28 Jun 1949
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Newspaper
Daily Independent Journal
Location
San Rafael, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1949
Page
1
A garbled report notes Sally Read tied to the Valhalla reopening while a termite issue is hinted. It also mentions the resignation of Sen. Robert Wagner, age 72, in New York.
A terse item notes Warren directing state teams to implement the south span project. It cites a consultant from Colwig legislative committee presenting crossing recommendations and calls for thorough study before proceeding.
The trial of nine College of Marine fraternity brothers over the murder hoax initiation in front of El Camino Theater in San Rafael stalled as the court recessed for three hours. Venire issues led to subpoenas for 20 more jurors, with 55 seated from a panel of 80. many jurors were dismissed for various reasons, including vacations and a death in the panel.
In Sacramento the Senate and Assembly debated Propistics 4 and a $25 million school bond, aiming for a November special election. Leaders pressed for pension repeal and water pollution bills while a separate move sought to preserve injunctions against national emergency strikes.
The county and state discuss buying lands beside beaches to create state park and recreational areas. The county seeks a reversion clause to reclaim beaches if the state withdraws. Board chair T Fred Bagshaw calls for assurance of beach return and notes concerns about private enterprise deals with matching funds. Sims will coordinate with the state parks department and report on property settlement and deeding.
Wall Street receded as major shares fell from weekly gains while intraday losses narrowed after the Senate rejected the Lucas amendment limiting injunctive actions against striking unions. Trading dried up late as low-priced shares spiked earlier. Marin Safety Council schedules a meeting tomorrow in San Anselino to plan fundraising, safety program, and officer elections.
A purse containing a 14?carat diamond ring and kerosene tickets was found by three boys and turned in to the Marin City sheriff's substation. The ring was not recovered and the owner Bernice Chapman of Marin City was later re united with the purse. Separately, James Peters of Marin Macthines Water District reported missing manhole covers and grills from Alpine Dam, described as heavy pieces possibly used for home made barbecue.
AFL clerks from Local 1119 voted 120 to back a strike if demands aren’t met as negotiations with nine Marin department stores proceed. A 40 hour five day week and elimination of split shifts are among goals, with vacation pay and union rights stressed. Major shops named include Trend of Fashion and Woolworth’s among others.
Miss Isabel Cook longtime Red Hill San Anselmo principal and Marin county school supervisor died after a brief illness in a San Francisco hospital. Rosary tonight at Keaton chapel funeral Thursday in Sacramento with High Mass at St Francis church. interment in Ione Amador county. Robert A. Rickless praised her as a magnificent teacher and unexcelled principal whose work advanced education and community.
A water pipe burglary at Home Market, 47 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, broke in last night. Cash and a cash register were rifled. the front door window rear door were damaged. Police investigate clues as owner Roy Franchini checks losses.
Duane Anderson, president of the Association of Communication Equipment Workers CIO says a one and a half hour stoppage by Western Electric employees at two Marin exchanges and San Rafael and Mill Valley was authorized. About 500 northern California workers joined the protest against the Louisiana incident.
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