Santa Claus to appear on busy Sixth Street stage
The Santa Claus and candy committee announces a Christmas program on Sixth Street west of Main with an 8 p.m. appearance directed by George Wright. Councilman John Wightman opens at 7 15 p.m. A 15 voice boys chorus led by Robert D. Price, a community band led by Dr. Frank N. Silva Jr, and special lighting by the electrical crew will accompany the event. Santa will arrive mid performance, distribute candy, and visit downtown stores tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steewell ‘Bartine
Santa Claus
Sixth Street
Harry
George Wright
the Electrical Company
John Wightman
Frank.N. Silva = Jr
Robert’ D. Price
Santa
Santa Claw
Italian forces face renewed pressure in Adriatic amid Balkan reports
The fragmentary dispatch notes Greek aligned positions near Tepelini and heavy bombardment reports from Jugoslav fronts. British naval and air units are claimed to threaten Italian ports as sentiment of disruption grows in the Adriatic theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tild
Tepelini
Jugoslav
Delmatian
Adriatic
Pasadena Queen and Aviation Training Efforts Highlight 1941 California Events
The clipped text notes a Pasadena debutante chosen as queen, Navy and aviation training expansion with a $1,000,000 program, and new hangars at the Hemet Ryan School of Aeronautics. It mentions highway 98 openings in El Centro to support commuting workers, and business growth prompting railroad and shop staffing increases in nearby Bernardino areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemet
Ryan ‘Qchool
Aeronautics
Sod Federal Exal -Mobile
el. Centro
Police Begin File Of Fingerprints In Corona Station
Corona police started systematic fingerprinting of all prisoners and sleepers booked at the station per Chief Neil MacCollum. Four sets are taken and sent to federal, state, and county bureaus, with one kept in police files for identification only. First detainee Carlos Mendoza, 15 Mertill Street, booked on drunkenness.
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Corona
Neil MacCollum
Federal Bureau
Investigation Fingerprint Bureau
Washington,d. C
State Identification Bureau
Sacramento
Police. Department
Sargent
Fire Department
Sheriff's’ Office
Carlos _Mendosa
Mertill Street
Police’ ‘Department
MacCollum
FHA Aide Confers on Local Plan
FHA aide discusses a local plan that will be instituted soon after. The report notes preliminary steps and potential implications for community housing programs and municipal administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Schools weigh defense training linked to WPA program
WPA administrator outlines a ten week defense training plan in machine shop and welding for district students. The program would tie to WPA support with instructors and equipment funded through WPA, and place trainees with Southland aircraft firms after completion. Three pilot sites already exist in San Bernardino Riverside and Ontario.
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Las
WPA
Guy B. Muir
San Bernardino
Schoola
SRA
NYA
CCC
Muir
Southland
National Defense Commission
National Board of Education
Riverside
Ontario
Grand jury indicts nine on timberlands fraud charge
Chicago grand jury returns nine indictments for mulcting investors of more than 7 million dollars in stock schemes tied to Mexican timberlands. The defendants allegedly defrauded numerous investors including national business leaders through a corporation's timberland scam.
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GRAND
Timberlands
Chicago
of. c
Willkie Seeks New Job Amid Informal Visit
Wendell L. Willkie arrives in New York by train for an informal visit with Willkie club leaders while rumors spread he is seeking a new position. The trip follows discussion of his political future and possible roles in public service.
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Pany
New York
Willkie
New
York
Wendell
Willkie Club
Paso Robles Hotel Fire Claims Life and Guests
The Paso Robles hotel built in 1889 by Stanford White burned last night, causing the death of desk clerk J. H. Emsley. About eighty guests escaped, including army officers from a nearby air corps base, while volunteers struggled to contain the blaze in the old structure once hosting Ignace Jan Paderewski.
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Pa&q
Robles
Stanford’- White
New York
J. H. ‘Emsley
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Poland
Paderewski
Paso Robles
Carlsbad
Air ‘Corps
Troberg
Christmas Tree Brings Spirit for Sick Youth Gordon Hogan
A 20 foot high Christmas tree was completed in the Hogan backyard for Gordon Hogan son of the Rev and Mrs Daniel Hogan. Church members confined to bed with heart ailments arranged the tree to be visible and lit at night. Twenty five colored lights provided by the Business Men's association brighten the display promoted by Mrs Fred Fitch who secured the illumination.
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Gordon Hogan
Daniel Hogan
Hogan
Gordon
Business Men's Association
Fred’ Fitch
Influenza Epidemic Wanes as San Francisco Reports Progress
The 1940 influenza epidemic is easing with vital signs improving in San Francisco and the East. Bishop Ward cites a Methodist group meeting with Generalis Di Shek, noting a push to sustain missionary work despite the health crisis.
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China
Chungering
Ralph A. Ward
Methodist
San Francisco
Ian Feseeeenen
Third Term for Roosevelt Tops 1940 News List
United presses annual list for 1940 ranks President Roosevelt's third term election first, with the Battle of Britain and the fall of France following. The enigmatic role of Russia is placed tenth, as editors note shifting world influence and censorship limits.
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New York
AUP
United Press
Russia
U.P. Lst
Roosevelt
France
Hart
Johnson
J.A._P
United Press Mat
Britain
Dunkirk
Oran
United States
Deal
Norware
Denmark
Britain to Cut Meat Rations Again Amid Shortages
London reports government plans to reduce meat rations once more due to ongoing shortages. The move, attributed to ministerial officials, signals tightened food controls as wartime demands persist.
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Britain
Duke of Windsor Leaves Miami for undisclosed mission
The Duke of Windsor departed Miami by naval air plane at 8:40 am for an undisclosed destination reportedly to see President Roosevelt aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa. His aide stated details could not be furnished at the State Department's request.
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Miami
Fila
V. P
Duke of Windsor
Naval Air
President Roosevelt
Tuscaloosa
Duke
State Department
Pete
Unites.tates. O
United ' States
Strine
Navy
Roosevelt
Abraham Bay
Duke's Colony
United States
Tula- Joosa
Navy Yard
Charleston
Local Aid Disbursed in Riverside County Totals
A parcel of figures shows Riverside County Bureau of Welfare and Relief disbursing aid across November and October. Totals include 4007 cases assisted, 389 referred to clinics, and 3298 countywide aid cases with expenditures around $424 602.85. Indigent aid reached 569 families, with 4508.05 dollars in aid distributed.
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Corona
Riverside County Bureau of Welfare and Relief
Temperature Low Noted At 87 Degrees
A fragment notes a low temperature of 87 degrees with unclear context or location.
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Anty
Bally
Pasadena
Ato
United ‘States Maritime Com
On's
Port
Fontana
Beaumont
Comree
Vivien Godfrey
Wariete
Cee
Paso Clum
Newews
Vandall Will Ide
Berlin
London
Lord Woolton
Todd ‘Mintater
Lord Lothian
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