20 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1963
Page
1
Letters from Margaret Hannon and James E. Buchanan discuss whether Rockefeller’s divorce and remarriage should affect his suitability for the presidency. Hannon opposes using divorce as a factor, while Buchanan argues private life should not influence presidential judgment.
The text cites Dick Tichy from 375 East Francis and references Parkview Memorial and Rockefeller. It discusses the idea that a man’s private life should not interfere with his public life. It praises Rockefeller as a proven administrator in New York governance.
Doris Van Atten and Bill Foster discuss Governor Rockefeller and a divided view on a public figure's private life. They argue a divorce and remarriage could politically affect leadership and public perception.
The Corona Chamber of Commerce advances its election with ballots mailed to all members. Ten candidates appear for five seats, including Robert Costa of Nelson Unlimited Travel, Tony DiLaurea of United California Bank, Herbert Garton of Garton's Roofing, and others. Five retiring directors to be replaced include George Stanley and Zeke Mejia.
A California newspaper from Corona dated Friday December 20 1963 details local notes and advertisements for western Riverside County. The page presents typical issue content of the era with brief notices and public interest items.
Mostly sunny today with little change in temperature. A five day forecast calls for precipitation and near normal temperatures with a slight cooling early next week. High today around 68 degrees, low near 35 tonight. Noon reading 54 degrees. yesterday’s high 67 and low 35.
Fog for a second day blamed for two multi vehicle wrecks on Hamner near First in Norco. Eight vehicles including a cement truck and two pickups collided early morning. CHP identified drivers Bill Aan Antwerp Paul Wooten Roland Uetzman Kenneth Megill and Salvador Martinez Paz. Wooten struck Antwerp from behind and Uetzman slowed and was struck by Megill as Pat failed to stop. Most vehicles left the scene while traffic backed up for over an hour. Corona police responded first.
San Diego corporation announces the appointment of Frank Gard Jameson as vice president and assistant to the president at Rya Aeronautical Co. Jameson, formerly with Goronan, is named by president Robert C. Jackson.
In Austin Texas a group of mostly Black students picketed the Kinsolving Dormitory where President Johnsons daughter Lynda Bird Johnson resided to protest segregated housing. About 22 demonstrators walked along the sidewalk across from the dorm under rain with Secret Service watching as signs urged legal remedies and derided tokenism.
The article notes Western Auto shop owner Newell Hatcher highlighting Barbie as the season’s top toy, with Ken and Midge and hundreds of accessories from ranch houses to stereo discs. It also cites department store buyers like C. W. Harris & Son discussing practical gift choices for women, sweaters for all ages, and novelty executive toys including wind up Mr. Executive and other humor items.
A group of about 20 Corona investors incorporated Charlie Verity as a business entity to fund and direct a scheme described as a bonanza for the famed local gambler. The plan includes a lifetime salary and pension for Verity, with stockholders managing his golf and gin matches and winnings.
Twenty six prominent area men and women were named to promote the sale of 4.25 million in water bonds. City councilmen serve as honorary members. A breakfast meeting is set for Jan 7 at the Corona Inn to choose a vice chairman and secretary treasurer and plan strategy. The bond measure will go to voters February 25 for Corona City Water Co. and Temescal Water Co. expansion and operation.
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