17 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
1
Notes penned in a casual ledger reflect personal musings and brief observations. The entries capture mood, small events, and fleeting thoughts with no clear reporting of a single newsworthy incident.
A Forum Panel at the high school study hall presented three papers by W. E. SORAGER Mrs. Hildegarde Sage and B. A. Van Sluyters led by Leo Jones a California adult education staff member The discussion aimed to separate fact from rhetoric in a civic issue drawing attention to constitutional arguments The event drew fewer residents than hoped and was praised as the best analysis heard in Coro until page three continuation
California faces a cash crisis with no general fund money and a $40 million unauthorized borrowing. Officials warn of an $80 million deficit by 1935 37, while bankers resist a $2 million warrant issue and call for decisive action, as a special session seems unlikely.
Dissatisfied lawmakers claim Merriam delays a special session to protect presidential ambitions while he asserts California’s finances are sound. Controller Riley pushes for immediate budget balancing with help from State Treasurer Johnson, who says the state holds about 80 million in funds that can back warrants if bankers balk.
Warning to Japan came from Washington and London last week. Secretary Hull asserted the U S does not align with any influence in North China autonomy moves seen as Japan driven. Sir Samuel Hoare urged Japan to clarify its China stance and warned against any hint of Japanese backing for the North China plan.
County road camp head E C Wickerd urged the board of supervisors to set up a separate camp for transients after accusing out-of-state vagrants of refusing to work. He proposed a "bull pen" at the old Anza CCC site as federal support ended and he faced custody of hoboes.
LeRoy Drake, 19, convicted of poisoning his great uncle and aunt after claiming they suffered, received life imprisonment at San Quentin. Judge Joseph Vickers cited reasonable doubt of sanity. Separately, Secretary Roper announced a $12 million contract for a new U S liner to be built by an eastern shipyard after review.
Montgomery news reports Gov. Bibb Graves will issue pardons to 500 inmates on Christmas Day, freeing them at no cost to the state for further board and housing, a double holiday gift to the prisoners and the state.
Senator Elmer Thomas announced a special conference of about 30 senators in Washington to craft a definite silver policy. He said the group will unite to push for making silver money again in the United States, criticizing treasury purchases and storage of large silver quantities.
Police list Caleb Milne IV as missing while federal agents focus on ransom notes. The Milne family, tied to a wealthy Philadelphia lineage, has not planned a public return or spoken to reporters. Federal authorities probe two $50,000 ransom demands tied to the disappearance.
Washington A A A officials announced that Secretary Henry A Wallace approved the corn hog production measure for 1936 87. The plan contracts call for greater production to push down high pork prices as the government’s answer to the price problem.
Dallas estimates show Texans will spend about 250000 on train fares to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl featuring SMU and Stanford. Ten special trains are set to depart Dallas with over two thousand travelers expected, plus additional sections likely as demand grows. A 3000 ticket allotment for Dallas is already sold, with governor Allred and SMU officials slated to ride train No. 1.
Autopsy chief Dr A F Wagner reports Thelma Todd showed brain alcohol only 0 13 percent, contradicting claims she died of heart disease or poisoning. Guests at Cafe Trocadero recalled a light intake after a party hosted by Stanley Lupino with cocktails champagne and brandy.
Tomorrow morning the Dunkers club will host its third annual Christmas party at 9 in the Alpha Beta store. Expected attendees include visiting newspapermen county prosecutors deputy sheriffs and other followers of the Townsend trial. Arthur L Blakely Corona Investment Company president elect of Corona business men's association leads the program and acts as master of ceremonies portrayed as A Modern Santa Claus.
The Chamber of Commerce elected Frank Emerson postmaster to serve as president for 1086. Emerson, 29, will take office at January’s annual banquet. A committee led by E. E. Knaver will arrange the event. Emerson previously helped run Fimersons’ store and is active in Democratic circles. He succeeds Fred E. Snedecor for reviving chamber interest.
About 40 workers, mostly women, begin cutting material at Corona’s Sun-Cal Coat and Suit Manufacturing plant in the Coplen building. Max Esonburg of Los Angeles is named president. The new firm will handle manufacturing of ladies’ wear for distribution by Imperial Coat and Suit. About $15,000 worth of materials arrived for early production.
After a full day of testimony the Alfonso Townsend case went to a 12 juror panel at La Cienega CC Camp. District Attorney Earl Redwine wrapped the state's case while defense counsel Grocer C. Johnson argued. The jury deliberated for about 40 minutes before returning a guilty verdict with sentencing planned for the next morning. Townsend, 19, was taken to county jail under guard.
Observers note the Townsend trial draws intense juror attention as spectators and reporters monitor proceedings. The jury box fills with residents from Lincoln to Corona, including a school cafeteria manager, a church janitor, a serviceman, and several housewives. A Riverside mimeographed weekly failed to publish yesterday’s courtroom advances.
Officials deploy deputies police and Army officers in main corridors for strict screening as attendees enter City Hall for a fair. No incidents reported yet. authorities say precautions remain in effect.
Dr. H F Wilhite of Los Angeles told Corona Townsend club that the Townsend plan will cut crime and depression, fund a 18 to 24 billion dollar yearly transactions tax with only 1.6 billion tied up at a time, and cost no one a cent. He argued wealth now exceeds 300 billion and that true Americanism requires fair play for all, wiping out communism and fascism while aiding the poor and providing jobs for youth.
Corona lemons quoted today per Queen Colony Fruit Exchange reports. Philadelphia markets list Southland Beauty Sunkist at 7.85 Justine Redball 6.75 Minerva Standard 6.15. New York prices include Progressive Sunkist 8.30 8.00 Corona Beauty Redball 7.15 7.05 Domestic Standard 5.46 6.50 Madr mu Orchard Run 6.90.
A fragmented local item criticizes political talk around Washington and party invitations. The writer advocates for all parties invited, noting free beer at events and questioning limits on discourse.
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