29 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented, stream of consciousness passage ponders life versus mice, urging quick action and noting envy and danger. It hints at traps and prepositions of meaning, with a theme of life complexity beyond human understanding.
The text appears as a garbled excerpt discussing an amendment aimed at war powers and referendums. It references Congress signing petitions and constituents, with mentions of floor action and January tenth, but the overall meaning is unclear.
William G. Anderson, 60, a former Garnet ranch resident, died after his old Model T overturned on a curve north of Garnet on U S Highway 98. He died en route to Banning. Frank J. Sutton found the wreck and flagged ambulance service from Banning.
Mrs. Sarah J. Adams mother of Paris Adams passed away Sunday at age 90. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The county road commission on Tuesday recommended adding Cathedral City streets and certain Metropolitan Water District roads to the county system. About two miles of Cathedral City roads and 200 miles of MWD roads would transfer, subject to board review. A water supply concern stalled action on the Pilsmore Country Club Heights tentative map for two weeks amid other real estate discussions.
Two men drove a stolen car to a Texaco station at Fifth and Main, filled the tank and fled without paying. Police later checked the license and learned the vehicle had been stolen earlier in the evening from H B D Pothemus of Anaheim.
Five Japanese fishing boats seized near Los Angeles Harbor are being flown under the American flag. The vessels, owned by Japanese citizens, were seized amid reports the fleet includes the Nancy Hanks, previously seized last week by the U.S. Treasury for fraudulent registration as American.
Shanghai reports the Japanese government formally replied to Britain's protest against the destruction of British ships. The reply was handed to the British Ambassador in Tokyo and will be made public upon receipt in London.
Unclear fragment hints at U S troops sailing toward China as part of a broader settlement discussion. The note mentions a portion of troops and a Chanmont authority, with a reference to 100 troops. Further details are incomplete.
A Santa Barbara hotel employee was killed in a reported incident described as an attack or accident. Morgan Harrison provided a statement but details remain unclear as investigators review the scene and collect evidence.
Chinese sources say troops have recaptured 16 counties in Shansi as part of their push to drive Japanese forces from the area. They report a large battle in the Wu Taishan mountains near the Great Wall as Chinese forces press an offensive in the northeast.
The Welfare Legion held a Monday evening meeting at Kinney banquet room in Corona. H. F. Kenney of Santa Ana spoke on Washington welfare work. Bulletins explained ongoing efforts. The next meeting is January 10, with sessions now on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
A change in funeral time. The service will be Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock at Hoover Bell Chapel. Interment follows in the family plot at Sunnyslope cemetery.
A small group and friends gathered Tuesday at Corona Union High School for the annual alumni reunion. J Albert Chaney acted as master of ceremonies, Lois Johnson performed, and Miss Edith I Brown organized the program with greetings from the class of 1912.
Police warn merchants to watch for stolen American Express traveler checks and money orders in Los Angeles. Checks numbered from B-8,094,586 to B-8,084,608 were counterfeited or misused. authorities urge anyone approached to cash them to contact police immediately.
Mr and Mrs Roswell Huff and daughter Arlene of Los Angeles visited Corona today to see relatives and friends in the community.
Announcement that 1938 license plates may be obtained in Pomona at the State Motor Patrol office at Fifth and Main. During renewal, Jan 3 to Feb 4, the office open daily 8 to 6 except Sundays. Applicants must bring white registration slips and tax cards.
Paris authorities warned the army and navy to break a rapidly spreading strike movement that has tied up public services. Troops and naval technicians will begin restoring services tomorrow if the strikers do not yield.
National CCC officials warn of a federal budget cut to 226 million dollars for the Civilian Conservation Corps next year, a 124 million decrease, but San Bernardino National Forest will likely keep CCC activities with only two camps active and about 350 men. Fechner says enrollment may drop from 300,000 to 225,000 next year, camps from 1500 to 1200, with 104 camps closed this week and 300 more in May.
Jackie the chimp at the St Louis Zoo suffered a tooth ache and, after companions failed to help, zoo attendants used pliers to remove the molar. The other chimpanzees reacted by stomping the tooth and shrieking.
Corona and Southern California police search for Chris.Portugal 21 who vanished from the county jail Tuesday at noon while serving a five day sentence as a jail trusty. His absence was noted at lunch and the description broadcast to police headquarters across Southern California.
The Corona city council held its final meeting of the year. Items included plans for a neon Morey’s Cafe sign, curb house numbers, and a city map update. Bids for electric light globes due January 4. C. R. Miller named deputy license and tax collector, starting January 1. meeting adjourned to January 4.
Mrs. Hattie Bridges Emerson of Fresno has returned home after spending a holiday visit with her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jodle Bridges.
Washington report says President Roosevelt ordered accelerated rearmament of land sea and air forces. Inquiries show plans to seek Congress funding well over one billion dollars for the 1938-39 fiscal year beginning July 1, despite budget constraints and political considerations.
San Diego reports deny rumors of Japanese fishing boats spying off the coast. T. Abe, manager of the Southern Commercial association, states each tuna clipper has white crew, including radio operator and navigator, arguing spying with white Americans aboard is implausible.
In Canton China the US warship Mindanao raises its main battery from ten to fourteen guns. The ship is being fitted with special mounts to improve resistance against aircraft.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles A. Edison urged Congress to authorize acquiring a site and building a supply depot at Oakland California. He rejected the India Basin site in San Francisco as unsuitable and estimated the Oakland project would cost about 15 million dollars.
Butter prices range 24c to 28c per pound with most figures in the mid 20s. Eggs quoted 26c to 28c, poultry 18c to 21c per pound. Today twelve carloads of Navels and nine carloads of lemons sold at New York auction with Navels 2.20 to 3.90 and lemons 6.45 to 8.65 dollars per case. Chicago listings include Beauties 5.75 and Minerva 4.30.
A damaged and garbled fragment references Japanese and a wartime phrase. It hints at honor, privilege, and concern about two entities, but lacks clear subjects or actions.
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