Victory Bonds At Top of List for Christmas Giving
Joy G. Jameson proposes Victory Bonds as ideal Christmas gifts for Corona residents in a wartime plea. Eight $10 Victory Bond stamps prizes offered to top Navy Task Force sellers of Class E bonds by next Saturday noon. Christmas shopping tips feature Victory Bond lists as an alternative to traditional gifts.
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Linotype
Joy G. Jameson
Corona
Navy
California
Los Angeles Times
Victory Bond
San Diego
San Diego Naval Air Station
Egypt presses Britain for complete freedom
Egypt seeks full independence with British restraint removal and unity among Egyptian statesmen. The report also notes U S aid talks and new global events, including labor and war era developments, with stock market shows and financial figures.
G M And Unions Dicker On Plant Seizure Threat
Detroit U P reports GM and the CIO United Auto Workers resumed talks to end a 16 day strike by 175000 GM workers with wage demands and other issues on the table as a federal seizure threat looms. White House pressure prompted the talks aiming for a quick labor peace.
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CIO Auto Workers
General Motors
Detroit
U.P
General Motors Corp
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
White House
Fac
Daily Independent Model House of 1946 opens in Corona
The Daily Independent announces a model house project in Corona asking builders suppliers and utilities to showcase three bedroom home with den two fireplaces and modern conveniences. Accurate costs and options will be published to guide future home buyers and assist the Corona Chamber of Commerce Housing committee in planning.
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Ray Gabbert
California Electric Power Co
Daily Independent
Corona
Corona Chamber of Commerce Housing Committee
Corona House
George Padgett
Merchandise receipts and cash payments listed
A dated shopping record lists payments including a $25.00 Victory Bond for J. C. Penney Co and Corona Plantation Co, $10.60 cash, $12.00 for shoes, another $25.00 Victory Bond, $15.00 for "Green Eyes" perfume by Esme Ham and Bacon, and $10.00 cash.
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Victory
Victory Bond
I Hawley Pruner
Corona
Esme
Dearborn
Elks Chief Delivers Hospital Tools to Veterans Wing
Wade Kepner Grand Exalted Ruler of the BPO Elks visits a Navy hospital to present equipment for hospitalized veterans. The Elks nationwide project includes woodworking tools plastic ovens and presses to aid veterans. Riverside Corona Elks greet him as Southland plans Anaheim welcome.
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Wade Kepner
Wheeling
W. Va
Navy Hospital
Kepner
B.P.O. Elks
The
Elks
Riverside
Corona Elks
Southland
Anaheim
Salvation Army
Paper Shortage Hits Corona Daily Independent
The Corona Daily Independent reports a severe newsprint shortage affecting immediate deliveries. Editor notes advertising cuts and use of front page space for patriotic ads while promising new comics and features when paper becomes available. Weather: scattered high clouds with coast fogs, highs near 68, rainfall to date 1.21 inches.
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Ralph Erlandson
Blake
Moffit & Towne
Los Angeles
Corona Daily Independent
MacArthur orders arrest of Konoye and top officials
Gen Douglas MacArthur's HQ announced the arrest of Prince Fumimaro Konoye Marquis Koichi Kido and seven other high ranking Japanese officials in a second roundup of government diplomats militarists and industrialists. The report also notes Konoye as a three time premier.
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Egypt
Britain
General MacArthur
Prince Fumimaro Konoye
Koichi Kido
General Motors Company
United Auto Workers Union
Reuther
UAW
U. S
General Marshall
Pearl Harbor
Byrnes
Hurley
Senate
House Labor Committee
Truman
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Fumimaro Konoye
Konoye
Jet propelled plane claim ties to Colorado official
Gene Higby. Colorado lieutenant governor and cattle rancher, reportedly patent holder for jet propulsion since 1929. Government interest reportedly arose in 1941. Cairo report cites assassination attempt on former Egyptian Prime Minister Nahas Pasha blamed on democrats.
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Colorado
Denver
U.P
Gene Higby
Higby
Colorado Senate
Cairo
Nahas Pasha
Democrata
Marshall Defends Hawaii Defense At Pearl Harbor Event
Gen. George C. Marshall told the Pearl Harbor committee that Hawaii had limited air power and was outnumbered when Japan attacked on December 7, 1941. He said U S forces could have further disrupted the raid if timely alertness and better aircraft were in place. He also noted he moved planes to Hawaii by diverting US training programs and had warned Hawaii’s commander about a possible surprise attack.
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Washington
U.P
George C. Marshall
Hawaii
Army
Pearl Harbor
United States
Marshall
Corona's Victory Bond Queen Coronation Set Tomorrow
Mayor W M Colbern will officiate the Corona coronation of Queen Bernadine Blakely Nor man, Victory Bond First Lady and Lions club candidate, at the Corona theater 7:30. Guests include Carol Lambert Smith, Shirley Wreat, Norco's candidate, and Judy Lee Hopkins of the 20-30 club. A grand drawing for 50 door prizes worth over 750 dollars follows the coronation. Colbern returned to Circle City this morning in time for the crowning.
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Bernadine Blakely Norman
Corona
Victory Bond
Lions Club
Corona Theater
W. M. Colbern
Carol Lambert Smith
the Naval Hospital
Shirley Wreat
Norco
Judy Lee Hopkins
Club
Colbern
Circle City
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Whittier
Jimmy Harker
June Schoenherr
Creesmus
Justin
W. Ne. Ar
Érestmas
World News
Bow-Jones
G.M
Dicker
United Press
Coronans
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Springborg
Siller’s
J. C. Penney Co
R. H. Verity, Sons & Co
Corona Plantation Co
Jameson Co
Call Ranch
Citizens Bank
First National Bank
Charles O. Barratt
Lester E. Cunditt
Corona Clipper Co
Corona Lumber Co
E. E. Krager
Hoover's
Andrews & Durst Clifford Tillotson
W. A. Cropper
Ben H. Tucker
Maya Ice Cream
Perle Glass
Axel Springborg
Ruddell’s
Houck Studio
Corona Hardware
Keller Furniture Co
Harter’s
Henson
Bank of America
Harold’s
Jenk’s Hardware
Allbright’s Simm’s
Willhite
Jas
Weatherby Furniture Co
England
Vance Radio
Lindy’s Fine Foods
Pat’s
Alpha Beta Food Market
Nancy & Carmel & Ralph
Corona-Norco Post
Corona Bank
U.S. Elks
Covonans Great Lodge
MacArthur
Prince Konoye
Sonny Wisecarver
State Youth Authority
Sonny
A. A. Scott
Eleanor Deveny
Elaine Manfredi
Japan
Russia
U.S
Esther Waters
Hollywood
Hattie McDaniel
Ethel Waters
Louise Beavers
Juan Tizos
West Adams
Rita Hayworth
Orson Hollywood
W.P
Orson Welles
Danny Kaye
New York
Tiane Song
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