19 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
1
Early risers face 27 degree lows in Foothill groves while Jameson Ranch records 20 degrees near Ontario Buena Vista. Wind machines run through the night and burners stay idle unless temps drop below 26. Clouds, possible showers, and mountain snow forecasts loom through tomorrow.
A U.S. source says North Korea has agreed to release the 82 Pueblo crew members, possibly by Christmas, with relatives advised to stay ready for word. Panmunjom talks between U.S. and North Korean representatives extended to 4 hours 50 minutes, marking the 27th meeting since the ship’s capture on January 23.
Readers from Ohio State and USC circles submit opinions on the Rose Bowl outcome. Jim Akins and Dan Gomez favor USC, while John Lingenfelter supports Ohio State with a bold prediction. Roy Romero and Jim Marletti foresee a USC win with a mid range score.
Corona's redevelopment agency faced a land shortage as Hub Distributing Inc of Ontario offered to purchase a 20,000 square foot site for Miller's Stores but executives admitted no suitable location exists. The panel weighed recruiting a junior department store while noting other firms could fill space if the plan stalls. The exchange shows shifting priorities as the project moves beyond initial cautiousness to active recruitment.
Corona urban renewal officials discuss entertaining a contract with T G Y developers to repurchase three parcels near the Safeway site on Eighth and Ramona. Board members consider condemnation to secure a reasonable price as Dr Charles Gunnoe holds options on two lots and the third owner resists selling.
The New York Times reports that Sargent Shriver has accepted President-elect Nixon's invitation to serve as the chief U.S. representative to the United Nations.
Beverly Hills actress Joan Tabor, 34, died in a hospital yesterday after police were told she accidentally took influenza medicine more often than prescribed. Authorities are investigating the prescription mix up and timing of doses.
The U S Command reports last week saw 222 American soldiers killed in action and 1,199 wounded as combat casualties increased across all sides despite no major sustained ground fighting.
The United States delegation said it advised North Vietnam that any attack on Saigon will jeopardize negotiations to end the Vietnam War.
Today's noon temperature reached 48 after an overnight low of 30 recorded at the Corona Fire Station. Yesterday's high reached 60, with conditions noted in the local weather summary.
Miami police disrupted a ransom plan when they spotted two men near Biscayne Bay with a suitcase believed to hold about 500 000 dollars. The men fled after dropping the money as officers exchanged gunfire. Barbara Jane Mackie had been kidnapped from an Atlanta motel room earlier.
Norman Thomas a six time Socialist presidential candidate died at 84 in Huntington New York. He ran against presidents from Hoover to Truman and drew 900000 votes in 1932 and 150000 in 1948. He remained active criticizing war poverty and race relations until late in life.
Police say Charles Bray 40 shot and killed six of his children Allen 16 Debbie 15 Shirley 14 Randy 12 Stanley 8 Charlene 6 inside a Napa home set the house ablaze before fatally shooting himself. Wife Sylvia 37 and an 18-year-old son were absent. George 18 left for a newspaper route.
Saigon A Cambodia announced it will release 12 American soldiers captured over the past year. The Viet Cong offered to free three U.S. troops it holds and possibly more.
Hospitals report full capacity with beds scarce as flu and related illnesses surge. Circle City Hospital restricts visitors with cold symptoms while Corona Community Hospital notes a new floor opened just in time to handle admissions. Pharmacists report doubled prescription volume for coughs sore throats and antibiotics. Doctors advise rest fluids and doctor consult. mass vaccination not recommended.
Corona law firm paid about $3,000 as its five per cent deposit on land within the redevelopment zone as Rob ert Hill announced. He noted deposits total five per cent of purchase price with 95 per cent due at construction, and that funds may grow to $30,000–$40,000. The agency may invest the money to earn revenue.
Nellie Weaver resigned as Norco city secretary effective 5 p m yesterday after four years in office. City Manager Nick Poppelreiter said discussion of her departure followed secret council sessions, while Weaver stated she was quitting under her own request and would not discuss the reasons.
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