12 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1934
Page
1
A columnist applauds the board of supervisors for naming Charlie Johns to the position. The piece commends Johns for his long newspaper experience, balance between conservatism and progressiveness, and promises of a fair, strict enforcement of the law in his judicial role.
Alabama sculptor Julian Lee Rayford used New Deal funds to create enduring portraits of American folklore. The series features Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue ox alongside John Henry and Casey Jones, recalling tall tales of labor and industry from New England to the Pacific.
California orange growers now reap the benefits of the Citrus Marketing Agreement regulations. E. Su. Markell, field representative of AAA, says eastern prices are high and California producer returns run about two million dollars weekly. He notes past volatile markets, and warns that uncontrolled shipments threaten long term price stability. The article continues on the last page.
The board of supervisors authorized another year renewal of the fire prevention agreement with the state division of forestry. Ed Nelander, district state ranger, presented the plan. Riverside County will appropriate 8675 for prevention and suppression efforts, available as needed during the fiscal year. The article notes a bald pate remark about John Quincy Adams among U.S. presidents.
L O Welch longtime Los Angeles county tax collector died in San Diego after a three week illness. Japan blames China for the disappearance of a vice consul and vows action to locate the official or recover his body.
Lower Rio Grande Valley residents dig in as a hurricane nears Brownsville Texas with high winds expected hourly and residents taking shelter preparations and securing property.
President Roosevelt considers a White House meeting in the coming days to address the steel situation. Local steel workers unions have voted to reject any compromise offers, as learned today.
Circus crowd of 2,000 watches Allen King the trainer subdue a giant Nubian lion after it ripped his right arm, ending with the beast under control amid applause and relief.
Los Angeles harbor district remained tense and quiet after a night of disturbances. About 300 asserted as Communists stormed the San Pedro police headquarters in a fifth straight day of unrest while a settlement on the longshoremen’s strike was reported being pursued.
Prof Rexford Guy Tugwell received an overwhelming Senate vote to become under secretary of agriculture. A Senate committee said it approved his appointment and the final vote followed minutes later.
In Corona a man named Jim, once ruined by the Depression, is persuaded by an insurance executive to explain a new deal to friends and neighbors. He transitions from craftsman to salesman, repaying debts and supporting his family as relief efforts take hold. The piece notes his improved standing and renewed hope as his community learns about the New Deal.
The board authorized an $80,000 direct grant from the State Employment Relief administration to the county auditor for May unemployment relief. An affidavit listing obligations of $82,997.46 was approved. They advanced rights of way for Aguanga to Palms to Pines road, and road official McKenzie was authorized to sign SERA project applications. Harris reported May service totals and pension, back pay, and other benefits.
Bays and girls of Corona and Norco are urged to enroll for summer swimming lessons starting Monday June 13 at the municipal plunge under the Corona Youth Recreation Association. Enrollment cards are available at the Chamber of Commerce and must be returned promptly to arrange classes. Robert Henderson will again teach, cost 50 cents for 12 lessons. Playground activities at the city park run 1 to 5 p m daily except Sunday with Hendrickson directing.
Robertson relocates his company from 213 West Sixth Street to 506 East Ninth Street to gain more commodious quarters for operations and storage.
Earl Lee Kelley announced at the National Highway 60 association banquet in Riverside that the Jack Rabbit Trail re alignment through the Bad Lands between Moreno Valley and Beaumont will begin about August 1 and finish about a year later. The project costs around 462000 and will join Highway 60 to Perris Boulevard and Riverside with final survey funds expected for the next major state highway commission project. W A Sullivan of Globe Arizona presided and the event drew many regional dignitaries.
The Corona-Norco school board plans another meeting this week to interview applicants for three or four open teaching positions. Clerk F. J. Mueller said the list of candidates cannot be released yet because it is not ready.
Corona Lions club drafted a native stone fireplace for the city park near the picnic pergola. John A. Cubley supervises the project as an inspection draft for council approval to accept the gift. The plan mirrors a bandshell project done at no city cost and includes a large table.
Ministers led by Rev. Fred E. White plan to resume summer Sunday vesper gatherings at the park bandshell starting July 1 with a rotating lineup of pastors from Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Episcopal and other denominations. The schedule, still tentative, covers July to September with services each Sunday afternoon and final remarks by Rev. J. M. Barnett of Arlington.
Municipal managers seek to save by reverting to old trash plan while city and school districts discuss employing a full time public health nurse for students. Bids to haul rubbish and garbage are to be opened, with the council aiming for cost savings and continued service.
Co. C. Johns has been sworn in and posted bond to take over the Tem Escal township justice court. He will serve until January 1 as successor to the late D. G. Hows. Johns restored Mrs. Bessie Williams as assistant while Mrs. Bessie B. Hough completes her work in the city hall office. Auditor George Robertson reported all court books and records in order as the new justice prepares to hear his first case tomorrow.
A Missouri farmer reports a hog with three hind legs. Observers joke about hams growing where two grew before while noting pork prices are so low that even a genius hog gets little encouragement.
The Independent clarifies that Mrs Harry Johnson is not identified with the Wage Earning and Bonus Checks campaign though her name appeared in the workers list published Friday June 1 and Monday June 4.
California lemons and Valen prices eased across major markets. New York and Chicago centers quoted Sunkist and Red Ball fruit with varying prices from $4.80 to $6.70. Detroit and Baltimore areas showed similar trends with Domestic Standard and Sunkist notes reflecting modest declines.
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