Personal reminiscences of Guillermo Castro and early Alameda County
This excerpt quotes an 1880s reminiscence about Guillermo Castro, his large ranche, and the squatter era surrounding Alameda County. It recalls Castro as a capable horseman, his financial ruin leading to sale to Atherton and Grogan, and anecdotes of land disputes and cattle drives including a tense confrontation with Powers and Hughes on Castro Valley’s approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guillermo Castro
Don Gullermo Castro
Franelio San Lorenzo
Hayward
California
Bancroft Company
San Francisco
dJacely Wright Harlan
Alameda County
Alameda County Infirmary
Fairmont Hospital
Estadillos
Brealey
FLD
Atherton
Mr. Grogan
South America
Castro Valley
Hughes
Mr. Strobridge
Ponora
Cverk
Powers
Report State Unemployment on Increase in California
Sacramento dispatch reports two state officials stated unemployment is rising in California. Governor Earl Warren's cabinet heard Paul Scharrenberg challenge Attorney General Kenny's warning of up to one million unemployed. He cited 3,123,000 jobs in February, about 200,000 below wartime peak but over 600,000 higher than in 1940.
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Sacramento
California
Earl Warren
Paul Scharrenberg
Robert W. Kenny
California Oil Suit Filing Sheds Light on Coast Lands
The Supreme Court today allowed California to file a condensed answer to the federal suit over offshore oil lands along the California coast. The government had filed a complaint last fall denying California’s interest. The court has not yet agreed to hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UFI
Supreme Court
Baseball snippet with scattered team names and postponements
Fragmentary baseball notes show several NL and AL matchups with postponements and partial scores. Teams mentioned include St Louis, Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, and Washington with unclear dates or outcomes due to the damaged text.
Truman Draft Proposal Sparks Senate Clash
The Truman plan giving emergency draft and labor control powers faced strong Senate opposition led by Alben Barkley as Republican critics challenged constitutional and practical aspects. Organized labor mobilized against the measure while the White House pressed for swift passage amid rail strikes and broad national urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Truman
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Sens
Robert A. Patt, O
Arthun Hy Vanedenberg
Mich
Veverett
Piriler
Barnsley
Tage
Barkley
Usu
Rsk
White House
Truvant
Congress
Czech Communists Win Plurality in Postwar Balloting
In Czechoslovakia's first postwar parliamentary election, the Communist party won a clear plurality but not a majority, signaling a likely coalition government. Official returns show Communist strength in Bohemia and Moravia, with Slovakia leaning toward the Catholic Democratic and People's parties. President Benes to appoint a cabinet as coalition talks proceed.
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Prague
Ceechasloval
Czechoslovakia
Communisty
Soviat Bumoorats
Slovak Liubar Party
Ight
Socialist
Catholic People's
Slovak Democrats
Slovak Freedom Party
Communist Party
Bohemia
Moravia
Slovakia
Democratic Party
Eduard Bones
Benes
Cvolition
Eduard Benes
Inal
Guy Hneup
Czech
Bohemia and
Communists
Social Democrats
Democrat Party
People's Party of
Victi
Democrats
Freedom Party
Labor Party
Say
Hayward Floral Show Date Set
Interest in Hayward upcoming floral show grows as members of the American Begonia Society plan a non-competitive exhibit for August 3 and 4. The committee, formed at the May 16 Markham School meeting, delays location choice while considering several sites. Charles Perry presides. others include Forton Gordon Orum Al Parrish and Mrs A B Bayliss. Stephenson resigns as vice president to attend a San Francisco architectural seminar. A D Parrish is named to fill the unexpired dorm as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
American Begonia Society
Markham School
Charles Perry
Forton
Gordon Orum
al Parrish
A. B
Bayliss
Joseph
Stephenson
Landserps
San Francisco
A.D. Parrish
Rail Unions Consider Overhaul of National Mediation Board
Rail union leaders weigh a campaign to overhaul the National Mediation Board personnel as disputes over rail labor loom. Some non-striking officials blame strike leaders for the deadlock, while others cite the board’s stubbornness as the core issue. Washington officials view mediation as ineffective, noting past prewar and wartime roles and the current reconversion period.
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Washington
Nalional Mediation Board
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood
Alvadley Johnston
Engineers’ Brotherhood
Safeway Strike Set June 3 in San Francisco Area
San Francisco South San Francisco and Daly City Safeway stores will strike on June 3 after AFL Western Federation of Butchers members voted 981 to nine to walk out over a proposed 40 hour five day week and wages. Safeway says the union cannot dictate store hours and argues Mondays should remain open for customers. About 430 independent markets have agreed to the 40 hour week starting June 3.
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San Francisco
U.P
Sevente
Safeway
Daly City
Tay Fbe
APT, Butchers
Milton Maxwell
AFL Western Federation of Butchers
Maxwell
U S to Probe GI Baby Deaths in Navy Ship Ward
Rep Henry M Jackson announced plans to push a House committee inquiry into infant deaths from diarrhea aboard the Army transport Zebulon Vance. The toll rose as two more babies died after the ship’s voyage and prior disease swept the infants’ ward.
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New York
U.2
Henry M. Jackson
Wash
House Committee
Ring Yester
Jay
Army
Zebulon Vance
Jackson
Clarence Servick
Los Angeles
Pedestrians Hurt in Area Accidents Reported
Six pedestrians were struck by cars this weekend with four admitted to local hospitals. Names include Jack Dunlap case with multiple fractures after a noon collision on Foothill Boulevard, Gale Burch driver involved in Dunlap’s incident, Jon Mello struck on State Route 50, Pegay Ann Costa driving near a windshield break, William Adney injured on BE 1401 Street, and Leslie Crawford hit while searching for a wheel on E 14th Street. Two injuries occurred in Castro Valley from a Lake Chabot road collision involving Irma Treptow and Williams Brow. Beazell was the other driver. Authorities cite limited visibility and tall grass obstructing view as contributing factors.
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Jack Dunlap
Placer Drive
San Leandro
Dp. m
Foothill Boulevard
140Th Avenue
Gale Burch
105Th Avenue
Oakland
Dunlap
California Highway Patrol
William Adney
Crawford
Fairmont Hospital
Lake Chabot
Williams Street
Castro Valley
Irma Troptow
Williamsb
Brow
Kor- Wine Treptow
142Nd Avenue
James M. Beazell
Trivarmore
Walker Buys Out Foodbank to Become Sole Owner
Walker becomes sole owner of the Hayward Foodbank this week by purchasing the Yeoman and Walker partnership from Ernest Coleman. Effective June 1, Walker has operated the Foodbank since February 1943, with the Yeoman partnership sold to Coleman in October 1946. The business now includes three helpers: butcher, wrapper, and office manager, offering quick freeze and locker storage for fruits, vegetables, meat, and soul trays.
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Wor
Walker
Hayward Foodbank
Ernest Coleman
Bescomes
Waller
Yeoman
Foodbank
Doris Fashions Center Opens After Remodeling Plan
Mrs. Boris Gonzales, former Valley Poultry manager, has purchased Bates' Fashion Center at 1026 B Street. The store will be renamed Doris Fashions Center and will carry children's apparel and junior plus women’s sizes. A interior remodel is planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Gonzales
the Valley Poultry Company
Bates’ Fashion Center
B Street
Jack Bates
Doris Fashions Center
Arbitration Sought Over Siamese French Riot Clash
Bangkok reports a British American arbitration request after a riot along the Mekong frontier between Siamese and French forces. Siamese troops tried to disarm the French without fighting, while a detachment of 800 crossed from Indo China near Vientiane. French river crossing and looting occurred before both sides withdrew. French artillery bombarded Siamese defences as planes attacked deeper into Siam. Officials urged calm and diplomatic settlement.
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Bangkok
Tesiry
Syling
Palive
Mekong
Shey
Jelus
Indo China
Eirlier
Shooting Stars End Record Flight Across the Nation
The first mass flight of 27 jet propelled Shooting Star planes completed a cross country loop ending back here after leaving May 15 for Washington and a final leg to Lake Mead Phoenix or nearby airfield. Col Holloway led the squadron as the last craft landed at 10 40 a m with officials stating the trip yielded substantial information and experience.
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America
Col
Brice
Holloway
Washington, D.C
Park
Lake Meld
Phoenix
Avia
Ohla Me
Col. Holloway
KeK marked on San Francisco temple in Klan desecration
Police report indelible ink graffiti reading KEK appeared on the front of Temple Beth Shalom in San Francisco. Chief Charles Cullea vowed firm action to stamp out the desecration and deter similar acts. Similar Klan graffiti had been found on a Los Angeles synagogue last week.
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San Francisco
Temple Beth Shalom
Charles Cullea
Los Angeles
Railroad Schedules Return to Normal After Strike
Western rail lines resumed passenger service as crews returned Saturday night. Major carriers Southern Pacific Western Pacific Santa Fe and other Pacific coast lines rushed perishable freight ahead of passengers and 40 orders were refused since the strike deadline last Thursday. Perishable cars 2900 were in use and destined to be expedited. Farmers awaited empty cars to speed loading as foods perishables and live stock moved quickly. Western traffic was heavy with eastbound trains sold out today expected to be much heavier overall.
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United Press
Western
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
Santa Fe
Pacific Coastines
Tarriers
Marines Injured in Pennsylvania Train Wreck Near Falmouth
A Pennsylvania railroad wreck near Falmouth, 14 miles southeast of Harrisburg, injured two U S Marines severely and multiple crew members. The train carrying about 203 Marines bound for discharge from San Diego derailed as a steam engine baggage car and seven coaches left the tracks between Columbia and Perryville.
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Harrisburg
U PI
Laine Bridge
Falmouth
Here
Pennsylvania Railroad
Unn
Merain
San Diego
Ailroad
Columbia
Perryville
Schwellenbach Sees Brighter Labor Picture Amid Strike Talk
Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach said he predicted an improving labor picture as CIO maritime unions met in Washington to discuss a threatened maritime strike. He told the Advertising Federation of America convention that a settling-down process is necessary and tensions from the war are easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
CIO
Washington
Jung
Schwellenbach
Aly
Advertising Federation of America
Beef Production Hits New Low
The American Meat Institute says beef production last week fell to less than one fourth of normal capacity. Figures for the week ending May 25 show the failure of the Office of Price Administration slaughter control order. The report notes cattle dressed declined 14 percent from the prior week, not counting railroad strike effects.
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Ciucago
WRI
American “Meat Institute
Office of Price Administration
Miners Refuse to Return as Talks Continue with Government
John L. Lewis pressed anew with Coal Administrator J. A. Krug while most soft coal miners defied President Truman, refusing to work in federally contracted pits. A half hour talk with Truman ended without settlement. Senate moved to consider legislation to outlaw strikes against the government as the two week truce expired and mining operations began a holiday Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Prulman
Lewis
J. A. Krug
Krug
Truman
United Wing Workers
UFL
Iho Krug
Senate
Pritmnan
Dart
Tha Rath
John Te Lewis
Hun
Hopes Held To End L A Transit Strike
Los Angeles officials and the APL transportation union near approval of a 25 day walkout that halted buses and trolleys for a million riders. A post conference plan from Mayor Fletcher Bowron aims to end the strike with a mass meeting at 2 pm and buses possibly back before nightfall though streetcars may take a day to return to service.
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Los Angeles
W.P
APL Transportation Union
Fletcher Bowron
Los Angeles Transitt Mne
Dowron
National Midway
Pacific Deeline Interurban
Southern California
Warren to Ask Aid For Hay Bale Ties Warren to Ask Aid For Hay Bale Ties
SACRAMENTO California Governor Havl Warren announced he would request federal aid to secure hay bale ties for livestock feed amid shortages. Agriculture Director A A Brock said only about one third of California's 5 000 000 ton hay crop has been sealed, with hay needed to replace wheat products diverted for human use.
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Sacramento
Havl Warren
Trueman
A. A. Brock
Stace Agriculture
California
Tarkington Widow Bequeathed Estate In Indianapolis Trust
Mrs Susanah Tarkington widow of late Author Booth Tarkington died May 19 and left the bulls of his store to her. A Marion circuit court will filed today places the estate in a trust for her life with property and cash in the trust and no value estimated for the estate.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Susanah ‘Tarkington
Booth Tarkington
Marion Circuit Court
Tarington
Boy Held as Arson Suspect in Burlingame
Burlingame police questioned a boy about four tires set in the past four days. He was taken into custody as inquiries covered a blaze that damaged the Southern Pacific freight shed early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlingame
Cal
Southern Pacific
Gov Warren Pushes 9 New Prison Institutions
UK Gov under Karl Warren pledges high priority construction of nine new prison facilities to bolster inmate housing and security. Officials say plan aims to relieve overcrowding and modernize capacity across regional sites.
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Bachamento
Karl Warren
Saledad
Weather Today Fair Skies Through Tonight Into Tuesday
Today and tonight stay fair with mild conditions. Tuesday brings subtle temperature changes, with a forecasted high near daily norms and a low around overnight values.
Calendar Of Events From Eden Mo And Nearby Groups
A calendar listing local clubs and organizations in Eden and nearby areas. Includes entries for the Native Lone of the Golden Weal, Roguine Volnyans and Auxiliary, atennar Lodge No 128, plans at City Hall, Green Shutter, Canadian Legion, Women’s clubs, Chamber of Commerce, Orchard Farm Home Center, and Trinity Church Junior Guild along with various meeting times and locations.
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Oday Eden Paeler
Golden Weal
Ania
Atennar Lodge
Tayward
Camm Pit City
Lan
Sunmgraow
Shrond
Cuib
Businasa
Elnh
Greon
Canadian ‘Legion
Bad's Club
Carden Avenue
Hayward Arnau
Chamber of Come
Marco
Goon
Groon
Orchard Farm Home Center
Oro Loma Sanitary District
Foothill Boulevard
Rinlty Church
Junior Guild
Wincor Circle
Prekarterian Church
Woodmenai Ibn Wald
Cyprusa
Pom
Dania Hall
Look Forward To Look Forward To HOLY GHOST celebration
The notice mentions the Holy Ghost celebration hosted by Council 14 of the LDES with events at Deerenie play and Heywi Nigh Behool auditorium. It references elections on June 4 and related activities across Lions Club events and local commerce weeks, with a focus on June dates and community gatherings.
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Épon- Ip
Council
LDES
Juna
Piss Oy Deerenie
Heywi Nigh
Lions Club
Enco Grammi
Barrie
Alamads
Floral Tiehibits Huges
Novambar
Chamber St Commerce Waek
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St. Lou
Chicago
Weir
St York Mn
Brooklyn
Pitahurgh
Detroit
Ala
Constall
Vandenberg
Puedident Technae
Atsay
United States
Infor
U.S
George G. Lund
George Fund
Montgomery Avenue
Shooting
IOF
L.A
Warren
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