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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1948
Page
4
The Coronado Compass publishes weekly on Wednesdays in Coronado California. The paper proclaims its dedication to Coronado residents and the goal of keeping the city among the Pacific Coast's most beautiful residential areas and a premier playground.
The annual Community Chest drive for Coronado includes a budget of 16 874.56 dollars and funds to purchase new X-Ray equipment for the Coronado Hospital with Lions Club support. Officials urge city residents of about 18 000 to donate to protect lives during the coming years.
A civic exhortation urges 50 million voters to monitor government after Election Day. It stresses citizen responsibility to express wishes, support elected leaders, and participate in policy making for prosperity and peace. The message, signed M K C, underscores ongoing national involvement.
Around the clock crews respond to floods as residents rely on quick communication and support. The effort highlights the importance of telephone services and the dedication of workers, including women, in keeping lines open during crises.
Readers condemn the removal of a landmark shade tree on the 800 block of Orange Street praising Sacramento’s tree protections as a model. The column laments the barren street and urges preservation, noting a cultural impact on the business district and local identity.
The Compass receives appreciation letters from E O Hulick Campaign Director and L E Rice Captain Navy Relief Society Commanding Officer praising press support. They note Proposition No 14 campaign success and a Navy Relief Carnival at Naval Air Station with net profits estimated above 45000 dollars for the San Diego Coronado area.
A field of brief quotes from notable Californians includes A. F. Bray on family environment and delinquency, Larry Gordon on famous actresses legs, Gen. H. H. Arnold on Russia bluffing, and M. S. Rugeyser on rejecting Marxist ideas based on progress.
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A catalog of new books includes Toward an Unknown Station by Alan Lyon and The Clouded Moon by Mary Howard. Other titles: The Great Year by Dilys Bennett Lain, Storm at Sable Island by Gilligan, Flight into Sunshine by Helen G Cratic, California doublee by Ed Ainsworth, and Southern Empire by Bertita Harding.
A partisan reflection on founding principles and the need for intestinal fortitude to pursue ideas despite criticism. It argues progress comes from many ideas, respect for differing opinions, and active citizen effort starting at home to build strong government.
Washington crowds exceed 750000 as President Truman and Vice President-elect Barkley return to the Capitol amid a stunned mood in national politics. Cabinet speculation swirls with Marshall and Forrestal likely out, Leslie J. Biffle tipped for consideration, while Eisenhower’s future remains debated after a disputed book publication.
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