Summer School Opens June 20 in Corona District
Summer school in the Corona Unified School District offers free transportation and swimming for three students. Programs run six weeks from June 20 to July 29 at Lincoln School with 8:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. sessions. Courses cover reading spelling arithmetic and handwriting while enriched activities include arts crafts science literature and band for grades four through eight. Hollis Westfall coordinates swimming with Red Cross lessons and Harold Becker directs the band. Senior High hosts United States History American Problems and Drivers Education with an audio visual program enhancing learning. pre registration is emphasized.
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Knight
Corona Unified
Harold Becker
Hollis Westfall
City Park
Red Cross
Lincoln School
Fullerton Avenue
United States
Ike Reports Air Raid Test Confusion
President Eisenhower says the nationwide atomic air raid drill produced more complications than expected. He spoke with reporters from his underground Washington area office and noted the NSC meeting would not cover theoretical defense, focusing instead on civil defense and relocation to test government continuity if the capital is destroyed.
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Washington
Eisenhower
National Security Council
Temperature Rise Seen for Tomorrow
A forecast shows inland areas warming after a cloudy week while coastal regions stay cool. Today’s noon high reached 78, while Fraser Colorado logged 27 as the national low, and Presidio Texas posted 107 for yesterday’s high. Beach areas will remain hazy and cool with water around 62.
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Fraser
Colo
Presidio
Texas
Missed Paper Delivery Hours at Daily Independent Office
A man will remain at the Daily Independent office until 6:00 p.m. to deliver any missed newspapers for readers who call before 6:06.
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Daily Independent
Corona Growth Seen Through City Tour and Pioneering Tracts
A visitor accompanies Corona city inspector Charles Hoersting and locals on a tour to observe how Corona has expanded since 1947, noting new subdivisions such as Palm Terrace and Hernandez Homes, the influx of workers to nearby industrial plants, and city efforts to improve trash and unsafe structures while planning street paving and future growth.
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Corona
Grand Boulevard
Charles Hoersting
Francine Robertson
Gloria Reihl
Francine
Idaho
Hoersting
Rohr and
Northrup
Riverside
Anaheim
Palm Terrace
Hernandez
Corona Gardens
Lincoln Highlands
Cook’s Subdivision
Ashwood
Independent
Daily Independent
William Munn
Ernie Tubbs
County Building Staff to Rise 20 Percent
County Building Inspector Charles Bixel gains more than 20 percent staff increase with three inspectors and one clerk added to a 19-person team to manage rapid growth in unincorporated areas. Construction activity tops two million dollars monthly, supporting a higher budget of about 119000 for the new fiscal year despite supervisor talk of possible later cuts.
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Charles Bixel
Bixel
Supa Piano
Frank Westmore to wed Los Angeles beauty in North Hollywood
Frank Westmore 32 youngest of the Westmore makeup artists will marry 23 year old Johnnie Fay Rector of Phoenix Saturday in North Hollywood. The wedding ties the notable beauty industry family to a new alliance as Frank Westmore takes a bride from Phoenix.
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Los Angeles
Frank Westmore
Johnnie Fay
Phoenix
North Hollywood
Kefauver
Marilyn Monroe
William Mooring
Tidings Magazine
Senate
Mooring
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
Vacation theft warnings warn travelers on pickpockets
John Stewart of American Express warns that during peak vacation months pickpockets and bag snatchers thrive. He cites common tactics, suggests using traveler's cheques, and offers safety tips for men and women to keep wallets and purses secure in crowded places.
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John Stewart
American Express Company
Stewart
American Express
Inspector Stewart
Molotov Visits New York Ahead of UN Anniversary
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov arrived in New York en route to the tenth anniversary of the United Nations in San Francisco. He extended cordial greetings to Americans who favor lasting peace and friendship among nations.
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New York
Molotov
United Nations
San Francisco
Guns and Ammunition Used In Fifth Avenue Robbery
In New York three suspects posed as customers to steal 18 guns and ammunition from a Fifth Avenue gun shop. One man examined an automatic weapon, loaded it from his pocket, and pointed it at the sales staff.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Traditional Activity Precedes Commencement for Corona High Class
Corona High School marked its largest class in history with 158 graduates for the class of 1955. Students entombed the Corona and other senior mementos under a concrete slab at the main building entrance, a tradition now seen as possibly the last history in the old plant. Commencement was held on foot hill field with overflow crowds as diplomas were presented by Trustee Bill Kennedy and Principal Duncan. Notable speakers included Nancy Huston and Genevieve Nelson. superintendent George Kibby and board members attended.
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Corona
Gordon Duncan
Bill Kennedy
Mark Hendrickson
Bob Hendrickson
Nancy Huston
Genevieve Nelson
George Kibby
Evelyn McNutt
Duncan
Crimson and Gold
Battles Rage as Both Sides Claim Victory
A clash described as battles rage with numerous dead as both sides announce victory. Ex communicated Peron figures in the chaotic context. Metropolitan Water District approves a Colorado River link to serve about 1000 acres north of Lake Mathews. Western Municipal Water District accepts terms after a Wednesday vote. Everett Grubb cites a $12000 deposit required from El Sobrante Water Co. The new line targets 25 landowners totaling roughly 1000 acres southwest of Riverside. Construction may wait until after September due to facility constraints.
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Peron
Lake Mathews
Metropolitan Water District
Western Municipal Water District
Everett Grubb
Western
el Sobrante Water Co
Riverside
Metropolitan
Aqueduct
Los Angeles
Grubb
20 Bodies Seen in Buenos Aires By U S Reporter
A U S reporter describes heavy fighting in Buenos Aires as rebel forces clash with loyalists before the Plaza de Mayo. Citations say 20 bodies sighted, with shells landing near the presidential palace and confusion over Peron’s fate.
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Buenos Aires
U.S
Juan Jeron
Plaza de Mayo
Peron
United Press
Five youths robberize Lakewood cafe in daylight raid
Five armed youths robbed a Lakewood restaurant and two customers of 698 dollars. Four other patrons were bypassed by the bandits who told them they did not want their money and that the victims were working men.
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Lakewood
Transit Strike Vote Threatens Los Angeles Lines
The AFL Transportation Union will hold a strike vote Monday morning that could idle Los Angeles bus and trolley lines.
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L.A
Los Angeles
AFL Transportation Union
Los Angeles Transit Lines
McCarthy Attacks Ike Over Foreign Policy And Big Four
Sen Joseph McCarthy leveled a strong attack on President Eisenhower charging the administration backs a Soviet peace offensive by acting as the straight man for the Soviet Union. Senate GOP Leader Knowland defended the president's Big Four plans.
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United Press
Joseph McCarthy
Eisenhower
McCarthy
Soviet Union
Senate
Russia
Knowland
GOP
Sen
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