith, sought to reunite with families.
Navy machinist’s mate John Hester 18 stole a tan sedan to reach Modesto hospital where his mother is ill. He hitchhiked from Castro Valley to get a ride then took the car parked by Mrs. Ray Tretzel. Deputy sheriff turned him over to patrol on Dublin-Livermore road.
The American Legion Auxiliary begins poppy sales Friday to aid veterans in rehabilitation programs. Frances Shannon, publicity chair, says 400 handmade poppies from Livermore hospital will be sold by volunteer Auxiliary members at Poppy headquarters in Hayward. Florence Parke chairs the local drive.
The California League of Women Voters announces promotion of jobs as its lead item for the coming year. The group stresses employment access and workforce programs as top priorities for state policy.
Fat Jeffries, judge advocate of the American Legion's tenth district, spoke informally to members of Bill Coady Post 630 during their weekly meeting. The post endorsed Chapter 34 DAY's ambulance request for veterans emergency costs in Hayward and noted a $10.50 addition from the Luce Chapter at DAV toward the recent post dance. A sponsor for the post softball team scheduled a practice game with Pickle Works tonight at Bret Harte field after beating the Eagles there last week. Delegates for the state convention in San Francisco were nominated and will be voted on next meeting, which will also include annual committee reports. After adjournment, members joined the auxiliary for refreshments.
The San Francisco division superintendent of the railway mail service was informed today that in the event of an actual strike emergency he would be authorized to move mails by all available means.
The OPA boosts new car ceilings by 4 to 8 percent, adding 23 to 167 dollars to sticker prices for Chrysler Ford GM Hudson Nash Kelby Packard Studebaker models. The increases reflect higher manufacturing costs and design changes, with effect from May 22 and no further advances anticipated this year.
The Green Cross Drive began with a general committee meeting led by chairman H. B. Long. Eight area captains were named spanning professional, insurance and real estate, machine shops, service, banks and stores, large industries, and schools and rural areas. A preliminary explanatory letter will be mailed before personal visits. Local service clubs will assist by forming additional committees after territory study.
Daniel Rodriguez 93 of Washington street Russell City was held to answer 40 the superior court after a preliminary hearing yesterday before Judge Tacob V Warder Jr on charges of wit anddrin driving. Rodriguez was arrested after the death April 29 of Robert G McParland 26 of Adansy road Russell City who was struck by a car allegedly driven by Rodrigues.
Calendar of events lists numerous Bay Area activities including club meetings at Hayward Civic Center San Lorenzo churches and community halls. Notable items include dances at San Lorenzo Lions Club Dania Hall and Sunset View Club plus charity events by Women’s clubs and Volunteer associations.
Directors Leandra and Hayward of the Chamber plan events for Alamanda County Fair week. The notice lists tentative dates and locations in Plaasenton with focus on community commerce and upcoming board meetings.
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