Letters From Paris examines Communist interview barriers
The fifth in Malcolm McLain’s Letters From Paris notes French Communist distrust and interview hurdles. McLain describes polite yet restrictive reception at L Humanite and the Press Bureau, highlighting officials who defer or deny access to editors seeking information on party policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Malcolm McLain
McLain
Communist Party
L’humanite
Bureau
Central Committee
L'Humanite
Korea
Bureau Des Presse
Dave Bradburn Launches Korean Bomb Strike Near Taejon
West Point graduate 1st Lt. David D. Bradburn 25 dropped a direct bomb into a tunnel mouth near Pugang 14 miles north of Taejon Korea The strike was witnessed by Cpl. Sam C. Wadsworth Jr Bradburn serves with the 86th Bombardment Squadron in the Fifth Air Force stationed in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marinan
David D. Bradburn
Pugang
Taejon
Korea
Associated Press
Tokyo
Sam C. Wadsworth Jr
Pine Bluff
Ark
Bradburn
West Point Military Academy
Clarence Earl Bradburn
South Grand Avenue
Pasadena
Barbara Hurff
Carol Diane
Japan
Francis H. Harris
Roanoke Road
West Point
Army Air Forces
Williams Field
Ariz
47Th Bombardment Group
Biggs Field
el Paso
Texas
86Th Bombardment Squadron
Fifth Air Force
610Th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
Unveil Kathy Fiscus Plaque for Child Safety
A bronze plaque honoring Kathy Fiscus is unveiled at Los Angeles Children’s Hospital. Barbara Fiscus and parents attend as Edgar Hummel notes $3,732.32 donated to a Fiscus Memorial Fund for child safety nationwide. The family urges ongoing efforts to prevent needless child accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Fiscus
Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles
Carpara Fiscus
Kathy
David Fiscus
San Marino
Fiscus
Barbara
Edgar C. Hummel
Childrens Hospital
22 Days Left To Register In San Marino
The Los Angeles County registrar warns San Marinans must register by September 14 if they fall into six classifications. Affected are those changing address or name, altering political affiliation, those unregistered after missing the 1948 elections, 21 year olds not yet registered, and new county residents meeting residency and age rules. Deputy registrars and locations include City Hall and several addresses across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marinans
Los Angeles County
City Hall
Huntington Drive
George P. Thatcher
Winston Avenue
Aileen Kallman
Hampton Road
Frances M. Stay
Sherwood Road
Rose E. Kronmiller
San Gabriel Boulevard
Edith L. Sears
Mirasol Drive
Louise D. Meyers
Fleur Drive
Council Considers Budget of $500,000 and Tax Increases
City officials debate a roughly $500,000 general fund budget for the coming year and a potential tax rate rise from 86 to as high as 90 cents. The article notes minor revenue growth and lists the impact of various bond and pension expenditures on the tax rate. A fraud caution is given about merchants faced with a con artist using a fake diamond loan offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
City Park
City Hall
General Fund
E. R. Kerr
Rent Decontrol Possible Without Formal Action Here
There is a chance Marino may realize rent de control without firing a shot after the Washington decision and the Los Angeles hearing. Ben Koepke states state law could lift ceilings in adjacent areas if any de control occurs, potentially including San Marino. If the ruling comes, decontrol may proceed. otherwise a public hearing is planned in September to consider decontrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marino
Washington
Los Angeles
Federal
AFL
Ben Koepke
Koepke
San Marino
Along the Drive and the Public Wallet
A column discusses public spending cuts urged by citizens and officials while local merchants report a returning item refunded after a customer claimed it did not meet expectations. The piece also warns Sacramento to guard elections against break ins and ends with tips on selecting ripe watermelons by sugar spots.
City Club Hep On Square Dance
The San Marino City Club forms a beginner square dance group for members. Meetings are the first and third Mondays at Huntington school gym, starting October 2 through winter. Fred Marquardsen will call and instruct, with an orchestra and refreshments. Contact Vincent E. Mackel at Sycamore 6 1757.
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San Marino
Huntington School Gymnasium
Fred Marquardsen
Vincent E. Mackel
Mackel
Sycamore
McKinley Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Reserve
William W. McKinley of 2415 Lorain Road has been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel in the U S Marine Corps Reserve. The announcement came from Colonel J O Brauer director of the Eleventh Marine Corps District Los Angeles. McKinley served with the Sixth Marine Division in the South Pacific during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. McKinley
Lorain Road
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
J. O. Brauer
Eleventh Marine Corps District
Los Angeles
McKinley
Sixth Marine Division
South Pacific
Rotary Softballers Shine In City, Pasadena Clash Tonight
Rotary Club nine from San Marino wraps inter city contest and plans a 5 30 pm game at Jefferson school diamond Villa and Sierra Bonita Pasadena. Public invited to watch as softball culture grows across clubs and fraternal groups.
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San Marino
Rotary Club Nine
Pasadena Rotary
Jefferson School
Villa
Sierra Bonita
Pasadena
Metro Water District Cuts Tax Rate for 1950-51
The Metropolitan Water District Board voted to lower the 1949-50 tax rate from 34c per $100 of assessed valuation to 3lc. About 26c will fund Colorado River aqueduct debt interest and principal, 5c for operations. The move occurs despite higher bond amortization next year and funds for future extension and expansion. The district covers 910 square miles with 28 cities,valued at $4.281 billion and a population of 3.35 million.
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Metropolitan Water District
Herman Nelson
Glendale
A. W. McKinlay
Jensen
Flynn Resigns as Junior High Vice Principal to Seek College Post
Francis J. Flynn resigns after ten years as vice principal of South Pasadena San Marino Junior High. He joined in 1939, served except 1943 to 1945 in the armed forces, and plans to accept an assistant professorship at Long Beach State College this fall while pursuing a doctorate at USC. He resides with his family at 1961 Stratford South Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Flynn
South Pasadena-San Marino
Flynn
New Long Beach State College
USC
Stratford
South Pasadena
Private Services For MacDonald
Private cryptside services were held for Alexander H. Mac Donald on Monday in the Mausoleum at Forest Lawn. He died August 18 after a long illness at Huntington Hospital Pasadena. Born in Scotland he came to Canada and later the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander H. MacDonald
Forest Lawn
Mr. MacDonald
Huntingtonton Hospital
Pasadena
Scotland
Circus Night at Huntington School Delights Local Crowd
Huntington school auditorium hosts the Stonetine Carrington Recreation Department Circus tonight at seven. The program features a Big Parade, strongman Stanley Neill, tattooed Harvey Evans, animal acts with bears and lions, An n and Anita Frank with batons, a rhythm band, and playground-made props. An craft exhibit runs outside the auditorium, while a Valentine playground talent show preceded the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonetine- Carrington Recreation Department
Huntington School
Stanley Neill
the Strong Man
Harvey Evans
Tattooed Gent
Ann
Anita Frank
Services for Anna McHenry
Funeral services for Anna McHenry will be held Friday at 11 00 a m in Carillon Chapel Pierce Brothers Alhambra following her death on August 21 She was a native of St Louis Missouri and had lived in California for 27 years She is survived by her husband Donald R McHenry a sister Mrs Henry Chatterton and a brother Paul Hennenhoefer Burial will be at Inglewood Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carillon
Pierce Brothers
San Marino Home Prices Average $23 000 in Six Months
A survey of 185 San Marino home sales for the first six months shows an average price of about 23 000. Sixty sales ranged 15 001 to 20 000, 42 from 20 001 to 25 000, 36 from 25 001 to 30 000, and 22 under 15 000. Only one or two homes exceeded 50 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Charles B. Hopper Jr
Library and storm bond issues sold at premium in San Marino
San Marino sold 425000 in bonds to local brokers as premiums. Storm drain bonds 190000 bought at par plus 39 premium with rates 1.25 percent 1951 1955 and 1.5 percent 1956 1969 plus accrued interest. Library bonds 235000 at par plus 31 premium plus accrued interest with 1.5 percent 1970 and 1.75 percent from 1971 to 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Fred B. Dickey
City Council
Heller- Bruce & Co
Dean Witter & Co
William Orchard Dies at San Marino Resident 25 Years
William Frederick Orchard of San Marino died August 20. A Chicago native, he lived at 2430 Conniston Place and had been a Masonic Order member for over 50 years. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Alice A. Orchard. Services were held this morning at Turner and Stevens Company.
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William Frederick Orchard
San Marino
Conniston Place
Chicago
Masonic Order
Alice A. Orchard
Turner and Stevens Company
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