Editorials Rocky Course for the Aqueduct
State director Marvey Banks urged the South Bay Aqueduct group to form an advisory committee to size water needs and uses across four counties. He cautioned against firm contracts before earth moves, noting indicative data suffice for start. Opposition from San Francisco’s water department and LA interests could threaten legislative funding and require cross-city understandings to avoid a rocky build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvey Banks
Aler Resources
South Bay Aqueduct Association
Banks
California
South Bay Aqueduct
San Francisco Water Department
San Francisco
Straws In the Sea of Crime in Bakkerud Case
The article critiques Neal Bakkerud ascribing his shocking crime against a 19 year old San Francisco nurse to heroin and a crime magazine. It argues such explanations shift responsibility away from the criminal and note the pattern of finding “straws” to blame. It notes possible head injury claims aim to gain clemency but lack medical proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Neal Bakkerud
Neal
Bakkerud
Patman Defends Parity for National Banks in Taxed Loans
Washington report of a Banking Committee clash over Section 35 of the Financial Institutions Act. Patman accuses the provision of enabling higher interest via national banks, while Gidney and Vanik argue parity with state banks serves the public. The debate centers on sin, legality, and the reach of federal banking rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Banking Committee
Banking Committee
Financial Institutions Act
Wright Batman
D-Tex
Paiman
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Sint
Patman
Ray Gidney
J. L. Robertson
Federal Reserve Board
Charles Vanik
D-C
Vanik
Banka
Robertson
Gidney
Sid Gidney
Patrnen
Whales and Jonah the Bible and natural history
The piece ponders whether a whale could have swallowed Jonah and kept him alive, contrasting scripture with natural history. It notes Jonah was sent to Nineveh, fled by ship from Joppa, faced a storm, and was cast into the sea, with Hebrew text cited about three days in a fish’s belly and a parallel to Christ’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Burne
Jonah
Natural History
Nineveh
Joppa
Spain
Mediterranean
Francis Fox
James Bartley
Vansél
Sir Francis
Bartley
Curitor Goodwin
Francis
Ne Burra
Jonah and the Whale as Sea Monster or Ship Legend
The article surveys interpretations of the Jonah tale from sea monster to small boat, noting Joppa legends and parallels to Perseus. It cites George C. Goldwin on whale physiology, mentions James Bartley’s alleged 24 hours inside a sperm whale, and casts doubt on sensational memoranda, highlighting cautious historians.
Criticism Mounts Over Brownell on Communist Economy
In a discussion contrasting private American enterprise with Communist systems, the piece cites time to buy goods in the United States versus Moscow. It notes tax burdens and inflation as weaknesses, referencing a Rockefeller Center study showing taxation dominates worker hours and outlines detailed weekly spending by an $84 salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Moscow
Europe
Pentagon
Russia
Secretary ‘of State
Kremlim
Kremlin
Tay Foundation
Rockefeller Center
New York City
Readers Voice Casts Vote On Mt Eden Hospital Board
Opinion letters discuss a resolution asking for Marvin Richardson to be declared vacant due to absence and undemocratic conduct. Other notes include praise for firemen’s work but criticism of gate access, stock safety, and department priorities in Castro Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Richardson
USA
Marvin, Richardson
Richard, Claussinius
Palma Cell Improvement, Association
Castro Valley
E.B.U.D
Waya
A. HY Baizley
Castré Valley
Famous Fables and a Rockefeller Budget Tale
A piece recounts Epstein creating a boat sculpture of J B Priestley with Priestley joking about fame and insurance. It notes John D Rockefeller Jr. living within his income and being refused an advance for a gift, then Rockefeller Sr. asking about the birthday gift plans and canceling an invitation after a minor quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryze
Jacob’ Epstein
J.B. Priestley
Priestley
Epstein
Edgar
Friend
Tyhn RD
Rockefeller Sr
Strictly Personal Explain That's All
Sydney J Harris argues good service hinges on clear explanations to customers. Delays frustrate when patrons feel ignored, while informed involvement transforms discontent into cooperation. He cites airlines and dentistry as examples of inclusive communication and belonging in service organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namine
Hies
Ganetel Teaturve Corp
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Straws
Robert Allen Patman Pins ‘Sin’ Label
Bank
Allen
Mits
KRM
Jonah and the Whale
Joppe
Andromiéeda
Perseus
George C. Goldwin
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Ray Tucker
Brownell
Uncle Sam
McClure Syndicate
Mother Mobin
J. E
Kelly
C.Y. Fire Dept
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Sydney J. Harris
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