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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1936
Page
1
In Corona readers are urged to keep politics civil as Republicans and Democrats wage city campaigns. The note warns against mudslinging and insinuations about mental fitness or loyalty and stresses maintaining friendships and community progress regardless of election results.
Admiral Arthur Japy Hepburn on his first Pacific cruise says naval limitation is here to stay. At Honolulu aboard the U S S Pennsylvania he expects reasonableness to guide arms cuts, downplays immediate Pearl Harbor expansion, and cites no USJapan conflict. He warns against overreliance on treaties and notes air links as a peace benefit.
Police warn merchants to watch for a tall slender man about 55 who buys goods, often a suit, paying with fake travelers checks and leaving quickly. He is believed to be heading toward the city. merchants should notify police if approached by anyone matching the description.
The Corona Recreation Department outing center for underprivileged children, aided by the state forestry department and County Ranger EH Nelander, will open August 17 in Tem Escal canyon. Continued on Page Four.
London reports the German charge d affaires assures Britain Germany will maintain strict neutrality in the Spanish civil war and will not send warships or arms via private munitions makers. No retaliatory moves expected for seven nationals executed in Spain.
Hollywood circles expect parts of Mary Astor's private diary to be introduced in the ongoing custody battle with her estranged husband. Judge Goodwin Knight indicated only diary portions related to custody would become public record.
About 50 loyal GOP supporters heard an excellent talk by Atty Raymond Best of Riverside after the club was organized. Temporary chairman George Mees opened the meeting and introduced Don Adams executive secretary of Riverside county Republican Central committee who outlined county activities and campaigning methods. Officers elected include Chairman L W Armstrong First vice chairman Mrs Mary Gard Jam eson Second vice chairman Richard Rude and secretary treasurer Robert Keller. The group aims to enlist younger Republicans and build support for the party with precinct canvassing planned in Temescal Rincon and Norco areas.
Bloomington to send a visiting band for a Monday evening gala at the city park following Corona’s concert. Director Wyburn Hill announces the program with Bloomington and local musicians joining the free entertainment and a post event reception led by Mrs. Marion I. Snideecor.
San Francisco reports a state effort to curb misleading terms for bars and liquor venues. The State Board of Equalization aims to end signs using words like Bar Saloon Cocktail Lounge and Tavern to evade liquor laws.
The Major Picture Corporation on location at the Ashecroft ranch in Prado delays production of its new West project due to weather. Filming stalls until conditions improve this morning.
United States wins track and field title as Glenn Morris of Colorado smashes his world decathlon record with a 7 900 total under a new scoring system. Morris leads the U S to the agency of the team title, as America moves closer to overall victory into Thursday.
At the end of the seventh day in Melbourne, the unofficial men’s track and field standings show the United States with 188 points, Finland holding second with 54 1/2, followed by Germany 61,3, Japan 38 7/8, Britain 28, Canada 17, and Sweden 16 1/0.
Morris completes a brilliant decathlon as part of a record setting performance in Los Angeles, surpassing the 11 victory mark from 1920 and tying the Olympic standard. Runners up include Bob Chark of San Francisco and Jack Parker of Sacramento with high point totals while Irwin Huber of Germany, Reinpert Brasser of Holland, and Armin Guhl of Switzerland follow. Adolph Hitler is said to have cheered as Morris ran the 1,400 meters in 4.22 to set a new world oil standard and total 900 points.
Severe weather across the region brought heavy rain and a lightning strike that jolted power lines near Euster and damaged Waterbury’s pumping plant. A home in Tomescal canyon sustained a torn roof and blown electricals, while rainfall and humidity kept residents sweltering with no relief in sight.
A dramatic inquest probes the death of 35 year old Polish emigrant and congressman Willian Nadeau. Officials report a hush over the tragedy at his Fifth Street office as investigators seek motive and circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
Citrus market review notes continued demand for oranges and peaches with light prune sales. Prices held steady at satisfactory levels though cooler weather reduced average prices this season. California and interstate orange shipments reported with volumes listed as 2000 boxes.
Rose Minur Murphy was reported missing for over 20 hours. She was found near a ranger station where she collapsed and was taken to a city hospital by Roy Steven son. She claimed she left home after a quarrel and slept in local theaters before continuing wandering and finally ending exhausted on Shaving Drive at 8:38 Thursday night.
A nearby PoY wreck incident halted a train rental while investigators searched for prevention measures. Readings show the PoY was lectured and told to reform after the event. The case centers on safety lapses and rider conduct during the transit disruption.
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