1010 licenses in Lake County have been revoked
March 20, 1941
Sacramento >> Results of a statistical study by the Department of Motor Vehicles show 800,000 persons living in California are driving with 1929 “good until revoked” licenses which will be cancelled shortly.
Of this total, 1010 are operating motor vehicles in Lake county.
In order to check the qualifications of these drivers the Department has issued an order cancelling all “good until revoked” licenses issued in January, February and March, 1929. This order, signed by Director James M. Carter, becomes effective next Tuesday.
Plant is moved to new bldg.
March 20, 1941
Lower Lake >> As chronicled briefly in the last issue, The Clear Lake Observer has moved its editorial and publication offices to Lower Lake, where now it is established in the Weeler building, formerly occupied by a cafe.
For five and one-half years, or since its founding, The Observer had occupied a building three miles north of Lower Lake, on the state highway, and one mile south of the Clearlake Highlands post office. With the growth of the paper in circulation, advertising and community importance, this location became impossible. Lower Lake had always been the business and publication address, but no building suitable to the paper’s needs had ever before been available.
In its former location, The Observer was somewhat crowded for adequate room, especially with its large press, folding machine and its casting equipment. All the later paraphernalia had been installed in what had been used for a garage. In contrast, the paper is now housed in a building requisite to its needs.
Furthermore, it is a building with stucco exterior, ample lighting that precludes the use of artificial lights in daylight hours, and it fronts on the main street of “the oldest town in Lake County”.
The Observer is moved; but it is not “settled”. That will be a matter of time. But, despite the chaotic environment, we have been very happy to welcome early “callers” and hope there may be more of them.
While we have “gone south” by a matter of several miles, we have by no means lessened our interest in the welfare of Clearlake Highlands, Clearlake Park and all the fine communities that make up the East Shore. We have increased our interest in Lower Lake, but not thereby decreased our love for other neighborhoods.
“Come up and see us sometime!”
“Lunch for Mama” is new crusade
March 20, 1941
A tasty sandwich and a cup or two of freshly made coffee is the noon-time need of mothers. If the kitchen dishes are still undone, fix up your lunch in a tray and carry it into the living room – and relax for a few minutes. Be careful with your coffee – it should be just right for complete satisfaction – here are general rules and a few sandwich ideas besides.
For Good Coffee
Always wash the coffee maker after each use with plenty of hot, soapy water.
Be sure to use fresh coffee and never put newly-bought coffee on top o fthe old. Use the grind recommended for your coffee maker.
Accurate measurement is essential. For regular strength use 1 heaping tablespoon of coffee for each measuring cup of water. For double strength coffee (demi-tasse) use 2 heaping measuring tablespoons of coffee for each measuring cup of water.
User a maker of the right size for the amount of coffee to be made. Never allow the coffee to boil. Remove grounds from coffee as soon as it is made.
Serve coffee immediately after making. Cool coffee cannot be reheated without loss of flavor. If coffee must be kept hot keep it on an asbestos mat/over low heat.
Lunchtime Sandwiches
Ham and Tangerine Sandwich: Spread two slices of bread with butter or mayonnaise and place on plate. On one slice, place lettuces and slice of ham and pickle relish. Mix equal parts of shredded cabbage and diced tangerine sections, mix lightly and pile on other piece of bread.
Bacon and Cheese Sandwich: Toast two pieces of bread on one side; spread untoasted side with butter and prepared mustard. Place layer of cheese on bread and place under low broiler heat, 3 inches from flame and broil until cheese is melted. Broil the bacon at the same time. Top the sandwich with the crisp bacon and serve with wedges of tomato.
Five arrested in narcotics round-up
March 17, 1966
Clearlake Highlands >> Three youths and two teen-age girls have been arrested by the Lake County Sheriff’s office as the result of an intensive narcotics investigation in this community.
Finis E. Jenkins, 19, Clearlake Highlands, was arrested Sunday on a warrant issued by the Clearlake Highlands Justice Court and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail on a charge of malicious mischief which occurred at the Clear Lake bowl. Mr. Jenkins entered a plea of guilty to two additional charges, possession of a hypodermic needle and of dangerous drugs. He was sentenced to nine months in the county jail on each count.
Alton L. Leiker, 21, Clearlake Oaks, was held to answer in Lakeport justice court on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Wayne T. Hanlon, 19, Clearlake Highlands, was arrested Monday at Treasure Island on a warrant issued by the Kelseyville Justice court charging him with furnishing marijuana. He appeared in court Monday and this charged was dismissed to be replaced by a new complaint charging him with possession of the drug. He waived preliminary hearing and will appear in Lake County Superior Court Monday, March 21.
The teen age girls were arrested for possession of marijuana and have been released to the probation officer.
Subversion real enemy teacher says
March 17, 1966
Clearlake Park >> John Mulvey, Civics and World History teacher at Lower Lake High school, was key speaker at a meeting of the Lake County Council of Republican Women held at Silva’s Inn March 9.
He spoke on “Subversion, the Real Enemy is Communism,” and said that a third of the world’s population is communistic and that we here in the Unites States have had three years of conditioning. Communism and objectivism are due largely to the apathy and disinterest of the people, Mr. Mulvey asserted.
David Luce, assistant district attorney of Mendocino county, a candidate for district attorney of Lake county where he is now a resident, was introduced. He was accompanied by James Haywood, president of Uroc recently organized in the Highlands.
The regular business meeting was then conducted by president Hazel Warner. Action was taken on a number of legislative matters presented by legislation chairman Inga Mathre, who was instructed to write letters to representatives stating their viewpoint.
It is planned to invite Mrs. Lucille Hosmer, San Carlos, a past president of the California Federation of Republican Women and now national legislation chairman to speak to the group in May. Time and place to be announced.
A fund raising drawing was held with Mrs. Stanley Dixon receiving first choice of prizes, Helen Fiebrantz, second and Vi Gaines, third.
Four L.A. Police officers charged in videotaped beating of motorist
March 16, 1991
Los Angeles >> A police sergeant and three officers were charged Friday with the videotaped beating of a black motorist that horrified the nation with its brutality and tarnished the image of the police force.
“It is a terrible moment and time for reflection when officers sworn to uphold the law are indicted for these most serious felonies,” District Attorney Ira Reiner said in revealing the grand jury indictment.
There was no immediate comment from Police Chief Daryl F. Gates, who has been under growing pressure to resign because of the beating, which minority communities claim is evidence of racism within the Police Department.
The indictment charged Sgt. Stacey Koon, 40, and Officers Laurence Powell, 28, Timothy Wind, 30, and Theodore Briseno, 38, with felonies in the March 3 attack on Rodney G. King, 25, of Altadena.
The county grand jury returned the indictment late Thursday after four days of testimony on the beating, which broke King’s skull in nine places.
The policemen surrendered to the district attorney’s office and were placed under arrest, photographed and fingerprinted. Koon, Powell and Wind posted $30,000 bail after being arraigned.
“The conduct of those officers on that scene that night is the most reprehensible thing that I’ve seen occur in this city. And I think that we are now on the road to bringing to justice those who committed the illegal acts,” Mayor Tom Bradley told reporters after the indictment was unsealed.
Steve Lerman and Robert D. Rentzer, attorneys for King, were pleased.
“Although the family wishes privacy, I am sure attorney Lerman and I speak for them in saying they thank the Lord for sparing Rodney, they thank the public for their concern and support and they thank the grand jury for their dedication to justice,” said Rentzer.
He also hoped other officers involved in the incident would be punished.
At least 11 other people ice officers were reported to have been at the scene as King was clubbed more than 50 times, shocked with a Taser electric stun gun and kicked seven times, including blows to the head.
Shortly after the indictments were announced, the four officers appeared in a jammed courtroom where they stood and heard Superior Court Judge Gary Klasuner read the charges against them.
Attorneys for the four men said they weren’t prepared to enter please because they wanted to study the grand jury transcript and determine whether they are entitled to a post-indictment preliminary hearing.
