Roosevelt housing boom faces cost and capital hurdles
Washington finds dispute over how much of a 16 billion dollar housing boom can be realized. Experts weigh funding from capital markets, FHA law changes, and possible administration risk. The National Housing Committee report suggests demand is strongest for homes rented at 20 to 30 dollars monthly, with price levels a key constraint.
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NEA
WY Ashington
Roosevelt
Federal Housing Administration
Insurance Company
mutual savings bank_funds
Wall Street
National Housing Committee
Rodgevelt
FHA
NEA Service, Inc
Firefly Comes to Local Theatre in Grand Scale
The Firefly, Meyer’s lavish adaptation of Friml’s operetta, stars Jeanette MacDonald in her seventeenth musical triumph at Van Jones. Warren William co stars as her leading man. Set in old Spain during Napoleon’s era, the film features seven musical numbers, with five from the original operetta and two Friml compositions written for the movie. MacDonald performs poetry and song, including Love Is Like a Firefly and When a Maid Comes Knocking at Your Heart.
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Meyer
Rudolf Frim
Jeanette MacDonald
Hollywood
van Jones
Warren William
Sierras
Spain
Napoleon
Wellington
Vittoria
Friml
Miss MacDonald
Supervisors Hold Busy Meeting at Courthouse Monday
County board discussed unregulated clubs near the district and license gaps. Tax Collector C R Stibbens sought salary ordinance changes to save money and pay staff what they earn while avoiding precedent. A gravel plant ordinance and land sale offer from Beaumont were considered for tax rolls and future income.
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C. R. Stibbens
Stibbens
Stanfield
Dillon
Atty. R. S. Harrington
Beaumont
Board of Supervisors
County Board Advances Blythe Midland Road Survey
Supervisor Dillon urged a 22 mile road survey from Blythe to Midland and start proceedings for permanent improvement. The board unanimously approved and said work would begin as soon as possible given surveyor Fulmer’s illness. An insurance proposal to raise county road equipment coverage to 200000 was approved at an extra 90.
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Rob J. E. Dillon
Blythe
Midland
Dillon
Fulmer
Water District Accepts Oil Supply and Road Improvement Offer
The Metropolitan Water District board accepted the proposal to furnish oil and fund improvements to the El Sobrante road near the Cajalco Dam, with the understanding that the project terms would be finalized through further arrangements.
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Metropolitan Water, District
el Sobrante
Cajalco Dam
County Board Approves Camp Move and House Purchases
E C Wickerd reports moving the county road camp from Keen Camp to Banning will not exceed 3500 dollars. Two new cages built, new quarters targeted by January first. Board authorizes purchases up to 500 dollars for camp needs and discusses relocating a CCC building to Thermal. Ordinances advance on salary changes and fireworks sale rules. WPA offers 2790 dollars to install 35 telephones in new hospital addition. Sarah Wentworth applies for a post.
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E. C. Wickerd
Keen Camp
Banning
Metropolitan Water District
Coachella
Dillon
Carlson and Wickerd
CCC
WPA
New County Hospital
First Driver's License of 1901 Unearthed in Yonkers
A fragment notes the souvenir first driver’s license of 1901 issued by Yonkers city office dated April 6 1901. The wall of an office belonging to F Carletori displays the rare document as a historic relic.
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Princeton
Dsivete ‘Moense
F. Carletori
Thid Mee
Yonkers
Mava Keeps Basketball Lead as Christmas Break Looms
Mava defeated Hattan's 24 to 11 to stay ahead of Richfield, who edged Eimiex son's 18 to 12. Dale Boies led Sanitary Dairy with 12 points as Mava leads the league standings amid a three week Christmas layoff. Richfield, Sanitary Dairy, and Hattan's follow in a tight race.
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Mava
Richfield
Oihe
Hattan’a
K. Silverwood
Was. High
Positinien
Richhfield
Sectepese A
Bobo Assess
Ats Hattan’s
Clerk's Question in San Gorgonio Township Court
A note from the office of the justice of the peace in San Gorgonio township records a clerk's inquiry addressing procedural questions. The document outlines the questions raised and informal responses pending formal action.
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Stion
the Justice of the Peace
San Gorgonio
Autographed baseballs link to 1912 World Series lore
The article recalls Jeff Tesreau receiving an autographed ball tied to the 1912 World Series. It notes the ball bore signatures of Christy Mathewson John McGraw and others after Snodgrass error in the final game. Recounted memories include McGraw's mood and fans' reaction as the ball moved through Tesreau and teammates.
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Jesse Hill
Corona Lions Club
Cosmopolis
Wash
Alex Tesreau
Fred Snodgrass
Yes
New York Giants
Testeau
Jett
Giants
John_McGraw
Christy Mathewson
Snodgrass
Snod
Tesreau
Red Sox
New York
Boston
John McGraw
Jeff Testzau
Stemise
Jeff
Fred Merkle
Larry Doyle
Meyers
Eight Bouts Set for Ontario Arena Card Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow night at Ontario Legion Arena George S Stewart matchmaker lists eight bouts led by a double main event featuring Tommy Warren vs Johnnie Case and John Hanschen vs Jack Nelson. Other fights include Jackie Johrigoh vs Ramon Velarde special event Freadia Young vs Bobby Parker and multiple preliminaries.
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Ontario Legion—Arena
George S. Stewart
Tommy Warren
San ’Berdo
Johnnie Case
John Hanschen
Ontario
Jack Nelson
the. A
Jackie Johrigoh
Ramon ‘Velarde
Colton
Freadia Young
Bobby Parker
L. A
Wally Nelson
Pete Gonzales
Jerry ‘la
la Vole
Freddie Alvarez
Sam
Berdo
Noel Latha—Vo' Haley
San "Berdo
Ramon Peres
Joe la
Christmas Advertisements Offer Savings to Shoppers
Independent ads promote holiday shopping with opportunities to buy at discounted prices. The notices urge readers to take advantage of seasonal sales and seasonal promotions advertised locally.
Suitor confusion frames a Saturday folk remark
A fragmented local item notes a girl and her suitor, with stray phrases about visitors and a painting task. The garbled text references a county or state locale, a public event, and a remark about length and endurance, all embedded in a noisy, unclear clipping.
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Main Street
Corona
California
National Editorial Association
Vga Ic
California Newspaper Publishers Ass'n
Riverside-San Bernardino Counties
Avait C.N.P.A
Eugene Blair
Mgr
Charlies R. Miller
Helen G. Blair
Walter E. Blair
Catherine F. Tracht
George M. Blair
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Washington
BY Rodney
Worip
William ‘Ferguson
Hs, Regus
United States
Sor Imulka
WEA Service, Inc
Tubrlat
Moor
Desert
Palo Verde Valley
Pittman
Helen Herbert
Los Angeles
Clifford V. Herbert
H. IL
Thompson
Hemet
Moore
Mockingbird Canyon
Sarah S. Wentworth
Post
Adolph Hitler
University of Texas
Apeedy Adolph Kiefer
Chicago
Rudolph Friml
NYA
Wm. C. Moore
Trents- Urer_Joe
Reimer
Earl Redwine
Bank of America of India
Bank of America of
Palm Springs
Bank of America, of Riverside
Citizens Bank of Colton
Citizens Bank of Ontario
Citizens Bank of Riverside
First National Bank of
First National Bank of Gerona
First Na‘tional Bank “of
Elsinore
First—National Bank
Carlson
Dina Ftores
Brawley
Owever
Ontario Arena
Walt Disney | Silly
Hast Kendall
Dexter Loicks
Bing Crosby
Mae West
Corona ‘Lumber
TWCLA
Nic
Willie
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