17 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
1
A series of remarks from parents across several addresses discuss whether their children believe in Santa Claus. Some say their kids are convinced and eager for visits, while others note skepticism or recent revelations, yet most remain hopeful about maintaining belief through Christmas traditions.
Judge Thomas Bucciarelli heard arguments from Henry Leppard and Francisco Leonti arguing that no valid public hearing on Corona's downtown redevelopment was held and that an injunction may block the council from adopting any ordinance until hearings are conducted. The judge suggested a likely ruling to enjoin the council and noted confusion from Dec 6 actions and the absence of a proper agenda. A final decision is expected before today’s adjournment.
Elmer C. Henderson, longtime USC football coach credited with building the program into a national power in the 1920s, died at California Convalescent Hospital at age 76. He coached USC from 1919 to 1924, posting 42 wins and 7 losses, and led the Trojans to the 1923 Rose Bowl victory over Penn State.
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien warned of a Christmas mail jam as unusually few cards and packages were mailed so far, risking backlog in the U S Postal System.
UPI reports grim operations as the Army Corps of Engineers fights to drain a rain swollen Mexican dam at Smugglers Gulch to avert breach and a 300 million gallon flood. Two Navy facilities and 25 farms threatened. officials warn potential multi million dollar damage from a flood.
mobs seized a 40 block area of downtown Santo Domingo in violence recalled from the April revolt. U S paratroopers and Dominican police cordoned the area but did not clear streets. Barricades from garbage cans cars and wrecked storefronts were set ablaze as protesters urged to fight the Yankee invaders.
Disney to develop a $35 million Alpine Village ski resort in the Mineral King area of California Sequoia National Forest. Agriculture Secretary Freeman announced Disney won the bid over five bidders for the high Sierra project.
Space officials cleared Gemini 7 pilots Frank Borman and James Lovell to complete a 206 orbits marathon, aiming for a Saturday Atlantic splashdown. Ground crew reported healthy main systems despite fuel cell concerns and planned a 207th orbit start.
Britain warns African states that cutting diplomatic ties over Rhodesia aids the illegal regime of rebel Premier Ian Smith. Several nations sever ties as others threaten action, and a UN walkout coincides with Prime Minister Harold Wilson speech. Switzerland imposes strict sanctions and bans arms shipments to Rhodesia.
Mrs. Jeannette de Blois reported a break in at 918 West Grand where a burglar pried an open window screen and took three twenty dollar bills six Kennedy half dollars and small Christmas gifts. A stash of sterling silverware pearls a diamond ring watches and other valuables remained or were left behind valued at about 500 dollars.
Today's noon temperature reached 56 after a 47 overnight low. Yesterday's high was 50. Weather outlook calls for sunny and slightly warmer conditions Saturday with gusty winds as temperatures rise.
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