08 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1976
Page
1
Police report two groups of young males involved in CB radio thefts. detectives patrol at night, review crime records, and identify hotspots. The ring moves stolen sets across cities for about 40 dollars each, with fences taking most of the profit. outcomes vary with whether the car is locked or unlocked, affecting burglary or grand theft charges.
Houston Rockets pick Maryland All American guard John Lucas, 6-4, who averaged 19.9 points per game last season. In Toledo, two killed and 17 injured when a school bus carrying special education students collided with a car, overturning after hitting a steel pole. identified victims are Evelyn Ludwikowski, 53, driver, and Glen Macklenard, 10, student.
About 3,000 election workers in Riverside County prepared for the 1976 California primary a 7 a.m. start and 8 p.m. close. Some 200 counters will tally ballots overnight with prints ready by 8 a.m. at a Riverside courthouse. County turnout is projected at 72 to 75 percent with 208,000 registered voters. Local races include Corona voters choosing among four candidates for the district seat.
Corona plans a new residential building permit tax and a sewer maintenance charge to balance its 1976 77 budget. City Manager Jim Wheaton says the permit tax would shift $175 on a $45 000 home and sewer fees would add about 1 per bi monthly water bills raising averages from 4 to 5 dollars. The 6.1 million budget, up 2.48 percent from last year, relies mainly on personnel costs and notes a three month nine month impact from a federal program and CETA ending. The plan aims to keep services steady while preparing for wastewater obligations and grant funded plant improvements.
A federal grand jury charged five men with 34 counts of mail fraud and two counts of conspiracy to participate in racketeering for a $13 million insurance fraud affecting victims in at least six states. Two defendants were already in custody.
David S. Fine, 24, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and unlawful flight in the 1970 University of Wisconsin bombing that killed a researcher. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a 15000 dollar fine.
Morning voting ranged from heavy to very slow across separated precincts. Auburndale Junior High School saw heavy turnout until about 10 AM when it slowed. Parkridge Elementary reported steady morning voting with a sudden spurt around 11 AM. Corona Junior High and other sites had varied activity.
Local officials seek a highly qualified principal to lead a new vocational high school at the former Kimbell Continuation site on Buena Vista Avenue. The district plans to serve about 300 students, emphasizing work study and expanded counseling while integrating career opportunities.
Late night weather shows low clouds and variable highs. Tomorrow will bring more cloud cover but with similar daytime temperatures. Yesterday reached a high of 76 degrees.
The Corona Planning Commission will hold a meeting tonight at 7:30 to discuss local planning issues and agenda items.
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