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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1946
Page
6
The Army seeks to widen appeal to Americans amid draft fears. In seven months 737,000 have enlisted, drawn by economic security and better promotion prospects. The officer candidate school will continue. noncommissioned officers now retain length of service benefits when moving up. Debate persists on maintaining the draft to sustain strength and commitments abroad.
A reflection argues there is no single factor defining American greatness. True progressiveness comes from collective effort, ongoing innovation, and the pursuit of better methods across industries and institutions. Americans continually seek improvement, ensuring vast future opportunities and enduring national strength.
Washington correspondent reports from Belgium on how to curb prices as Belgians cut costs by ten percent despite rail strikes and tough winds. The piece reflects on wage trends and living costs amid global pressures.
The piece recalls a Brussels visit and a government plan to curb inflation. Beginning June 1 Belgian rail fares streetcar rates potatoes jewelry shirts and lace drop ten percent while shoes fall twenty percent as a government move to curb profiteering. The writer jokes about American reactions and notes the Belgian scheme to ease living costs.
Summary of enlistment terms including 3 year and one year options, age limits from 18 to 34 (17 with parental consent), reenlistment bonuses up to 50 per year since last service, mustering-out pay, retirement at half pay after 20 years rising to three quarters after 30, possible Master or First Sergeant retirement up to 155.25 monthly, G.I. Bill rights for enlistments before Oct 1 1946, family allowances for dependents, branch and overseas theater choice for 3 year enlistments, and reserve officers may reenlist under Grace 1 while keeping reserve commissions.
In a United Press piece from London, Eden and Churchill urge a political truce on foreign policy amid Britain’s financial and defense strains east of the Suez. The article notes a push to woo the Muslim world back into Britain’s orbit while balancing Indian and Arab interests and maintaining empire defenses.
Alvin Joseph reports on a government seen as socialist in tone as red tape grows. He notes profits shrinking for some, rising production, and widespread shopping sprees from hardware to vacuums. The piece mocks price inflation and consumer frenzy amid political critique.
Miss Alice Sargent hosted a Sunday breakfast bridal shower for former college friend Miss Pat Bradley managing editor of The Californian. Miss Bradley plans nuritals this afternoon. Mrs. T. C. Harris and Corby Dale joined YC young people from Trinity Episcopal Church to a meeting of the House of Young Churchmen of Oakland. Rudy Vallee, star of radio and screen, stays with Charles Ramos at his A street home before leaving Tuesday evening to join the Tennis Club in Berkeley.
B G Davis of 20354 Harvard Avenue writes to Hayward Chamber seeking Key System action to improve transit and sidewalks for about 200 homes. He notes a neur al bus stop near Blossom Way and Meekland Avenue requires unsafe, gravel shoulders or road walking, especially in rain or evening. He points to local shopping needs and asks the system to address the inadequate area amenities.
Americans consume over 3000 calories per person daily while Czechoslovakia’s food supplies allow only 2714 calories per person each day, highlighting a significant dietary gap between the two regions.
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