Get in and go ahead Slogan Red Cross Roll Call Week urged for 65 million members
The war against poverty crime and disease continues after victory over the Hun. A Red Cross membership drive begins Wednesday noon with a goal of 65 million members as families across cities towns and farms display certificates. The call urges every adult and capable junior to join and support the war on domestic emergencies.
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America
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Crisis as Reichstag Alone Risks Clash in Rhineland
Berlin reports a new crisis as the Ebert Haase government faces a stalled Reichstag meeting ordered by President Fahrenbach in defiance. Volunteers are urged for a people’s army amid rumored troop deployment by Von Hindenburg to protect the session.
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Berlin
Ebert-Haase
Reichstag
Rhineland
Constantine Fahrenbach
People’s Army
von Hindenburg
Fehrenbach
Help Streams to Danairri Family From Coronas Aid Drive
The Independent reports continued relief for the Danairri family, a father and nine children aged from 15 to nine months. Local donors including Sidney Merideth and Banks Brown contribute alongside many others. a sack of jellies and jams from a friend boosts the groceries fund as more gifts arrive Friday and Saturday.
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Frank Danairri
T. B. Jumes
Sidney Merideth
Lewis Ware
John W. Walker
Banks Brown
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Button and Seals
The Red Cross will issue a membership receipt via a button during the Christmas Roll Call from December 18 to 23, 1946. Committees plan no written receipts unless requested. Members will also receive ten Red Cross Christmas Seals sold with the National Tuberculosis Association.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
All America
Red
No New Influenza Cases Reported Amid Lifts in Quarantine
No new influenza cases were reported this morning and four quarantine restrictions were lifted. Local residents welcomed the good news, hopeful that continued declines will render all cases a thing of the past.
Brassards for bereaved families reach Corona chapter
The Corona Red Cross branch reveals brassards approved by President Wilson as mourning substitutes for families of fallen soldiers. The black broadcloth bands with a gold star will be distributed free to widows and parents, with other relatives offered at cost through the Corona Home Service committee led by Mrs. Willard Lincoln.
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Woman's Committee
National Council of Defense
Wilson
Red Cross War Council
Corona
Corona Home Service Committee
Willard Lincoln
Home Service Committee
American Red Cross
Mining Industry Drives Western Prosperity and Tax Burden
The mining industry remains the main source of prosperity in western states, contributing the bulk of state and federal war taxes for years to come. The text argues against introducing any new special taxes during this period.
Redondo Beach Keeps Schoolgoing Through Flu Ban
Redondo Beach schools keep education moving with a correspondence program at the high school and in elementary grades teachers deliver lessons by mail or in person. Pupils study geography history reading and spelling with daily teacher visits and a portable blackboard guiding lessons outside the classroom.
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Redondo Union High School
Langworthy
Big Sugar Factory at Chino Will Not Open
The American Beet Sugar plant at Chino will not open this season due to insufficient farmer beet signups. The company owns 640 acres and rents more but cannot secure enough beets to operate. The firm plans to gradually expand acreage and remain ready to run if farmers supply beets. A recent price schedule in China had beet growers hopeful for re opening.
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Chino
American Beet Sugar Company
China
San Pedro Plans Cement Pavilion at White Point
Plans are underway in San Pedro for a cement pavilion at White Point as part of local harbor improvements. The project aims to provide sheltered public space and boost waterfront activity.
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San Pedro
White’s Point
Thief Found: Ten Year Old Murders Safe in Garage
A ten year old burglar entered Mr Fink's garage through a skylight and stole $31.50 from a locked office safe. Chief Redans traced footprints to the boy who confessed, with $11.30 still missing. They recovered items with help from shops and traveled to Riverside.
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Woo. Fink
Chief Redans
Community Day Declared by Governor in 1918 Proclamation
Governor William D. Stephens proclaims Friday December 27 1918 as Community Day urging public spirited citizens to organize community councils statewide. The proclamation requests leaders of war effort and local officials to promote the movement and the State Council of Defeat to foster democratic unity and peace.
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William D. Stephens
California
Oll
State Council
Tetus
Coronan Hero Makes Seven Atlantic Trips
Henry Castleberry arrived in Coron a from the east coast aboard the U S S Frederick to spend his twenty four day leave with his parents. He served in World War I and made seven round trips to France with two landings, earning one year of war service and nine months overseas.
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Henry Castleberry
Corona
U. 8. S. Frederick
W. D. Thompson
Chase Ranch
Castleberry
Toca i High School
Uncle Sam
United States
France
Atlantic Ocean
San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
Altho
Geo Sanders Finds Relief From Cough By Mistake
Geo Sanders believed his cough relief worked until he drank Sloan's Liniment by mistake. He awoke Saturday night or Sunday morning to a burning sensation after the cork was removed and the bottle emptied, then spat it out as the label revealed the true contents.
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Geo. T. Sanders
Sanders
Sloan
Attempt to Develop Vast Lignite Deposits in State
A report notes efforts underway to explore and develop extensive lignite deposits within the state, signaling potential expansion of energy resources and mining activity. Facilities, investments, and regulatory steps are part of the exploration narrative.
Undefined linguistic note about the Ye and the letter Gi
A fragment referencing unfamiliar terms gi and ye asks what should be done with the Ye. boy. The text shows uncertainty about usage or meaning and lacks a clear instruction or context.
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Peoples Army
Ebhert-Haase
C Council
Spartacus
Chancelor Ebert
Dr. Haase
Workmen's and Soldiers’ Council
Walter Penprase
J. W. Rowe
Carlos Ward
Cunningham
Tilson
Brassards
Red Cross Home Service Department
Redondo Beach
The
Independent
Los Angeles
Times
Miss Pearl Webster
Miss Webster
Central Grammar School
Beach City
Darsey
Arthur Anderson
Corona Hardware Company
W. J. Fink
Coronan
U. S. S. Frederick
Geo
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