18 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1937
Page
1
A partial, garbled snippet discusses gender composition and city quality, noting women’s ages and a shift in proportions. It hints at political or social distribution and references continued coverage on Page Six.
The readable text references social ideals, a committee, and debates over labor practices in a factory setting. It mentions 40 hour weeks and advocates for certain doctrines, with scattered names and phrases suggesting a discussion of labor reform and industrial labor conditions.
The California grower exchange notes record shipments of Florida oranges but reports unfavorable weather disrupted distribution and sales under expectations. Early next week may drive pre holiday buying as lemon sales stay slightly lower yet above average.
The San Francisco bureau head warned that anyone harboring Alcatraz fugitives would be treated as fugitives themselves. The remark underscores strict pursuit and legal action against aider and abettors connected to the escape.
Regular meeting of W H Jameson Jr Post American Legion will be held at 7 30 Monday evening at Memorial home. Commander Frank Bishop presides. Members will engage in games including basketball and football and enjoy music.
A Japanese destroyer was reported sunk on December 15 while returning to base after involvement in the Wushang battle. Casualty figures are not yet known.
Britain plans a naval squadron to Hong Kong amid Sino-Japanese hostilities to safeguard the territory. Government moves fast while issuing precautionary signals regarding potential destruction of British craft in the conflict.
Rome Countess Ciano announced the birth of Benito Mussolini’s grandson, the third son in the family with two older brothers aged six and three. In Kansas City violence erupted during an United Automobile Workers strike at the Ford plant, with shootings and arrests as Homer Martin, UAW president, was en route to speak.
Coast guard cutter searches the San Francisco Bay area as Richmond is alerted to four boats docking at an abandoned wharf. Two escaped Alcatraz inmates are suspected to be aboard though officials believe they may have drowned.
Six National Guardsmen were killed in an auto accident near Lodi California shortly after attending a Christmas party. Their vehicle crashed 12 miles east of Lodi, splitting the car in two with the rear portion wrapping.
A troop train from Manchukuo derailed between Tientsin and Tangku, killing 50 Japanese soldiers aboard. Chinese derailment suspicions arose as officers ordered survivors to flee and foreigners faced a 13 mile march back to Tangku. A Russian mother mourned a missing son while an American witness recalled the Boxer treaty on open rails. The party eventually reached Tangku by river barge days later.
Grapefruit spilled when a truck gate swung open early this morning between Orona and Praido. A portion of the fruit fell onto the highway and much of it was salvaged.
An afternoon crash at West Sixth and Sherman injured three women and a man. Gladys Christy from East Sixth was bruised, Mary Woodward from Bell suffered facial and body wounds and a sprained ankle, Frances Shuster suffered a shattered wrist, and Woodward’s husband had minor injuries. All were treated and released. both cars were damaged. Officer James H. Jones investigated.
Seventy six guests attended the second annual Christmas breakfast of the Girls' Athletic Association at Corona Junior High School. The event featured a candlelit tables setting, holly wreaths, a Christ mas blessing, carols, a color dance, a Santa skit, and a large holly wreath with a white cross as a symbol, with narrators and musicians providing accompaniment.
A Corona mothers group formed the Corona circle of the Child Conservation League of America to study child training. National organizer Mrs. Dora K. Johnson directed the meeting at Mrs. W. A. Kilby’s home. New officers include Mrs. Kilby president and Mrs. Lester R. Brookhart vice president.
The Independent held a collectors contest this morning from 9 to 12 with Charles Mc Gregor taking first, Phillip Beggs second, and Ralph Covington third. Awards were based on a percentage of collections.
Riverside dairymen from five counties pledge to insure safe delivery of farm products to metropolitan centers amid union threats to stop LA milk supply if closed shop demands are not met. Mothers of Los Angeles urged to support free movement of goods by ensuring uninterrupted milk delivery and highway freedom.
California Department of Employment prepared to subpoena employers who fail to file employee earnings reports. Executive Director Carl L. Hyde announced at the Unemployment Reserves Commission meeting that records would be brought to offices in Sacramento San Francisco and Los Angeles if reports are not submitted by December 20.
Mrs. Lawson of 1010 West Sixth Street invites inquiries about an unusual three inch diameter Rattlesnake cactus in her home. The plant, speckled like a rattlesnake, was planted about three years ago and is now on display for interested parties to call.
Washington reports that the special session made progress toward adjournment around April 15 despite stalling the Wage and Hour bill and delaying the Farm bill. Speaker Bankhead called the session satisfactory and noted the House sent the minimum wage bill back to committee as Christmas nears.
Federal Judge George Cosgrave ruled Herbert Fleishhacker must pay the French heirs of Anne Lazard and David Cahn 253500 after a suit over Kern County oil lands. The heirs claimed Fleishhacker as agent acquired 150 acres in the Los Hills district in 1915 for 350 per acre, far below the property's value.
Federal Ranger A M Lorgacre said officials unlocked canyon gates on the Orange county side of Skyline Drive. The gates will stay open until fire danger rises again next spring after being closed at the request of the Orange county board of supervisors.
Miami officials project 20 million vacation days and 100 million dollars in tourist spending during the 1987 38 season. The forecast comes from the city department of finance as part of annual tourism assessments.
Washington says no naval demonstration planned in response to the Panay sinking. Stephen T. Early notes maneuvers were planned before the incident and declined to say where they would be held. Roosevelt aides express calm public reaction to the ship's sinking.
Shanghai report says China plans a full government reorganization for prolonged war with Japan. It seeks closer cooperation among the government party and former Communist leaders and hopes for Soviet aid, especially in training soldiers. Eugene Chen, ex foreign minister, is said to be in Moscow to gauge Russia's support.
Tokyo reports the Japanese government consulting the Emperor on a definite course for its campaign in China amid grave concerns over difficulties with the United States and Great Britain.
In San Francisco the State Railroad Commission granted increased passenger rates, raising fares by 10 percent on seven railroads operating in California intra state commerce. The action, announced today, affects multiple carriers serving California routes.
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