Sophomore Sally Diggs Wins University Scholarship
Sally Diggs a San Rafael High School sophomore has earned a freshman scholarship from the University of Chicago and will enter in September. The award cites her high scholarship, five hour entrance exams, and all around development.
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San Rafael High School
University of Chicago
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Hamilton Air Force Base
Edward Ross Diggs, Jr
Philippine Woman's University
Lane Deathstrip Claims Another Car Crash Victim
A Pennsylvania mother, Grace Boots, 47, of Mars, died in a head on crash on Highway 101 north of San Rafael. Her mother in law Elizabeth Boots was injured at San Rafael General Hospital after the collision with a northbound vehicle driven by Whitney Rhoton.
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Pennsylvania
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Grace Boots
Mars
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Elizabeth Boots
San Rafael General Hospital
Hamilton Field
Boots
Whitney Rhoton
Lomita Park
Aid In Polio Fight Is Found In Human Milk
Dr Albert Sabin of Cincinnati Children's Hospital reports a substance in human milk destroys poliomyelitis virus. The identity of the substance remains unknown but scientists will continue studies to determine what destroys the polio virus.
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Albert Sabin
Cincinnati
Children’s Hospital
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Polls Stay Open Until 7 Tonight
Voters in 25 Marin school districts were at the polls today and may continue voting until 7 p.m. Bond election results in San Anselmo were not expected to be complete tonight, with final figures to come after 8 p.m. from the Independent Journal in San Rafael.
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Marin
Independent Journal
San Rafael
Sach
San Anselmo
Hall Denies Whispered Campaign in Marin School Race
Four candidates for Marin County school superintendent faced a PTA meeting in Kentfield amid rumors of a whispering campaign. Dr Wallace W Hall of Belvedere refuted claims he was a World War II conscientious objector and defended his wartime service at College of Marin. Eloise Mays denied promising central labor council support for AFL unions among Marin teachers.
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Kentfield
Wallace W. Hall
Belvedere
Bay Area
California Teachers’ Association
College of Marin
Ward Austin
Hall
Eloise Mays
Central Labor Council
AFL
Marin
Escape in San Quentin Convicts Spooks County
The Independent Journal reported two San Quentin convicts escaped and were sighted across the county. A spectator in the Cheda building near the county courthouse claimed to see them on the courthouse lawn. Deputies shrugged at the reports, noting trusties in blue denim often lounge about the grounds.
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Independent Journal
San Quentin
San Rafael Planners Vote to Reject Woodland Site and Church Plans
At a four hour hearing the San Rafael planning commission rejected the Woodland avenue site for an intermediate school, denied a land use permit for a Fifth and EK street Assembly of God church, and deadlocked on a 1561 Fourth street apartment and store project. The Woodland site faced drainage, industrial surroundings, and cost concerns. the Mary street alternative was endorsed by the school board but would require relocations. About 150 residents attended the church dispute at city hall.
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San Rafael City Hall
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Walter Hahn
E Street Grammar School
Lindaro and
Irwin Streets
Woodland Avenue
Leonard
Mary Street
Lindaro Street
Hahn
American Legion
Myrtle Ensign
Angelo Turrini
Oliver Hartzell
Charles Glenn
H. B. Granlee
Fifth
EK Street
Mission Fiesta Opens Today In San Rafael
The Mission Fiesta starts in San Rafael with a parade, music, and games the festival runs three days. Queen Kathleen Brunner 18 of Marin Catholic high is crowned at the opening ceremony. The historical room of Mission San Rafael Arcangel opens with Marin County Historical Society exhibits.
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Kathleen Brunner
Marin Catholic
Robert Fell Austin
Mission San Rafael
Marin County Historical Society
Marin
Edwina Codoni
Fourth
Irwin Streets
California
Jim Bloom
Maria
Mission Plaza
Queen Brunner
Elaine Thornton
San Rafael High
Janet
Tamales High
Tamalpais High
Florence Donnelly
Marin Water Board Approves Condemnation of Ryan Property
North Marin County Water District directors voted unanimously to condemn 640 acres from Agatha Ryan to secure land for storage behind the Novato dam. The move aims to have the site ready by July 1 for next winter’s rainfall, with dam construction bids opened in late June. The board also allowed Grassi Ranch to keep existing retention dams but barred new installations or use of the vato dam once finished.
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Clyde
Kennedy
Grassi Ranch
Chamber Aims To Ensure Marin County Census Count
Vice president Bert Johnston of the Rafael Chamber of Commerce announced a drive to insure a complete census count in Marin County. He urged residents to cooperate, noting each person counted yields about 5.40 in state allocations, and asked citizens, employers, and organizations to report uncounted individuals so officials can interview them. The campaign, approved by census officials, extends the deadline to next Friday amid concern from Mayors and county staff.
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Aa Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Marin County
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Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber
Oakland
Lowry
Marin
Robert Austin
Ray Boege
Mercy Flight Saves Life Of Napa Baby
A newborn in Napa received a life saving transfusion via a mercy flight operated by John Taylor of San Rafael General hospital. Taylor flew from Marin airport to Napa to deliver a rh negative blood exchange kit, returning with the baby reported as fine. This marks his third or fourth such transfusion this year.
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John Taylor
San Rafael General Hospital
Highway Patrol
Napa Hospital
Taylor
Marin County
Santa Venetia
Senate blocks FEPC bill with filibuster threat
Washington report says the Senate virtually killed the Fair Employment Practices bill for the session by refusing to block southern filibusters.
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Senate
Washington
Two San Quentin Escapees Still At Large
Sheriff officials report dozens of sightings across Marin and San Francisco counties but no trace of two escapees, James Madl 34 and James Brookshire 25. Roadblocks at bridges and highways failed to locate them as guards increased patrols near Pt. Reyes Station and surrounding areas.
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Forest Knolls
Ray Roberts
H. O. Teets
Marin
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Black Point
Corte Madera
James Madl
Los Angeles
James Brookshire
San Joaquin
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Teets
Might Be Cut In Bridge Tolls Says Director
Matt Graham of San Anselmo a bridge director said there could be a toll reduction for the Golden Gate Bridge but stressed no final recommendation. The 50 cent toll and 20 cent commute book rate with extra passenger charge are on the agenda as the finance committee discusses the next fiscal year budget. The outcome will go to the full board after this afternoon meeting.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Matt Graham
San Anselmo
Bridge Directors’ Finance Committee
Graham
Finance Committee
Truman to keynote Armed Forces Day observance
President Truman will speak at a Statler Hotel banquet with Defense Secretary Johnson. The address is expected to stress national strength through unity as Armed Forces Day is observed nationwide tomorrow.
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Washington
Truman
Defense Johnson
Statler
General Bradley Urges Defense Mobilization in Warning
General Bradley flew to Hamilton and San Francisco to press a stronger U S defense posture against a potential Russian atomic threat. He urged mobilization plans ready for first warning and standby war powers for the President, warning that allies must confront a difficult choice if such strength materializes.
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