Nevada Lottery Pool Looms Over Reno City Tale
A Carson City filing reveals an organization to run a large football pool with a $100,000 prize and ten percent of receipts funding a Reno children's hospital. The venture, billed as not a lottery, prompts debate over state revenue, gambling laws, and the line between sweepstakes and gambling.
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Chicago
Jim Braddock
Joe Louis Barrow
Braddock-Loui
George Washington
Johann Kaspar Lavater
Washington
France
England
Europe
d'Alembert
Tvs
U. S
Nevada
Carson City
Children’s Hospital
Reno
State C. E. Convention in Los Angeles Soon
Coronans plan to attend the California Golden Jubilee convention of Christian Endeavor in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium June 26 to 30. Organizers promise a truly Golden Jubilee event with spiritual leaders of international renown, a large convention chorus, notable musical features, and banquets and fellowship programs.
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Coronans
California
Christian Endeavor
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles
Weather Shifts Prompt Talk of Female Predictor
Readers note frequent weather changes and the belief that a woman could influence the forecast, reflecting public superstition about the elements and a playful take on weather authority.
Labor walkout looms as San Francisco workers seek gains
Several thousand elevator operators and janitors weigh a strike plan awaiting permission from the San Francisco labor council which meets weekly. They demand an eight hour day five day week higher wages union recognition and closed shop. In contrast Franco's insurgent forces seize seven towns and thousands of Basque militiamen in northern Spain. The Duke of Windsor marks his 43rd birthday at his Austria castle with a small party planned by the former Mrs Wallis Warfield.
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San Francisco
the &A Francisco Labor Council
ST. Wolfgang
Austria
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
London
Witness Testifies in Aluras Murder Trial
The first witness testified in the Harry French murder case in Alturas California where McCracken was fatally shot after publishing a story about the French family name. Stockton detectives report a separate slashing stabbing death with a pocket knife clue.
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Alturas
Calif
Harry French
Claude L. McCracken
French
McCracken
Stockton
Louis Wins World Heavyweight Title in Knockout
Joe Louis walked the streets of Chicago in a daze after defeating James J. Braddock by knockout in the eighth round to become the new heavyweight champion in a scheduled 15 round bout.
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Chicago
Joe Louis
James J. Braddock
Pasadena Fire Douses Two Story Blaze. Twelve Overcome
A Pasadena blaze in a two story building caused $60,000 damage as twelve firefighters were overcome by smoke and chemical fumes. Six firemen required hospital treatment for emergency care.
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Pasadena
Helen Werner Released From Jail After Intoxication Charge
Mrs. Helen M. Werner left Long Beach jail with husband Erwin P. Werner after spending several hours in custody on an alleged intoxication charge. The couple had recently been acquitted on a bribery case related to liquor administration.
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Long Beach
Helen M. Werner
Erwin P. Werner
Dogs Bite 23 in Six Hours in Los Angeles
Twenty three people were bitten by dogs in six hours in Los Angeles and were under medical observation. Several received Pasteur treatment for rabies as health authorities investigated the incidents.
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Los Angeles
Pasteur
Entertains District Officer At Copper Kotte Meeting
A district meeting hosted by the Corona club featured O A Johnson Jo McGuire Tom McLaughlin and G Perry with Perry outlining plans for an educational session in Alhambra. A trophy gift honored Wd Hammar and Boh Ten Tricksom won the weekly raffle as Civile Tonge urged next week’s round table at Albert McCurdy’s home. A joint installation with the Upland club and a Corona sponsored dinner invites the Corona Caino club as guests.
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Jo. McCguire
Riverstate
Tom McLaughlin
Coronas Terink Puta
Geree Perry
San Bomartino
Governo
Perry
Alhambra
Corma
Perrys
T Cal Group
Hammar
Boh Ten Tricksom
Civile Tonge
Moxt Puesday
Albert McCurdy
Upland Club
Caino Club
Nomination of Officers at West American Legion Meeting
John Hull nominated to succeed Herbert S. Wroot as commander at the regular West American Legion meeting. Other nominations include first and second vice commanders, chaplain, sergeant at arms, and two executive board members. Election set at the dinner meeting at the Memorial Home with by laws adopted and a Boy Scout camp trip planned for July.
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W. H. Jameson, Jr
West American Legion
J. He. Phull
P Herbert S. Wroot
Teredk Sztbo
L. F E. Brown
Frank I
Bishop
Wheuby Sullivant
R. J. Steiner
Harry IL. Whesley
Clyd. Booth
Gully
W. HR. Jameson
Noodo
Ladyliwild
Council Discusses Many Matters
City council hears reports on Petit tock topics and progress. Discussions cover speed limits in the city park, traffic, property acquisitions, public works, and personnel pay scales.
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Council
Meek
Withdrawal of Italy Nazis From Control Plan Causes Anxiety
The note describes unease over a plan to remove Italian and Nazi influence. It references international pressure and Spain and mentions concern about broader effects and stability amid wartime tensions. Entities include Italy, Nazis, Spain, and London.
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Italy
London
Gora
Spain
Lincoln Scheel Playere and Owen Lincoln Scheel Playere
Fragmented text describes plans for youth sports clubs for boys and girls in the city. Parents, boards, and event dates are referenced as they prepare to offer activities and opportunities.
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Lincoln Scheel Playere and
Owen
Thor
Investigation of Strike Assured
The report notes an investigation into a threatened strike with officials in Washington seeking to confirm the aims and potential impact. No date is given for action, but discussions underline the seriousness of possible labor disruptions and public effects.
Joan Blondel Is Sent to Hospital
A garbled clipping reports Joan Blondel being taken to a hospital amid confusing text. It references medical events and unclear names, with stray phrases about hospitals, patients, and related figures.
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Joan Blondel
Dilworth and Phillips Honored By State Officials
A letter from the State Fish and Game Development Association expresses appreciation for the work of Senator John Phillips and Assemblyman Nelson. The note praised their efforts, noting collaboration with local officials and state departments.
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Mel Hieren
Tsaeik Walton
Tedggaelis
State Fish and Game Development Association
John Phillips
Assemblymiain
Philips
Uuel
Cecil De Mille Tax Inquiry In Congress Committee Relayed
Cecil De Mille is named in a tax inquiry before the congressional tax committee. The producer defended by noting the case has been in courts and that his use of a personal holding company to avoid taxes was sustained by the method in question.
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Cecil de Mille
Wornstein
OIN Internal Revenue Coontiilistener Fate TP Deedive
Qin
Coek
Amotio Te Pretac
Holvering
de Mille
Conductor Returns to Work After Riverside Injury
Elton Greene of Odd Teullerton avenue resumes duties as conductor for Pacific Electric Motor Co in Riverside after recovering from facial and shoulder injuries. He was treated at Riverside Community Hospital and is staying with his mother Mrs Myrtle Cereene.
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Elton Greene
Odd Teullerton Avenue
Pacific Electric Motor Company
Riverside
Tfe
Myrtle Cereene
Wy Hill Leaves Corona for Eastward Tour
Wy Hill is set to depart Corona tomorrow with plans to attend the Bay Shore Jamboree in Washington D C. Afterward he will travel to New York City and then to his former home in Primattan, Canada for a goodwill tour described as a long-awaited pleasure trip.
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New York City
Goa
Primittan
Canada
Charge Screen Star Aunt Faces Court Fight
In Los Angeles Millicent Pear Choletiew charges swirl as 18 year old Machish Screen Star seeks court orders and guardianship related to the boy her sister and late husband adopted. The proceeding involves motions and panel rulings as the case unfolds.
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Star
Qn Court
LOS Aneires
Tillman
Ceronan Sets Sail From San Francisco for Orient
Miss Giwetrelotian and Miss Brockman lead a party including Mrs. Parry and others leaving Corona for Yokohama aboard the Ceronan. They plan stops in Honolulu and Shanghai, with visits to the Great Wall and Chinese deserts, and expect to be away until August 7.
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Dana
Brockman
Corona
San Terancisco
Hlenoluln
Yokohama
Shanghai
China
Great Wall
Chinese Desert
Local meeting to feature W T Ingranger speaker
Thursday's session at Hotel Kinney will feature W. T. Ingranger, noted Coronan figure, introduced by kooA B Frinkin. Discussion will cover recent Bourdaions in vention and related evaluations from the parish.
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Hotel Kinney
W. T. Ingranger
Kooa
Frinkin
The Independent Published in Corona by Tax-Paying Citizens
The Independent is printed and published in Corona by Corona Tax-Paying Citizens, reflecting a local civic initiative and governance tradition.
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Corona
Earle backs third term for Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Greee Earle endorses a third term for Franklin D Roosevelt, arguing for continuity through the presidential precedent and wartime leadership. The statement paints a path for the Democratic nomination and clashes with constitutional limits.
Warren ClO Calls General Strike Amid Plant Shutdowns
The Clo called a general strike in Warren led by organizer Gus Halk, claiming six factories were shut and warning that every plant in town would be affected by night fall. The action targets Repubis Corporation's Warren plant and seeks protection under National Guard authorities.
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Warren
Boda Collet
Gus Halk C.lo
Repubis Corporation
Coadamen Armit
Stedbo
Miller entertains Dunkers as Steves joins club
Memories of past Corona Dunkers program return as Plarry Payne misses event and AL Miller stages an impromptu show with the club assisting. A wedding scene and shipwreck tale unfold with Frank Newsom directing and Genie Blair on piano while C A Steves oversees Bank of America branch duties.
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Terank Ware
Corona Dunkers Club
Plarry Payne
AL. Bb. Miller
Miller
Sim
Frank Newsom
Genie Blair
C. A. Steves
Manger
Bank of America
Beige
Poole
Murray
Warner Cropper
Plenty Torch
Two Die as Framework Collapses at Belvedere Plant
A large steel framework at the Pacific Nut Oil company plant in Belvedere collapsed during construction. Killings include A. C. Gustafson Koof Lynwood and William Mitshowy. Four others were seriously injured.
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Los Angeles
Pacffc Nut Oil Company
Belvedere
Deat
A. C. Gustafson
Koof Lynwood
Willian Mitshowy
Pitsitefeti
Young hollyhock plant draws crowd in town
Harold Marsden reports a very tall hollyhock measured at two feet, described as a young plant by Millarsden. The crowd gathers as residents compare notes and speculate on how tall it may grow, with local interest growing alongside the unusual garden sight.
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Heciyhoek
Harold Marsden
Millarsden
Citrus Prices and Auction Results Reported in New York
Today's citrus prices note Valencia sales at auction in New York with prices around 6.00 for Lemons and 4.60 to 6.55 for Lemons. Valencias listed at 4.00 to 6.00. Corona lemons and assorted brands shown with specific bids such as Justrite 5.40 and Progressive 6.50 in Baltimore and New York auctions.
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Valencia
Baltimore
Justrite
RBI
Minerva Ltd
Progressive
Corona Beauty
Maduro
Glen Ranch
Grove
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