Bombing Bases Are Secured In Pacific Offensive
U.S. forces report securing three more Palau islands near Peleliu as marines pushed inland with heavy bombardment. Nimitz says Babelthap airstrip hit, Peleliu airfield in operation, while Japanese dead total about 9, - Peleliu and Angaur casualties given, with 160 captured on two isles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
UPRI
Palau Islands
Southwest Pacific
Philippines
East Indies
Babelthuup
Pula Group
1St Marine Division
Peleliu
Admira Kester W. Nimita
Umurbengel Mountain
Angaur
4-H Clubs Plan All Day Meeting October Seventh
An all day program for 4-H members at Memorial Park on October seventh includes morning swimming, a picnic lunch, and a program featuring 4-H clubs from Centerville Livermore Pleasanton and Hayward. Bret Harte 4-H girls chorus directed by Mrs Tangho and a dramatization by Miss Peixoto are among activities with leaders Mrs Thea Melmyre Miss Antoinetty Rivile and Miss Evelyn Gargia assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club Council
Memorial Park
Salut
Centerville
Livermore
Pleasanton
Hayward
Josephine Tangho
Alberta Peixoto
Hayward PTA Talks On Recreation Program Model
Hayward High PTA to hear David P. Snyder world figure in recreation discuss a shared community and school program that has served as a model nationwide. Wesley Gordon, Hayward recreation director, will outline the recreation charter proposal appearing on the November ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Hi Pta
David PY Snyder
Hayward Union
U. Av
Snyder
Oakland
United States
Wesley Gordon
Wayward
Thyllis Andrade
Maylit Press Thon
Wilada
War Chest Drive Starts Tomorrow Women Will Work
War Chest solicitation in Hayward begins tomorrow with a women’s committee in charge led by Mrs. Jacob Harder Jr USC women’s division head Vl Elizabeth Whitlock and several listed group leaders. Girl Scouts advance literature distributed by Boy Scouts and Salvation Army signs go up. P. A. presidents will lead divisional groups with many named volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Area
Jacob Harder, Jr
USC
Elizabeth Whitlock
Pauline Oakes
H. P. Strible
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
Hugh Douglas
W. Vv. Iminel
Erlene Sundberg
J. H. Hayes
Mary Calderia
Clarence Rust
R.A. Griffin
Gilbert
Glee Moe
Louise Mayer
Hans Jensen
Maryene Renegar
Beauton Lund
Fighter Home From Pacific Visits Here
Staff St Eugene Price husband of Mrs LaPrese Price and son of Mr and Mrs M S Price of 144143 B St arrived home Sep 6 from the South Pacific after 33 months in combat. He served on Guadalcanal and New Georgia with his company relieving the First Marines. He also spent time in New Caledonia and New Zealand. He was one of 12 in his company to take officer's running at Fort Benning, Georgia. He spent 10 days visiting relatives there and his wife will accompany him to Fort Benning where he will report for duty October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Price
LaPrese Price
M.S. Price
South Pacific
Eugene
Guadalcanal
New Georgia Islands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Eugené
Tt Benning
Gas
FL Benning
Local Man Honored For Navy Yard Work At Pearl Harbor
Albert G. Henning Francis J. Freschauf Harry G. Brownell receive certificates of honorable service from Rear Admiral William R. Furlong at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard. Recognition cites faithful work and wartime civilian contributions while at Pearl Harbor yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Pearl Harbor
Albert G. Henning
Forrest Ave
Francis J. Freschauf
Harry G. Brownell
Castra St
William R. Furlong
Pearl Harbor Navy Yard
Pearl Garbor Gs
Robbery Attempt Reported At Hayward Cleaner
J. Sullivan of Drive In Cleaners at 458 Calvo St. notified Hayward police at 6 30 p m Friday after finding a sprung lock tampered door and a bar used to pry the lock. The cash register showed scratches but nothing appeared missing. A screwdriver entry suspected. no theft reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
J. Sullivan
Calvo St
Sullivan
Altough
Joy Riders Abandon Stolen Car Friday
Verna Petere sen filed a theft report for car 6547 Christensen Lang with 4 vehicles involved. The vehicle, parked at Castro and Melvin Streets, was found by highway police last night before missing radio alerts were broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Peteresen
Christensen Lang
Misa Petersen
Hhr
Castro and
Melvin Sts
Nao
Nelson Quits WPB Chief. Krug Named Permanent Chair
The White House announced Donald M. Nelson resigned as WPB chairman effective immediately but will stay in Washington in a high role. President Roosevelt appointed J. A. Krug, previously acting WPB chief, as permanent WPB chairman to manage ongoing war and postwar challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Tocco The Eye Fails To Appear For Dope Hearing
Salvatore Sam Maugeri connected case of a Santa Cruz boardwalk concessionaire accused of participation in an international drug ring was continued in federal court in San Francisco after Tocco failed to appear. The Eye, recently detained in Chicago with 500000 dollars worth of drugs, posted 26000 bail and vowed to return for trial, but was apprehended in Brooklyn and released on 2500 bail.
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Joe
the Eye
Brooklyn
Norman Thomas Urges Reasonable Peace Terms
In Los Angeles socialists candidate Norman Thomas told a rally that unconditional surrender delays victory over Germany. He called the slogan dishonest and urged reasonable terms including disarmament, renunciation of conquest, restitution of loot, and refugee relief where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Germany
Norman Thomas
Missing Kids Reappear Unharmed
Missing children Sonia Lou Parker aged eight and Leland Walker age five were reported missing near San Leandro and the Greyhound Bus Depot in Gah. Parker was found at home within an hour after disappearance, while Walker was located at the bus depot late last night. Authorities conducted a search led by Sheriff’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean
Sheriff's Office
Sonng Lou Parker
Oriel Ave
San Leandro
Harvey Parker
Peterson
14Th St
Biissamway
Parker
Sonia Loa
Sonia Lou
Leland H. Walker
Leland WH. Walker
San Prangisen
Gah
Husband Dies in Plane Crash Near Pasco Washington
Lieutenant Richard F. James, husband of the woman killed in the Lower 13 murder case near Albany Oregon last year, was killed in an airplane crash near Pasco Washington according to the Navy notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
U.P
Richard F. James
Albany
Ore
Pasco
Wash
Naval
Six Injured In Head-On Crash At Livermore
A two car head-on crash near Hagemann Ranch Road west of Livermore injured six people including Francis Judkins and Mario Ferrario. Judkins and passengers Ronald 9 and Clifford 7 suffered jaw fracture concussion and injuries while Ferrario sustained a fractured kneecap and skull lacerations. Passengers Angelo Battiani 41 and Louise Battiani 12 had a fore head laceration and sprained ankle. The crash occurred at 9 20 last night. police found no intoxication or drowsiness.
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St. Paul's Hospital
Livermore
Pleasanton Ri
Hagemann Ranch Rd
Francis
Judkins
Richmond
Mario Ferrario
Ferrario
Dudkins
Ronald
Clifford
Angelo Battiani
Louise Battiani
San Francisco Man Leaps to Death in Hudson River
A San Francisco man identified as Samuel Gordon of 598 Eddy Street leaped from the 95th Street Hudson River embankment after a passerby alerted police in New York. Patrolman Anthony Valpini jumped into the river to recover the body two blocks downstream. Gordon was pronounced dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hison
West Side
Anthony Valpini
Samuel Gordon
Eddy St
San Francisco
Two Navy Men Saved When Trainer Crashes Off Coast
In California near Santa Rosa a torpedo trainer crashed ten miles west of Bodega Bay. Ens Robert Dixon led a rescue boat that saved Clarence Teige Palermo and Luther Johnson after a routine training flight originating from Santa Rosa naval auxiliary station. In Boston Seaman Frank Cocchi smashed a car window to rescue a baby in a locked vehicle and cared for the infant until the mother returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
UPRI
Bodega
Santa Rosa
12Th Naval District
Ens
Robert Dixon
Western Sea Frontier
Clarence Teige
Palermo
N. D
Luther Johnson
Portland
Mec
Naval
Seaman
Boston
Seaman Frank Cocchi
Plane Repairman Helps To Shatter Repair Record
Sgt Edward L Owen son of Mr and Mrs H R Owen 1562 Bridge St and husband of Elvira Silva Wayward commended for helping shatter world records in hauling aircraft engines at an England based aircraft service command depot. Before joining the Air Forces in 1943 he worked as a maintenance worker for Leslie Salt Co in Newark. He attended Curtiss Wright Technical school. A brother, S Sgt R J Owen, is with the Army Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Owen
H.R. Owen
Bridge St
Elvira Silva
Wayward
Aircrall
Ao Aircraft Service Command
England
Air Forces
Owen
Leslie Salt Co
Newsark
Curtiss- Wright Technical School
R. J. Owen
Army Engineers
Extension PTA Meet Set for Berkeley October 5
A state conference for district extension workers of the PTA will meet at the Claremont hotel in Berkeley on October 5, with a noon luncheon. Mrs. JS Slaines announces the event. planners include Mrs. B D Ralston of Redwood City and Mrs. George Hearst of San Francisco. About 190 extension workers are expected, with attendance from districts 16, 1, 28 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Claremont Hotel
Berkeley
JS. Slaines
Distriet P.T.A
B. D. Ralston
Redwood City
George Hearst
San Francisco
George , Beanston, Jr
Forty Witnesses Will Be Called In Andrews Case
United Press reports in Salinas say the Frances Andrews murder trial nears its third week with prosecutor aiming to call about forty witnesses. Testimony so far includes Mrs Nancy Linde who dined with the victim two hours before his death, while defense seeks to strike some Lovett family testimony. Prosecutor Brazil plans to finish with expert witnesses while continuing to press jealousy motive claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
United Press
Salinas
Calif
Frances Andrews
Jay Lovett
Fpperrance
Nancy Linde
Tevez
Anthony Brazil
Linde
Divier
Hayward Man Writes Of Rain In Australia
A fragmentary diary excerpt details Walter Johnson the carpenter in Australia watching a storm. He notes flooding near his tent and thunder that drowns out other sounds while recounting the heat, fatigue, and simple needs like socks and shows.
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Walter Johnson
William B. Johnsons
Grove Way
Hayward
Belly McVigh
Sydney
Australia
Hayward Man
Asia
Imate Lee
Toda
Hayward High School Bicycle Stolen From Rack
A Hayward High School bicycle was reported missing at 12 45 am after a student left it at the school dance Friday night. The No 26 Elgin bicycle, red with a yellow stripe on the rear fender, no front fender, blue seat, belonged to Manuel Rodrigues 14 of 280 Winton Ave. He found it gone when he returned at midnight.
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Hayward High School
Hayward
Manuel Rodrigues
Winton Ave
Rodrigues
Elgin
Bricker Praises Newspapers For Fearlessness
Ohio Governor Bricker lauds American newspapers for fearlessness and service to good government as he observes National Newspaper Week. He warns that intimidation and suppression of the press mark a dictator’s first acts, praising a free press as essential to the enduring republic and informed citizens.
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Columbus
Uri
Johnn. Bricker
Bricker
Status Changes Fast Newburyport News Brief
In Newburyport Massachusetts a rapid sequence over half an hour transformed Mrs. enmie Fowler, 87, into a proud mother and grandmother as her daughter welcomed a new seed of life. The brief report notes the swift family expansion and the emotional moment for the Fowler family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Mass
Enmie “Be
Fowler
Allies Narrow Escape Corridor Out Of Holland
Allied forces bomb Ruhr cities to seal a western escape route from Holland while launching a final assault on Calais after a 24 hour truce for evacuations. British and American heavy bombers target Ruhr citadels as Lt Gen Sir Miles Dempsey’s Second Army pushes from Holland toward Hertogenbosch and Mulland, and Lt Gen George Patton’s armor advances in the Moselle valley amid heavy fighting and tank losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Supreme Headquarters
AEF
U.pi
Ruhr
Rervidar
Hol- Tabd
Calais
Germany
Arnhem
France
Belfort Gap
Europe
Miles C. Dempsey
Holland
Hertogenbusch
Mulland
Channel
Ato
George 3. Patton
Moselle
World War II Briefs From Front Lines
War III Western Front drives armored wedge toward Hertogenbosch aiming to trap 290000 German troops near the sea. Red Army opens third front against Hungary in Carpatho Ukraine. German counterattack pushes British 8th Army from Fiumicino bridgehead as American troops halt inland. RAF Mosquitoes strike Kerleruhe near northeastern France. American invaders push toward Falau Islands as Allied air offensive targets Philippines shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertogenbosch
Holland
Channel
Russia
Red Army
Hungary
Carpatho-Ukraine
Italy
8Th Army
Fiumicino
Adriatic
Mount Battaglia
Rhineland
Kerleruhe
Fip
France
Falau Islands
Philippines
Youth Dies in Nevada For Crime Committed At Age of Fifteen
Floyd Burton Loveless, 17, the youngest Nevadan executed in the gas chamber, died after a last-minute stay was denied. Convicted of fatally shooting A YH Berney in a stolen car in August 1942, Loveless had been 15 at the time of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Carson City
Nav
U.P
Floyd Burton Loveless
Glate
Loves Less
State Supreme Court
T A
Stackwell
Tel
Berney
Carlin
New
Constle
Rugist
Tadiana Reformatory
2000 Voters Registered in Hayward Area
About 2000 persons in the Hayward area registered for the November general election during the recent registration period the city election office announced. The registration lag this year was heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Area
Elemett
Hayward Chamber Panel Considers By-Law Changes
The Hayward Chamber of Commerce revival group met Friday noon in Ralph Anderson's office with members including Anderson Crane Lustig Close Ogaard Anderson Wright. They tentatively approved changes to allow operation as the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce and planned an immediate canvass of original members to obtain consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Chamber of Commerce
Hayward Area
Wallace Speech Heads Pittsburgh Campaign Night
Vice President Henry A. Wallace scheduled to speak in Pittsburgh at 8 30 p m as part of the 1944 presidential campaign a major address强调 Wallace tours Pennsylvania aiming to win the states 5 electoral votes. Dewey plans return to campaigning next Friday in Charlestown W Va. Other notes include Sen Bail opposing a Dewey campaign and Gerald L K Smith ejecting John Roy Carlson from a party press conference.
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Henry A. Wallace
Pittsburgh
Wallace
Pennssylvania
Roosevelt
Johnstown
Uniontown
New York
GOP
Thomas E. Dewey
Charlestowns
Dewey
America's Free Press
Joseph H. Bail
Minn
Dew
America First Party
Gerald L. K. Smith
John Roy Carlson
Wulhoy
Unil
Harry Fleischman
Soululiat Par
Norman Thomas
Darlington Leones
Abunekinee
Man Succeeds Davis on WPB Board
Washington reports Donald D. Davis resigns as war production board aviation activity head. J. A. Keng names James Folger as successor, with Folger having served as WEB regional director in San Francisco since 1812 after leaving General Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Man
Davis
Washington
U.P
Donald D. Davis
View
Figlt
J. A. Keng
War Production Board
Krug
James Folger
WEB
San Franisco
Genera Mills Corp
Palger
WPR
Folger Caffer Cog
San Frans
Weather summary for San Francisco Bay Area and North California
United Press reports fair today and Sunday with warmer conditions on Sunday. Northern California shows clear south and partly cloudy north with winds light inland. Interior valleys remain clear tonight and Sunday with increasing warmth on Sunday.
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United Press
San Francisco Bay Region
California
Cleer
Cleor
Vallay
Tanighi
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Nelson
Tocco
Hudson
Navy
Sailor
Rote Bey Stnuter
Jeremiah Campbell Tan
Norma Laver
Hayward Hi
Virgil Pinkley
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