Norco approves one zone change plans 1100 homes
Norco Planning Commission granted a 12 acre residential zone change to R-1 for Union Hawaiian Corp and postponed a separate 8 acre commercial rezoning after a heated meeting. The firm plans 20 000 square foot lots with bridle paths and equestrian trails and eventual construction of 1100 homes in the Pepper Tree area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NORCO
Norco Planning Commission
Union Hawaiian Corp
Hamner
Second
Pulaski
River
Pepper Tree Country Club Estates
del Walton
Commission
H. G. McNeil
Jim Jenkins
Walton
Moore
Norco City Planning Commission
Union Hawaii Corporation
Guerrillas Sweep District Capital Loc Ninh in Vietnam
Communist forces moved from Dong Xoai and overran Loc Ninh district capital in Binh Long Province near Cambodia. Casualty figures from Dong Xoai remain incomplete as U S troops hold positions near Phuoc Vinh. Air raids hit Yen Phu barracks as Maj Gen Thieu takes command amid cabinet resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loc Ninh
Binh Long
Dong Xoai
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Phan Huy Quat
Officials confirm continued troop moves to South Vietnam
Washington officials acknowledge ongoing movement of U S forces to South Vietnam but provide no figures or unit specifics. Reports note possible alerts for the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, the 11th Air Assault at Fort Benning, and the 25th Infantry at Schofield Barracks. Total U S personnel in Vietnam reach about 53,500, higher than earlier midsummer estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
1St Infantry Division
Ft. Riley
Kan
11Th Air Assault Division
Ft. Benning
25Th Infantry Division
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
South Viet Nam
Navy
Residents share views on fortune telling faith
A survey of local residents reveals mixed opinions on fortune telling. Mrs Penny Bresnick and Clay Correll dismiss it as carnival ploys and disbelief, while Mrs Vela Riley notes occasional belief in predicted events and Mrs Pauline Champagne recalls a skeptical fortune teller years ago. George Wilkinson recalls a fortune told in 1931 that seemed to unfold through 1939 before he stopped paying for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
Valley Fair group to meet at Norco Community Center
Norco Valley Fair organizers urged Norco residents and project chairmen to attend a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Norco Community Center. Fair Committee Chairman Don Young emphasized bringing suggestions and planning aids, especially from chairmen with budgeted projects, to ensure broad community support for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Fair
Norco
Norco Valley Fair
Fair Committee
Norco Community Center
Don Young
Young
Space twins win Michigan honors
Astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White returned to Michigan where Governor George Romney praised them as young men who have written a new page in history with their wings in one hand and a university degree in the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor, Mich
UPI
James McDivitt
Edward White
Michigan
George Romney
Riverside County flood control budget approved with zone tax
The Riverside County Flood Control District budget was approved by the County Board of Supervisors acting as district directors. A 2.5 cent tax rate funds administration costs in all zones while Zone Two Corona Norco requires a 29.32 cent tax for a 360,400 budget.
Board of Supervisors stalls on wage survey
Riverside County Board of Supervisors delays action on pay raises for county employees after a 3-2 vote. Supervisor Cook proposed a 5.5 percent average rise starting Dec 1, but the motion failed with only Supervisor Anderson supporting. Sheriff Clark urged a clear timetable as the board balked on committing to a path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Riverside
CNR
County Board of Supervisors
William W. Cook
Palm Desert
Paul J. Anderson
Cook
Anderson
Weather notes show variable clouds and gusty winds
The report describes variable cloudiness with strong gusty winds today and diminishing winds by Wednesday. It notes cooler temperatures today and tonight, with a high around 69 and a low near 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasday
Los Angeles Growers Urged to Use Teen Labor Force
A state official warned growers using Mexican and Japanese workers to immediately employ available teen age student labor or risk losing foreign field hands. About 1 000 Los Angeles students have enrolled under the A Team program backed by Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz, though growers had not yet sought help, according to officials. Frank B Millan of Garfield High School said students expect jobs next week and plan to use earnings for an education fund after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPD
Willard Wirtz
Frank B. Millan
Garfield High School
Labor dispute over gate at Fontana Kaiser plant
Laborers Local 1184 picketed a new gate at Kaiser's Fontana facility used for a $79 million expansion. The union says the gate blocks noninvolved workers while Kaiser seeks court intervention. The company notes workers are employed by construction firms, not Kaiser engineers, at Fontana and Eagle Mountain sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Steel
Fontana
Riverside
Kaiser Engineers
Steel Company
Eagle Mountain
County Buys Land From Schools for Road Improvement
County supervisors authorize payment of 6270 to Corona Unified School District for 0.95 acre parcel taken from a school site rear for El Cerrito road work. County surveyor A C Keith reports the district informally agreed to the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
CNR
County Board of Supervisors
Corona Unified
el Cerrito
A. C. Keith
East Corona zoning plan approved amid residential shift
County Planning Commission approved a zoning plan for East Corona area near Corona Norco and Riverside changing much land from agricultural to residential use. Three residents asked for horse friendly zoning on six parcels south of Home Gardens School and a commercial center was planned at Magnolia and McKinley with a residential buffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamner
Meese
Norco
Riverside
CNR
County Planning Commission
Corona
Corona, Norco
Home Gardens School
Commission
Tom Webb
Magnolia
Mckinley
Demonstrators Arrested in Jackson Civil Rights March
In Jackson Mississippi 472 demonstrators mostly Northern college students were arrested while attempting to march on the state capitol. There were no violent clashes though at least three protesters suffered scalp lacerations. Charges included parading without a permit and a concealed weapon for a Negro in possession of a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Capitol
Jackson
Mississippi
Norco considers building department as city unit
Norco council discussed creating a city run building and safety department with an annual cost of about 8050 dollars. Current county handled permits yield 1200 to 1400 dollars monthly, seen as potential city revenue. Other topics include rubbish disposal franchise options and an ordinance restricting flowering shrubs along streets due to horse safety. No action taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NORCO
Sam Kallagan
Tom Harris
Norco Rubbish Disposal Company
Cyr’s Disposal
Hoefs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hal Meese
O. M. Tay
Dong
Xoai
U.S
Cambodia
Phuoc Vinh
U.S. Army
North
Viet Nam
Yen Phu
Hanoi
Washington
Penny Bresnick
West Agnes
Clay Correll
Rancho
Vela Riley
Paseo Grande
George Wilkinson
Serene Drive
Space Twins
Ben Clark
Clark
George Geary
State Farm Placement Service
Joé
Independent
Seaes
Eeeteereeerevert
Eeeae
Eeae Memory Lane
Owe
Reese Cena
Eeael i “Sports Coebe Posse Gttteytsge
Seeceseseees 8
Osvevrstiarteceues
East Corona
Webb
Pussycat Posse
Chicago
Ruth Hlavaty
Posse
Richard Dickover
Richard
Norco Council
By Eva Wallace
Ant
Louis Hoefs
Heefs
Lois Richards
Harris
Bert Range
Range
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!