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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
1
The piece warns of charity racketeers during the busy season, urging readers to give to approved institutions and known cases. It cites examples in Chicago, St. Louis, and Texas, and stresses public vigilance to ensure gifts reach genuine causes rather than promoters.
Fulton Missouri reports the execution of George McKeever for the murder of Ben Booth. Mrs. Alice Booth, widow, watched as McKeever walked to the gallows and was pronounced dead. Booth's widow described the moment with a calm, stated belief that justice was served.
Andrew J Lay 77 longtime Corona resident died last night at Arlington hospital born Sept 17 1859 Tyrone Missouri. Survived by wife Mary E Lay five sons Lester Vester Allen Roy Charles three daughters Verta Dryer Iona Dryer Ruth Bantall 16 grandchildren four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending Hoover Bell mortuary announced later.
The closing program of the fourteenth session will be held at 8 o'clock tonight in the Mission Inn music room. Dr. Charles E. Martin of the University of Washington discusses methods and procedure for peace, and Dr. Elbert D. Thomas, U S senator from Utah, speaks on American neutrality in light of experience.
Twelve ships ranging from two seat scouts to ten passenger transports began an air survey from Salt Lake City airport aimed at 14 000 square miles of mountains and desert. Western Air Express directed the hunt abandoning a concentrated path search. Planes swept to Ponopah Nevada Locomotive Springs Utah Alpine Pleasant Grove area and Milford Utah hoping for a trace of the Boeing transport and its seven occupants after its disappearance on a Los Angeles Salt Lake City run.
London reports Anthony Eden urged nations to observe the non intervention pact to avoid involvement in the Spanish Civil War. Roosevelt holds first press conference in a month and plans to address Congress in person next month. Huskies football team to train in Santa Barbara before the New Year’s Day game in Pasadena. Pope Pius XI shows improvement after relapse with a quiet night and satisfactory general condition.
Edward Duke of Windsor reportedly accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at the Roumanian princess Juliana's estate. The two are longtime friends who have enjoyed each other's company for years.
Final arguments in the John and Coke Brite murder trial are set for today and tomorrow. The defendants face charges in the deaths of two peace officers and a hunter. A jury of 11 men and one woman may hear the case before next week.
Corony Clipper under Joe Copley enacts a cooperative profit plan retroactive to December 1 1986. Local-hire emphasis and merit based salaries with seniority govern profit shares, aiming to boost morale and reduce turnover. Plan echoes prior success at Corona Tree Puller Company.
The Automobie Manufacturer's Association announces immediate removal of f.o.b. signs on cars. New delivered prices will show cost of delivery, federal tax reimbursement, and accessories with no overall price increase.
Inland Highway realignment discussed to link San Diego County beaches with inland communities. Plans envision San Diego officials and Corona Chamber of Commerce coordinating a January meeting with Supervisor Stanfield and others after the new board convenes. Ray Sauer notes progress pending Highway Commissioner Hart's attendance.
A rooming house fire on the Upper West Side killed five people including a baby and a man. A lodger slept with a cigarette, starting the blaze traced to William Hoffman on the third floor. Hoffman jumped from the top floor to escape, while three women and another man perished. Fire Marshal Brophy cited Hoffman’s account and noted beer bottles found on his bed.
In Chicago on December 18 UP reports that a majority of the Republican National Committee members favored liberalizing policy within constitutional bounds. They viewed John J. M. Hamilton’s near unanimous re election as chairman as a mandate to liberalize party stance, though Hamilton avoided committing to any defined liberal program. He questioned the meaning of liberalism and refused to enter that debate.
Weather forecast for Southern California calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Temperatures rise slightly in the northeast portion with cooler air expected. Light northerly winds off the coast and locally strong gusts inland.
An attempt to unite Chinese forces for recovering Manchuria from Japan ends with Chiang Kai-shek abducted amid mutiny at Siantuo. Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang and General Yu-tsiang are key figures in the Nantane armies facing the crisis.
A Citrus Belt League of Municipalities dinner is planned in Indio with host city India, along the Metropolitan Water District route. Entertainment will be provided by camp employees, followed by a tunnel tour. Corona may not attend the meeting as a key business item is on the agenda.
California citrus industry supports about 200000 livelihoods as Arm strong tracks distribution of the last crop's 150 million dollars. He cites orange juice canning as an opportunity, notes rising canning case totals and higher prices, and calls for expanded demand and stronger advertising in domestic and foreign markets amid low export activity due to strikes. A note mentions Mrs. R Brookshier visiting from Missouri at Joy Street.
W J Hole 77 longtime Los Angeles real estate broker and ranch developer dies at his Sierra ranch after a morning inspection. Widow Mary J Hole travels from Los Angeles after word. Survived by wife daughter Mrs S K Rindge and three grandchildren. services planned at Evergreen Riverside. Hole active in La Habra Valley Bank and notable for Twain Butte Water Co and alfalfa ranch operations. He traveled on yachts including the Samona and Phree, collecting specimens for museums.
Corona Rotary heard Helene Mayer, three time Olympian, discuss Berlin 1936 and Los Angeles 1932 Olympic setups, medals, and village life. She noted national teams faults and praised Rotary fellowship while fencing demonstrations followed by Jameson, Stanford fencing champion. Next meeting unites with Corona Lions for a Christmas program.
London dispatch says Yale Company coal mines 100 miles from Calcutta saw a deadly explosion. The manager and 150 natives were killed in the incident reported today by cable to local mine agents.
Coronans may reserve seats to view the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade from a grandstand opposite the judges’ stand. Secretary Wyburn Hill announces reservations should be made immediately to obtain preferential seating. The grandstand is built by the Carmelita civic grandstand association to raise funds for the Pasadena Art Institute.
A reader asks whether the novel Ngune With the Wind relates to the Last Suminot’s Witches, seeking clarification on thematic links and character connections.
Twenty nine cars of Navels and eight cars of lemons set today in New York trading. Navel market slightly lower amid good demand for well colored fruit. balance dull and lower. Prices range Navels 2.10 to 4.00 dollars and lemons 2.80 to 4.20.
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