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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
1
A Coronado Compass inspection finds the city’s police headquarters, built in 1923 for three, now housing 18 officers, inadequate for a population near 18,000. Jail and cell blocks fail state and federal standards, labeled unsafe and a violation of statutes, with the grand jury repeatedly criticising the conditions.
Harry Galpin recently finished at State College and departed last week for Scott Air Force Base in Belville Illinois.
Coronado Woman's Club re elected officers at a Wednesday meeting with installation set for May 5. Officers include Mmes. Frances president Merrill Duncan vice president H M Bush recording secretary J J Corrin corresponding secretary R A Brandt treasurer. Executive boards named for one and two years.
Coronado city officials of the Coronado City Employee Association announced transportation to polls for voters who cannot reach their polling places. Voters may call Henley 3-4234 any time Tuesday for private car pickup.
Four Coronado firemen led by Adam Messek signed a month-to-month lease with H. C. McLean for owner Robert A. Nordblom to keep the Coronado golf course operating for Coronado and North Island golfers. They will finance the deal or await more help while the property may be sold or subdivided.
The City Employees Association of Goronado urges voters to back the City Employee Retirement Plan on the upcoming municipal ballot. Association president Art Bratz notes broad backing from workers, housewives, religious and civic leaders, and retired personnel.
Coronado City Council approved a plan to reroute San Diego bound traffic on Second Street to C Street then to the Ferry entrance, with Orange Avenue for Coronado bound traffic. The change, expected around April 26, requires additional crossing police funded by the Ferry Company and aims to ease peak hour congestion.
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