27 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1944
Page
1
A fatal accident on State highway No 18 entering Corona from the east sharpens Corona death curve publicity woes for the Circle City. The piece notes ongoing hazards on local roads and sketches other 1944 events around Corona and Riverside County.
In brief notes from California the Perris valley potato harvests proceed with sizing washing and grading to capacity. Quality is good yield up to average and prices high. Harvesting will continue about six weeks.
Gov Earl Warren proposed continuing the 1943 tax reductions for two more years and expanding relief programs. The package includes a $10 monthly old age pension boost, a $5 county pension share cut, unemployment relief funding, postwar construction earmarks, and extended tax cuts reducing sales tax 3 to 2.4 percent and franchise taxes for 15 percent.
US B 29 Superfortresses raid Tokyo for the fifth time in daylight from Saipan bases. About 1500 tons of bombs fell in December and early January with inconclusive results at the Musashino plant. General Hansell said production interruption occurred, but the plant was not knocked out.
Soviet and German forces clash in Budapest with German destruction of infrastructure and retreat patterns. Izvestia reports fires, demolished ammunitions dumps, and civilians fleeing as Red Army encircles the city. Red air cover tightens, siege guns ring Buda, and two Soviet spearheads near the Danube palace push toward a final collapse.
California institutions including the University of Southern California School of Medicine and the Children's Hospital Society receive 14160 from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis based in Warm Springs Georgia. Funds support lab work on poliomyelitis antibodies and neurotropic viruses, tissue culture studies, and treatment instruction. USC gets 12000 and the Children's Hospital 2160.
Senator Nelson Dilworth told Corona officials he would cooperate on state legislative matters and that the postwar public works program would include large appropriations though he had no details on airport possibilities. The council awarded 1945 light bulb bids to Corona Electric Store and accepted 1946 petroleum contracts at posted prices. Neon sign permits were approved for I C Spencer and Tops Cafe. Public discussion on Prado dam was tabled pending further study.
A crowd of about 75 union workers smashed show cases, overturned counters, and trampled merchandise at Ward's Dearborn store. Two leaders were arrested for malicious destruction of property after a 15 minute rampage on the first floor. Police awaited inventory to assess damage.
Senator Sheridan Downey claims Texas interests back a proposed Colorado Mexican water treaty that would cut 2 million acre feet from California Arizona and Nevada. He told a town hall meeting that 1.5 million acre feet allocated to Mexico would harm the Colorado river states who funded Boulder Dam through water and electric purchases.
Austin Hurford of Elizabethtown grew three ears of corn this year each with red white and blue kernels. The unusual harvest highlights local pride and agricultural novelty.
The piece argues for selective exemptions in wartime draft rules for athletes and students while maintaining sports participation in high schools and colleges. It supports athletes serving in the war effort when fit, praises sports in the armed services, and warns against government endorsement of gambling in any form despite potential revenue.
Corona health officials warn the rabies situation is severe with the original infected dog tracing contacts to multiple areas. Keith, a cockeral spaniel, tested positive and will be destroyed. over 107 dogs have been shot in the campaign, with 300 more expected before the outbreak ends.
A cold front brought sleet and snow across the Midwest while the east felt sub zero temperatures. The storm stretched from northern Texas through Kentucky and Tennessee, with two to three inches forecast northward and Mason City reporting about one inch. The weather system weakened as it moved east.
A large congregation filled St Edward’s Church and yard for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Poly Communion was distributed to most attendees while the church’s Christmas decor provided a festive backdrop. The choir and soloists, led by conductor Matthew Thompson, performed traditional carols and hymns.
Patricia Athaway a six year old girl from Aurora suffers diaphatic leukemia and a rare blood disease. Doctors say her condition is critical and death could come at any moment as a hospital stay confines her to toys she may never enjoy.
Ysidro Torres a citrus worker residing on Ramona Avenue Corona was killed when his car failed to make a turn on State Highway No 18 just beyond the east city bridges. The vehicle overturned and struck a power line pole before the body was found crushed under the wreckage. Torres, 85, born in Mexico, single widow and family in Corona, leaves five daughters and a sister. Police and CHP investigated. scene photos taken. this marked Riverside County’s 69th highway death this year.
Riverside County supervisors vote unanimously to enact a county employee retirement plan set to take effect April 4. The plan will be administered under state law and aims to standardize retirement across California with funds managed accordingly. attendance at a state convention was noted for Tax Assessor Tran Burhifield.
The Pacific fleet ships close to Tokyo bombard Iwo Jima in a coastal assault. Readouts describe cruisers and destroyers delivering salvos to fortified island installations as operations near 7500 miles southeast of Tokyo proceed with mounting aggression.
In Murphysboro Illinois a barter system takes shape amid shotgun shell and cigarette shortages. A single shotgun shell buys three cigarettes reflecting local scarcity and improvised trade.
An illustrated mock bulletin from the Better Vision Institute lampoons eye lore and sight myths. It jokes about vision distances, eye shapes, and personality cues tied to eyes, mingling humor with observed quirks and stereotypes.
County scoutmasters will discuss a summer camp at a round table meeting early next year. Hugo Guenther urged strong attendance at the 25th annual meeting January 16 1945 at the American Legion hall in Riverside's Marble Mount Park. The next Court of Honor is January 22 1945 at the American Legion hall sponsored by Troop 35.
Blunsell reports Hatsudoki aircraft plant in Nagoya is out of business with around 40 percent of its buildings destroyed or gutted by fire. The nearby Kokuku plant is noted as aged and extensively damaged, with interruptions of production likely.
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