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Newspaper

Daily Independent Journal

Location

San Rafael, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

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Shelter For Animals Dedicates Marin County Humane Society HQ

Marin County Humane Society dedicated its new headquarters and animal shelter on Third Street in San Rafael yesterday. The event featured donations from members and friends, honors for long-time leaders, and plans for the society to operate the county pound with county supervisors funding via license fees.

Marin County Himane Society Third Street San Rafael Z.J. Canoles I. W. Orda George A. Hind Society Walter Hellwig Charles Thorson Charles W Preidrichs San Franciso S. Plca Marin Animal Shelter Charles W. Friedrichs San Francisco &.P.C.A Marin Humane Society Ethel Tompkins T. Fred Bagshaw Board of Supervisors I. W. Borda Frank Loftus Fairfax Caesar Independent Journal

Sir Francis Drake Road Named Different by Locale

Marin columnist notes the stretch from San Quentin to Highway 101 is Drake Boulevard East in Marin and becomes Red Hill and Ross Landing road, while San Anselmo keeps it as a boulevard and the country segment treats it as a highway to Olema, prompting Shakespearean musings on names.

Sir Francis Drake Prancisco San Quentin Prison Reservation Hosa Red Hill Ross Landing San Anselmo Fairfax Drake Olema Shakespeare Amells

Ross Council Receives First Major Tract Map In Years

The Ross council reviewed a seven-lot Sylvan Acres subdivision near Lagunitas road and Bolinas avenue. Parcels range about 20 000 square feet with prices around 6 000 to 7 000 dollars. six lots will be sold while one is owned by John Carevano. A 30 foot Sylvan lane will access Lagunitas road. approval must come within 40 days or the map may be deemed approved. The plan was sent to City Engineer John C. Oglesby and a two councilman committee for review. The Northwestern Pacific right of way near the site remains abandoned. the rail grade had been proposed as a through highway but was halted by the council.

Ross David G. Cohn San Anselmo Hoppa Lagunitas Road John C. I Oglesby Ernest H. Denicke John H. Painter George R. Mosse John Carevano Sylvan Acres Northwestern Pacific Bolinas Avenue Sylvan Lane Hoss Council

Marin County Supervisors Hear Report on Government

Marin County supervisors and a special grand jury panel met to receive a detailed administrative study by Kroeger and Associates. The closed session in the department one jury room aimed to review a job classification and pay plan with high interest expected from residents.

Marin County Board of Supervisors Grand Jury Marin County Kroeger and Associates San Francia Frm Marin

Accident Victim In Fair Condition With Broken Leg

Arthur Johnson, 48, of Black Point, is in fair condition at San Rafael General with a compound fracture of the left leg, broken ribs, facial lacerations and possible internal injuries from a Novato collision yesterday. He was trapped in his dump truck cab after a collision with a lumber truck near Novato. William He Anderson, 39, of Arcata, was the other driver. no citation was issued and the investigation continues.

Arthur . Johnson Black Point San Rafael General Hospital Novato Johnson California Highway Patrol William He. Anderson Arcata

Ross Council Debates Rezoning at Town Hall

Ross town hall drew a crowd for a lively zone debate as council members heard arguments for and against rezoning various lot sizes. No decision was reached, with a final vote expected at the July council meeting.

Ross Council Ross Town Hall George R. Mosse

Johnson testifies fear of recognizing Red China in Senate inquiry

Secretary of Defense Johnson tells senators he feared U S recognition of Red China and a Security Council shift. He cites MacArthur’s Inchon landing and questions to the State Department draft on China. He notes opposition to a Formosa military inquiry and criticizes a 1949 memo on Formosa’s fall. The Inchon operation altered Korea war dynamics.

Washington Louis Johnson United States China Johnson Senate Mack Arthur State Department United Naions United Naion Security Council Defense Truman State Acheson Douglas MacArthur Inchon Korea U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff JCS MacArthur Chiang Kai- Shek Defense Department Formosa Joint Chiefs of Staff South Korea

Marin County Damp Morning With Mist Or Fog

Southern Marin was dampened last night by a light misty rain or heavy dripping fog. Sausalito Mill Valley and Corte Madera reported wet streets and damp air, while Corte Madera and San Rafael northward saw only overcast skies this morning.

Marin County Sausalito Mill Valley Corte Madera San Rafael Marin

Man Held for Leaving Scene of Injury Wreck

William Mink 25 of San Rafael appeared before Judge N Charles Brunatori for preliminary hearing on charges of leaving the scene after injuring August Johnson Marin City. Mink drove off after the collision and was not located for two days. District attorney to file information in superior court this afternoon.

Wiliam Mink San Rafael N. Charles Brunatori August Johnson Marin City

Fresh Red Units Dig Into Korea Positions

Fresh Red troops dig in on eastern Forra ridges as UN tank columns push toward Kumsong and Kumhwa. U N fighter bombers attack river banks while mortars shell the Yanggu Inje front and troops probe Reds positions along the east in a delaying action.

Korea Tokyo Forra United Nations Kumsong Chupa Kumhwa George A.mcarthur U.N Yanggu-Inje McArthur U. N Inte Alles

Marin Bills Face Hearings On Assembly Monday

Two Marin county measures advance to Sacramento hearings. One creates a Marin municipal court with two judges at ten thousand dollars annually and preserves Tomales Justice Court. The other authorizes a seven hundred sixty thousand dollar plan for Richmond bridge specifications, previously approved by the Senate.

Marin Marin County Sacramento Richmond- San Rafael Assembly Capitol Associated Press Ways and Means Senate Richmond Bridge John F. McCarthy San Rafael George P. Miller Richmond Sen McCarthy Assembly Judiciary Committee Tomales Township Tomales

Regular Pay Raises At Tam Held Pending State Budget

San Rafael Board of Education approved teacher pay raises averaging 500 yearly, set against a 12 percent San Francisco area cost of living measure. The move, a compromise after earlier 600 demands, introduces a 200 inter scale differential effective July 1 1951, with Scale 1 salaries from 3200 to 5100 and Scale 2 to follow.

San Rafael San Francisco United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Charles Glenn Glenn Teathers

Teachers Seek Immediate Pay Increase in Marin District

Tamalpais teachers, represented by four members, urged the Vanalpais Union High School district board for higher wages. Superintendent Willard Van Dyke said state funding must come via an appropriation bill before any raises, noting current contracts average 4672.40 and several teachers report financial strain from low pay.

Vanialpais Union High L. Earl David District Board of Trustees Tamalpais Willard van Dyke Tamalpals Robert Prather Teachers Association Prather San Quentin George Corset Tamalpasa Marin College of

Four Stay In Tam But Live Nearer Drake

Four students living in the new Sir Francis Drake High School sector of the Tamalpais district will return to Tamalpais High in fall. The district board granted the four boys permission after letters requesting to stay at Tamalpais. Names include James Netterstrom Corte Madera Ronnie Bradley San Anselmo Gary Anderson Woodacre Morgan Price Ross. Trustees denied a Corte Madera senior’s request to finish at Tamalpais. Superintendent Willard Van Dyke said three Tamalpais athlete requests to remain at Mill Valley were denied.

Sir Francis Drake Tamalpais High School Tamalpals High School James Netterstrom Corte Madera Ronnie Bradley San Anselmo Gary Anderson Woodacre Morgan Price Ross Mill Valley

Lakeport Educator Named Principal at Old Mill School

Arthur R. Wagner of Lakeport is named principal of Old Mill school in Mill Valley succeeding Al Sylva who resigned. Wagner served three years as Lakeport elementary principal and district superintendent and was previously dean of boys at Sutter high school. He is a San Jose State graduate with a Stanford master's degree.

Lakeport Old Mill Arthur R. Wagner Old Mill School Mill Valley al Sylva Wagner Sutter San Jose State College Stanford University

Steamship firms Ask Truman to Use Taft-Hartley Law

Steamship companies urged President Truman to invoke the Taft Hartley Act to stop walkouts threatened at midnight by about 80,000 maritime workers.

T-H Law New York U.P Truman

Marin grid contests may be televised

The Big Ten junior college conference plans telecasting of College of Marin football home games. Commissioner Paul Clymer disclosed tentative arrangements, with Marin vice president confirming. Details on page eight.

Marin College of Marin Kentfield Bu San Mateo Big T Junior College Conference Paul Clymer

Youth trio in Tiburon narcotics case waives hearing

Judge John Miller in Sausalito heard three southern California youths arrested June 6 in Tiburon for narcotics possession. Richard H. Rogers, 22, of Los Angeles waived preliminary hearing and faces information filed this afternoon. Mary E. Hernandez, 18, of Rosamund Kern County, released to be recalled. Barry D. Budwig, 18, of Los Angeles, held a week longer on two similar charges. Marijuana particles found in their clothing after a patrol and sheriff’s office search.

John Miller Sausalito Barry D. Budwig Los Angeles California

Ross Residents Seek Traffic Signal at Lagunitas and Sir Francia Drake

A petition signed by 200 Ross residents demands a traffic signal at the Lagunitas road and Sir Francia Drake boulevard intersection. Mrs. M. R. Barn presented the document to the city council urging swift action. The proposal, if approved, would create Ross's first signal, though neighbors note similar lights exist near Greenbrae and Fairfax.

Ross Lagunitas Road Sir Francia Drake

Youth Pleads Guilty To Belvedere Burglary

Robert T. Hayes 20 of Marin City pleaded guilty to burglary. He admitted stealing tile electrical wiring bathroom fixtures and other odds and ends from a near complete Belvedere house. Sausalito Justice John Miller referred the case to the probation office.

Robert 'T. Hayes Marin City Belvedere Hayes Sausalito Jualice of the Peace John Miller

Marin Guards Set for Two-Week Camp at Camp Cooke

More than 40 Marin reservists from Co. D 579 Engineer Battalion head for a two week encampment at Camp Cooke under Maj. Gen. Mittelstaedt. The unit trains in administration intelligence and supply with pay and allowances equal to regular army. They depart from Fairfax Armory at 9 pm and return July 2 after six days of active duty with 30 northern California reserve units.

Marin Co. D National Guard Camp Cooke Milton Topper San Anselmo Northern California Na Honal Guard R. E. Mittelstaedt Greenbrae Mittelstaedt California Fairfax Sonoma County Circle Drive

Shafer Named Adult Leader At Tamalpais District

Francis Shafer vice principal of Tamalpais Union High School was appointed principal of the adult division classes at Tamalpais and Sir Francis Drake High schools to start September 10. The Tamalpais High School district board made the appointment to fill the vacancy from Robert Clemo recalled to active Army duty.

Francis Shafer Tamalpais Union High School Tamalpais Sir Francis Drake High Schools Tamalpais High Robert Clemo Army

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George Whiteley Council Novato i S.R Tam Waits REDS Tam Miller's Court Divisio Tiburon Sherif Shafer Niewspaper
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