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Newspaper

Daily Independent Journal

Location

San Rafael, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1952

Page

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Army Grants Zaro Permit For Yacht Harbor in Richardson Bay

Zaro received an Army permit to build a yacht harbor in Richardson Bay, but county supervisors withheld county use permits pending support for an earthfill dam plan. The project would dredge 250000 cubic yards of mud and raise the harbor eight feet above low water, with tensions over navigation rights and a public hearing not held. John Cotton of San Anselmo may be consulted for survey work, funded partly by backers including Mill Valley and county officials.

Matin Restanant Mrcdy Zaro Col KM. Moore Amy Sabelle County Planning Commission Harhor den Arequbaity Richadeon Vaquhart Mill Valley Postoffice Seveles Zino Army Way Zato ALB Ciquhar Mail Valley Mill Valley John 8. Cotton San Anselmo Orquhars Sheelty

Dial Telephones May 18 May 18 switch for San Rafael area

San Rafael district announces a May 18 switchover to dial telephones. The 32.4 million project adds building space, cable wiring, and equipment. Long distance switchboard updates enable dial service and test calls. New directories with 3 and 4 dial numbers become effective at changeover.

San Rafael Exchange Parific ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company Leday John ¢. Ciluma San Rafael Distisser GT Enwaad San Resteed Exchange

Bolings Man To File For Supervisor

A Bollasdaley former announc ed his candidacy this rooming for the hoar of supervisor sent now wln by W. Fred Bagshaw of Mall Valley Stephen BH Haléan who wie Fuece filly opposed Bagshaw four years ago Won the fist candidate firm district once to take ou nomination papers at the county clerk's office At the same time Sat Anselino's Mayor Gumel Booth took out papers vadidum official hor ind for Willi D Musselawurs post Batnallte Tawnship Jushice John 3 Miller was the tot to gee hh papers fee department two of the new municipal cot None of the other three candidates had taken out nomination per OHS by press dayne today Candidaces for supervisual or judicial tosts must collect from 20 to 20 signature on their petitions which are then tied with the county clerk Bala iy af prescit the only de tlered colidate from the liie disities Bagsnew the incumbent has not yet declared whether he will ty to detain its seat or go after the State Senate post of John 2 McCarthy Boll te Republicans The Bolvvan man who had been a Marin resident since 1015 pro roted their if elected the will pleul der better xroads schools and mury a deduele fire probation Tm going i uy to help the tax Payers al rere forheir tax col laris Batanay deciied A native of Switarland Balen is past president of the Batanay mprovement toh a seectary dil entor ar p Bat Frotiedsen day one operative and a member at Pad tox Lodge Wa be6 Bde AM Moves at hig rack with his wife Mudclane and two yong HONG

Bollasdaley Wln W. Fred Bagshaw Mall Valley Stephen BH. Haléan Bagshaw Anselino Gumel Booth Willi D. Musselawurs John Miller Bala Iy Bagsnew State Senate John 2 McCarthy Boll Batanay Switarland Balen Mprovement Toh Seectary Pad Tox Lodge Hig Rack Mudclane Yong Hong

Converting of Chicken House Plan Withdrawn by County Panel

A county planning panel withdrew an application to convert a chicken house into a dwelling on Wis Pousihatreet property. Royron led the withdrawal with Dowdy Building Tapecka and Lester Ks Ryans recommending the project would not fit the site.

Wis

Tom High Future To Be Discussed At Meet Tonight

A special meeting of the district board of trustees will be held tonight at 8 in the school auditorium to discuss the future of Tom High. A large delegation from southern Mary is expected as trustees consider abandoning Tom High as a high school and possibly converting it to a junior high. The trustee warned that rebuilding the gymnasium alone would cost about 700000 dollars and other buildings may not be adequate.

Tom~ tUpols Leh School Board of Justees The Distrlet Southern Mary Sie Janter Aisu Me

Soviet Parliament considers defense budget of 113.8 billion rubles

Moscow reports the Supreme Soviet was asked tonight to approve a defense budget of 113.8 billion rubles, about 20.4 billion dollars at a nominal rate of 35 rubles per dollar. The government presented the request amid wartime finance concerns.

Moscow Supreme Soviet Pariament

Mill Valley School Tax Increase Approved by Wide Margin

Voters in Mill Valley elemental school district approved raising the tax rate maximum from 1.25 to 1.50 per assessed value by a near two to one margin. Final tally 1966 yes 0 no across six precincts, with precincts showing varied but strong support. Trustees now authorized to seek the higher rate if needed to balance the 1962-52 budget, in a vote noted as the district’s largest ever turnout.

Mill Valley Elemental School District Park School Tamalpais Valley Old Mail School Gren Homestead Park School Area Alto Strawberry Mill Valley

George Satmary Dies in Africa Auto Crash

George Satmary 26 of Larkapur died this week from injuries after an auto crash in Casablanca French Africa. Navy pilot in World War II, he worked for a Casablanca company since 1951. Neighbor Mrs John Bary reported the death. Satmary's parents live in Larkspur at 684 Loma Vista Ave. He leaves a wife Anne and two Oakland-based children. Funeral plans not yet reported.

George Satmary Larkapur Casablanca French Africa John Batemary Satmary Constinehom John Bary Loma Vista Avenue Larkspur Satemary Anne Oakland Robert Hadley James DeLaseux

Use Permit Renewal Delayed by County Planning Panel

Noah Evans requested the renewal of a use permit for a trailer camp on Center Road in Novato. The county planning commission referred the request to a special committee for further study at last night's meeting.

Noah Evans Center Road Novato County Planning Commission

Marin Commuter Meeting to Address Bus Tie Up

Nine Marin communities face urgent transport disruption as drivers strike and commuters seek a quick resolution. A public meeting in San Rafael brings together Pacific Greyhound lines, drivers unions, and federation representatives to discuss wage hikes, cost of living tied contracts, and possible court or PUC actions.

Emer San Francisco Greyhound Maan Pacle Greyhhound Hnes Drivers’ Union Tom Hardcaste Main County Federation of Commuter Clubs Supervisors San Rafael Marin

Scott Highlands Tract Near Part Of MV Annexation Talks

The Scott Highlands tract near Mi Valley moves toward annexation after last night's city council agreement. Developer J H Scott manager James Langdon touted progress while seeking assurances on sewer line costs shared by future developers. The council also addressed downtown parking changes, roadwork funding, and park use, with plans to study Mesa Avenue and grade Portola Lane, and to solve Fern and Walnut sewer overflows funded by a $60,000 bond.

Scott Highlands Mi Valley James Langdon Trac J. H. Scott Mesa Avenue Portola Lane Boyle Park VFW Onioas Club Mavin County Health Department Fern Walnut Streets Harrison Leppo Gaye Howan Way

Bond Issue for South Marin District Voters Set

Sausalito and Marin City residents will vote on a $775,000 sewer system and treatment plant bond. A $95,000 earlier proposal seeks a treatment plant and pumping sites from Fireside near Manzanita to Marin City, with a two thirds approval needed from about 404 voters. The Sausalito chamber urged delays for more study, but engineers and officials argued delaying would raise costs and debated site suitability near the tide gauge and Army land.

South Marin Sauslito Marin City Sausalito-Marin City Qandiary Board Sausalito Chamber of Commerce Manzanita Mana Vanila Marinship Locust Street Mainathel Um IL Baker United States Harry Jenks James 3B. Leech Ben J. Tennett Chales Lee Munk

Hail Strike Briefly Hits San Rafael Area

A brief hail storm pelted shoppers and workers in San Rafael and nearby Marin areas during the morning. Forecasters warned of more rain with expected strong winds later in the day. The system contributed to around 0.72 inches of rain in the county, with temperatures rising to the low 60s later.

San Rafael Marin

Money Bill For Bay Barrier Survey In Northern Bay Area

A Sacramento assembly subcommittee drafts a 200000 dollar appropriation to survey a multi purpose earth barrier across northern San Francisco Bay. The plan aims at transbay crossing, flood control, harbor and water conservation, with debate over its impact on a Richmond to San Rafael bridge.

Sacramento Assembly San Francisco Bay Richard J. Colwig San Francisco Colwig Richard McCollister Mill Valley McCollister

Man's Body Found Off Marin Shore

The Coast Guard recovered a man’s body from choppy San Francisco Bay near Marin, estimated in his 40s and about 160 pounds. He wore gray trousers and a brown sports coat. A fishing boat named Pisher J of Sav?st spotted the body and reported it by Marine radio. body found about a mile east of Lime Point near the Golden Gate Bridge.

Coast Guard San Francisco Bay Marin Mann Pisher J Sav' Sult Lime Point Golden Gate Bridge

Ex-SR Tax Man Christman Pleads Innocent in Tax Info Case

James J. Christman former deputy collector of internal revenue at San Rafael pleaded innocent to 10 charges of divulging confidential tax information and accepting 100 dollars for the action. He appeared before Federal Judge Louis F. Goodguen. trial date set for March 20.

S.R San Francisco James J. Christman Internal Revenue San Rafael Christman Louis F. Good+guen

Postal centralization eyed in Marin County plan

The post office department plans further centralization in Marin County with four proposed changes. Larkspur and Corte Madera offices could join as a branch of San Rafael, San Geronimo Valley offices would merge into one Woodacre office, San Quentin might join San Rafael, and Belvedere Tiburon could become a Mill Valley branch. Postmaster Fred Mantegani of Tiburon has resigned, while Larkspur backs the Twin Cities consolidation and San Geronimo Valley residents oppose a similar move.

San Geronimo Valley Woodacre San Quentin Postoffice San Rafael Belvedere Tiburon Mill Valley Postoffice Fred Mantegani Larkspur Council Twin Cities

Valley Residents Opposing Program

Residents of three San Geronimo Valley communities circulate petitions against closing post offices in San Geronimo Forest Knolls and Lagunitas and centralizing postal work in Woodacre. They argue consolidation would hurt access, with Forest Knolls favored if any change occurs, and warn Woodacre would require a larger building and higher staff.

Spite fence vs. car keeps MiI Valley council guessing

In MiI Valley a car parked on a lawn spurs debate over a possible junk car ordinance. Councilman Ian Stark presses for a measure to remove such eyesores, while City Attorney Tom Nelson warns the line between nuisance and law is unclear. The council asks Nelson to draft a legal form and revisit the issue, weighing a test case.

Mii Valley Ian Stark Miriam Cummings Tom Nelson Nelson Stark

Larkspur Council Supports Mail Service Consolidation Plan

Larkspur councilmen and the city attorney informally backed a plan to place Larkspur with Corte Madera under San Rafael post office administration to gain home delivery. Residents and business leaders pushed for clarity as recent consolidations in nearby Kentfield were cited. no action was taken, but broad approval was noted.

Larkspur Post Office Department Corte Madera San Rafael Post Office Administration John Barry Magnolis Street San Rafael Kentfield Berry Larkespur Samuel W. Gardiner Larksapur Larkspur- Corte Maders

Laundromat Plan For Raphael Village Denied By County

The county unanimously denied plans for a laundromat in Raphael Village citing central location in the 600 unit residential area and potential spot zoning. The proposed site on Owens drive between Morgen and Norman streets would have housed 15 to 21 washers near a nearby commercial area with parking. Plans for a second laundromat near the village entrance were also disclosed by Loran W. Murphy.

Raphael Village County Planning Commission Owens Drive Morgen Norman Streets Loran W. “Murphys

Deadline for weekend want ads in The Independent Journal

Last call for selling renting hiring trading or buying this weekend. Deadline is Friday. Cash want ads accepted at 1028 B Street San Rafael or 23 East Blithedale Mill Valley. For listings in the current directory call San Rafael 4111 or DUnlap 8-2361.

Independent Journal Want B Street San Rafael Mill Valley East Blithedale

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Geaye Loo Zao Richardson Bay Bolings Tom High Africa Associated Press Hartens Public Utilities Commission Federation Scott Highlands Tract Langdon Sai Scott Easa Joan Harlan Satisalilo Rob Rose Chamber Alte Harlan Pb. Cavallo Staiard Nossitle Jenks Southern Macri Sanitation , District Erle Barnett Tol Tn Apse Barnett Yenr Heth Madden Mes Gar Spring Chamber of Commerce Iohn Harrison State Watch Pollution Control Board Sausalito SaupMiio San Rafael Area Marin Shore Marin County Valley Residents J. Leslie Padget Santa Ross Padget Washington Forest Knolls Jesse Donaldson
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