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Enlargement of articles: Struggle to stop streetcar destructions

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Enlargement of Article in Oakland Post-Enquirer of February 16, 1948:

While the City Councils opposed destruction of the streetcar system, the Chambers of Commerce endorsed it. This is because the Chambers of Commerce represent gas stations, car dealers, auto parts stores, auto repair, tire shops, auto repainting, body shops, etc., among others.


Enlargement of Article in Oakland Post-Enquirer of May 1, 1948:

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