22 Dec 1966
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
1
Cash registers play jingle bells in Corona and Nofco stores this Christmas at about the same tempo or faster. Practical gifts dominate lists with color TV sets popular despite shortages. Liquor sales dip from last year, blamed on shorter shifts and construction unemployment, while beauty products hold strong.
Local merchants note a strong holiday season with Motorola sales up and extra days expected to boost demand. Corona Appliance shows a late surge in color TV demand despite model shortages tied to copper diverted for the Vietnam era. Grocery items appear slow until Christmas rush, while war toys and small radios vary by shop.
James Pfeiffer 42, San Gorgonio High vice principal, named Corona Senior High principal succeeding Philip Donohue who moves to Norco Senior High. Pfeiffer earns 15500 annually, effective March 1. Superintendent Stallings calls Pfeiffer experienced and well liked, noting district will continue outside appointments occasionally.
James Pfeiffer, newly appointed Corona Senior High principal, says parental push and teacher effort drive student learning. He cites his background as a WWII veteran and educator, and emphasizes English and education as key, while noting some finances limit college attendance. He advocates strong teacher-student rapport and慎慎 publication review.
A dump truck toppled onto a school bus in Windsor Ontario burying 25 tons of sand and entombing 30 children aged 6 to 9. Eight died and 20 were injured with two escaping harm as rescue teams pulled victims from the crushed bus after more than two hours. The driver James Levy described the tragedy as responders cleared the wreckage.
Mostly sunny Friday with slightly warmer days and cool nights. Low tonight 28 to 48 degrees. Today's noon temperature not provided. overnight low 35. Yesterday's maximum not provided.
Local correspondents weigh in on the Rose Bowl matchup. Purdue backers predict a win while USC supporters point to a strong team and a possible USC victory. Opinions vary on who will prevail in the highly anticipated game.
Wayman Reynolds a 21 year old stable hand was acquitted of drunken riding in San Pedro California. A municipal court judge found him guilty of being a plain drunk after police arrested him November 29. Officers saw him ride a horse along the Pacific Coast Highway and noted he could dismount but had to grip the horse’s mane to stand.
An armored truck and a Lincoln Continental collided at Fifth and Victoria injuring two drivers, James P. Churchwell and Joyce H. Lowe. Both were treated at Corona Community Hospital and released. the truck carried cash and was moved to a secured yard after minor damage and gasoline spills.
Corona planning consultant Simon Eisner approved commercial zoning for the Main and Parkridge shopping center site with Planning Director Harvey Stottlemyer noting Eisner favored most staff recommendations. A separate push to remove 10 acres of restricted commercial zoning west of Main drew opposition from Plaza owners who say nearby land suffices. Eisner also opposed staff plans for an industrial park west of the Elsinore Freeway, and the council postponed changes until mid January while Eisner prepares to discuss future school sites with Wesley Chambers.
Anaheim couple Gregory Hunter and Rita Hunter welcomed relief as Martin Luther Hospital in Orange County waived their $2,269.25 bill. The hospital board said the gift eased a heavy start for the young family after the couple’s triplet birth. Gregory works as a shipping clerk at Disneyland and had paid $50 so far.
American tourist Buel Ray Wortham, 25, from North Little Rock Arkansas, was sentenced by a Leningrad court to three years in a Siberian labor camp after admitting theft of a Russian bear statue worth about 300 and involvement in black market currency dealings that netted him 30. U.S. efforts to secure a reduction are ongoing with no clear shortcut to freedom.
City officials release Norco special census figures as of November 10 showing a total population of 12,808 with 7,201 males and 5,607 females. About 2,000 residents live at the California Rehabilitation Center and would not vote locally.
Soviet reports quoted Hanoi official Trang Gul Hung saying evacuation aims to protect residents as the city faces escalating U S air attack claims. About 400000 people remain with many moving to suburban areas, while Hanoi denounces U S misfire claims as fabrications and defends embassies districts.
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