Bradford Hydrangea Loss Triggers Gentle Crypto of Pride
Harry Bradford, a historian and local civic figure, keeps a prized hydrangea that grew into a neighborhood legend. A group of children picked blossoms, prompting Bradford to threaten arrest, then withdraws after the officer explains the blooms were a shared wonder. He laments the loss of his Bradford Perfection hydrangea.
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Hydrangeas
Harry Bradford
Harry
Bradford Paragon
Bradford
First Street
Hayward
C Street
Police Department
Autopsy Scheduled for Two Government Health Workers
An autopsy is scheduled today to determine the cause of death of two government health service workers who were found dead yesterday. Authorities stated the investigation is ongoing and details will be released as available.
United States Deadlocks UN Meeting Postponement Move
United States blocks postponement at Paris UN ministers meeting over September general assembly. Chinese FM Wang Shih-Chieh proposes a global poll to delay to November 11. Molotov seeks Russian input, Bevin shows cautious openness, Bidault backs postponement amid Dig Four debates on Austria and Germany.
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Paris
U PI
United States
Foreign Ministers Council
United Nations General Assembly
Amercan
Russia
Wang Shih-Chieh
Council
United Nations
General Assembly
James I. Byrnes
Stuttgart
Germany
Hayward Review
James
Byres
V. M. Molotov
Georges. Bidault
Britain
Ernest Bevin
Wang
Bevin
Austia
Georges Bidault
Investigators Probe Crash at Elko Nevada
A chartered twin engine airliner crashed near Elko Nevada killing 15 passengers and three crew members. Only a blond blue eyed baby survived with minor injuries while the infant Peter Link of Brooklyn escaped. The wreckage scattered under a 200 foot ceiling in low clouds as the aircraft attempted a landing. Local authorities and CAA investigators prepared to determine cause.
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Elko
Nev
Oakland
Peter Link
Brooklyn
N. Y
CAA
Burns Funeral
Eiko
Baseball scores and schedules in major leagues
Fragmentary text lists teams including Philadelphia Boston and New York in American League with games at Washington and Boston at unspecified times. Mentions Monty and Larebardl lates, unclear dates. overall references to upcoming and postponed games.
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New York
Pulladelphis
Boston
Washington
Hayward Port among 87 airfields transferred for civilian use
The War Assets Administration lists Hayward Port Hayward among 87 surplus airfields valued at 150 million dollars that will be given to western cities and counties. Surplus fields must be operated as public airports with at least 2 percent of facilities offered to federal agencies. If another emergency arises, civilian owners may be required to return property to the government and new buildings could be leased by the government. Hayward will not seek to acquire the airport, with Hayward city set to receive the field as a gift next June.
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Hayward
San Francisco
War Assets Administration
WAA
Annexation Values Pamphlet for Hayward Acres District Offer
City pamphlet prepared by Councilmen Wilson and Holland presents data on municipal facilities that would be available if Hayward Acres annexes to the city. It compares tax costs for a $1500 assessed property, noting property owners would pay more taxes inside the city than outside in unincorporated areas.
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Hayward
Hayward | Acres
Bill Wilson
Jack Holland
Hayward Acres
OPA raises retail meat ceilings average over three cents
The OPA announced new retail meat ceilings averaging 3 3/4 cents a pound higher than June 30. The changes take effect Tuesday with posters distributed to butchers, affecting beef, lamb, mutton, pork, lard, canned meat, and shortening.
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Washington
OPA
OPAC
Club Studies Control of Traffic in Oro Loma Area
The Junction City Improvement Club and local business leaders discussed traffic control lighting and fire protection for the district bounded by 150th Avenue and the San Leandro city limits near Foothill Boulevard and Western Pacific tracks. Miss Mery L. Silva and Arthur Beal will interview County Supervisor George Janssen on adequate facilities. plans for the Oro Loma election were also reviewed with candidates George Walter and Joseph Corres.
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150Th Avenue
San Leandro
Foothill Boulevard
Western Pacific
Junction City Improvement Club
Mery L. Silva
Arthur Beal
George Janssen
Oro Loma
George Walter
Joseph Corres
George Vierra
R. H. Vanderbilt
Bey
Sanford Appointed Coordinator for San Lorenzo Village
Milford L. Sanford was named coordinator for the San Lorenzo Village Homes association, succeeding Mel Watson whose resignation became effective September 1. Sanford, a former U.S. Army major, resides with his wife and two sons at 180 Grant Street and is studying in San Francisco in preparation for the California State Bar exam.
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Milford L. Sanford
San Lorenzo
Grant Street
Sanford
Sut
South Dakota
San Francisco
Sugar Strike Aims From World Sugar Workers Union
Labor leader Marty Bridges previewed a world sugar workers movement to push wage raises. He warned a future strike could halt up to 80 percent of U S sugar supply as organized Hawaiian Cuban and Puerto Rican workers join a coordinated effort toward 65 cents an hour. Bridges, head of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union, cited preliminary talks with Cuban and Puerto Rican reps and invited American sugar workers to participate in the planned action.
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U.P
West Coast
Marty Bridges
World Sugar Workers Wing
United States
Bridges
U. S
International Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s. Union
Sugar Workers
Cubs
Puerto Rico
Inter
Girl Run Over Twice by Driver
In Sacramento California a hit and run driver struck 11 year old Patricia Switzer and an 11 year old companion, leaving Patricia with multiple injuries including two broken legs and a broken collar bone. She remained unconscious in hospital but is expected to live. Leon Wyatt was questioned by highway patrolmen for a possible lead. The incident involved a home grown pickup trick.
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Sacramento
U.P
California
Folsom
Cal
Taday
Patricia Switzer
Sacramento County
Leon Wyatt
Daring thieves steal hair from Prophet’s beard in Istanbul
In Istanbul a jeweled box containing a single hair from the Prophet Mohammed was stolen. Muslims reacted with outrage as authorities pursued the unknown thieves, described as daring, amid tensions in the city. The incident is cited as the first such robbery connected to a sacred relic.
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Istanbul
Mohammed
Ben Wee Djaken Galip
San Mateo Meat Markets to Open After Settlement
SAN FRANCISCO Fifty seven, Sanaa county meat markets closed since July 18 by a butcher’s boycott will reopen Tuesday after a settlement of a work week dispute. Conciliator Omar Hosking announced the settlement. Butchers in Redwood City ratified an employers’ agreement granting a 40 hour week at $82, replacing the prior 49 hours at $63. They will work five consecutive days, Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with night shifts. The agreement includes independent chain shops.
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San’ Francisco
Sanaa
T Ee
Omar Hosking
Redwood City
Balkans May Be in Spotlight at United Nations
At UN headquarters the Security Council vows a broad probe into Balkan politics as Russia backs Albania in a widening dispute. Britain and the United States push to scrutinize Yugoslavia Bulgaria and other Soviet satellites while accusing Ukraine and Russia of inflaming tensions over Greek policy. Greece defends its stance with a lengthy rebuttal from spokesman Vassili Daridramis.
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Lake Success
N.Y
United Nations Security Council
Greece
Balkans
Russia
Britain
United States
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Europe
Council
Ukraina
Balkan
Ukraine
Alexander Cadogan
Vassili Daridramis
Cadogan
Escondido Rancher Narrowly Escapes After Fatal Shooting
Escondido Cal. Ted Verdugo a 50 year old rancher dragged his wife Ethel Verdugo into a neighbor's yard and fatally shot her with a 40 30 rifle deputies say he fled on foot after witnesses tried to summon help Mrs Verdugo was staying with Mr and Mrs Otto Peterson following a quarrel and awoke to cry he's come to kill me during the early hours.
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Escondido
Cal
Ted Verdugo
Ethel
Sheriff's Office
Blake Mason
Otto Peterson
Landlady Jailed For Pepper Assault in Detroit
Mrs Ruth Flnigan charged with assault after she claims landlady Mrs Helen Ravels invaded her home during a shower and sprinkled red pepper on her, then forced her out. The incident occurred in Detroit and Ravels faces trial on felonious assault charges.
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Detroit
Ruth Flnnigan
Helen Ravels
Rovels
Lundeberg reiterates union stand in nationwide sea strike
AFL seamen leader Lundeberg says the maritime strike will persist until wage increases are restored after the government action. Assistant Labor Secretary Hannah travels to San Francisco but is deemed powerless without union member votes. About 8000 sailors tied up 180 ships across six Pacific ports as the Pacific American Shipowners Association pleas with President Truman for action.
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Ban Francisco
Harry Lindeberg
AFL
Lindeberg
Philip Hannah
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Hannah
San Francisco
Washington
Lundeberg
G Lundeberg
Association
CIO
SAP
U.S. Maritime Commission
Legion Disclaims Affiliation with Veterans Alliance
The Hayward American Legion Post GB stated it is not affiliated with the Veterans Alliance after a vote at a post meeting. An Alliance representative said the group is not a veterans association but a political body. New post members were named to represent the Hayward Legion in a golf tournament and a cemetery committee was formed with Del Bretinén, Pete De Berard, and Jens Blankenship.
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Amsvieaiy Legion Post GB
Veterans’ Hayward Alliance
Alliance
Ces
Post
Lawrence Peterson
Arthur Housley
Elmer Abrott
Edmond Garber
Henry Paulson
Richard
Danald
Charles ‘West
Milton Lewis Barney
Frink
Crews
Floyd
Hayward
American’ Legion
Tilden Park
Berkele Na
del Bretinén
Pete, de Berard
Jens “Blankenship
Aaa
Schwellenbach Strives With White House Advisers on Relief
Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach met with top administration advisers at the White House to press relief ship deliveries amid the nation’s worst maritime strike. War dept reports limited troop ships and 42 days of food on hand in Pacific and European theaters, with 50 to 60 days needed for delivery. Uncertainty looms before Tuesday’s wage stabilization board hearing as strike actions widen across railroads and sugar supplies risk depletion. Florello H. LaGuardia plans to meet AFL Maritime strike leaders to arrange relief ship sailings.
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Lewis B. Schwellenbach
White House
Truman
War Department
East
Gulf
Pacific
Schwellenbach
John H. Sleelman
Wage Stabilization Board
UNRRA
Florello H. LaGuardia
AFL
Agriculture Department
LaGuardia
County fair faces picket line at Stockton exposition
The San Joaquin county fair continues amid AFL musicians picketing, as the county farm bureau federation decides how long the fair will run.
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County Fair
Stockton
U.P
San Joaquino Farm Bureau Federation
San Joaquin County Fair
AFL
Calendar Of Events For Local Clubs
Calendar of events lists gatherings from Ets rn Bray Bowing Circle to Maynard Improvement Club and John Muir School at various venues including Memorial Park clubhouse and Wealayen Service Galli with payments at Peralta, Danta hall.
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T “Ets
Bray
Lnprevement Club
P. Jon’s Sp
Memorial Park
Routh Maynard
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