17 Jun 1949
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Newspaper
Daily Independent Journal
Location
San Rafael, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
1
The account notes that dogs were poisoned in the county and a package was dropped. Mrs McNamara says neighbors fear they will be suspected, stressing they do not believe the poisoning was intentional and that neighbors toil to keep dogs safe in their yards.
New York a five month trial of 41 communist leaders went into recess after Gilbert Green Illinois party leader admitted American Communists were subservient to the Kremlin. The defense witness was to resume Monday as testimony continued.
Railfans plan a weekend trip on the Narragansett Western Pacific line to Eureka, with a schedule including arrival Saturday evening and return Sunday morning. The trip features multiple coaches and a baggage car, with side visits to Scotia and Carlotta. L. E. Giddings of NWP serves as traveling passenger agent.
Fire officials said fireworks caused a grass fire near Mountain View avenue in San Rafael, threatening Black Canyon and prompting San Rafael and county crews to respond. Chief Fred Scheuer warned against illegal fireworks and said offenders will be prosecuted after improvised explosives were found near the blaze.
The Senate rules committee opened a $2,000 inquiry into Edward Gibbons and his anti Communist publication Alert. The probe, requested by Senator Gerald O Gara, centers on Gibbons employment by the Senate on the American Activities Committee chaired by Senator Jack B Tenney of Los Angeles.
Fairfax prepares for a special election to fill two recalled seats as filings remain open. City Clerk Alice Leonesio notes no candidates have yet filed for the July 19 contest. Fairfax Celebrations Inc. donates $1200 worth of merchandise and prizes to the city.
A single engine plane reported missing near Hamilton Field was found safe and secured at Fresno Municipal Airport. The 40 year old pilot Eugene Veloped had engine trouble and continued the trip on the ground without notifying authorities. His brother William alerted officials as the state wide search began.
The Independent Journal reports John McPhail Jr. was unintentionally left off the San Rafael High School graduates list published yesterday. The paper notes the omission and will publish a correction with the full names of the graduates.
San Rafael High marks Alumni Day with the Class of 4 and about 250 to 300 expected attendees. The event runs 10 am to 9 pm at the new swimming pool with alumni urged to bring swimsuits towels and lunches.
A College of Marin student was charged with speeding after his car skidded off the road and hit a fence near Greenbrae. Passengers Joseph Bacon of Kentfield and Donald Walker of Fairfax were riding with him. no injuries were reported.
Washington reports House Rules Chairman Adolph Sabath aims to curb legislation that adds federal cost to reclamation projects. He warned the committee will block bills requiring new federal expenditures and seek to stop sending such measures to the House floor.
Marin County will not receive a new National Guard armory in the 1949-50 fiscal year as the budget conference committee eliminated $109000 for the project. The Assembly approved the budget without armory funds and 28 other armories were also cut. Richmond is the nearest proposed site, with San Rafael originally listed.
SACRAMENTO reports the assembly approved a five cent cigarette tax on a package to fund California schools. The tax rider was attached to a $2 million bill for distressed districts, with estimates of annual revenue around 55 million. Governor Warren’s broader tax program faced committee bottlenecks and little action.
Missing Hamilton Field B-26 attack bomber carries Col. A. Smith Col. Walter W. Hodge and Master Sergeant H Stuga with three California servicemen aboard. Ground search in Molalla timber area grows as a shiny object spotted. wreckage elusive as late shadows hinder clearance. A $1500 reward offered for locating the crew, expiring June 30.
Baseball scores from the American and National Leagues list matchups and outings. Cleveland and New York faced Lemon Benton and Hegan with Lopat and Berra contributing. Brooklyn faced Chicago as Newcombe, Campanella, and Walker starred. Other games included St Louis at Philadelphia and New York at Pittsburgh with Philadelphia at St Louis noted.
Marin public schools end the year with large class graduations and awards. Tamalpais High School graduates 239 seniors and San Rafael High School prepares for ceremonies on the football field.
Marin County hosts summer social highlights with graduations and weddings. Golden State Ice Cream tops menus at events, touting rich dairy and Nurtrimix nutrients. Available at local fine food stores, Marin County. Adventure and romance by Golden State with The Count of Monte Cristo every Tuesday night.
SACRAMENTO The Senate approved a 1949 50 budget compromise of 1 005 billion with 3 4 to 5 votes. The Assembly later approved a 1 025 billion compromise budget with 64 to 7. The plan trims armory funding and delays Riverside bridge work while restricting governor's crime commission financing and delaying a parallel bridge over San Francisco Bay. Governor Warren sought 1 060 939 to cover state costs.
Archbishop Josef Beran remained in seclusion at his Prague palace as reports circulated that Czech police had seized the building. A palace source said Beran would speak as scheduled at 5 pm local time the next day, though uncertainty lingered about his immediate plans.
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