13 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1955
Page
1
Former Pennsylvania Communist Chief Steven Nelson and four associates win a Supreme Court review of their Smith act conspiracy convictions for advocating government overthrow. The court will also rule on whether employers must disclose records when denying wages due to inability to pay.
The Navy awarded a contract to Aerojet Corporation of Azusa California to design and build a liquid rocket motor for the second stage of a three stage rocket. The vehicle will place an earth orbiting satellite roughly 200 miles high in 1957 or 1958.
The page lists a dense array of television programs with times and channel markers across the night, including children’s cartoons, westerns, news blocs, game shows, and films. Multiple hosts and show titles appear, reflecting a veteran midcentury lineup and station identifiers.
A chaotic schedule lists KABC KFI KNX KHJ KBUC and more networks airing modules from 5 P.M. to 1 A.M. Highlights include KABC sports with Stern, KNX Tom Hanlon at 6:15, KFI Lone Ranger at 6:30, WABC event coverage at 7:05, and late-night music and news blocks featuring Bing Crosby and Midnight Flyer.
Purdue assigns Kenneth Mollenkopf to head the football program for three seasons after Stu Holcomb's resignation. Mollenkopf rose from line coach to coach and helped Purdue lead the Big Ten in defense. He aims to justify confidence and maintain good relations with other schools. The NFL season closes with strong attendance and Rams win scene. 2.627 million fans attend across the league.
Northwestern University’s new athletic director Stu Holcomb dismissed the entire football coaching staff on his first official day in office. The firings take effect as contracts expire and follow his immediate overhaul plan after taking over Monday.
California’s 1954 55 data show 1.25 million fishing licenses with 3.84 million dollars in revenue. Trout programs received 1.452 million while other anglers got 457 thousand. Hunters paid 1.804 million in licenses and tags, with 1.361 million spent on pheasant deer and waterfowl programs, totalling more than the trout spending.
The new Northwestern athletic director announced last Friday said the action followed careful consideration and a belief in letting the next football coach select his own staff. Lou Saban and several assistants were dismissed after a disastrous 1955 season with eight losses and one tie. Holcomb begins immediate staff changes as Saban declines comment.
San Diego County residents protest highway sign counts after Vista requests certification of 16 752 residents while signs list 1 705. Escondido Chamber cites 21 000 population vs 8 000 on signs. Lemon Grove notes 8 000 on signs and chambers claim about 20 000 residents.
The state fish and game department and San Diego announce removal of all carp from Lake Hodges starting December 20. City Water Director Paul Beerman notes carp muddy the water by constant agitation. After clearing, the fish and game department will restock with game fish.
The California Taxpayer Association executive committee says Californians face no new state taxes per 1956 outlook. They note the general fund balances for 1955-56 with current receipts covering expenditures without rainy day fund use and anticipate a year-end surplus. The forecast suggests a continuation of this favorable situation into 1986 57.
The Taxpayers' executive committee warns March 1956 57 budget challenges ahead. Projections assume current service levels no new appropriations and revenues from the existing tax system and ongoing economy. They caution against optimistic outlook and urge scrutiny of expenditure proposals by state officials and the legislature.
In Columbus Ohio a dynamite blast destroyed a car owned by Charles Clark president of local Union 746 though no injuries were reported. In Sharon Pennsylvania rock throwing disrupted a Westinghouse plant building amid ongoing strike unrest.
In Baltimore violence erupted as rocks and stones were hurled at four workers homes. Police arrested 15 pickets for talking back to officers, including Eugene Watts, leader of Local 130.
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