Marin Musings and Prague Incoherence
Fragmentary notes swirl with names and places including Prague and Archbishop Josef. The text hints at reflections or musings amid garbled phrases and unresolved references.
23 Jun 1949
Page 1
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Newspaper
Daily Independent Journal
Location
San Rafael, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary notes swirl with names and places including Prague and Archbishop Josef. The text hints at reflections or musings amid garbled phrases and unresolved references.
Five youths, aged 15 to 19, admitted stealing auto parts and gasoline from cars in Marin and Napa counties. One 19 year old, Joe Ralph Marion, was arraigned on a separate charge of possessing brass knuckles. Two younger suspects remain jailed or in juvenile detention as authorities urge parental responsibility to curb such thefts.
Sacramento reports that state senate committee on un American activities charged 21 critics mainly Hollywood personalities failed to disprove or repudiate their pro communist activities. Senator Jack B. Tenney noted names including Frank Sinatra Danny Kaye Gregory Peck Gene Kelly Frederic March Edward G Robinson who protested the 1949 report. The final 1949 committee report listed specific citations from certified reports, noting the 21 were among hundreds named in June 5, 1949, release.
Sausalito will get $440,492 in state Public Works funds to construct a new school plant on land the district already owns at the former Marinship yard. Assemblyman McCollister announced the grant. The board also approved limited allocations for Fourth Street improvements and a new E Street bridge project, with total costs and bids lower than expected.
California Highway Patrol issued citations to two drivers for improper lane usage. Joseph Hinard, 76, of San Rafael, cited on Alto Tiburon road for not giving enough room to pass Lemuel Selfridge, 60, of Belvedere. Max Mamlock, 74, of San Francisco, cited for changing lanes without signaling after forcing Jamies Richter into an embankment on Waldosera de.
State Senator Thomas F. Keating claimed in Sacramento that the World Federalist plan would create a communist led world government, naming Californians Hubert B. Scudder and others as supporters. Senator Hugh P. Donnelly challenged the claim as Democrats and Republicans weighed in during a floor clash.
In Berlin, the Soviet run railway administration rejected the strikers' offer calling it an encroachment on operation rights. Russia controls Berlin rail links under a four power accord and will not allow West German trains into Berlin until the strike ends. About 15,000 non communist workers in western Berlin are on strike, halting railway and elevated transit services.
Richmond San Rasseante ferry unions threaten a July 1 walkout unless the company cuts the work week to 40 hours without reducing pay. About 125 employees could be affected including onboard restaurant staff. Negotiations ended abruptly as the company resisted the 49 hour week demand and unions pressed for pay equity while seeking a rate increase if needed.
Marin Households discover ruby red glass tumblers from Golden State Cottage Cheese with real cream added. Advertisers urge readers to buy the eye catching glassware and enjoy creamy cottage cheese while tuning into The Count of Monte Crisco on Doo Lee Mutual Network Tuesday night at 8.
Jeanne Kessey was named queen of the 1849 Fairfax Festival by about 3,000 officers and air force personnel at Familton. Other candidates joining her court include Barbara Gifford and Kay Benkel, with Jewell Broughton also named. The ceremony precedes July 1 when she will receive the keys to Mairiax from Mayor Barry Reifel.
Marin City nominations closed with no additional nominating petitions. Mrs Travis By num, chairman of the election committee, announced no new filings after 18 persons had announced candidacy for ten seats on the 13 member council.
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