Personal tale of a writer chasing magazine acceptances
A writer recounts sending a story about Leo's trip into the Sierras and back to the Bay Region to Reader's Digest, TRUE, STORY, and ESQUIRE, with mixed rejections and a hopeful run that later paused after a favorable note from ESQUIRE before more rejections. The narrative ends with ongoing uncertainty about the manuscript’s fate.
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Redwood
Auburn
Tay
Watreis House
Eall
Ns 2
Guy
Permanente Cement Cay
Feion
Reader's Digest
Pleasantville
New York
Leo
Sierras
Bay Region
Materia
TRUE
A. W. Knight
Story Magazine
Manus Script Desk
Clould
Esquire
Paramounts
San Lorenzo
Alameda County Corporation
Gray
BPW Club To Install Tuesday In Hayward
The Hayward BPW Club will hold its twentieth annual installation Tuesday May 27 at 8 pm at Villa Stare. Evanstone junior past president of the California Federation of Business and Professional Women will conduct the ceremony. Officers induction includes Mrs. Lydie Christen aen as president and Mrs. Mildred Ron evis as vice president. Other new officers are Miss Eleanor Thorndyke treasurer Miss Esther McEloy recording secretary Doyle corresponding and Miss Ann Jorgen director. Principal speaker will be Mrs Shoesmith.
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Kinel
Ann Jorgen
Eulalia Til. Preister
Inge
Eulalia An
Shoesmith
Tal
Nrn
Hurohnson
Betty, Francis
Hiarge
Grrangemente
Ann Bender
Ann
Anita’ Stanton
Woman uses judo to stop intoxicated driver in Hayward
Mrs. Mary Ellen Helzer, 40, chased a car after a side swipe on Cusice street and forced it to stop. She restrained Stephen Lawrence Smith, 45, of San Leandro, with an oriental half Nelson until police arrived. Smith faced charges of driving under the influence and being involved in an accident.
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Mary Ellen Helzer
East Avenue
Hayward
Helzer
Truman May Ask Penalties For Strikes Against Government
Washington reports President Truman will ask Congress to pass legislation making it a crime to strike against the government. He seeks swift action to keep railroads and coal mines under federal control during the wartime emergency. Congress expected to approve quickly with unanimous consent to bypass delays.
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U.K
Truman
Congress
Washington
U.P
Allajor Networks
Mr. Truman
Senate
Democratic
al’ Ben W. Barkley
Houses
Sean W. Luews
Sibor
President Truman ends railroad strike with terms and push for swift law
President Truman announced the end of the nationwide railroad strike after 48 hours of turmoil and said Congress should pass immediate legislation to curb strikes affecting the government. He urged drafting workers who resist and proposed temporary six month rules to seize industry if needed, while criticizing leaders of the engineers and trainmen unions. The settlement was disclosed as he addressed Congress in a nationwide broadcast.
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Washington
Jodi N. Steelman
Trabian
Congress
Truman
Savermment
Sleclana
Ife
Alvanley Johnston
Tes
A. F. Whitney
Sient
Ottein
Hayward High Kountry Karnival Show Highlights Classes
Hayward High School staged the Kountry Karnival with a morning horse show and afternoon livestock judging. Jot speakers and an evening dance capped the day with prizes awarded for beef, dairy, sheep, hogs, and horse events, while students discussed future campus plans.
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Lhe Vuluwe Farners
Don Bishop
Otto Ambiel
Bernice Guews
Tom O’conner
Pat Dunda
Don Eston
O. B. Paulsen
Hayward “High School
Edward C. White
Directany
Mike Urton
Blurmers
Fred Horat
Roland Reed
Frank Motone
Jersey
Ray Gilmore
Earl Terra
Teddy Horat
Hampshire Ram
Taddy Harat
Hampshire
Chester Cook
Fat Couridale
Tunge Ewes
Couridale
Teddy Horst
Couridale Ram
Teddy Hoyrat
Buror
Joe Moynahan
Roy Peterson
Durec
Melvin Moyra
Manuel Goularte
Duroe
Ken Hanavan
Nationalists Push North of Changchun Advance Near Harbin
Nationalist forces push 20 miles north of Changchun toward Harbin while another column moves 25 miles east from Changchun in a 60 mile dash toward Yunqi. Communists resist Harbin route but the push continues. Capture of Harbin would strengthen control of the Harbin Changchun Mukden line and affect armistice talks. Chiang Kai-shek directs operations from Mukden as reports confirm ongoing advances and casualties among Russian civilians. Water and power services remain intact with some railway stock captured.
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Priping
Changchun
Harbin
Manchuria
Changchhun
Manchurian
Yunki
Changchin
Harbin-Changchun
Mukden
Chiang Kai-Shek
United Press
Yamatt
Premiere Theme to Be Followed by Lions Show
The San Torenzo Lions plan a premiere style show on June 1 and 15 with a first night atmosphere. A half hour broadcast will air from the San Lorenzo grammar school auditorium on an Oakland radio station featuring 65 local performers, a ten piece orchestra and various acts. Half proceeds go to the San Lorenzo Village PTA, with Danny Silva directing and lineup announcements next week.
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San Torenzo Lions
Fred W. Evivei
Chain
Man
Saint Nud
Oakland
San Lorenzo Grammar School
San Lourenzo Village Pta
Danny Silva
Lions Glut
Lumber tieup threat eased by wage pact
Portland based CIO International Woodworkers of America and Fir Employers' committee reached a compromise wage offer of five cents an hour, ending eight weeks of talks. The contract sets a minimum of $1.10 per hour retroactive to April 1946, with payment regardless of War Stabilization Board approval.
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Portland
Ore
U.P
Pacific Northwest
CIO International Woodworkers of America
J. C. Fadling
Dl Db. Waver
Fir
War Stabilization Board
Hayward Second in Rifle Match at Berkeley
Oakland Rifle club won the Hearst Citizenship Marksmanship competition with 1803 points, while Tenex Rifle club of Hayward placed second with 1499. Richmond Rifle club took third at 1487. Hayward shooters Arthur Bayley, Harvey Felt, Howard Irish, and Pebart Carden led with a total score of 43 in a field of 104 participants.
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Oakland Rifle Club
Tenex Rifle Club
Hayward
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
ROTC
Oakland Counly
Tenex Club
Neil Best
Richmond Club
Arthur Bayley
Harvey Felt
Howard Irish
Pebart Carden
Scors
Truman Backing From Public Boosts Truman's Political Stand
President Truman faced the most tense period of his career yet felt unprecedented public backing after a major speech. White House Press Secretary Charles G. Ross said the public response was unprecedented for Truman's administration.
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Truman
Washington
U.P
White House
Charles G. Ross
J. Truman
Arizona Faces Severe Drought With Rain Prayers Sought
Arizona endures a prolonged drought as water supplies shrink and crops suffer. Governor urges churches to hold rain prayers while Santa Cruz valley irrigation and other reservoirs run low after over 100 rainless days.
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Phoenix
Ariz
U.2
Arizona
Santa Cruz
Tucson
Nogales
San Carlos
Nev
R. A. Reinhardt
Phoenix Ministerial Association
Memorial Day Plans Completed by Veterans Alliance
The Alliance sponsored Memorial Day service at Lone Tree Cemetery was finalized at the monthly meeting. Members endorsed a DAY resolution for emergency ambulance service for disabled veterans and discussed the by-laws and distribution of carnival proceeds. Members plan full alliance attendance at the June 28 meeting.
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Lone Tree Cemetery
Andrew F. Monahan
Rey Pomray
Order of the Purple Ster
Fairview Firehouse Wins Volunteer Build Approval
U K Civilian Production approves the Fairview firehouse project to be built by Fairview volunteer firefighters. Members will meet Sundays to construct the building and seek area resident assistance. They expect to save thousands of dollars and will continue fundraising for aid papers rags and copper.
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Fairview Firehouse
U.K. Civilan Production Administration
Fairiew Volunteer Fire Department
Food trains leave Southern California for distribution
Southern Pacific announced two seventy car food trains departing Los Angeles carrying foodstuffs and cherished perishables destined for distribution from Southern California to rail hubs, highlighting the railroad's logistical push amid regional need.
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Los Angeles
Southern Pacific Railroad Today
Cal
Southern California
Disaster Council Meeting Called in Sacramento
Gov Earl Warren asked members of the state disaster council to meet in Sacramento Monday morning to discuss the reasons and methods for implementing a plan to control a crisis ordered by the railroad troops.
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Disaster Council
Sacramento
U.R
Gav
Earl’ Warren
State
Disaster’ Council
Rail Strike Deeply Impacts West and Nation
The nationwide rail strike disrupts schedules across California and the Pacific Northwest. Governor Earl Warren pledges a disaster council meeting to cut expected losses in agriculture and industry as editors halt presses, and shipping slows. Nonunion crews are scarce, while Army and Naval transports boost civilian traffic to meet demand. shortages loom if the strike prolongs.
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Mr. Dolin
Inperial Valley
California
Pacific Northwest
Eurl Warren
San Diego
Northwest
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Teoman'soples
Santa Fe Railways
Army Transport Command
Navalir
Conan
Avesta
Coal Strike Deadline At Midnight
Secretary Krug plans an 1130 am meeting with United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis to avert a midnight shutdown of soft coal mines. President Truman warned he would use troops if needed. miners could face government action if they walk out. Lewis has given no signal to end the strike policy, despite seizure orders.
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Bashington
Lewis
Sheir
Krug
Mr. Truman
Plans progress for Bible school in community
Following a precedent of eight, plans are under way for a Daily Vacation Bible school from June 1 to June 21. Sponsored by the Metho d Presbyterian and Congregational churches, the program runs Monday through Friday for two weeks and is open to children from age five through ninth grade. There is no charge, but registration cards should be turned in to one of the five churches soon, said Rev. Richard Norberg of the Congregational church.
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Method Presbyterian
Congregational Churches
Richard Norberg
Congregational
Elmireh
Experience Plan for Education Advocated in Fresno
Fresno reporters cover Carl E Bush principal of San Francisco Continuation High School urging a return to work experience as a core part of modern education. He argues living experiences should augment schooling and civics be learned by visiting city or county governments rather than solely from books.
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Fresno
San Francisco
Carl E. Bush
Northern California
Continuation Eoueatian Association
Bush
Ly Sea
Price Control Release on Meat Vote Sparks Senate Action
The Senate Banking committee voted to remove all price controls from meat poultry and dairy products effective June 30. The move followed amendments to the OPA extension bill proposed by Sen. W McFarland. The amendments would lift controls from livestock poultry and processed foods. Military police moved into the Denver station under secret orders from the Seventh Service Command in Omaha.
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Wasrling Run
Senate Banking Committee
Rnesot W
McFarland
D. Ariz
Dunver
Denver
Seventh Service Command
Omaha
Neb
Loker
Mass Food Shortage Threat From Rail Strike
Washington reports a looming mass food shortage as a nationwide rail strike disrupts movement to markets. Officials warn hoarding could deplete supplies within days and force dietary changes, though trucking groups say hunger is not imminent and trucks can move food. Government and local agencies scramble to release large food stocks to consumers.
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Washington
Truman
Hig
Siam protests French violations of Siamese territory
Siamese Government announced it protested to the United States, Britain and the UN Secretary General against two alleged French intrusions into Siamese territory.
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Bangkok, Siam
U.R
Todny
United States
Britain
United Nations
Weather Today Cloudy With Light Showers Forecast
Today the region expects cloudy skies with two light showers. Tonight and Sunday show little temperature change. Maximum near eight, minimum around three.
Calendar of Events at Local Legion and Community Groups
Calendar notices list events for Bill Candy Post No 620 American Legion Danantionnd 3:15 p m Memorial building Volborg Lodge Dania hall tomorrow Veterans of Foreign Work Auxiliary 2:30 am San Lorenzo Community hall Umince Top 80 Ziten Parlor Native Lone Golden West Danis tall Regular Veterans and Auxiliary Rotary Club noon Green Shuttar Elm 3 Bycamore Lodge Mo 128 p m TOOF hall Tamarack Branch Children s Hospital of the Cast Bey p m Hayward Planning Commission city hall
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Bill Candy
American Legion
Ziten
Danistall
Hotary Club
Bycamore Lodge
Toof Hall
Tamarack Branch
Children's Hospital of the Cast
Bey
P.m
Hayward
Look Forward To Look Forward To Bixte End county elections
Fragmented notice lists community events and meetings across county venues. Dates appear inconsistent with references to theaters, cafes, schools, and chambers of commerce. Key entities include Wayward Aone chambers of commerce and Alamieda County Regent.
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Suns
Ene
Cafe Club
Ureday
Jan Leandro
Wayward Aone Chambers of Commerce
Night Aneuly
Aaman County
Pleananton
Lions
Clu
Alamieda
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BPW Club
Hy United Press
Hayward High School
American Trucking Association
Novarmher
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