Voters Demand Clear Plans Over Propaganda in Local Campaigns
In a civic open letter readers are urged to require concrete details from candidates about tax cuts plans and national or state policy costs. The piece warns against campaign spin and notes voters will choose by demonstrated ideas, cost, and feasibility. It also mentions seven justice of the peace aspirants and eleven constable hopefuls, predicting friendships may influence votes. The Independent pledges to ignore state and national campaign yarns while publishing live-news items and reader letters within reasonable length.
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Justice of the Peace
Independent
How to Manage as Loud Speaker book bargain
A busy shopper seeks a birthday gift for her husband avoiding sports history or biographies. A clerk suggests a small red bound work titled How to Manage as Loud Speaker. The passage blends a humorous bookstore moment with a political poll note about Roosevelt and the New Deal from The Literary Digest.
Riverside County cuts relief guaranty to secure 124000 loan
Riverside County reduced its relief guaranty by half to $62,000 to obtain a $124,000 borrowing limit from a $20 million state unemployment bond issue. The board of supervisors approved an emergency ordinance authorizing an application for the loan to cover the year's unemployment relief.
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Riverside County
Board of Supervisor
M. H. Lewis
SERA
Riverside
San Bernardino
J. E. McGregor
San Francisco
San Bernardino County
San Diego County
Permits Issued for Two Local Buildings
Building inspector John A. Cubley reports two permits issued in Corona. W R Hutchison will build a new home on West Olive Street with Herbert Wroot as contractor and Mr. Ash will start a small house on West Sixth Street contracted by Mr. Ketchum. Cubley notes the unusual one day total and Corona’s strong activity versus similar cities.
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John A. Cubley
W. R. Hutchison
West Olive Street
Ash
West Sixth Street
Hutchison
Herbert Wroot
Ketchum
Cubley
Corona
San Bernardino
Prentice Seeks Sugar Prices for Bee Feed Supplies
C A Prentice Riverside County Emergency Relief director calls on all merchantile men to submit estimates for sugar to feed starving bees this summer. Minimum five tons, F.O.B. seller, varying lots. Estimates due by week end to Emergency Relief Office 3855 Market Street Riverside.
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C. A. Prentice
Emergency Relief
Riverside County
Emergency Relief Office
Market Street
Riverside
Prentice
Hews campaigns for Riverside Superior Court seat in Department 1
Riverside attorney Hayden L. Hews launches an active bid for the Department 1 superior court judgeship in the August 28 primary. A 23-year Riverside resident, he is a partner in Kelley and Hews and has held civic roles with the Riverside city school board Boy Scouts and local clubs.
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Hayden L. Hews
Riverside
Hews
Riverside County
Stanford University
American Red Cross
Adgfred C. Murray
Kelleyand Hews
Riverside City Board of Education
County Council of Boy Scouts
Community Settlement, Young Women’s Christian Association
Riverside Opera Association
Exchange Service Club
The
Baptist Church
County Bar Association
California State Bar
Elks and
Masonic
Distress Cited as Human Pity and Divine Relief
A quotation frames pity as human while relief of distress is termed godlike, attributed to Mann.
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Mann
Roosevelt to Broadcast Fireside Chat on Thursday Evening
President Roosevelt will again address the nation in an informal fireside chat Thursday night. He is expected to review actions of the 73rd Congress and may outline future plans. The time will be announced later.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Britain Plans Massive Navy Shock U.S. Officials at London Talks
New York reports that Britain's announced naval buildup stunned U S officials who hoped for arms limitations at the London conference. Dispatches say Japan refuses a mere side seat and demands full standing or nothing at all.
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New York
London
Japan
Cafe Owner Kidnapped in Front of Children
Police launched a wide search after an armed group abducted a cafe owner in view of his three children. The incident occurred in Chicago as authorities seek the victim and suspects.
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Chicaigo
Roosevelt Returns to a Packed Washington Agenda
On returning from New York President Roosevelt faces a busy schedule through Saturday. He must appoint several labor arbitration boards and other commissions and push through remaining legislative work before departing on his ocean cruise to Hawaii.
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Washington
New York
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Congress
Tunneys Welcome Second Son As Boxing Champion Watches
New York Mr and Mrs Gene Tunney welcomed their second son today both mother and child in good health. The former world heavyweight champion was described by friends as doing well and staying optimistic about the new arrival.
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New" York
Gene Tunney
Papa Sey
Garner Plays Down Vice Presidency in Magazine Feature
Vice President Garner says his role is not the second most important post in the U.S. government. He calls his job merely the spare tire on the national automobile while a new photograph highlights his ruddiness, geniality, unruly white hair, and distinctive eyebrows for a whimsical biographical piece.
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Garner
United States
National Automobile
John Nance
National Auto
Coronans Vary In Opinions On Old Age Pension Plan
An unofficial canvass by The Independent asks Coronans if they support the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan and why or why not. Citizens cited a range of views from cautious approval to strong opposition, reflecting unsettled local opinion on federal pension proposals.
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Coronans
The
Independent
Townsend Old Age
Townsmen Debate Townsend Old Age Pension Plan in Corona
A Corona survey shows mixed views on a proposed national Townsend style old age pension of 200 dollars a month for those over 60. Proponents cite increased circulation and Golden Age benefits while critics say the payout is excessive and funding uncertain.
Turtles Come Ashore to Nest Along Gulf Shores
The season arrives as giant sea turtles head to the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico to lay eggs in the sand in large numbers. The Mexican territory limits actions the AAA can take to regulate production.
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Gulf of Mexico
Mexican
AAA
City Treasurer M. H. Bert resigns over health concerns
City Treasurer M. H. Bert resigns due to failing eyesight and optic trouble. He left the resignation with City Clerk A. M. Hinkley yesterday and will be considered by the city council tonight. Deputy Ed Hicks, serving during Bert’s absence, is likely to be appointed to fill the unexpired term.
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M. H. Bert
A. M. Hinkley
Ed Hicks
Bert
Los Angeles
F. J. Myren
No Worker Has Safe Lead in Corona Daily Independent Drive
Monday night at 9 closes the first period of the subscription campaign. Leaders are unclear as many workers trail but could surge with few subscriptions. Public support remains strong. donors are urged to place orders with listed workers before Monday night.
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Corona Daily Independent
F. R. Schaal
Robert Snedecor
G. H. Randells
F. T. Robles
Robert Bomar
H. B. Townsend
Harry Francisco
Arthur Neutzman
Henry Linschied
W. L. Peeler
Thelma Thatcher
Joe Vigee
Virginia Hobbs
Collins Candidate on Double Ticket in California
Congressman Sam L. Collins arrived home from Washington and filed for re election on both Republican and Democratic tickets on the GOP platform in Orange County and on the Bourbon ticket in San Bernardino County. He is a registered Republican.
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Sam L. Collins
Washington
G.O.P
Orange County
Bourbon
San Bernardino County
Corona-Norco Uses Past Year Attendance Figures
The Corona-Norco school system reported an average daily attendance of 1,841.61 pupils for the past term, down from 1,861.85 the year before. Peak enrolment occurred in January with 2,013 students statewide, while January attendance included 1,569 in elementary and 376 in high school.
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Corona-Norco System
Glen D. Wight
Wight
Corona Banks Cash Positions Strongest in Their Histories
A. M Rout, cashier, says First National and Citizens banks hold their strongest cash positions yet as deposits rise from high prices for local lemon and Valencia crops. Loan demand remains weak, but real estate lending grows with good security, and a federal deposit guarantee will double to 5000 dollars on July 1.
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First National
Citizens Banks
A. M Rout
Lemon
Valencia
Root
Federal Depost Insurance Corp
Lunds Delay Holiday To Continue Work In Corona
Dr Thomas F Lund pastor of the First Congregational church says he will keep pastoral duties this week in Corona and postpone their in and out vacation until next week. He and Mrs Lund will take short Southern California trips and spend most of July selecting furnishings for their new home as the parsonage on Ramon a street near the church nears completion by July 10 and they plan to reside there for the rest of July. Congregationalists will join Baptists in July Sunday services.
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Corona
New Island Emerges Off Kurile Islands From Volcanic Activity
A volcanic eruption has created a new island 600 feet in diameter and 150 feet high rising from the sea near the northern Kurile Islands. The landmass appeared recently and stands offshore as researchers monitor stability and potential impacts on marine and air routes.
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Kurile Islands
Council To Act On Nurse Fund Contingent Budget
City council faces unfinished business including whether to contribute 500 dollars yearly to a full time school nurse. Education officials are prepared to cover the nurse’s salary. A state highway budget report on street maintenance funded by gasoline tax cuts is also awaited.
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Board of Education
State Highway Commission
Corona
Citrus Belt League of Municipalities
Dan Huckins
Redlands
Gasoline Prices Boosted Across Corona Distributors
Gasoline prices rose today at nearly all Corona distributors with increases of two and a half cents for ethyl and standard grades and two cents for third grade. The change brings ethyl to 20 cents, standard to 18 cents, and third grade to 16 cents per motor. Independent stations followed major company moves, aligning with coastwide pricing. Officials expect possible further retail increases before summer as crude oil producers push for higher prices.
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Corona
Masor
Southland
Citrus Prices Steady at Eastern Midwestern Auction
Quantum of lemons and oranges quoted by Queen Colony Fruit Exchange Corona and Philadelphia traders show Sunkist and Red Ball grades trading between 4.55 and 6.65 dollars. Notable entries include Justrite Q Sunkist at 6.25 and 5.80, Minerva and Lynwood varieties around 4.60 to 5.55, with Standard priced near 4.90 to 5.05.
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California
Queen Colony Fruit Exchange
Corona
York
Sunkist
Progsive
Ey Kiltie
Cor Beauty
ST. Southland Beauties
Justrite Q
Red Ball
Lynwood Q
Minerva Q. Standard
Philadelphia
Southland Beauties
Minerva Q
Stansdard
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Buncombe
Streas
Literary Digest
Vermont
Hoover
Riverside Attorney
Superior Court
Sloond Son
Clair Hutchison
Jim Emerson
Tommy Lawson
Nick Norton
Kinney
A. M. Root
First National Bank
Rufus Ball
Glass Brothers
Harry Lyman
W.C. Sutter
Chamber of Commerce
R. B. Keller
Keller Furniture
M.H. Bert
L. A
Collins
Corona Banks
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