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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1933
Page
1
The piece reports Col. Louis M. Howe outlining a consumer price inquiry process under the National Industrial Recovery Act for alleged price gouging. He explains how customers can file complaints to trigger investigations up to the manufacturer, with a skeptical take on the program’s impact and potential political use.
The piece notes Fletcher urging a government bureau to shield the public from financial fraud and Wall Street schemes. It comments on public vigilance, air power as defense, and a rambling aside about Congress, Was. busy in the era, and radio advertising jokes.
For Corona residents and friends from Southern California, Mrs. R. B. Taylor was laid to rest at Sunnyslope cemetery in the family plot after a service in Los Angeles. Her husband, a founder of Corona, survives. The Taylors celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last October and were long-time figures among early Corona residents.
E. F. Clark, local photographer, wins the contract to shoot all senior class members for individual pictures. Deliveries are due by Christmas, following a recent class vote approving Clark for the portrait work.
Frank Emerson, chairman, calls a meeting of the main group and two sub committees at 7 30 oclock at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the fight.
A .12 inch moisture was reported from light showers Wednesday night and Thursday morning bringing the season total to 0.47 inches. Weather man Ed Davis notes last year at this time moisture reached 0.81 inches, while rainfall in 1931 for the same period totaled 4.78 inches.
The text frames a request for self criticism and excuses aimed at another person. It explores how a writer might balance fault with justification and shift responsibility, outlining a dialogic approach to accountability.
A November AFL survey shows increased purchasing power nationwide due to price adjustments and control. Employment held steady while wages edged lower. farm buying power rose by 1.5 billion dollars from 1932 levels.
The Corona Independent reports a cryptic puzzle results with only 25 correct answers. Listed solvers include Frank Justis Herbert Johnson Harry V Davis Wanda Allen Margaret Patterson Denby Noble Mrs Minnie Barnard Cora G Nichols Terry Ware and others who must bring this article to the newspaper office to claim tickets for Beauty for Sale at the SSECDA theatre next Monday evening.
Elsinore Tigers defeated the Corona Panthers 14 to 13 in a tightly contested football game. A late conversion that just cleared the bar secured the margin as Corona briefly led with an aerial attack before Elsinore clinched the win.
In 1918 American forces arrived back in New York after World War I, marking a pivotal homecoming for soldiers. The report notes the arrival and national significance of the returning troops.
Mrs Nina McClure and family, formerly of this city now in Long Beach, receive a $2500 cash legacy and a life annuity of $2400 from Katharine H Brown. Marion McClure gets $500 cash and a $1200 annuity. George and Robert McClure receive $500 each. Brown died Dec 1938 with a gross estate of about 1.366 million and net 1.172 million. Marion Elliott of Harrison, a daughter, gains the income from the residue for her and her two children.
Dr. Duncan of Pomona College and Claremont Rotary member spoke to Corona Rotarians at Kinney cafe about Mexico City seen through an interpretive lens. Bert Gully chaired the day with announcements on upcoming meetings by Larry Armstrong and B E Knauer. Ralph Shoemaker accompanied Dr. Duncan to Corona.
City Clerk A M Hinkley announced a state board of equalization outreach in Riverside county clerk's office for one week to contact residents applying for licenses under the liquor control act. The effort aids on sale beer and wine or wholesale liquor licenses and directs applications to the state investigator Wallace for blanks and act copies. The new regime becomes elective December 5.
Thanksgiving Day in Corona featured large per capita consumption of turkey and other dishes. Cafes and homes were crowded. 83 prisoners at the county jail received roast pork. churches reported good attendance. the Lions Club hosted a breakfast at Idyllwild dining room. El sinore edged Corona 14 13 in a football game with a record crowd in attendance.
Justice Hows was mistaken about a boy in a Ft. Whipple Arizona photo. Fiorello LaGuardia, mayor-elect of New York City, wrote confirming the boy was his brother and signed the photo. The image shows two WWI soldiers and a young boy, once thought to be the mayoral candidate.
Three inches of snow lay on the ground at Idyllwild Inn with heavier falls higher in the San Jacinto mountains. Thanksgiving crowds enjoyed winter scenery and sledding on hillsides, though toboggan slides remained unused. The season’s first snow arrived earlier than last year, boosting holiday mountain visits.
The Independent's Score Prophets unanimously forecast three Saturday games including U S C vs Georgia Notre Dame vs Army and Princeton vs Yale. U C S A upset W S C Cougars and Oregon defeated St Marys marking the worst upsets of the season while D R Menefee climbs to fourth and Dr W P Forcade tops the day with three correct picks.
A high school Thanksgiving program Wednesday featured Vincent Shank and Paul Ganahl with instrumental numbers. Miss Mary Brown accompanied and Frances Thompson sang God for a Garden while Gladys Hoover played piano. The program closed with a vocal solo.
Local officials launch a government survey to assess veteran unemployment conditions. Commander Day Jewell leads the effort and asks veterans seeking assistance to list their names and contact details. Jewell’s number is 71 R and address is 1015 Victoria Avenue.
A fragmented note indicates Valencia orange prices in California have risen at eastern fruit centers with larger supply noted in the mid west. Lacking full details, the text suggests higher values for Valencias and lemons at exchange points.
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