Retaking Begins According To Japs
United Press war report says Japan claims a new invasion of the central Philippines began with possible landings on Suluan island and Leyte Island, as American forces under MacArthur and Nimitz reportedly press ashore from Morotai and Peleliu with air support from the Pacific. Japanese claims say most U.S. forces massed for an assault remain far from the Philippines and that an invasion has not yet been confirmed by Allied commands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tremaine
United Press
Pearl Liarkor
Douglas MacArthur
Ade Wirral
Raymond Spruance
Philippines
Bressing
Leyte
Ishi
Tokyo
Sudan
Mindanda
Telanda
Ammindas
Morotai
Halmaheras
Peleliu
Palau
Pacific
MacArthur
New Guinea
Doviei
Leyte Gulf
Suluan Island
Gulf
Leyte Gull
Grange Opposes Postwar Plan on Compulsory Service
The California State Grange approved resolutions opposing immediate enactment of postwar compulsory military service pending national legislation. It urged deferring such proposals until overseas soldiers can voice their views, while not opposing military training in schools. A second resolution pressed the FPC to investigate alleged political activities by power companies to block Central Valley project power via public facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
California
Grange
FPC
Watchman Scares Liquor Thief
A broken front door lock at the N. and M. market on 2 A St prompted night watchman Henry Benn to report possible burglary. Investigators found a broken closet lock where liquor was kept and marks on the back wall near a window suggesting attempted entry, though no toolmarks fingerprints or other clues were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Benn
Sherifs
Sam Maifa
Sheriffa
Vollman Trial Postponed As Ewing Is Ill
Grant L. Ewing, principal state witness in the Vollmann bribery case, was ill and confined to his Richmond home, delaying testimony in Oakland. Deputy D A Folger Emerson told Superior Judge Ed Tyrrell that Ewing suffered inflammation of the shoulder joint. The prosecution contends Vollmann took a $5000 bribe while with the Farm Production Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant L. Ewing
A. L
Red) Vollmann
Farm Production Council
Oakland
Ewing
Hayward
Folger Emerson
Edw. Tyrrell
Richmond
Nelson & Ewing
Prid Vollmann
Stars Production Council
iMan Overseas May Have Ridden With Murder Victim
Seattle police disclose that iMan Overseas may have ridden with murder victim Georgette Bauerdorf. Los Angeles authorities seek information from Sel. George Andelima. Aad and Aadlingd claim ties to Boeing Field while Army officials deny travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMan Overseas
Seattle
UAI
Georgette Bauerdorf
Mollywood
Los Angeles
George Andelima
California
Dhut le
Aadlnd
Continental
United States
Aadlund
Boeing Field
Blood Donor Service Continues in Hayward and San Leandro
Mrs. C. A. Poole, chairman, states the Red Cross Blood Donor Service will visit Hayward and San Leandro indefinitely. The Oakland Chapter reversed a plan to discontinue the Hayward service after a brief pause yesterday, though no reason was given for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hayward
San Leandro
C. A. Poole
Todday
Oakland
CIO Grants Seniority To Veterans of War
Detroit United Auto Workers contracts will include veteran seniority credit for wartime service. International President Fr. J. Phomos announced that workers who left jobs to join the armed forces after May 1 1940 will accumulate seniority during service and may regain seniority if not employed upon discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United Automobile Workers
CIO
FR. J. Phomos
Nie Plunke
UAW
Anl
Thomas
Elise
Biet
Feed Shed Burns Down Near $500 Loss
A fire destroyed a feed shed causing nearly 500 in damage near Willian Co Thunsen on Suse Blvd. Fire Chief Wo Wollars led responding units from Haraset with help from area crews. investigate cause underway as damage assessed.
Recreation District Wins Approval of 4 Local Groups
Russ Wing, chair of the Hayward Area sub committee on publicity, announces four additional organizations have officially approved the recreation and parkway district. The groups are the Hayward Memorial Association, Hayward Lions Club, Teachers' Association of Hayward High School, and Hayward Acres Improvement Club. Wing will provide speakers for groups seeking details, with talks set for multiple clubs and PTAs. Call Hayward 716 to arrange.
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Russ Wing
Hayward Area
Recreation
Hayward Minister~iial
Hayward Lions Club
Teachers’ Association
Hayward High School
Hayward Acres Improvement Club
Wing
Hill and Valley Club
Business and Professional Women's Club
Wayward High-land
P.T.A. San Lorenzo P.T.A
Phoebe Hearst Council
P.T.A. Castro Valley Improvement Club
Woodmen of the World
East Avenue Improvement Club
Hayward
Lions Name Committee for War Chest Carnival
At a Lions Club meeting President Roger Andersen announced a committee of ten volunteers to assist in plans for a War Chest carnival. Members include Jack Holland Carl Lassen Joe Church George Meininger William Brown Capt Louis Eike Frank Bressmaih Henning sen Robert Mancini and John Mancini. A parade is planned for October 30 to spur stamp sales for the fund. Major B D White of the Air Transportation Command Oakland spoke in support of the War Chest Drive. George Meininger was saluted on his 30th wedding anniversary by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ten-Millin
Lions Club
Roger Andersen
Jack Holland
Carl Lassen
Joe Church
George Meininger
William Brown
Louis Eike
Frank Bressmaih
Henningsen
Robert, Marshall
John Mancini
B.D. White
Air Transportation Command
Oakland
Cluh
Returning Servicemen Need Understanding Says Rev Barriis
Rev Tom Barriis of Trinity Episcopal told Hayward Kiwanis members that returning servicemen face deep questions about life and death and the home’s effect on them. He urged ordinary friendship as essential for re adjusting veterans, noting the need for community support as men leave service. Wesley Gordon praised local groups backing postwar recreation facilities, stressing the Maynard Arenas lack and rising demand for amenities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Varris
Trinity Episcopalchiveh
Ismaels
Tlartin
Wesley Gordon
Maynard Recreation
Robert Krag
Gorst
Tay FE
Paine
Castro Valley
Kiwansely
Dewey Sets Plan To Submit Foreign Policy To Voters
Gov Thomas E Dewey condemned Roosevelt for secret diplomacy in foreign affairs and urged that US policy be made public and voted on. He backed quick formation of a World Peace League with no restrictive pacts and the use of force to stop future aggression. He spoke at the Waldorf Astoria forum to about 2000 attendees, outlining his views to club women business leaders and civic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Cutters
United Press
Albany
N. Y
W.B
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
U.S
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
New York Herald
Improvement Club Federation Okays Local Bus Lines
Federated Improvement clubs of Hayward Area meet and decide not to endorse the proposed bus lines as individual groups. They will act as a unit to secure transportation for all communities, with Charles Bubies citing concerns about sites. Each club will appoint a representative to attend the hearing for permission to operate a local bus system. Surveys are being distributed for the Warren Transportation Co. to gain approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Improvement Clubs
Hayward Area
Charles Bubies
Bern Nepheiel
Enarea Bubies
Fortoration
East Ave. Improvement
Fairview
Faden
Hare
Warren Transeportation Co
Bricker Ends California Campaign With Fresno Speech
Ohio governor John W. Bricker, in his final California swing for the state’s 25 electoral votes, delivers his 19th campaign speech in Fresno. He planned stops in Reno Sparks and Lovelock as he closes his tour with Bakersfield Tulare and Selma speeches en route to the state line.
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Bricker
Fresno
URI
John W. Bricker
Ohio
California
Nevada
Reno
Sparks
Lovelock
Brinker
Bakersfield
Ream Phitform
Tulare
Sehna
War in Brief: Allied Tide, German Push Across Europe
Pacific reports say American fleet broke into Leyte Gulf and may have landed invasion troops on Suluan Island while 270 carrier planes attacked Manila and Clark Field. Western Front soldiers slog through mud as Germans retreat toward the Maas. Soviet 4th Ukrainian Army advances toward Czechoslovakia and Budapest. Italian front sees 8th Army drive on Cesena with Canadian spearhead near outskirts. German bombers reported over western Germany.
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United Press Pacific
Tokyo
Leyte Gulf
Philippines
Suluan Island
Manila
Capital
Clark Field
Maas
Amerika
Pociet
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Budapest
Italy
8Th Army
Cesena
Germany
FDR to Speak in New York and Philadelphia Next Saturday
President Roosevelt will address crowds in New York City next Saturday night after touring the metropolitan area and is also expected to appear in Philadelphia. Officials say he may stop in Boston and possibly Ohio and Illinois as part of a pre election swing similar to his 1940 strategy of delaying active campaigning until nearing the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
New York City
New York
Philaidelphia
Democratic Party
Boston
Middle West
Ohio
Ilinois
Girls Face Charges In Rape Case
Dolly McLemore and Betty Gebhart are charged with unlawfully dissuading Gloria Orcutt from testifying in the trial of Christopher McLemore, accused of rape. Deputy Ayres filed the complaint in Eden Township Justice Court. warrants issued, bail set at $900 each. The alleged incident occurred Oct. 10 when Orcutt was offered cash not to attend the next day’s court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly McLemore
Betty Gebhart
Gloria Oufcutt
Miss McLemores
Christopher McLemore
McLemore
Eden Township
A. W. Ayres
Miss Orcutt
Miss McLemore
Thirteen Navy Flyers Die In San Diego Crash
Thirteen Navy flyers killed when their four engine patrol bomber crashed into a fog shrouded peak on Coygnado islands fifteen miles off San Diego during a routine flight. All bodies recovered and brought to San Diego. Names withheld pending liaison of next of kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEGO
U.P
Coygnado Islands
San Diego
Navy
Moday
Iein
Pearl Harbor Testimony Investigated by Army Navy Boards
Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel and Maj. Gen. Walter C. Short testified before Army and Navy boards probing the Pearl Harbor attack. Boards begun July 14 and reportedly near completion. Secretary Forrestal expects Navy report soon and will decide on public release after review.
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Wastington
U.B
Husband E. Kimmel
Walter C. Short
Army
Navy
Pacific
Secretaries of War and Navy
Secretary of Navy
James Forrestal
Navy Board
Forrestal
Kimmel
U. S
Barking Dog Foils Attempted Gas Theft
Val Peterson of 594 Smalley Ave reports three youths loitering near his car at 449 this morning. They climbed into a bright seven car and fled before he could intervene. Gas theft suspected. incident occurred about two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Peterson
Smalley Ave
Peterson
Peter Say
Destructive Florida Hurricane Strikes Citrus Belt
A tropical hurricane battered central Florida with 100 mph winds and torrential rain, damaging citrus crops and infrastructure. Jacksonville faced 65 mph gusts, power outages, and shutdowns. Savannah prepared as the storm moved up the coast after crossing Cuba, with at least seventy dead and many injured reported yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Florida
West Florida
Jacksonville
Weather Bureau
Daytona Beach
Georgia Line
War Center
Athe Weather Bureau
Washin
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Virginia Capes
Atlantic
WJHT
WIAN
Savannah
Savannah Beach
Pl F
Cuba
Counterfeiting Case for Tanya Barber Set for October 23
Tanya Barber’s counterfeiting case, and James Calvin’s alleged assault case, were continued in Judge Edw Tyrrell’s court due to a worn docket. Barber’s trial date was moved to October 23, with appearances for Calvin on November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Barber
James Calvin
Tyrrell
Tanya Barbers
Cydvin
Warren in hospital as influenza care continues
Governor Earl Warren remains under treatment for influenza at the hospital. Attending physician Dr. J B Harris said his condition is very favorable, with temperature dropping to a sub normal 97 after fever broke and Warren likely to be hospitalized for at least a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Warren
J. B. Harris
Harris
Warren
Weather Outlook for San Francisco Bay Region
Forecast shows high fog this morning then clearing this afternoon except near the av ena area with fog tonight. Partly cloudy Friday with little temperature change. Northern California mostly clear today and tonight becoming partly cloudy Friday with fog near the ocean and minimal temperature change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco Bay Region
Avena
California
Ocean
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Betty Ironmonger
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Alice Young
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Lucille Dieiz
Halen
Alipay
Othy Parr
Alberta Elson
Muriel Thornford
Bonnie Coats
Beverly Bass
Lorraine Langlerrene
Leeh Iers Porter
Eleanor Howard
Donna Mae McCarthy
Nancy Mackay
Ruth Ann’Kostal
Louise Cathey
Lorraine Feudal
Elaine Carson
Violet Lockerby
Recreation District
Tom Barriis
Kgwanis
Dewey
Improvement Club Federation
Fdr
Pearl Harbor
Twister
Tanya Barber
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