McKinnon Reader Requests Washington Gossip
Congressman reporter notes old man in office seeking government reading matter about life in Congress. Berlin fish tale features a stream dividing zones with a joke about mouth shy fish. Town Talk mentions Four Gulls gift shop opening and County Assessor early visit warning.
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Washington Post
Miss Collins
McKinnon
Secretar
Congress
First Street
Gwen Challacombe
Rancho Carrillo Named for Coronado Ranch Plan
Planning Commission favors calling the newly acquired City ranch at the Silver Strand Rancho Carrillo to honor a pioneer California family and to replace the hog ranch stigma. The committee also urges expanded recreational facilities including a baseball diamond yacht basin archery trap shooting golf driving ranges and riding stables to address Coronado's sports space shortage.
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Planning Commission
Ady
Silver Strand
Rancho Carrillo
California
Atus
Coronado
Commission
Rooks Reappointed to California Chamber Travel Committee
Coronado PTA president Pear rooks and Recreation Commission member was re appointed to the California State Chamber of Commerce travel and recreation committee last week. The committee promotes Centennial Celebrations across the state honoring the Gold Rush of 1849 and other early events.
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Pearrooks
Coronado Pta
California State Chamber of Commerce
Coronado Hospital Benefit Dance Set for June 3
The second annual Coronado Hospital benefit dance sponsored by the 20 30 Club will be held Friday June 3 in the Circus Room at Hotel del Coronado. Bill Perry's orchestra will perform and a nationally advertised television set will be given as a door prize per Chairman Mike Mapolitano.
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Coronado Hospital
Hotel del Coronado
Bill Perry
Mike Mapolitano
Gems of Thought Courage and virtue in heroes and deeds
A collection of aphorisms on courage from Sherman Hill Smith and Eddy. Quotes emphasize facing danger with will, the folly of basing courage on numbers, the price of talent lost for lack of courage, sincerity as truth in heroic hearts, and steadfast resolve in a just cause.
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Aaron Hill
Sydney Smith
California Speaks on Policy and Health Reform
Prominent California figures weigh in on government, reform, and health care. Harry A. Mitchell argues for correcting mistakes under American governance. Dr E Vincent Askey opposes compulsory health insurance citing payroll taxes. Legislative Auditor Roland A. Vandegrift notes a billion dollars in one dollar bills as a dramatic illustration.
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Harry A. Mitchell
Pres. State C
E. Vincent Askey
L.A
Pres
Rolland A. Vandegrift
Sacto
San Francisco
The Publisher's Column Calls for Rent Control Reform
Louis Millen argues rent control fuels the housing crisis and public housing expands government dominance. He urges orderly de control, private home ownership, and writing to lawmakers in Washington and Sacramento to oppose federal housing programs.
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Wm. F. Knowland
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C
Sheridan Downey
Clinton D. McKinnon
M.C
House Office Bldg
Washington, D. C
Two Coronado Concert Groups Prompt Community Support
Editor letter explains two groups operate in Coronado the Coronado Music Society led by Mrs Gilder Jackson sponsoring a summer series with Dr Sokoloff and ensemble and Community Concerts led by Dr William T Booth offering a winter series under Columbia Artists management with tickets sold on a cash basis. Both invite local support.
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Coronado Music Society
Gilder Jackson
Sokoloff
Coronado
William T. Booth
Community Concert Service
Columbia Artists Management
United States
la Mesa
la Jolla
Vista
Norfolk
Katherine W. Taylor
South Bay News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Sea Scouts Troop 49 plans to deliver a new boat to Coronado dock within two weeks and an outing to Lake Arrowhead in May 2022 featuring boating, swimming, fishing and camping. Sango Gas and Electric offers a two hour electric cooking class led by Miss Marjorie Hume. California Telephone files for a new office at 13th and Palm. hearings set for May 13 at Civic Center. Imperial Beach Civic Group hosts Second Annual Clean-up Day at South Bay Community Center. Construction begins on Third and Coronado tract with 123 new homes per Dr. Robert Griffin.
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Sea Scouts
Troop 49
South Bay
Woodrow Hudson
Coronado
Lake Arrowhead
South Bay Area
Sango Gas and Electric Co
Marjorie Hume
County Planning Commission
California Telephone Company
13Th and
Palm Avenues
Civic Center
Imperial Beach
Third and
Coronado Avenues
Robert Griffin
Coronado Businessman Joins Local Electrical Firm
Joe Bollinger moved from Missouri to California in 1939 and settled in Coronado in 1943 to take over Otis L. Hinson’s electrical business. He runs his own firm at 8385 Orange Avenue, engages in Chamber of Commerce activities, serves on the Lions Club board, and is a past president of the San Diego NAEC.
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California
Missouri
Joseph
Joe” Bollinger
Raine Hussinane Lavanada
Mulan Vusiucspt Tin VulvuauYy Bollinger
Orange Avenue
Imperial Valley
San Diego
el Centro
Marine Air Base
Bollinger
Coronado
Otis L. Hinson
Hinson
Joe
I Avenue
C. of C
Lions Club
National Electrical Contractors’ Association
Harry Sheppard
Eric Johnston
Moving Picture Association
Britain
Hollywood
Dean Acheson
Washington
Mr. Acheson
Your Congressman Reports Warm Washington and Taft Hartley Sparks
A San Diegan observer notes warm weather and a busy week in Washington as the Taft Hartley debate peaks. House clashes include McCormack defending party unity, Holifield denying a Northern liberal bloc, and Abe Lincoln jibes about Andy Jacobs. Navy scrutiny, Midway trials, and parking plug rumors add local flavor as Acheson receives a favorable personal profile.
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Washington
San Diegan
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert
Louisiana
Truman
Lesinski
McCormack
Mr. Cox
Georgia
California
Chet Holifield
Chet
Kentucky
Arkansas
Abe Lincoln
Dewey Short
Missouri
Indianapolis
Andy Jacobs
Jacobs
Congress
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Plutarch
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Sacramento
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