The article discusses the history of the San Francisco, California cable car system, with a particular focus on efforts to protest the phasing out of cable cars during the mid-20th century. According to the author, cable cars form an important part of the city's identity. Details on the Citizens Committee to Save the Cable Cars, led by civic activist Mrs. Friedel Klussman, are also presented. Other topics include the city's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and media reports on the issue.