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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1963
Page
1
Bernard Calesanzio, a Grocer from Hamner, asks if a woman should run for U S President. The piece notes quotes about women influencing decisions and references President Wilson era sentiments, with a contrasting line about consulting a woman named Bess before decisions.
Louis B Grande, an insurance agent from 411 Corona, states that a woman was created to be Jov ed and to be put on a pedestal. He argues she should stay at home and enjoy these advantages.
Local residents from Norco Corona and surrounding areas express varied views on women running for president. Nellie Weaver cites need for political background, Lida favors a future female president, Davison values qualification and experience, Grande notes cautious support, while a Corona High student questions basic qualifications.
Grant Stockdale, 47, former U S ambassador to Ireland, plunged from a window of his DuPont Building office on the 13th floor. His body landed on the roof of the fifth floor as homicide detectives investigated the death in Miami.
Local report cites two fatalities in Corona area traffic crashes over the holiday period. George Washington Goldsmith, 58, of Los Alamitos, died in a head on crash near an eastbound freeway overpass after speeds allegedly exceeded 90 mph. A two year old Norco boy, Donal Edgar Reed, died in Home Gardens after a bakery truck collision. California led with 58 traffic deaths, followed by Texas 36 and others.
The Coronaci Chamber of Commerce Christmas committee announced a performance of Handel's The Messiah. The choral concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. on December 15 at the Civic Center.
Forecast indicates little change Tuesday with clear skies and variable cloudiness and warm temperatures. Noon reading in Corona registered 72 degrees. tonight’s low expected 40 to 45, matching last night’s 45.
Early unofficial returns from Venezuela's presidential race show Raul Leoni of the Democratic Action party leading with 134,391 votes as 20 percent of ballots counted. Arturo Uslar Pietri and Jovito Villalba trail, with Caldera and Larrazabal also in the seven candidate field amid threats from terrorists.
President Johnson to award J Robert Oppenheimer the Enrico Fermi prize worth 50000 dollars at White House ceremonies amid ongoing controversy. Senator Maurice Hickenlooper declines to attend, questioning Oppenheimer’s contributions to atomic energy and referring to the event as potentially controversial.
A broken horizontal aluminum support wire in Corona halted the canopy of lights for 24 hours. The failure, which occurred twice, will require replacing about 1,000 feet of the aluminum cable with seven strand steel cable, delaying illumination of downtown until tomorrow night. Frank Chaffee, chair of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas in Corona committee, said the project will cost roughly 150 dollars.
Corona High School band finished fifth in the 23rd All Western Band Review held in Long Beach. About 100000 spectators lined the oceanfront parade route to watch top California high school bands compete. Hilltop High School won the sweepstakes trophy at Chula Vista. Pasadena High School placed well in the event.
Goldwater backers deny that political shifts undermine their run for the Republican nomination. They argue Senator Barry Goldwater remains ahead in delegates and energized by donors and doorbell campaigns, even as potential rivals field a Rockefeller challenge and Johnson’s 1964 Democratic path seems open.
Investigation into a Friday blast at Wyle Laboratories east of Norco continues as a $100,000 fire raged after an initial 6 19 p m explosion followed by a smaller blast. The 20 by 16 foot building suffered damage along with power cables, accelerometer and a classified object not nuclear in nature undergoing tests at the time. All employees escaped injury.
Six Corona High School pupils will explain what is involved in character and advise a state teachers committee on how best to teach it. Principal Phil Donatue said the students were asked to share opinions with a California Teachers Association panel. The core group includes Marilyn Switzer Patricia MacIsaac Chet Boody Tony Flores David Aguayo Ada Jeanne Shreffler. The students will voice their ideas in a student opinion panel at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
Corona's November building report set a record with total construction at $2,691,102 and the year to date at $11,805,364, far surpassing last year's totals. The Nov figure is $207,008 above the previous high, with $1 million monthly pace expected to continue. New Parkridge homes formed the bulk, including 10 new residences valued at $2,118,050 and two apartment buildings.
District board members argue over plans for a district hospital with one member voting against proceeding. Rumors surface that some may step aside to favor Hialeah Corp while recalls gain momentum led by L. C. McNutt amid bids deadline and prospective AHMC leasing talks.
United Fund totals climb with divisions reporting progress. Division chairmen note goals and remaining shortfalls as the city and Rehabilitation Center submit funds. A $2 065 gift from the Naval Ordnance Laboratory boosts the drive, while another division nears its $1 800 target. Overall total reaches 28 030 52 with a goal of 48 500 for the year.
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