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Newspaper

Corona Daily Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

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Air port funding, elections, and local crime notes

Brief items report a $150 009 allotment for an air port to be submitted to Ontario voters at a special election. A San Jose teen, Robert Mandell, is convicted of slaying a schoolmate Josephine Parson and faces life. auto crash fatalities rise with Ivan Hinerman among the dead. Other notes include WPA worker Andrew Olson Micklenberg found dead, Coast Artillery redeployed to March Field, and a Seaplane land grant approved. Local officials consider pay raises for county attorneys. Basbanbury ranch sold. Glen Allen Thomas faces robbery charges. irrigation district approves a long term lease for a Seaplane.

Robert Mandell San Jose Joséphine Parson

Death of Marquis of Lothian at age 58

The British embassy reports the death of Philip Henry Kerr Marquis of Lothian early this morning after a recent illness marked by a relapse. He died of uremic infection following prior hospital care. The 58 year old diplomat was a prominent figure during European events and known for his courtesy and charm. (Continued on Page Seven)

Ord Lothian Enen Marquis of Lothian Plata Philip Henry Kerr Marquis ‘of Loth Gill Pei Yaadior

Candy giving planned for Corona children on Christmas

Volunteers organized a candy packaging effort totaling about 800 pounds for Corona's children. The Santa Claus and candy committee led by Russell Bartine arranged a program at Sixth and Main with an illuminated display, Dr. Frank N Silva Jr's community band, and carols. Santa will distribute candy at 8 p.m. in a crowd managed by 40th. Students who helped pack candy included R T Smith and Amy Clark among others.

Corona's Barty Misa Lucy McDougald Corona Russell Bartine John Wightman Frank N.' Silva Robert D. Price Santa Claus Corena Sewey R.T. Smith Peta Barry Harlene Cullings Arthur James Adale’ Linschied Hazel Chambers Robert Kilday Amy Clark

Morgenthau Rules Out Loans to Barred Nations

Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr states he would never back a loan to Great Britain or any other country barred by the Johnson Act. He asserts the act’s spirit clearly prohibits private loans to defaulting nations and notes no such loan request has been made. He recalls informing Senator Johnson of his view years ago and mentions discussions with Sir Frederick Philips.

Washington Upp the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr Great Britain Morgenthau Senator. Johnson Sir Frederick Philips

Norco Native Harold Swoverland Stars in Los Angeles Melodrama

Harold Swoverland of Norco, a former high school drama enthusiast, has his stage debut as lead in a three act melodrama at the Mason theatre in Los Angeles. Directed by Edward Gering, the play was previously tested in Hollywood under the title A Better Place to Live In. Swoverland, who graduated in 1923 and once worked for The Daily Independent, began studying at the Pasadena Community Playhouse about ten years ago and now resides in Los Angeles.

Harold Swoverland Norco Pebie Pity Mason Theatre Los Angeles Swoverland Mrs. W. V. Swoveblanid Edward Gering Hollywood New York Considera Tion ps-Angelés The Daily Independent Pasadena Community Playhouse

Homeowners Seek New Grass for Parkings in Corona

Corona homeowners are applying for a new parking grass offered by the Corona Civic Garden Club. Club president Mrs. John P. Key reports daily applications at the Chamber of Commerce. Many homeowners are preparing plots while grass delivery is not due for about 80 days amid ongoing rain.

Corona

Economic issue debated under extension of powers by council

Washington reports a House committee chaired by Rep. John H. Tolan will study the feasibility of preventing economic collapse under an extension of powers secured by a national advisory council. No sabotage found in the Hercules Powder Co blast tragedy in Kenville New Jersey killing 54. Lumber strikes near end as Pacific Northwest workers accept proposals from Federal Conciliator Ernest P Marsh. Airplane production frozen at 1000 planes per month pending bottleneck removals.

Washington House John H. Tolan California Aioe Council J. Edgar Hoover Hercules Powder Co Kenville N. J Seattle Pacific Northwest Ernest. P Marsh

Americans of Japanese ancestry push new expatriation method

In Honolulu Samuel King returns to Washington with a petition signed by over 380,000 Japanese ancestry Americans. The Hawaiian-Japanese Civic Association urged the State Department to arrange expatriation with Japan, proposing U S registration under American law rather than Japanese.

Honolulu Samuel King Territorial Congress Washington Secy Cordell Hull Japan Hawaiian-Japanese Civic Association United ‘States United States

Ford attacks CIO over defense effort disruption

Ford asserts the Congress and the Industrial Workers claim the CIO has done all it can to disturb and sabotage the national defense program. He questions whether free America can be left defenseless or handed to Communists through CIO leadership and actions.

Ford Calif Congress Free’ America the. C.I.0 Plaa

Rotarians Hear Three Youth Service Speakers Tomorrow

Rotarians will be told in three talks after noon lunch in the Kinney service club room about the community’s youth service efforts. Speakers include Supt. of Schools Frank B Bishop Chief of Police Neil T MacCodllom and Police Judge Sense EL McCauley.

Kinney Service Club Room Frank ‘B. Bishop Neil. T. MacCodllom Sense EL. McCauley

Mrs VanSluyters Of Norco Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Bern ard A VanSluyters, 73, of 541 Valleyview Street Norco, died Wednesday night at home after a long illness. She was active in Norco civic life and wife of the Norco Chamber of Commerce president. Funeral 2 p m Saturday Hoover Bell chapel with Dr J D VanBuskirk officiating. Born Ida Aiken in Minnesota in 1867 she moved to California in 1917 and to Norco in 1929. Survived by husband, son Paul A VanSluyters of Los Angeles, sister Mrs A D Galusha of Beaumont, two grandchildren Hawthorne and Paul VanSluyters, and two nieces.

Bernard A. VanSluyters Valleyview Norco Chamber of Commerce of Hoover & Bell J. D. VanBuskirk First Methodist Church

Light drizzle records total 1.00 inches for year

Light drizzles last night and today added .04 inch to the year’s total, reaching 1.00 inches. Forecasts call for continued cloudiness and occasional showers. Weather observer Edward Davis reports this is the first precipitation since November 17, when 1.01 inches fell.

Edward Davis Perios Pi Ear

Inebriate Creates Comical Scene At Street Corners

According to Corona police the intoxicated man was described as hilariously drunk with an armful of groceries and asking strangers for five cents for coffee. R. T. Smith, a high school senior leading a volunteer candy-packaging corps, peered up to see the inebriate stagging into the Chamber of Commerce office during a Christmas bagging session.

Rele Corona Arma R. T. Smith Chamber of Commerce

Drunken disturbance erupts in office collapse

A disruptive visitor caused a doorway crash as a potted fern and flora toppled, prompting police to attend. The incident left the office in disarray with broken pots and spilled soil. A drunk subject was reported to be involved in the scene.

Smith

Cars collide at intersection topple light post

A collision at the South Main and Grand boulevards intersection damaged both cars and broke a light post. Raymond Rife, 19, of 1004 Washburn Avenue, and Neal R. McMillan, 28, of 101044 Park Street, were driving north on Main Street when McMillan tried to turn west onto Grand Boulevard, driving Rife’s car into the post.

Raymond Rife Washburn Avenue Neal R. McMillan Park Street South Main Grand

Landon Urges Subsidies for British War Purchases

Washington UP says 1986 Republican presidential hopeful Landon urged US subsidies for British war purchases and called for American labor to accept a 40 hour work week to defeat Hitler.

Washington Landon United States Adolf Hitler

Regional Forester Inspects Trabuco Ranger District

Regional Forester 8 B Shaw head of 18 California forests inspected the Trabuco district of Cleveland National Forest this afternoon on a field trip through Southern California. The party met District Ranger H A Grant to review improvement work and district details. Accompanying Forester Shaw were Supervisors Norman J Farrell, Dewitt Nelson, and Ranger H F Burbank, with Chester Morse in charge of recreation and land use at the San Francisco regional office. The group planned to depart for San Diego to inspect Palomar and Descanso districts en route.

California Trabuco Cleveland National Forest H. A. Grant Forester Show Norman J. Farrell Dewitt Nelson H. F. Burbank San Bernardino National Forest Los Angeles Chester Morse Recreation Landa San Francisco Supervior

Pays to Take Own Medicine Sunkist Staff Will Testify

LOS ANGELES reports show California Fruit Growers Exchange workers and area firms report higher absences due to colds and influenza. Russell Z. Hiller says citrus juice intake and in-house remedies boosted morale, with firms publicizing lemon and soda and hot lemonade to consumers as a defense.

Sunkist Los Angeles California Fruit Growers Exchange Ates Angeles Russell Z. Hiller America Alan Se

Allies claim progress in North Africa and Suez region

Dispatches report weakened Axis forces in the North Africa and Suez corridor with claims of 20 000 Italians captured and broader estimates suggesting up to 45 000 prisoners or destroyed units. Churchill and military sources provide supplementary statements amid slow Italian advances and daylight attacks.

Churchill iAlbanis

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