Local Residents Share News and Weekend Visits in Corona
Snaps show Soldier Wilbert Miller on a 10 day Texas leave at the First National Bank, Frank Carroll visiting from Los Angeles, and Lt Col John W Coplen on vacation after two years in the Aleutians. Seaman Herman Staten returns home for the rodeo weekend while 35 years ago Corona's Knights of Truth are recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Miller
Texas
First National Bank
Frank Carroll
Corona
Los Angeles
Fellows
Izaak Walton League
Seaman Herman Staten
Uncle Sam
San Diego
Navy
J. Lincoln
Justice Court
Knights of Truth
John W. Coplen
Army
Aleutians
Walter E. Hill
Main Street
Santa Fe
Sammy Lowery
Pater
J. S. Lowery
In Brief: Milk Producing Karakul Sheep Report in Perris
In Perris district a flock of about 2400 Karakul sheep yields milk with 11 percent butter fat. About 325 are milked, milk sent to Calabasas for cheese. one gallon yields roughly three pounds of cheese selling at 1.50 per pound. Wool commands a special price. Also noted: A T Wallop of Placentia dies aged 100, a toy maker who distributed Christmas toys. Hemet News wins gold for best special edition at a state ad managers convention. A 1060 acre brush fire near Temple Hills threatens Laguna Beach homes. residents recall the worst fire. A Glendora donkey named Michael wanders. owner pays 25 cents reward, twins pay double to recover, later investing the reward in war stamps.
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Perris
Karakul
Calabassas
Temple Hills
Laguna Beach
Wemple Hills
Michael
Dolind LaChance
Glendora
Cherbourg Falls Expected as Allied Vault Near Port
Allied forces closed in on Cherbourg as German defenses weakened and demolition accelerated. Reports from Cherbourg and surrounding suburbs described heavy fighting around Fort Duroule and Fort Octeville while Germans began evacuating and destroying harbor installations. An Eisenhower spokesman noted lighter resistance as the advance continued, with American spearheads penetrating toward the port and harbor works under intense artillery support.
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Supreme Headquarters
London
Cherbourg
Frrench
Algiers
Fort Duroule
Fort Octeville
Dwight D Eisenhower
Henry T. Gorrell
United Press
le la Hague
Teurtheville-Hiague
Valognes
la Rougen
Assaulc
The Fifth War Loan Push Urges Extra Bonds Nationwide
A community war bond appeal urges every citizen to buy an extra War Bond to accelerate victory. Since June 12 the campaign reports rising individual buyers and emphasizes fire power through additional purchases. The message ties home front effort to soldiers in life and death combat and declares today as another day for national resolve.
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Jimy
America
Corona County Trails in War Bond Sales
Corona and Riverside county report slow progress in the Fifth War Loan drive through Saturday. Riverside is at 26 percent of its quota while Corona-Nereo stands at 22 percent. Organizers credit available funds and strong home-front support as workers and local plants push to meet targets with payroll deductions averaging 15 percent for 70 percent of employees. Notable rally activities include a quiz at American Fruit Growers and bond purchases at PB J Weisel plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside County
Joy G. Jameson
Corona- Nereo War Finance Committee
Jameson
Irance
Saipan
David H. Kelley
Corona
Kelley
U. S. Naval Hospital
W. Dean Smith
Seabee
Hearn
Marine Corps
New Georgia Island
de- Zarra
Allee Barnes
PB. J. Weisel Silica Sand
Corona Citrus Association
Bill Lemus
Josephine Gonzales
Gertrude Lars
John Syee
Biak Conquest Nears Completion In Dutch New Guinea
Sixth Army troops virtually finished the Biak island campaign with the capture of Borokoe and Sorido airfields. Infantry broke the last Japanese resistance in Biak northern hills and moved toward Sorido as airfields fell. MacArthur headquarters reports heavy enemy losses and notes American front lines now under 900 miles from the Philippines.
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Allied
Southwest Pacific
Sixth Army
Biak Island
Dutch New Guinea
Philippines
Biak
Borokoe
Sortdo
Sorido Village
Sorido Airfield
MacArthur
City issues multiple building permits this week
Building inspector John A. Cubley issued several permits last week. A plumbing permit went to Kenneth Clingmian of 820 Joy St. Other permits cover repairs, an addition for Dr. H. H. Herman at 15 Beverly Drive, and additions for Joe Rios of 314 Belle St. and M. Villa of 603 West Second St.
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John A. Cubley
Kenneth Clingmian
Joy St
Cinco de Mayo
Joe Rios
Belle St
H. H. Herman
Beverly Drive
M,. Villa
West Second St
U S Angered by British Speech Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Secretary of State Hull denounces a British remark that the United States provoked Japan into war. Lord Halifax and Winston Churchill reportedly plan to apologize. British minister Lyttelton’s comments provoke anger among U.S. officials and Congress, with formal statements defending U.S. self defense and long-pressured relations.
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Washington
Corden Hull
United States
Japan
Lord Halifax
Hull
Oliver Doyttelton
Winston Churchill
Halifax
Churchill
Layttelton
State Department
Lyttelton
Phether
Pearl Harbor
Hiss
America
Flair
City Council Extends County Health Contract Details
The city votes to renew the county health department contract with costs at 50 dollars per year. The agreement covers sanitary supervision quarantine work and enforcement of health ordinances within city limits and requires biweekly department visits to coordinate with police. The term can end with 60 days notice, and the renewal was approved as Resolution 466.
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Corendas
County Health Department
Health Department
Ciil
Corona
Board of County Supervisors
British Gain in Burma as Japanese Strongholds Fall
Allied forces reported advances across northern Burma with Japanese positions collapsing near Kohima and Ketuppla Luogbi after bayonet fighting. Chinese troops tightened a noose around Mogaung on the Mandalay railway while Japanese detachments attempted a river escape near Kamaing.
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Soutitmast
Divine Mortlsy
Ketuuiplalougbi
Tipi
Auveuieigs
Kohima
Flora
Iraphul Ino O
Burma
Mogaung
Mandalay
Kamaing
Douglas Aircraft Representative to Address Lions
Carol Wiannapan of the MPourrhas Aircraft corporation will speak at Pharsdiy's Lions meeting. Floaty Moore will preside over the program chatain for the meet. Reports from the convention in San Jose will be given by several lab oembers who attended. The Corona club was represented by nine wien. St. Com. b. AL Brown and ATaunis Dick attended the sessions.
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Carol Wiannapan
Mpourrhas Aircraft Corporation
Pharsdiy
Dietel Springborg
Floaty Moore
San Jose
Corona Club
Nine Wien
St. Com
B. AL Brown
Ataunis Dick
Othe Docat Club
Convention Opens Amid GOP Platform Drafts In Chicago
The Republican national convention opens with committees drafting the party platform and addressing credentials disputes. Key figures include former President Hoover and speakers with planned tributes as the gathering advances toward formal proceedings.
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Chicagchwa
Bierbert Co Poover
Weurtelh Ia
Willkie
Robert A. Tall
Ilso
Kiree
Teiarneck
Hoover
Chinese Army Aftermath Amidst Japanese Assault
The article details the Chinese forces retreating from Cuangina as Japanese troops advance with artillery and air power. A wartime committee and local defense watch note heavy losses and the city’s fall, while the Japanese push to sever Chinese connections with western allies along the Culton Lane road.
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CPP
British Push Far Beyond Perugia In Fast Allied Advance
Allied forces drive up the Adriente coast and beyond Perugia, advancing four miles past the ancient city amid heavy street fighting. British and French units report rapid progress toward the Tyrrhenian coast, with German rear resistance slowing but not stopping the advance.
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Perugia
Fleet Closes In On Japanese At Dusk Monday
Admiral Nimitz announced the US 8th Fleet closed on the Japanese navy between the Mariana Islands and the Philippines at dusk Monday. Carrier aircraft pressed the attack as naval forces engaged. losses on both sides were not yet assessed. The action mirrors a prior mysterious engagement. outcome could shape western Pacific control and war length.
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Prrrl
Wir
Adan
Chester Nimitz
Maretana Islands
Aud Buyven
Philippines
Armerican
ULS
Adm
Raymond A. Sphiaanes
Armericas
Saipan
Marianas
Godnio
Nimita
Cadreratto
Corderea
Battle Radio London
Marinas
Pacific
Japan
Admral Nimitz
Nutter to Take Recreation Job
The Corona recreation commission discussed youth programs and recommended Monte Nutter fill the city park vacancy left by Weller Sefton. Mrs. C. W. Wilson will teach handicraft at the park every Thursday starting tomorrow, with others assisting Teen-age dances and Friday night activities. Members present included Mrs. Hampton G. M. Emerson A. L. Blackburn R. C. Verity and Walter Sefton.
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Strnmter
Corona Recreation Commission
City Hall
Kt. J. Hampton
Weller Sefton
Coromit
Monte Nutter
Mars. C. W. Wilson Wall
Albert Tisnerat
National Business and Professional Women
U.S. Army
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A. T. Wallop
Placentia
California Newspaper Advertising Managers Association
Billymore
Hemet News
Corona Trails
Normandy
NEA Radio Telephoto
badUilnye Ciermany
Signal Corps Hadio Telephoto
U.S
Douglas Aircraft
G.O.P
Cuangina
Rome
APN Kiphith
Gorottamare
Rhmind
Hatton
Perigo
Chitusi
Paald
Plisshwery 7
Oth Navy
Qond Amertoair
Indo
Anc
Crosse
Monte Pescall
Anwritinsa
Monte Pescaki Aohi
Niles
Crosseto
Osturbopro
Howe
Duya
Badicofani
Monticello
Severane
Vigo Careia
Bapni San Filippo
Paseu
Palogrelta
Nimitz
U. S
Nutter
Walter Sefton
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