Panthers Lose to San Bernardino in Tourney Showdown
Corona high school fell 36 to 26 to San Bernardino in the Chino tournament played at Pomona Junior College gym. Wardman led Corona with 13 points, Nicholson added eight, while Adair and Fonday scored 18 for San Bernardino. Corona advances to a consolation game versus Bonita after Christmas break.
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Corona High School
Basketeers
San Bernardino High
Pomona Junior College
Panther
San Bernardino
Coronas
Corona
Panthers
Wardman
Nicholson
Adair
Fonday
Bonita
Riverside
Aubrey Tapp
Sherman
Anaheim
Gloria Vanderbilt to Wed Night Club Figure in December
Heiress Gloria Vanderbilt, 17, will marry Pasquale Di Cicco 32, a night club figure and actor's agent, at the old Santa Barbara mission at noon on December 28. Di Cicco, ex husband of Thelma Todd, was connected to her death by carbon monoxide in Santa Monica. Miggy Vanderbilt delayed plans until she is 21.
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Hollywood
Gloria Vanderbilt
Pasquale di Cicco
di Cicco
Santa Barbara Mission
Thelma Todd
Prescott
Ariz
Miss Todd
Leass
Santa Monica
Miggy Vanderbilt
Herfortane
Army Seizes 962 Acres for San Bernardino Depot
Federal seizure of 962 acres on the outskirts of San Bernardino was ordered under wartime powers to build an air corps supply and repair depot. Judge McCormick directed special assistant Francis Whelan to take possession, with Congress providing compensation to owners.
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Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Army Air Corps
Paul J. McCormick
Francis Whelan
Ofice
Whelan
Congress
Ninth Corps Area Staff Transferred to Salt Lake City
Army officials announced the transfer of the entire Ninth Corps Area staff to Salt Lake City. The move shifts command locations and responsibilities within the western region.
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Salt Lake City
Ninth Corps
Lightweight Rivals to Meet in Madison Square Garden Bout
New York boxing fans prepare for the Jenkins Angott lightweight title showdown at Madison Square Garden. Lew Jenkins and Sammy Angott headline a card as Jenkins teases a victory song while critics doubt his fitness to perform after the 15 rounds. Betting favors Angott 8 to 5 to stop the opponent.
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New York
Lew Jenkins
Sammy Angott
New York State
National Boxing Association
Gooney Lew
Goon
Ké Néecks Angott
Jenkins
Madison Square Garden
Angott
Transfer of Ninth Corps Area Operations to Salt Lake
The message states staff including officers enlisted men and civilian employees from the Presidio of San Francisco to Salt Lake. The transfer will occur as soon as possible and all Ninth Corps Area activities will be directed from here.
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Présidio of
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Ninth Corps
Ponies Return to New Orleans Fair Grounds on Christmas Day
The Fair Grounds opens a 42 day meet on Christmas Day marking racing revival at the third oldest track. Reform era changes include pari mutuel wagering, electric starting device, photo-chart finishes, and imported officials to oversee operations with substantial purses and new betting divisions.
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Fair Grounds
New Orleans
Sng
Reform
Ram HM. Jones
Sylvester W. Labrot
Péward J. Brennap
Delaware
Maryland
Jefferson
Bien
Randy Tom
Guard Regimental Officers Selected in Redlands
Major Brooke Sawyer announced William O. Mulligan of Redlands as commanding officer of H. Co. and supply officer for the 5th Regiment with captain’s commission. Mulligan assumed command at once and Ernest L. Danielgon was appointed plans and training officer for the 5th Regiment with the rank of major.
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Brooke Sawyer
Sth
CSG
City Hell
Redlands
William O. Mulligan
5Th Regiment
Mulligan
Sawyer
Ernest L. Danielgon
US. Army
Draft Ages Set At 20 to 4
The war department seeks a balance of ages for induction with focus on younger recruits for air force and armored units. The House passed its draft extension by voice vote. In the Senate, Hiram Johnson and Sheridan Downey opposed, with three amendments rejected as the measure moved forward.
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Armed Services
War Départment
Army
Air Force
House
Senate
California
Hiram Johnson
Sheridan Downey
John A. Dangher
Conn
Fom Connally
Pex
DiMaggio Tops AL in Runs Batted In for 1949 Season
Joe DiMaggio led the American League with 125 RBIs, narrowly surpassing Jeff Heath who had 122. Charlie Keller and Ted Williams trailed, while Hank Greenberg, Slim Madden Foxx, and others set notable marks in RBIs and walks.
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NEW York
U.P
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
DiMaggio
Jeff Heath
Cleveland Indians
Charlie Keller
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Hank
Greenberg
Detroit Star
Army
Russ
Slimmy Foxx
Lew Gehrig
Foxx
Babe Ruth
Gehrig
Tal
Indiana
War Update and Civil Defense Measures Across Cities
Reports from Washington and West Coast cities detail wartime actions. Submarines voyage commands between Washington and war department under conference. Los Angeles council creates police force of 15 and 100 air raid wardens. San Francisco Civilian Defense reports 42 888 registered, short of target. Museums hold nearly 20.9 million in loaned art. defense funds authorized. Large numbers of enemy aliens moved to interment camps in the Midwest. 25 Japanese arrive at Fort Issoulg camp. Civilian hospitals announce patient transfers. Veterans Administration relocates 1250 disabled veterans to free space for emergencies.
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North Pacific
Washington, D. C
War Department
United States
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bre‘ Sense Council
Ceffornia Palace
Fort Issoulg
Immigration Service
Ahrine Hospital
Falr Lake City
Home For
Sawtelle
Sheridan
Wyo
Waco Tex
Rott
Lyons
Colo
Veterans. Administration
Thrilling double plays three days at Corona
The Gorons theatre presents The Maltese Falcon at Corona over three days with Bogart Astor and Lorre in a suspenseful tale of a clever detective and criminal gang. Target for Tonight, an RAF air raid documentary, also screens, highlighting real bomber crews and wartime courage.
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Gorons Theatre
Mary Astor
Bart
P Prey
Cigar
Akepticel
Tary Yate
Steshoe Bogart
Astor
Peter Lorre
R.A.F
Food shortages rise as imports constrained by commerce data
Fragmentary text notes shortages linked to imports and sewer products, citing the Department of Commerce. The legible fragment hints at economic strain and supply limits affecting food availability.
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T of
Department of Commerce
Pennies for Defense Rally Reported in Brazil Indiana
A brief item from Brazil Indiana notes a local drive collecting pennies for national defense funds. Residents participate with small donations and a community push to support war efforts.
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ENIRE
L. H. van Oyen
Royal Netherlands East Indies Air Force
Far East
Atoena
SR Li
Yank Star
Sta Jon Peat Boe
Tor
Afeer
Hitaming
Nugrinonass
Brazil
Ind
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