San Rafael Flood Plan Faces City Council Hurdles
San Rafael voters may approve a flood control bond if the city council approves a financing plan. Council members remain uncertain on how to start, with Chamber of Commerce manager Stan Lowry pressing for a bond and action. Debates over ditch cleaning funding, levee upkeep, and possible assessments surface as ideas include creating an assessment district and leveraging private streets.
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San Rafael
Phil Brown
Stan Lowry
San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Clty
Brown
Lowry
Chamber
Ealty
Irwin Street
Francisco Boulevard
Paul. DL. Pietro
Clmiing Electric Company
Francisco
Couryaian
Homer Wood
di Pietro
Wdl Culver
Marlin Realty Company
Culver
Univer
San Francisco
Marin Musings By Refael Marin Letter Prom Ramifications
Marin Musings comments on confusing street names along Francisco Boulevard split by 0 and 101. A reader suggests naming the south side South Francisco and the north side North Francisco to ease navigation. The piece notes Belvedere mayor Warner Jr. travels to Hawaii “on business,” and jokes about the snow.
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Rafael
Fellas
Francisco Boulevard
Francisca
Joe Rive
South Francisco Boulevard
North
Francisco
Warner Jr
Belvedere
Hawaii
Planning Office Closes as Planning Chief Takes Leave
San Rafael planning office will be closed this week while planning engineer Leone ard Knittel Jr. takes a delayed vacation. City Manager Ray Borge advised residents with planning business to bring forms to his office.
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San Rafael
City Planing Commission
Enzineer
Leoneard Knittel Jr
Ray Borge
When Does a Cop Become a Veteran
A California Highway Patrol officer arrested a van for drunk driving and booked the driver for overnight jail. The rookie officer was Captain Emory Dawson, a highway patrolman with 28 years on the force, who stood nearby as the incident unfolded.
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Dng
California
Emory Dawson
San Rafael Annexation Proposal Falters Amid Investor Opposition
In San Rafael a proposed annexation that would extend the southeast border into a long industrial wedge stalled after a letter from influential landowners opposed the move. The letter, signed by Joseph Joaquin and others, claimed four-fifths of the land opposed the plan. City officials debated a formal annexation resolution but no action followed, effectively killing the effort. Other council items included monthly cat allowance for Dr H D Willmore, and salary approvals for street workers and police. The dispute centers on who bears the cost of city services if annexation proceeds.
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Uch
San’ Rafael
Futhorney
Harold
Mo ‘Edmund
Meyer
Omer
Erage
Joseph Joaquin
Crosby Shelvin
Belvedere
Dumber Company
J. C. Graham Lumber Companys
Palmer
Tidewater Associated “Service
Lawrence Lavers
San Rafael
Beer Distribtor
Dorothy ‘Jacobson
Henry Moss
Company
Fem
Phil Brown
Harry Albert
Alvert
San Angolino
Madera
Larkspur
Bute
H. Willmore
Mille
Marin
Ato
Lincoln Mi
Barba Vata
Marin Municipal Elections Face Sparse Candidate Interest
The San Anselmo mayoral resignation by Mrs Armell Booth triggers a city council election with two council seats and two admin posts open. Councilman 2AM Smith hesitates amid business duties, while City Clerk Ray Gersdel departs for health reasons after 34 years. Governor Elerde? resigned. The April 1954 term ends for Beth white.
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San Anselmo
Armel Booth
Wilona
Fusselman
Smith
Ben Franklin
Lepisleidves
Beth
White
Tae
Elther
Booth
Siatth
David ‘Doh
Eppniut
Nik
Glerk Ray
Gers
Del
Qverdick
Eitig
Vans
Ante Grant
Reedport Court Decision Clears Way for Trial
The city council voted to certify a tentative subdivision map for 21 acres of tidelands and revived action disapproving the map from October 1950. The move ends a year-long dispute with Reedport Properties, with a jury trial sought by the city and possible early proceedings within about 30 days.
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Reedport Properties
Belvedereslend
Hall
Wayne How
Harold H. Fulkerson
Atetorney
Reedport
Francis Newston
Reedport' Ore Genization
Belvedere
Porapimy
Requilit Port
Laawrence
A. Cowen
Cowen
Plannning Commission
Tte
Belvedere Eyes Probe Of Glide Threats On Docks
Belvedere City Council ordered an investigation into conditions at the old rod fishery on the island west side after slides threatened docks. Developer Palmer warned six units were occupied and built without permits or codes, tenants bore costs, while Belvedere Land Company discussed haven plans but offered no immediate action.
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Belvedere
Palmer
Jeight
Tannard
Aden
Howard ‘Alen
Belvedere Landompany
Ither
Helen
County studies drunk driving movie plan
Marin county officials weighed a plan to film arrests for drunken driving to procure evidence. The idea drew letters from county supervisors, Judge Flor, and the Marin Peace Officers association urging purchase of film equipment. The district attorney was asked to study it as officials consider safeguards and a potential new blood test system to replace the current method.
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Marin
District Attorney's Office
John R. Flor
Ross
Marin Peace Officers Association
William D. Fusselman
San Anselmo
Richard M. Sims
Sima
Bernard Valdez Named College Student Proxy
Bernard Valdez of San Anselmo emerged the victor in the college student body election at College of Marin after a second count. Gavin Southerland from Corte Madera will be vice president, Pat Ferguson from Corte Madera is secretary, Dick Gallagher of Mill Valley is treasurer, Hob Stout of Belvedere is mascot, and Bob Pranchini of Bret Harte was chosen faculty adviser. Fifty percent of students voted. installation is January 16 with terms through June 2. Election committee members were AL Reynolds, Mary Wait Winkle, Sandy Tibbott, and Ed Wachsman.
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Bernard Valdez
San Anselmo
College of Marin
Waldez
Dephamore
Tom
Galileo
San Francisco
Valdex Nosed
Rod Duncan
Belvedere
Modesto
Gavin Southerland
Corte Madera
Pat Ferguson
Dick Gallagher
Stu
AL Reynolds
Mary Wait ‘Winkle
Sandy Tibbott
Wachsman
Reds Veto Rephrased Prisoner Exchange Plan
The United Nations proposed a new wording for a prisoner exchange, but the Reds rejected it. Rear Admiral RB Libby, Allied truce negotiator, said the U N plan aimed to eliminate grounds for technical opposition by the Communists.
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Munsan
Adm
RB. E. Libby
U.N
Reed Board Meets at Belvedere School Tonight
Reed school board of trustees will meet at 8 o clock tonight at Belvedere School for a short meeting per clerk Mrs George McKegney.
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Reed Board
Reed School Board of Trustees
Belvedere School
George McKegney
Purple Heart solicitors to go on trial Monday
Two of four Purple Heart solicitors charged with presenting as representatives of a veterans organization Wil stand trial on Monday in San Rafael city court. Jacob Noslen 62 and Donald Glendon 51 appeared and pleaded innocent. A San Rafael woman testified she heard one man say when her daughter gave a contribution God bless you now the veterans will have a better Christmas. Dr. M A O Brien national commander of the organization says the money goes to providing books and magazines for children servicemen and veterans groups.
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Purple Heart Solicitors
Wil
Peti
Brusatoti
Marin Court Labor Law Views Upheld
A US Supreme Court ruling affirmed a 750,000 damage award against the International Longshoremen's Union in favor of Juneau Spruce Corporation of Alaska. The case centered on where a judgment could be collected after Alaska assets were lacking and involved a 1949 California filing. The decision upheld the Alaska court ruling and did not address Judge Martinelli's prior decision.
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Jors
Dan Martinelli
Jeitect
United States Supreme Court
International Longshoreman's Union
Juneau Spruce Corporation
Alaska
United States Circuit Court
Lpcals
Martinelli
Water Sutt
Lumber Company
Jty
Union
Calinfornia
The
Supreme Court
Martinel- Mis
Independent ad writer offers help with refining ads
The notice promotes expert ad-writing services for independent-journal advertisements. It mentions contacting San Rafael and Mill Valley offices, with phone numbers 4311 and Dunlap 8-2851 for an ad-taker to assist clients.
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Adneben
independent-Journal
San’ Rafael
Tite
Figl
Mill Valley
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