29 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1939
Page
1
Cincinnati first baseman Frank McCormick, in his second major league season, credits watching the ball and swinging at the first good pitch as his winning formula. The 25 year old Irish Bohemian led the league in hits last year and aims to stay ahead of pitchers by not guessing pitches.
Pomona football standout Gelly Sevy, a Chaffey junior college fullback, faces Tommy Brown of Los Angeles in a 198 pound three round bout at Ontario Legion Stadium on Wednesday. Sevy follows Ralph Ring’s boxing path, with hopes of someday meeting Ring in the ring. Matches include three and four round bouts.
New York Boxing Commission suspended Eddie Mead Tranaper of Henry Armstrong and Al Weill manager of Lou Ambers today for conduct tending to create a disturbance during the fight. The officers acted over an incident in Ambers championship bout against Ratstieae.
The Riverside Merchants' girls team defeated Baldwin Park 9 to 2 in seven innings on the Corona lighted diamond. Behind pitcher Van Pelt, Riverside took early control and showcased strong offense and defense throughout the game.
Starting tonight the C.Y.O. jun kor niseball league champions meet the junior All-Stars in a best two of three series. Neal Snipes will hurl for the All-Stars tonight. The second game is set for Friday evening and the third for next week.
The dove hunting season runs September 1 to October 15 in all counties except Imperial, where it runs October 1 to November 15. Southern California reports unusually good prospects and bag limits stay at 15 birds in possession.
James L. Davis and Mason Thompson took fishing gear to Lake Elsinore for a day of angling. Mason, though young, landed a four pound bass. total catch not learned.
A garbled item notes police arrest of a chamber of commerce leader for wartime actions. It hints at war era tourism, Roosevelt, Thanksgiving timing, and a Kansas hospital superintendent resigning over public service versus politics. A rep for Fish and European issues is mentioned in a distracted tone.
Valencias traded actively in New York with 44 cars, prices $2.70 to $4.30, Lemons $4.05 to $5.35. Grapefruit firm on 100s and larger sizes, Justrite Valencia $2.90, Justrite Lemons $4.50 in St. Louis. Queen Bee Valencia $3.80 in New York. Southland Beauty Lemons $4.45, Linwood Lemons $3.40 in Philadelphia. Three Corona citrus cars sold today.
The piece describes Nazi restrictions on Jews including fines, barred trades, and limits on professions. It notes a 20 percent capital levy tied to the murder of Ernst vom Rath, ongoing taxation, and a Jewish labor exchange assigning work to about 10,000 Jews. It mentions wage parity with Aryans but local discrimination and segregated seating in parks.
Victor E. Harris Riverside office manager reports July unemployment compensation to California workers fell by over one million dollars from June. Riverside county issued 2925 checks totaling 27,363.11 dollars in July versus 3810 checks totaling 35,828.12 dollars in June due to seasonal operations.
The scene shows elderly Jews and children outdoors while Jewish sandbox areas host kids. Despite visible pressure, Jews appear not to fear for their lives, though war fears linger. Some party hardliners threaten violence, while authorities urge Jews to stockpile food against wartime shortages.
An unclear weather note records temperatures and a dated reading from a local thermometer at several stations. It mentions max and min readings and urges readers to subscribe to the paper for updates.
Wanted male help by a national protein and mineral feed company to call on farmers and offer livestock services. No high pressure sales required and no special experience needed. Car required. Address P O Box 451 Lomita Park California. Office store or shop room for rent Sept 1 over 500 square feet at 108 East Beveath George M Blair.
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