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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
1
Burglars robbed the Ted McNutt service station at 1013 West Sixth Street Sunday night. About $70 in cash and a pocket watch were taken. police say the thief entered by bending the grill near the grease rack and door. Investigation continues led by Inspector C B Biggers.
Washington reports General Dwight D. Eisenhower will not be disqualified for the 1952 Republican nomination by his new military command in Europe. Dewey backs Ike, and the GOP shows growing support for the former WWII commander despite some opposition.
Official city report records a high of 70 today while last night cooled to 44 degrees. The data reflects typical spring fluctuations with residents advised to dress in layers.
A retirement dinner at the Hickory Barbecue honored California Highway Patrolman George Baker after 22 years with the CHP. Attendees included Corona Police, Riverside County sheriffs, and city officials. Baker, disabled retiree, began with Riverside Police in 1924 and Corona in 1927, joining CHP in 1928.
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce pledged support to Corona Civil Defense director Frank Pinkerton. They voted to stage an exhibit at the county fair in India February 16 to 22. Lyle Swaney presided in W. C. Henning’s absence on vacation.
Edith E. Kitwich of 530 West Tenth Street and Donald John Kuyper of Orange were involved in a minor crash at West Sixth and Harris streets last evening. Police say both drivers were traveling west on Sixth when one tried to enter a market driveway.
R N Annis City Clerk began February by establishing a vault filing system for documents deeds tax records and official papers He cleared outdated correspondence and election returns with council approval and reorganized the office to serve as an information center He issues birth and death certificates handles warrants and checks and writes minutes for City Council and Planning Commission Annis is an elected official with a term to April 1952 after 21 years in the U S Navy prior to his appointment
The Dow Jones industrial average ends at 231.54, up 0.53, led by 30 industrials. Railroads rise to 77.30, up 1.29, utilities slip to 38.99, down 0.04, and 65 stocks average at 85.61, up 0.54. Volume reaches 3,650,000 shares traded.
Republican critics push for Acheson’s removal while President Truman defends him as unity is at stake. Senate GOP Leader Wherry and Senator Brewster urge action, with Brewster pointing to Chief Justice Vidson as a unifying choice.
The Senate voted to outlaw interstate shipment of slot machines and other gambling devices to states that do not exempt themselves. Nevada Senator Malone warned the bill could force nearly a dozen parimutuel tracks to close, and the House must act on the compromise. The move aims to curb gambling by halt shipments into nonexempt states.
United Press Radio analyzes two Korea war mysteries. First, why Chinese forces with 11 divisions fail to crack the Hungnam beachhead held by the Third Division. Second, whether the Chinese will join a west front assault with North Koreans, given rebuilt North Korean forces and high potential casualties.
Bing Crosby hosts his family on a CBS radio program with Dixie Crosby making her debut. The Christmas skit features Crosby, Dixie, and their four sons Gary Dennis Phillip Lindsay in a family performance for the broadcast.
Price Chief Michael Disalle announces voluntary ceilings for price increases beyond December 1 and pre Korean War levels in manufacturing and distribution. He says penalties may include mandatory controls if violations persist. General Motors' bid to end a car price freeze is rejected by ESA, which orders price rollbacks on 1951 models.
Senator Robert Taft voiced strong opposition to rushing Truman administration emergency war powers during the lame duck session. He urged delaying action on renewed parts of the 1941 War Powers Act, citing need for study and caution before new session starts January 3.
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