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Veteran Policeman Fired for 'Polities' (See Story Col. 4) are Mesdames William III. Koyer, co-chairman, and Park VVruy, manager ot the Redwood City Nixon headquarters. "Of course, we women have the vote now," Mrs. Wray, "and we expect the same care in running the government household as oiur own homes." Redwood City headquarters opened last night at 830 Main street.

San Mateo Post Volume 16, No. 17 DELIVERED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING April 25, 1962 Jury Indicts Two In Beach Slaying ART CONTEST Notre Dame Pupils Score Dame High school students have won five of 12 Northern California cash awards in an art contest sponsored by Metro Goldwyn Mayer in connection with its religious film, "King of Kings." The contest was divided into two categories: senior division for urtists 16 through 21 years old and junor division for artists 12 through 15. Theme of the contest was the life and times of Jesus Christ. The Noire Dame winners are: Kathy O'Connell, $200, second prize in the senior division: Pat Sanderson, $50, honorable mention in the senior division; Kathleen Dcmohue, $50. third prize in the junior division, and Kathleen Livingston and Lynette Bell, $1.0 honorable mention in the junior division.

were Thomas Can- Howe, director of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor; Ninfa Valvo, curator, De Young Museum and John Humphrey, curator, San Francisco Museum of Art. Notre Dame's art department is directed by Jacqueline White 1900 PHOTO AT NEW REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS. "We're just as militant for good business in government administration now as our Republican fathers were in the old days," said Eugene Brenner (right), of Hillsborough, San Mateo county chairman of the Nixon for Governor committee, as county Republican leaders look over a 1900 photograph of Republican headquarters. Sharing sentiments iiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii Demos Losing Voter Margin In the County REDWOOD CITY A "quiet" primary election June 5 was predicted today by County Clerk John A. Bruning on tha basis of current voter registration figures.

Bruning said that 211,492 are eligible to vote in the upcoming election, 13,084 fewer than were qualified for the last general election in November of 1960. "When you compare the registration with other primaries in the past few the cisrk said, "the action has not been as brisk. On the basis of the registration, it looks like a relatively quiet primary corning up." Bruning noted that, whereas the voters' list has declined nearly 14,000 from the 1960 figure, the registration in the last gubernatorial primary in 1958 was nearly as large as that in the general election preceding it. Since November of IWfiO the Democratic party has lost 7705 members, Bruning's i show, compared with a 5610 loss for the Republicans. Current totals: Democrats, 111,309, Republicans, Prohibition, 14: miscellaneous and decline to state, 6402.

"There has been no noticeable party switching since the last election," Bruning said. Constant He noted that the present ratio of Democrats to Republicans, about 1.19 to 1, has been constant for the past two elections. Because of reapportionment of the county's two Assembly districts last year, the southern district, the 26th, again has a preponderance of Republican voters. The Democratic margin in the northern 27th District has widened even more, however. Of the total of 113,181 registered voters in the 26th district.

are Republicans and 5C.682 are Democrats. In I960, the Democrats were ahead, 57,084 to 55,340. In the northern district, on the other hand, the Oemocrats have 60,627 members, compared with 34,810 for the Republicans The Democratic margin in I960 was 17.893, nearly 8000 less imillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIillllllllllllllllllllllllllll Verducci Asks Youth Meeting DALY CITY Mayor Councilmen Monday agreed to Verducci Monday called a meeting of all civic and fraternal next Monday with a view i setting up a municipal youth ommission to combat juvenile elinqucncy. At an organizational meeting ext week Verducci will urge lembers of the new commission set up goals to fight an increas- ng juvenile delinquency rate in To be invited to the meet to et up a commission of 15 to 20 members will be members of the lergy, representatives of schools, uuncil members, delegates from outh groups and representatives the police department. VVrducci said because much of he problem is caused by San Francisco youths coming across tie county line, liaison should be et up with San Francisco of Dolwig Raps Demo 'Stunt' DOWNEY State Sen.

Richard J. Dolwig. R-San Mateo. ha. branded as an "election ev stunt" creation of a new stat committee to fight narcotics.

Dolwig, seekii.g the Republica nomination for attorney general said appointment of the interde partmental agency by Gov. Brow was "obvious proof that the ac ministration, at this late date i its history, is still unable to ban die the narcotics situation." Dolwig toid the Downey Feder atf-d Republicai. Women: "Wit' Atty. Gen. Stanley Mosk servin as chairman of this new commit tee.

we can expect very little im provement in the administration' fight against the dope traffic. "If Brown's committee appoin ment proves anything, it is tha he is finally getting the idea tha the people want l.un to do some thing about the narcotics problem "What the people want is fewe committees and more action." study the possibility of changing 'or a sixth-class city to a chartered city to more adequately meet the needs of a 'growing city. City Attorney Paul Hupt said the city could obtain a charter by either one of two methods. One would be to elect a board of freeholders to prepare the charter. The other would be to have-the council set up a charter, Accused of 'Improper' Political Role a of 12 Years 011 the Force Burlingame Police Chief arl Lollin announced Tuesday the dismissal of Officer William P.

Brigham, a veteran of 12 years service with the department. Brigham was relieved of duties on two charges; namely, improper political activity and conduct unbecoming an officer. GOP Post Lollin said the dismissal had nothing to do with Brigham't participating in Ihe recent municipal election campaign in which his i was unsuccessful candidate for city council. The chief said the politics charge related to Brigham's becoming an officer in the El Camitio i ol the California Republican As sernbly. Lollin said that under oK-i service rules, a police officer may be a member of a politica roup, but not an officer.

"The thinking is, I said the chief, "that as an officer in an organization, he would be taking too aclive a part." Brigham. who lives with family at 228 Dwight road, was secretary-treasurer of the unit, Lollin said the second charge was primarily based on the firsi charge in that Brigham's conduci was "unbecoming an officer" in taking an official position. Suspensions Told The chief said Brigham was ac cuscd of "repeated and flagran 1 disregard of rules." He said the veteran officer had been sus pended three times during his career. The last of these, he said was for becoming involved in fight while handling a i call. which would then be submitted to voters for approval.

be to have citizens vote directly for a mayor instead of having the office rotate between city councilmen each year. City Manager Edwin Frank was Lollin said he requ-sUd Bri ham's dismissal and that the citj One result of the charter could manager concurred in it. He sai Brigham has five days in whicl to ask for a civil service boarc hearing on his case, and if does not do so in that time, th. dismissal stands. instructed to gather data on the present municipal water rate structure to determine if an increase in water rates is now warranted.

Officer Brigham, contacted a his home Tuesday, declined an (comment on the incident. A HOUSEFUL OF HAPPINESS was evident Tuesday at 630 Arlington road, Redwood City, as John MacDonald, in front, received news that he will be appointed to West Point. Sharing with him in the joy are his brothers and sis- ters, Patty, Jimmy, Mrs. MacLhinald, Danny, Mike, Kathy and Maureen. Mr.

MacDonald and another brother were absent when the picture was taken. (Times photo) R. C. Scholar Appointed to West Point Congressman J. Arthur Younger has announced appointment of John R.

MacDonald, 18, Bellarmine High school senior and resident of Redwood City, to the Jnited States Military Academy at West Point. MacDonald, a straight stu dent, and outstanding athlete, is son of Mr. and Mrs. Rol ert F. MacDonald, 630 Arlington road Redwood City, and is driest of eight children.

Younger said that a a was the highest scorer amon four finalists in a test given in March at Stanford university Eighty-four boys took the pre liminary examination g'ven in Redwood City last November. He selected by the commandan of the academy and his name put in nomination by Congressman Younger. In addition to his scholastic honors covering a college preparatory course in mathematics, la.iguage and other i i subjects. MacDonald last year was given the award as outstanding lineman for the "Bells" varsity football squad on which he played guard and tackle. lie is a member of the student council, vice-president of his class, a staff member of "The Cardinal" school a member of the Block society nd president of the Bellarmine school band, playing saxophone.

His father is a mechanical engineer and manufacturer's representative, heading the R. F. MacDonald company of Redwood City. John's brothers and sisters are Kathleen. 16.

student at Noire Dame High school, Belmont; Stephen. 14: Patricia, 13: Maureen, Delay Vote on Capone Room For Belmont BELMONT The city council decided Monday to duck a decision for three weeks as to whether Richard O'Kane will receive a use permit for a "roaring twenties" type restaurant-bar operation on the east side of El Camino Real just south of Ralston avenue. In a 3 lo 1 decision, however, the council overruled the planning commission and granted a use permit to Philip and Ethel -Carusi LEAD CANCER CRUSADE IN REDWOOD CITY These Redwood City women are leading the drive for funds to crush Cancer during the Cancer Crusade now in progress. Left to right: Mrs. Fred Berlin, Mrs.

Jack Davis, William "Bill" Lundigan, state chairman; E. E. Randall, Clyde West, county chairman and Mrs. Armand Amiot. Mrs.

Randall will be chairman of the American Cancer society fund raising dinner to be held at the Redwood City Elks club on Saturday evening, April 28. 12: Daniel, 10; Michael 9, and James, 7, all students at Mount Carmel parochial school! in Redwood City. Younger said that MacDonald has accepted the nomination and will report to July 2. the Academy on for the sale of wine and beer in their delicatessen at 2039 Ralston avenue in the Carlmont Shopping center. Councilman Kenneth Dickerson suggested the postponement until the May 14 council meeting to allow "time to consider points submitted." Crux of concern over the matter, debated before an audience of some 75 persons in city hall, is whether or not the "Capone gang- sterism" of the 1920's will be out- andishly featured at the proposed establishment.

0. Leland Osborne. attorney for O'Kane. said the "Capone name not paramount in mind." "We'll do business without any name but O'Kane until we ask for approval of sign under another name." No Gangsters Offering a rendering of the proposed $30.000 building, Osburne described it as "devoid of any gang- sterism" "no attempt to portray or glorify gangsterism." He noted that the restaurant- jar is "not being built in a bedroom, but zoned area tracks." Furthermore, he said, the restaurant would be "family-type." There would be a separate room for minors, and no minor would allowed in the area where hard liquor is served except when they are with their parents, Osborne stated. George Dirks, 1509 Harbor bou levard, replying to statements that the proposed establishment would bring business and revenue to the city, stated: "I hope I'm not living in a community that doesn't care where the money comes from as long as it gets in the pot.

There is no va id reason to give this permit There are sufficient bars in Be mont." Mrs. Charles 824 Coving ton road, noted that O'Kane sell only beer at Hambone's. the es tablishmcnt he operates in Sa Mateo, whib he would be sellin hard liquor also in the Belmon operation. Councilman Robert Fitzgeral contended that San Mateo polic consider Hambcne's a "hot spot. This was hotly denied by O'Kan who said that of the arrests mad there, all but one were initiate by the management on person who were disturbing the peace attempting to illegally purchas beer.

in a commercially next to the railroad ace Murder Trial Here; Bail Denied Girl Pal Amoiig Parade of Witnesses REDWOOD CITY--Larry net Barry Delfino were in- icted by the County Grand ury early Tuesday on barges of murder and con- piracy in the shotgun laying of Willard (Angel) -opez. erstwhile function- ry in the San FYancisco Untouchables gang. The Daly City brothers are cheduled to appear in superior ourt at 3:30 a.m. today for ar- aignmem on the charges. Larry.

21. and Barry. 20, were ndicted at 1:30 a. m. after a 4' 2 our hearing during which a lozen witnesses were paraded be- ore the jury.

The jurors deliberated less than 10 minutes before returning the true bill. Superior Judge J. A. Branson rdered the brothers to be con- inued in custody in county jail vitliout bail. Girl Called Among the 12 witnesses were our other youngsters who were arrested in the aftermatn of the wild shooting affray on Thornton teach in Daly City last Tuesday, liey were the Delfinos' jounger brother, Richard, 15: their buddy, tobert Gomez, 17: Ronald (Chico'i Gebhardt, 19, a former vice-presi- lenl.

of the Untouchables: and ternice Gutierrez, a 17-year-o 1 City girl who may have been he unwitting cause of the slaying and who was arrested three days after the killing at her mother's request. Witnesses Other witnesses included Xavier Red Fox) Brocks, former head man of the Untouchables and now of Youth for Service, an organization aimed at guiding youthful enthusiasm into useful jursuits, and a number of youngsters who were on the beach at the time of the shooting. Gomez and Richard Delfino are custody in Hillcrest juvenile lall. District Attorney Keith C. Sorenson said it will be up to juvenile court to decide their 'ale.

They have been charged with conspiracy to commit assault and a court hearing has been scheduled for May 8. Gomez refused to testify before the jury last night on the advice of attorney William Lanam, who was appointed by the juvenile court to advise him during the grand jury proceedings. Richard Delfino. however, testified at length and Sorenson reported later that he gave a complete account of the events at the beach. Armed Selves It is alleged that the Delfino brothers and Gomez, incensed at the treatment they had received from Gebhardt and his friends, armed themsevles with two shotguns and two rifles and opened ire in the darkness.

DR. MAX RAFFERTY. condi date for state superintendent of public instruction, will speak to the Count; at 12:30 Unit of Pro America this afternoon in the Villa hotel. His San Mateo talk is part of a campaign trip in the Bay Area this week. Science Grants Given 2 Matcans Ronald A.

Schneider of 13 Coleman place, Menlo Park, has been awarded a S2-400 National Science Foundation co-operative graduate fellowship. He is studying chemistry at Stanford university. Another San Mateo county attending Stanford, Nancy A. Wiggins of 107 Santa Maria avenue, Portola Valley, has won a summer teaching fellowship for study and research. The grant pays $50 to $75 a week.

She is studying psychology..