11 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
1
The piece mocks Britain's royal tradition amid U S and European affairs. It contrasts Edward and Mrs Simpson with a democracy that finally speaks through President Roosevelt s Buenos Aires address. The column notes democracy vs dictatorship, salute to freedom, and calls the king’s role a museum piece.
Pasadena dispatch reports at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention a resolution seeking continued crop control and promising support of three million farm families to push for further legislation. The measure has near universal backing except from northeastern farmers who opposed it in committee but are not expected to oppose on the floor.
The New York Stock Exchange saw weakness in American Can again unsettle the market while low priced issues advanced. Continental Can also hit a yearly low at 65 in morning trading, with no news affecting these stocks.
Funeral services for Agnes S Mackenzie who died Tuesday will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Hoover Bell Funeral Chapel. Dr Thomas F Lund will officiate and she will be buried at Suniny Slope Cemetery.
The Pacific Coast maritime strike remained calm as mediators push toward settlement with progress slow. Edward F. McGrady expects a conference between union leaders and deep sea liner owners before week end. President Roosevelt arrives aboard the cruiser Indianapolis in Trinidad for refueling before heading to Charleston.
In Chester Pennsylvania a man died and 35 were wounded when loyal workers broke through picket lines to enter a factory. A false fire alarm prompted a trampling scare as the fire engine arrived.
A former St Mary's football player, now a policeman, is credited with heroism after rescuing two children trapped in a two-flat fire. He carried one child in each arm as he jumped two stories to safety, with twelve people total saved and none injured.
Corona Chamber of Commerce will act as a clearing house for Christmas baskets this year in cooperation with church and benevolent groups. All names kept confidential. organizers urged to check the Chamber list to avoid duplications or omissions.
Corona Rotarians heard a Christmas program at Hotel Kinney with Corona High School students. G Lee Ogden chaired. Richard Fitch Bob Neutzman Wendell Ogden Lis ton Bascom and Raymond Harris formed a brass quintet performing classic carols. A radio sketch and a boys quartet followed, with Miss Mary Brown at the piano.
A 1701 law fixed the succession by heredity after the current king. It places the eldest son as heir, with Princess Sophia and later Protestant heirs in line if the monarch dies without issue. The article notes Westminster statutes and a symbolic belief that the throne never remains vacant.
The Corona-Nores District Scout Council elected and reelected officers at a Thursday Chamber of Commerce meeting. Reelected: Dr. JD G Nelson chairman George Mees commissioner Carl Emerson finance chairman G Lee Ogden education H H Whitcomb camping New officers: Mannis Dick assistant commissioner Gerald Price secretary C L Murphy funds record and equipment Joy Jameson George Snidecor R Nonhot and John P Key members at large voted to represent the district on the county council with Vieter Hotfert as the other member at large. Patrol leader training set for Candina Island December 28 29 30 and a mystery hike planned for February 6 7.
More than 400 entries are submitted yearly in contests for California newspapers. This year five awards are up for grabs including best editorial, best front page, most outstanding service to the community, best editorial page, and the most distinguished example of fearlessness in journalism. Winners will be announced at the 49th California Newspaper Publishers Association convention in San Jose from January 20 to 28, with this paper among the member participants.
The California Public Works Administration program expects to furnish more than 200 million man hours in private industries in California and other states, based on U S Bureau of Labor Statistics research reported to State Director A D Wilder. It notes 85 million hours were created on 479 California projects, with total California PWA cost near 150 million dollars and about half funded by the Federal Government.
Edward VIII delivers a personal statement resigning the throne after 25 years of service to the British Empire. He pledges allegiance to his successor, respects his family, and expresses enduring loyalty to the country while hoping to aid His Majesty in a private capacity if possible. He closes with wishes for the new King’s happiness and prosperity.
The University of Pittsburgh Panthers chose San Bernardino as the site for training before their Rose Bowl date with Washington. They plan 13 days of workouts, with about 60 people to be accommodated, mostly behind closed gates at the baseball field.
A large blimp drew Coranans’ attention this afternoon tied to a truck at the Alpha Beta Market announcing a canine treat brand. With little breeze the banner struggled to lift, amusing children and intriguing adults.
Spanish foreign minister Julio Alvarez del Vayo warned at an extraordinary session that an international war already exists in Spain and threatens to spread into a broader European conflict as the League of Nations convened.
California Farm Bureau delegates at their eighteenth world meeting in Pasadena approve four strong resolutions. They back the California Criminal Syndicalism Act, call for deportation of aliens, oppose federal relief to strikers, and commend the California State Highway Patrol for protecting life and property during strikes. The group represents about 25,000 members statewide.
Corona high school graduate Flo and sophomore Dave Hyatt perform in Northwestern University Theatre’s Merchant of Venice. Hyatt is nephew of Mrs. H. I. Hyatt and tied to Delta Tau Delta while Flo Fitch completes her college connections on campus this week.
Disposing of unwanted cats is noted as a problem in the Grass Valley and Nevada City mining area. The writer suggests cats are needed to control rats in the old mines where the supply of cats is scarce.
Edward VHT bent farewell to staff at Port Belvedere as Parliament passed his dedication bill. He orders his personal airplane pilot to standby for a departure to Aurich or Argentina, with reports of plans to visit a ranch and castle in Den fimtark. His brother the new sovereign remains at 145 Piccadilly. Queen Elizabeth and the ten year old girl are noted in royal plans. Mrs Wallis Simpson is said to be leaving for privacy in Italy, Florence referenced.
Government forces press a new assault on Ovidio Spain a major munitions hub with Jijon dispatches reporting the city near encirclement. Loyalist troops push into Esquiias striking Rebel reserves with tanks and machine guns while militia gains are noted along the Asturian front.
President Eamon de Valera introduced two constitutional bills in Dublin as the Irish Free State moves toward a near republic in internal affairs while maintaining nominal ties to the British Empire. The measures, tied to King Edward's abdication, amend the 1922 constitution without drafting a new long awaited constitution.
At a recent meeting of thecorong Ministerial Union it was decided to hold Christmas programs at the various churches on the same evening December 22. Most churches planned Christmas trees and special Yule programs.
Twelve cars of Navels and four cars of lemons sold today. Navel market steady to slightly higher on 10s to 150s with best 176, full and lower on balance. Lemon market higher on 360s, about steady on balance. Navels price range $2.60 to $3.20, lemons $2.75 to $4.80.
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