Tax Legislation Looms as State and Local Debts Grow
A column notes total public debt reaches about 55 billion including national and local obligations. It discusses 1936 state tax changes, pending social security effects, and warns that balanced budgets depend on controlling expenditures. Corona Mayor Dan Huckins warns higher local taxes if city services rise.
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United States
Kentucky
Maryland
Louisiana
Corona
Dan Huckins
Riverside Tax Rebate Appeals In Los Angeles County
Riverside county residents owning property in Los Angeles county were advised by County Tax Collector C. R. Stihben to inquire in Los Angeles before December 5 whether they qualify for a rebate on taxes now being issued by Los Angeles County. The rebate covers the overcharge of levies.
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Riverside County
Los Angeles County
C. R. Stihben
Los Angeles
Los Aneles County
Coronans Attend Scout Executive Meet In Riverside Dinner
Hayden L. Hews of Riverside presided at a Riverside County Council of Boy Scouts executive board dinner meeting. Officers to be nominated next month ahead of the Jan. 19 annual meeting. Catalina Island patrol leaders jamboree planned for Dec 28 to 30. Corona attendees included George Snidecor and John P. Key.
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Hayden L. Hews
Riverside
Riverside County Council of Bar Scouts
Hews
A. M. Lewis
Fred Stebler
F. A. Macomber
John H. Leecing
Catalina Island
Corona
George Snidecor
John P. Key
City Buys New Dodge for Police Department Car
City council approves purchase of a 1937 Dodge Six Sedan for the police with bids from Watt Hooker and several local dealers. Net prices range from about 470 to 652 dollars after trade-in of the old car, with adjournment set for Dec 8 for further consideration.
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Police Department
Miggor Huckins
Copley
Watt Hooker
Thround
D. W. Gahagan
East Sixth Street
Willys
W. R. Locke
Studebaker
Graham Bros
W. A. Cromper
Hoover
Strikers Attack Crew En Route to Manhattan Liner
Violence interrupted a U S liner voyage as strikers attacked crew members aboard a ship heading to the Manhattan. Twelve injured and several arrests reported while attempts to delay sailing and unloading a French liner were underway.
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New York
U. S
Manhattan
Strikers Plan Mass Meetings Across Coast Cities
Union leaders aim to mobilize public opinion with large mass meetings in coast cities to display union strength. Edward F. McGrady travels by plane and train after a forced Medford landing to discuss the Hawaiian food situation with Samuel King upon returning to San Francisco. Herbert Hoover denies a press report about considering a protracted residence in England.
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San Francisco
Edward F. McGrady
Portland
Seattle
Medford
Samuel King
Hawaiian Islands
Herbert Hoover
New York
England
British duo abort Cape Town record flight attempt
Captain James Micollison and his French co pilot failed to beat their London to Capetown aviation record. With zero hour passed they were reported early today 200 miles off course.
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Capetown
Africa
James Micollison
London
Navy rejects six bids for Pearl Harbor floating dry dock
The Navy department rejects six bids by Bethlehem Ship Building Co for a floating dry dock to serve Pearl Harbor. Bids were reported to exceed 16 million dollars. A typhoon is reported in the Philippines, with telegraphic communication cut off pending details.
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Washington
Navy Department
Bethlehem Ship Building Co
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Manila
Philippine Islands
Hawaii Among Highest Elevation States and Islands
Hawaii sits with only four states above it in elevation. On the island of Hawaii Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa rise more than 13 000 feet, marking the territory as a land of extreme heights behind California Colorado Washington and Wyoming.
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Honolulu
The
Union
Hawaii
California
Colorado
Washington
Wyoming
Island of
Mauna Loa
British King and Cabinet Contemplate Prenosal to Marry Mrs Simpson
Reports say King Edward VIII may wed Mrs. Wallis Simpson under a prenosal that would keep the cabinet stable and avoid abdication. The plan would allow the marriage to proceed with only the Dutchess of Cornwall present and not a royal consort, averting a constitutional crisis.
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Loni TN
Rdwoart
Wales Simpson
England
Imperial Highway Group to Meet for December Session
The Imperial Highway Association will hold its December meeting next Saturday at the Barbara Worth hotel. Guest speaker John C. Porter of the California State Park Commission will discuss the new Anza State Park. Other speakers include historian Mrs. Louis Strahlmann, columnist William L. Wright, Al Benson with Civil War reminiscences, and Tom B. White outlining a new San Diego route. Sunday features a tour of Imperial Dam with government engineers.
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Imperial Highway Association
Barbara Worth
Imperial Highway
Imperial Valley
Harry C. Stockbird
Tes
John C. Porter
California State Park Commission
Los Angeles
New Anza State Park
Butterfield
Louis Strahlmann
San Diego
Battle of
San Pascual
Kvarny
California
William L. Wright
Bill Wright
Wacon
Carrizo Creek
Imperial Dam
Yuma
All America Canal
Riverside to Have Roller Wheel Derby
Riverside announces its first annual Roller Wheel derby set for Saturday December 5 at 9 am. on Ninth and Pepper streets. H E Wilson director of recreation says eligibility covers scooters skatemobiles box mobiles coaster wagons black wheel wagons chariots and push mobiles. A parade will open the program followed by forward and backward dashes obstacle races coasting and zipwinyr racing with prizes for top individuals and sweepstakes for winning playground teams.
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Riverside
Recreation Department
Ninth
Pepper Streets
H. E. Wilson
Salesman Carriers Limited to Own Districts This Week
During the first week of the Eighth Annual Carriers Subscription Contest eight junior Independent salesmen carry only their daily delivery territories. Subscriptions paid in advance earn votes toward prizes of 25, 10, or 5 dollars plus commissions. The Independent praises the carrier corps and urges readers to support them with friendly treatment and encouragement.
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Independent
Walter K. Blair
Injured Boy Russell Anderege Learns to Walk Again
In Pittsburgh the 9 year old Russell Anderege learns to walk for the second time after an accident left him without use of his legs and voice for over two months. He was struck in the head by a leg during an incident and remained unconscious for two weeks.
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Pittsburgh
Russell Anderege
Russell
Smudge pots fend off frost in Southern California
Frost warnings sweep Southern California with frost at 21 degrees in Saugus and 34 in Anaheim. Smudge pots burn through the valley near Riverside to ward off damage while Calipatria reports tea crop losses and San Diego areas see light frost. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with interior frosting and light offshore winds.
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Los Angeles
California
Saugus
Riverside
Anaheim
Jants Ana
Calipatria
Imperial Valley
San Diego
Weather Bureau
Cejon
Escondido
Careless Smokers Predicted to Spark 47000 Fires
Pasadena. State forester M. B. Pratt bases his estimate on last year’s data that careless smokers will start about 47,000 fires next summer.
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Pasadena
M. B. Pratt
Planes Pour Death on Civilians Over Madrid Raid
United Press dispatch reports 24 insurgent war planes, 9 bombers and 15 fighters, bombed University City in Madrid killing civilians. The raid, intended to terrorize, followed by accusations Loyalists used gas as they regroup for a counteroffensive amid foreign aid shifts.
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Madrid
University City
Lovcet Oan
Vpteion
Roosevelt Bids Adios After Buenos Aires Farewell
President Roosevelt leaves Buenos Aires aboard the USS Indianapolis after a luncheon with President Justo at the US Embassy. He bids farewell to delegates at the inter American conference for peace and voiced high hopes for the American family of nations and economic political unity.
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Buenos
Roosevelt
Augustin P. Justo
United States Tambassy
Adios
Volunteers from 27 nations to probe Spanish war aid
In London today a neutrality committee of 27 nations agreed to study foreign volunteers in the Spanish civil war and to urge the warring factions to bar foreign war material and supplies.
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London
Citrus Prices in New York Markets Decline and Rise Mixed
Twelve cars of Navels and six cars of lemons sold today in New York markets. Navels traded higher while Lemons were about steady with a slight edge in the best 300 grade. Price range quoted: Navels 2.20 to 3.90 dollars per case. Lemons 3.40 to 4.50 dollars per case.
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New York
Santa Claus Immortalized in Washington Now
Forty years ago a girl asked a New York newspaper if there is a Santa Claus. The reply said he dwells in our hearts. Times have changed and now Santa Claus is believed to live in Washington D C.
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New York
Santa Claus
Washington D
Reported splits on federal aid for co operatives
A six month study by a special presidential commission on European consumer co operative movements yields a three to three division on recommending U.S. government aid for developing consumer cooperatives. Support comes from Jacob S Baker Lekd Olds Emily Bates. Opponents include Clifford Gregory Robin Hood and Charles E Stuart.
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Thee
Special Presidential Commission
Gansumen
United States
Jacob S Baker
WPA
Admiisparons Lekd. Olds
New York Power Commission
Emily Bates
Kansas City
Clifford Gregory
Robin Hood
National Co-operative Council
Charles E. Stuart
New York
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