31 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
1
Rory Cinter, 24, travels from San Diego to Honolulu to meet his 19 year old brother Larry stationed on the U S S Hancock. They plan a ride back on the ship with about 40 guests on board this week. Rory calls the plan a double new experience in Navy life.
The Unnreet court has ruled on a tax evasion case, delivering a judgment and sentence. Details of the defendant and specific penalties were reported but not fully disclosed in the available text.
An officer reports a suspect was stopped after a bathing incident and failed a field test. Officers began custody procedures. a confrontation allegedly occurred with a punch striking a wheat field, leading to further action.
The department lists activities for the classes and notes that parents enrolling children in the Tiny Tot program should register January 4 at the Civic Center gymnasium. Registration opens at 9 a.m. for three year olds and 10 a.m. for four year olds.
A description notes a half ton Chevrolet pickup from Corona Lodiy to be delivered by Dilter. The vehicle is equipped for city use and prepared with a body suitable for transporting animals and cargo.
Police report multiple car break ins around Parkridge and Sampson. Items stolen include stereo, nine tapes, vibrasonic unit, portable color TV, and various tools. Victims include Alfred Bega and George Beard with losses ranging from 135 to 210 dollars. Detectives note one owner, Lawrence R. West, operates a private detective agency and faced past council disqualification.
Fragments indicate an obituary notice for Inyslope Semnelery. The text references friends may call after a date described as Wednesday and mentions a Pamela or Pam associated with the event. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
Renaldo Culbertson 66 of 12149 Indiana Ave Riverside died Friday after a short illness. He lived in Riverside and was a resident of the area. He is survived by relatives in the community. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Fire Chief Harvey Simpson reported a 53 year old woman, Annalea Lincon of 211 E Ninth, was overcome by fumes while attempting to move a couch outdoors. She was found collapsing by the sidewall and later transported to hospital in satisfactory condition.
County totals show poultry value near 68 million with egg production driving gains to over 25 million. Orchard and field crops contribute heavily with livestock nearing 195 million. Alessandro district leads county output excluding Palo Verde and Coachella valleys. Valencia and naval orange crops top the fruit list with values around 14 to 15 million.
A fragment lists free clinic and counseling services in Riverside area for medical aid pregnancy and adoptions contact numbers 686 7603 and 684 605 Riverside mental health and prisoner aid lines 684 2962 or 687 0239 PAL elderly support line 694 2170 with brief notes on assistance times and availability.
Powell reports to the Board of Supervisors that extending feet to Compton Avenue would cost 154200 dollars, with 149000 for Southern California Ellison and 5200 for Pacific Telephone for pole and overhead structure removal. County counsel to handle legal followup.
A council briefing session is set for Thursday to hear an update from Riverside County Sheriff and city counsel on enforcement in the city. The adjourned meeting will discuss current actions and officer deployment to maintain order.
Unclear OCR fragment references Chief Ray Hoolilés describing fees. Details are damaged. readable portions suggest a discussion of costs reaching near nine hundred seventy three dollars with emphasis on sharp charges. Exact entities and context remain uncertain.
Evans Corona Federal Credit Union is named the newest federally insured credit union under the National Credit Union Administration. Ralph Trickler of Santa Ana leads as president with Doris Hills of Alta Loma as treasurer. membership is restricted to those sharing a common bond. The article notes rapid growth of federal credit unions, with about 2,700 now operating and nearly 1 million members, emphasizing volunteer leadership and typical member savings around 250 dollars.
In 1874, the city celebrated its first baby born at Canning in Store, Gaines Circle. Hospitals offered diapers and care to new families, marking a notable milestone in local childbirth history.
Amy Metka, a three year old from 895 Sapphire Lane, lies with painful joints from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since infancy. Her parents, Adrian and Metka Metka, describe frequent pain, potential wheelchair use within months, and ongoing care at Loma Linda University Hospital arthritis clinic. The family participates in a Riverside County arthritis campaign to raise funds for education, research, and treatment, including a neighborhood march and the Arthritis Foundation telethon on KTLA.
Police report two brick attacks on Alpha Beta grocery stores in Corona. A brick shattered a window at 120 W Ontario, another at 760 N Main, with fleeing vehicles described. A bomb warning by phone at 670 S Lincoln claimed a device would detonate between now and 6 30 PM, but no bomb was found and the store reopened after 4 PM. customers evacuated briefly.
Police report a Corona youth named David A. Sales ran from his home on Violet Street and was hit by a car driven by Barbara P. Munoz. The driver could not stop in time. no indication the boy acted intentionally.
A Corona patrol halted a car at Fourth and Main for a faulty tail light and found eight occupants inside after officers approached the vehicle. Three were observed upright in the seat and five lying down. all were detained on suspicion of illegal entry into the United States. One man, later identified, was released after immigration status was resolved.
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