Aviation Instructors Train Deaf Pilot At Local Airport
Everett Knowlton, a deaf trainee, learns to fly under Philip McManamy at Spoositen's Flying, using writing and hand signals after 12 hours prewar Oakland instruction and three hours local practice. The piece notes Bay Area graduates joining West Point and Annapolis, a stage set for community events including a theater production and a reworked radio schedule.
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Hayward
Everett Knowlton
Lexford Lad
Fledsnons
Philip McManamy
Spoositen
Elevator Strike In San Francisco Hits Building Service Work
Strikes by unionized elevator operators in San Francisco affect service at multiple high rise buildings. The action centers on wage demands and labor conditions as workers walk off the job, halting elevator operations in several red brick structures. Union leaders say talks with management remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Falnst
Hayward War Dead Honored At Memorial Day Rites
Memorial Day events in Hayward featured Veterans Alliance ceremonies at Lone Tree Cemetery with a high school cadet drill and band. Over 200 graves at Mt Eden St Joseph Holy Sepulchre and Lone Tree were floral decorated by Veterans Auxiliaries and local volunteers.
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Yokohama
Hayward
Lone Tree Cemetery
Hayward Veterans' Alliance
O. B. Pailsen
Hayward Union High School
Wig Hemet UE
Dou Seeviee
Ives
Ae Veterans’ Alliance Committee
Bob Pomeroy
James Prowse
Henry Selby
Cadet Corps
Mr. Saux
California Growth Highlighted By Kiwanis Speaker
Marty McClelland vice president of Bank of America spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Harvard at Castro Villa about California’s growth history from gold rush days to oil and agriculture and the outlook for the future. He noted California’s lead in agricultural production by 1948 and urged the march of the West into industry. Russ Loblaw introduced the speaker praising his study of the past and vision for the future as Boy Scouts from the Muir School sang. Ferdinand Kiexel of Markham School received the Kiwanis charter as sponsors of the Boy Scout pack.
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Marty McCleland
Bank of America
Kiwanis Club
Huyavard
Castro Villa
California
McClelland
Lhwl
McCleland
Guid
Belton Meisher
Ernest Pimentel
Boy Scouts Cel Pack
Ning
Join Muir School
Don Mathier
Mia
Lah Hanley
Ferdinand Kiexel
Markham School
Eth Pack
Services Held for Jay W. Watters
Funeral rites for Jay Walker Watters, 58, who died after an extended illness in a San Francisco hospital, were conducted today at Sorensen Brothers Funeral chapel by Rev. Richard Norberg. Burial followed at California Crematory Balke inguachi ae 1's, with Lt. Richard A. Waiters, USAAF, listed among the attendees.
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Jay Walker Watters
San Francisco
Sorensen Brothers Funeral
Richard Norberg
Eden Congregational Church
California
Balke Inguachi
Nichard A. Waiters
USAAF
U S Ready to Handle Shipping Amid Labor Strikes
President Truman said the Navy Coast Guard and War Shipping Administration will operate the Merchant Marine if a maritime strike occurs. A coal strike ended while another began, as 400000 soft coal miners returned to pits and 76000 anthracite miners walked out under John L. Lewis. About 200000 commuters between New York and New Jersey faced travel disruption from railroad walkouts. Leaders sought wage increases of 28 to 36 cents per hour and unions set a strike date for June 11.
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United Yess
Fresider Truman
United Mine Workers
UPL
UMW
John L. Lewis
New York City
New Jersey
Brotherhoods of
Magineers
Tralnmen
Hudsim
Manhattan
Truman
Navy
Coast Guard
War Shipping Administration
Hve
Senate Rejects Truman Draft Plan Amid Strike Pressure
The Senate voted 42 to 40 against sidetracking President Truman’s emergency draft plan. Administration allies defeated an attempt by Sen. Hubert Thomas to delay the bill and send it to the Interstate Commerce Committee for a June 10 report. The move sought more study while keeping the measure ready to address a nationwide maritime strike.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Hibert Thoms
Utah
Thomas
Airlines Pool Cargo Hubs To Cut Rates In Half
Los Angeles based report says Want'em Air Lines Continental Air Lines and Trans-World Airways plan a pooled cargo facility to cut air freight rates by about fifty percent. The move awaits Civil Aeronautics Board approval expected by June 21.
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Los Angeles
Want
Army and Navy Present Compromise Plan for Armed Services
Washington report states the army and navy delivered a compromise plan to President Truman for unification of the armed services. The plan was drafted after ongoing Navy objections, ahead of unification legislation in Congress.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Truman
State Primary Elections Tuesday Near Hayward
State and county races fill Tuesday primary ballots in Hayward with 3827 registered voters. Dems lead with 2165 registrations, Republicans 1585, nonpartisan 72, Prohibition none. Alameda totals reach 349,765 with Democrats 198,093 and Republicans 139,057. Incumbents and several named challengers appear across county and state posts, including Knowland for U S Senate and Warren for Governor, with numerous district races listed.
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Hayward
Alameda County
Ares
James J. O'Neil
L. O'Nuil
Shavlga A. Newell
Sherit Gleason
Mike Driver
Assassor
Lois J. Kennedy
Raymond FE
Lestia
Mark Snerson
John Cox
Preg
A.W. Brun
Ar c
Jacob Hhurder, Jr
Edan Township
Superior Court
Leon B. Gray
A. Woolsey
Wiclow Wauler
Green Cross Drive Gets Underway
A kickoff luncheon for Green Cross Campaign captains in Hayward launched national accident prevention fundraising. At Hayward High School today were chairman H. B. Long and captains Ralph Anderson Bill Bowman Frank Alves Bert Spafford Bill Wagner Mrs Katherine Borneman Wesley Gordon and Dr W Krag. A campaign letter was mailed to local businesses and professionals detailing contributions to Hans Henningsen at Bank of Fa wards or to H B Long at Hayward Union High School. Door to door solicitations will run Monday Tuesday and Wednesday under team captains.
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Green Cross
Hayward
Caseteria
H. B. Long
Ralph Anderson
Bill Bowman
Frank Alves
Bert Spafford
Bill Wagner
Katherine Borneman
Wesley Gordon
W. Krag
Hans Henningsen
Bank of Fa.wards
Hayward Union High School
Air Manufacturer Inspects Field at Hayward Airport
N.R.a Hockaday of Hockaday Aircraft inspects hangars at Fairfield-Sut sun airfield with George Cracknell of the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce after arriving this morning. He meets Pred McElwain, airport manager, and airport board members to discuss a site for a future aircraft manufacturing meet at Hayward. Hockaday also tours other airports in the region as possible plant locations.
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N.r.a Hockaday
Hockaday Aircraft Company
Fairfield-Sutsun
George Cracknell
Hayward Area
Virginia Senatorial Seat Opened by Death of Carter
The United States Senate seat for Virginia becomes vacant following the death of Senator Carter. Thor Burch and Nat Yaep are mentioned as potential successors, with references to announced relays and national party positions in the wake of the vacancy.
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Virginia
Erator Washl
Thor Burch
Nat B. Yaep
NTLBS
Owners to Discuss Meat Closing in Oakland Meeting
Market owners of the Best Bay area plan a meeting tonight at 8 oclock at Jennie Lind fin near Sand and Telegraph in Oakland to discuss ways to meet the mandatory Monday closing required by the APL Western Federation of Butchers. H Ard, secretary of the Meat Dealers Association, said the market owners and the union agree on wages and hours, but the union may strike if Monday closing is pressed, a move he calls illegal and non negotiable. J C Green, secretary of the Retail Grocers Association of Alameda, notes grave concerns over the effect on their field and says operators should decide their own store hours.
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Bay Area
McLock
Jennie Lind Fin
Sand and Telegraph
Oakland
APL Western
Federation of Butchers
Willism
H. Ard
Ie Meat Dealers Association
Ard
J. C. Green
Lions to Convene in Los Angeles for District Meeting
Hayward Lions Club members travel to Los Angeles for the Lions International fourth district convention at the Biltmore Hotel June 5 8. More than 3000 Lions and spouses expected with delegates from Hayward led by William Bowman and others. nomination for district governor favors Horh of San Leandro.
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Hayward
Lions ‘Club
Lions International
Los Angles
Jed
Biltmore
William Bowman
Herber
F. Way
Roy F. Stromgren
T Larsen
Edward V. Tate
Steward B. Settle
Lester Ay Griggs
Robert Rheiner
Hartid Co
Nygren
Resti Zabal
Deleion
Valin -Horh
San Leandro
Istriet
Council to Act on Vet Housing Plan
City councilmen held an adjourned meeting with Federal Public Housing authority reps to discuss 50 housing units slated for the city on 22 acres adjoining Maynard Airport. With only three attending, no action could be taken as four-fifths vote was required. a war housing commission may take charge after negotiations and government talks. Federal officials and councilmen inspected the site Wednesday as negotiations are pushed to conclude at 2 p.m. today.
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Federal Public Housing Authority
Maynard
Arb Phillips
W. ©. Wilson
Pentrnete
Robson Fined for Pit Rule Violation at Memorial Day 500
In Indianapolis George Robson of Los Angeles, winner of the Memorial Day 500 mile classic, faced a 1000 dollar fine for violating AAA pit rules during the race. Second place finisher Jimmy Jackson claimed Robson was in the pits during a fueling stop, but Robson’s prize money remained unaffected. The AAA official said a board recommendation would not change the race result.
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Indianapolis
George Robson
Los Angeles
American Automobile Association
Robson
AAA
Stewart Jack Neehao
Asid
Jimmy Jackson
Neehan
Jackson
Robson Neteay
Aeee Onda
Memorial Day accident total high in U S no deaths in Hayward
Nation sees Memorial Day traffic toll with California at top fatalities though Hayward reports no deaths. A deadly day yields multiple injuries including four injured near Bodmer Hill and a 90 foot plunge. drivers cited for reckless driving and brake failures amid a postwar peacetime mood.
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U.S
Hayward
Americais
Ube Saeeld
Trayward Ares
United States
Nationes’ Safety Council
Californixs
Bodmer Hill
Jack Leibert
Knowland Avenue
Qakling
William Halloman
San Jose Avenue
Alameda
Resetta Branden
East Lisatreet
Quleland
Lewis Alexander
Birch Street
Fairmont Hospital
Alexander
Merchand Marina
Saar Pruureisee
Homer Torrey
San Carlsos
Hubert Conk
Pleasanton
Ben Lamkin
W. T. Webb
Cook
Castro Valley Boulevard
Jairus R. King
Menard Avenue
Akabia
Willow Avenue
Bask Mthalegel
Hexperian Boulevard
Ainge Way
LO Ame
Stettinius Submits His Resignation Over U N Seat
President Truman said Edward R. Stettinius Jr. has submitted his resignation as the U.N. representative on the Security Council. Truman and Secretary Byrnes urged him to stay, and the President will act after a formal reply is received.
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Washington
Truman
Edward R. Stettining, Jr
U. S
United Nalsons Security Counci
Stettinius
White House
U.N
Hayward 20-30 Club Names Delegates to District Convention
Frank Bowman Neil Beardon and Leon Mendonea were named delegates from the Hayward 20-30 club to attend the district convention at Santa Cruz on Sunday June 2. Central District representatives from 40-20 chapters will come from the area bounded by Santa Barbara Bakersfield Stuelstain Richmond and San Francisco.
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Frank Bowman
Neil Beardon
Leon Mendonea
Hayward
Santa Cruz
Santa Barbara
Bakersfield
Stuelstain
Richmond
San Francisco
Green Shutters Hotel
George Farth
Russell Youth Faces Manslaughter Trial
Russell City youth Elmer Williams, 21, stands in Superior Court on a voluntary manslaughter charge following an incident in Vidya Jacob Harder Jr. court. Williams was arrested after the pedestrian auto crash on Winton Road near Dunn Road in an April 24 incident.
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Elmer_" Williams
Russell City
Vidya Jacob Harder, Jr
Wed- Ross Iy
Williams
James F. Weteel
Dunn Road
Bull i Indparter
Pat’ Wetdel
J. F.wetzel
Winton Road
Apell
Local Weather Forecast Brief
Partly cloudy today and tonight with little temperature change. Saturday is expected to stay with modest temperatures. highs near 58 and lows around 45. Minor variations possible across locales.
Calendar Of Events Holy Ghost celebration and fairs
Calendar of events lists a Holy Ghost celebration sponsorship by Councilla and the TILES lodge for a weekend in June. It mentions Blole and county events, Night tus hab on 14-15, various village garden activities, a Tigat papthet festival, and related exhibits and improvements by local clubs and groups across Alameda and Southers counties.
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Holy Ghost
Councilla
Tigat Papthet Tastival
Irvington
Julaif Alameda County
Dynes
Nadia
Southers
Alauveda County
Begonia
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T. D. Parsons
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Warner
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Fred Steiner Leon Mendonca
Joe G Lazyerini
Don Billings
Chicago
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McClelland 'S Kiwanis
Jay W. Watters
Ralph Hoyt
Wallger
G. EB. Wale
van Seidel
Thomas Fitzlinnang
Trouguier
Roger Colt
Edwin Meese
George A. Trassen
Marty
J. Jenssen
James Rolph, Jr
Charles W. Heyer
George Intumbent
Ay Hore
NDA
John A. Milles
Lennart Cederberg
Vincent Hogan
Burwin
Tintchins
Standul FF
Dialay
Charles Hoad
Willand Knowland
Will Rousie Jr
Ellie Patterson
John S.crowder
Adam
Derkum
Wayne Mesh
Daglas Carrigan
Knowland
Hiram Johnson
Francis Dunnt, Jr
Arthur M.breed
Anya M. Bjarlongen
Ora I’. Mahaney
Earl Warren
Robert W. Kenney
William E. Hiker
A. Beldon Gilburt
Henry A. Schmidt
Charles W. Lyon
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F. Shelley
Frank M. Dovdan
Lucile Webster Gleason
JE. Simpson
Dewey Anderson
Ch. Brows
Thwrlson W. Call
Freed N. Himwher
Gad
Meyley
LIONS
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Russell
Oday Carpentera
Walon
Pum
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Lemotia
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