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Newspaper

Corona Daily Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

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One Applicant for Administrator and Four for Engineer

James E. Morrison, city manager of Ellensburg, Washington, is named as the sole applicant for Corona’s city administrator post. Doyle F. Boen will resign tomorrow and serve temporarily as city engineer without pay to sign pending matters. Four applications have been received for the office engineer post, and more are hoped for the administrator role as the ad widens.

Corona James E. Morrison Ellensburg Washington Yakima Doyle F. Boen

Growers Debate Use of Mexican Workers in Corona Fields

Local citrus growers discussed employing Mexican nationals under contract to harvest fruit while noting penalties if wetbacks are hired without proper contracts. Immigrant labor is seen as necessary to prevent spoilage, with pay rates around 65 to 75 cents an hour and Mexican workers sometimes returning to Mexico after work. Border patrol warns illegal hires risk losing contracted workers.

Corona Rivereile Mexico Immigration Service Old Orange County Imperial Valley United States U. S

New York Citrus Market Shifts Small Valencias and Lemons

In New York fruit trading, ten valencias rise slightly for small sizes and fall for larger sizes. Overall, five lemon lots show a decrease.

New York

Baseball box score prompt from Brooklyn vs Chicago

National League game summary shows Brooklyn scoring 2 runs on 11 hits while Chicago has 1 run on 8 hits. The line score lists zeros in early and late innings with a small scoring gap across the middle. No further details or context provided.

Brooklyn Chicago

Miss Sarah Rasso Graduates From Chaffey College

Miss Sarah Rasso earns a degree as part of Chaffey College's graduating class. The exercises occur Saturday on campus. She studied pre nursing and will finish training at the Catholic hospital in Orange. She is the daughter of Mrs. Jesus Rasso of 411 Blaine Street.

Sarah Rasso Chaffey College Miss Rasso Catholic Hospital Orange Jesus Rasso Blaine St

Traffic Safety Urges Care as July Holiday Arrives

National Safety Council notes July traffic deaths last year reached 3 150, close to Revolutionary War fatalities. Council compares motorist losses to 971 000 Americans killed in traffic crashes since cars, urging early trips, patience, avoiding fireworks, and safe recreation for Independence Day celebrations.

National Safety Council Council Ned H. Dearborn Mr. Dearborn

Railroad model builders meet in Memphis hobby display

Doctors, lawyers, artists, retired millionaires and a railroad man gather in Memphis to build or buy model trains. They operate over more than 3,000 feet of track with locomotives valued at hundreds of dollars powered by an intricate electrical switch system.

Memphis Tenn

Hefte Couple Mark 698th Wedding Anniversary

Caledonia Minnesota report notes Mr. and Mrs. O N Hefte celebrate their 698th wedding anniversary and also observe their daughter's golden wedding anniversary with family members in attendance.

Caledonia Minn U.P O. N. Hefte

Threats of Red Counter-Offense Evaporating

United Press war analysis says the Red threat on the east central Korea front has evaporated as they retreat from the salient. UN forces press Kumsong and near Wonsan, while Tokyo reports Red casualties have surged past 250000 with few reinforcements. A big push from Seoul toward Pyongyang is unlikely soon. a westward flank via the Iron Triangle and Sinmak appears probable.

United Press Korea Kumsong Wonsan Tokyo Phil Newsom Manchuria Seoul Pyongyang Iron Triangle Sinmak

Dow Jones closes higher with broad gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 254.08, up 1.57, led by 30 Industrials. Railroads climbed to 79.86 up 0.48, Utilities at 42.65 up 0.22, and the 65 Stocks index at 92.03 up 0.55 as about 1,370,000 shares changed hands.

Dow-Jones

New York Stocks Mixed As Trading Closes On A Varied Note

Market listings show AT and T at 154 percent, Douglas Aircraft 4714, United Aircraft 295, Libby Owens Ford 32, Montgomery Ward 71, Owens Illinois Glass 834, Sears Roebuck 525, Transamerica 195, U S Steel 41, Standard of California 48, Union Oil 38, General Motors 48, Great Northern Ptd 52, Phelps Dodge 86.

New York E. F. Hutton & Co T and T Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Libby Owens Ford Montgomery Ward Owens Illinois Glass Sears ‘Roebuck Transamerica Bethlehem U. S. Steel Standard of California Union Oi General Motors Great Northern Ptd Phelps Dodge

Citrus Market Steady As Prices Hold On Grapefruit

Illinois citrus market reports grapefruit and oranges at steady price levels with lemons easing on packed fruit and loose stock remaining firm. Prices per box vary by size and packing, with fancy loose shipments around 4.60 to 5.00 and packed fancy 252 to 800s from 6.50 to 6.75, 360s 6.25 to 6.50, and paper cartons 3.25 to 3.50.

IL. A

L A Citrus Auction Prices by Grade and Market

The L A Citrus Auction reports prices across all markets for Grade 150s noting Ist and 2nd bids. Values show minor shifts with trend indicated as about unchanged.

L. A. Citrus Auction

Milwaukee newsstand owner charges readers who linger

In Milwaukee a magazine stand operator fights loitering by posting signs. After warning readers to not handle magazines he imposes a charge of 95 cents an hour for handling more magazines than purchased.

Milwaukee U.P

Senate weighs barbers license education rule

A Michigan Senate bill proposed that barber license applicants must have at least a 10th grade education. State Sen. Frank Heath of Bay City opposed the measure saying it would raise the level of conversation in Michigan barber shops.

Lansing Mich Michigan State Senate Frank Heath Bay City Heath Michigan

Fire Rips Montreal Home for Children and Elderly

A six story Catholic orphanage and old peoples home in downtown Montreal burned. At least 16 killed and as many as 50 feared dead as 500 residents faced danger. Firemen battled three hours to control the blaze. four bodies found on an upper floor and several residents sent to hospitals with burns and shock.

Montreal Hileven

Yanks Penetrate Korea Front Near Kum Song

U N tank patrol advances deep into enemy lines below Kum song, pushing toward a buildup area. Reports say tanks moved into the central front near Chupari with light resistance as they threaten to outflank Reds guarding key mountains and the road to the new Soviet build-up center.

U.N Kumsong Chupari

Shipping firms press Truman to use Taft Hartley act

Shipping companies urge President Truman to invoke Teft Hartley provisions to stop a wage and hours dispute risking a nationwide shipping tie up on the east and gulf coasts. Negotiations remain deadlocked and the move could delay a strike by up to eighty days.

Truman

Biggest tax bill approved by Ways and Means panel

The House Ways and Means Committee voted 19 to 6 to approve the largest tax increase in U S history, totaling 7 233 billion dollars. Personal income taxes rise by about 14 percent. All no votes came from Republicans as the measure moves to the Rules Committee ahead of House debates. Meanwhile the Senate Banking Committee backed a rent increase proposal up to 20 percent over 1942 levels for rent controlled housing, rejecting a 37 percent max proposal.

House House Rules Committee Capitol Hill Senate Banking Committee John Bricker Ohio

MacArthur May Face Senate Quiz Again

Chairman Richard Russell invited General MacArthur to testify again before the Senate committee probing his dismissal as Far East supreme commander. Russell aims to wrap up the investigation within two weeks if possible.

Richard Russell MacArthur Senate Far East Russell

Western powers push Berlin blockade end demand

The United States Britain and France in Berlin have sent a second note to the Soviet control commission demanding the Russian economic blockade of Berlin be lifted. US British and French commanders in Berlin also held a secret session to map counter measures against the blockade.

Soviet Control Commission Berlin United States

Mother Seeks Help Locating Missing Son George Henson

Police issued an all points bulletin for George Henson 36 of 930 West Highth Street who vanished after buying a bus ticket Saturday for Los Angeles en route to Fresno. His luggage arrived in Fresno but he has not been heard from since. He had about 65 dollars, is 5 feet 8 inches, medium build, brown hair, blue eyes, and has a tattoo on his left hand.

George Henson West Highth Street Ciara Bradbury Riverside Los Angeles Fresno Sacramento

Arlie Turner 42 Dies Suddenly at Home

Mrs Arlie Turner 42 of 315 Kendall street died unexpectedly last evening after years of declining health. Born January 23 1909 in Spokane Washington she moved here seven years ago from Aztec New Mexico. Survived by husband Percy son Edward Corona and daughter Lois Jenson St James Missouri. Services at Bell Thomas Mortuary Chapel Monday 2 pm Pastor Ivan Wil Hames Church of Christ officiating. Interment Sunnyslope.

Arlie Turner Kendall Street Spokane Washington Aztec New Mexico Percy Edward Corona Lois Jenson St. James Missouri Bell- Thomas Mortuary Chapel Ivan Wil- Hames The Church of Christ Sunnyslope

Rotarians View Acapulco Scenes In Movie Session

Rotarians were treated to an American Airlines film tour of Acapulco Riviera Mexico showcasing water sports and luxury hotels. The program, under International Service, featured projector operator Lyle Swaney and was held at Hotel Springborg with guests Otto Sherer Ray Hammond and Jerry Richards in attendance. Next meeting will feature Col Herman G Halverson discussing Survival Under Atomic Attack with Dr Walter Wood as chair.

Riviera Mexico Acapulco Alan Blum American Airlines International Service Lyle Swaney Herman G. Halverson Riverside County Walter Wood Grant van Valin Henry Hoeger Hotel Springborg Otto Sherer Orange Ray Hammond Jerry Richards Riverside

Junior Library Reading Club Kicks Off June 18

Elizabeth Wer sal librarian announced the Junior Library Reading Club starts June 18 for third through eighth graders. Participants must read 10 or more books to earn certificates and attend the end of program party. the six week reading period ends July 27.

Elizabeth Wersal

Former Defense Secretary Johnson Attacks State Department China White Paper

Louis Johnson testified that the State Department white paper on China aimed to destroy Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist government. He said the joint chiefs faced political pressure as late as December 1949 to keep an American military mission out of Fore mosa. The MacArthur inquiry ends its session. Harriman will testify Monday morning.

Defense Louis Johnson State Department China Chiang Kai-Shek Johnson Senate MacArthur Joint Chiefs of Staff Foremosa W. Averell Harriman

MacArthur Warns Of Invisible Government Based On Propaganda

General MacArthur, speaking at the Alamo in San Antonio, attacked the administration about an invisible government based on propaganda. He cited a 1949 State Department brief noting Formosa's fall would downplay inland strategic value.

MacArthur Alamo San Antonio Texas State Department Formosa

Internal fears cited over external threats in public address

The speaker argues fear comes not from external danger but from insidious forces within propogating falsehoods. General MacArthur criticizes allies of Communists among liberals and warns of manipulation of public opinion. He visits Fort Sam Houston where 200 Korean War wounded awaited him with crowds reaching 760000 over two days. A $48 million state school aid increase faces veto risk from Governor Warren who says revenue cannot support it. lawmakers debate using surplus revenue or taxes to fund education.

MacArthur San Antonio State Senate Assembly Warren Han Francia Dunn Robert Kirkwood Dunn

California and Local News Highlights

Senator Parkman weighs hearing on reviving a bill to ban draw poker parlors as Assemblyman Klockstein questions the delay. California plans spend 1.55 million on water and rain projects to safeguard the supply and study rainmaking. Los Angeles appoints Samuel B. Leask Jr. as first city administrator. Downey police seek a thief who stole 120 report cards from a high school, leaving school funds untouched. House Ways and Means backs a bill to give narcotics traffickers up to 20 years without parole.

Harry Parkman Senate Calif California FIRST Downey Downey High School House Ways and Means Committee

Margaret Truman Praises Belgium Future King in Brussels

Margaret Truman met Prince Baudouin in Brussels and described him as very nice and fluent in English. She noted his slang knowledge and joked that he speaks good American.

Margaret Belgium Margaret Truman Brussels Miss Truman Prince Baudouin

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Henry Heidi Ed Ritter Terra Vista Henry Pulliam Heidi Siete M'Arthur State Dept Junior Library M’arthur
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