Liberty Bell Birthday Antics and History Ties
The Fourth of July honors America's Liberty Bell once housed in Independence Hall Philadelphia. Cracked upon arrival 1752 the bell was recast after two attempts and finally placed in 1753. It tolls through history announcing victories mournings and notable events while today protected in a white oak case with a long crack defining its fame.
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America
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
State
London
England
Phas
Stow
Philosaris
Allentown
Grand Opening Plans for Gordon's Grocery Advancing
Workmen install shelving and islands for the new Gordon's Grocery location. An awning by O R VanDerhoof frames the entrance while a 23 foot ridge-pole spans the sun heater and room cooler. Stock will come from Foremost wholesale markets ahead of the opening.
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O .R. VanDerhoof
Gordon’s Grocery
No Permit Needed Statement From Local Official
A brief note states that no permit is required due to the affair being private and confidential, withholding further details. The message hints at stricter rules for public actions, though specific circumstances are not disclosed.
County ERA reorganizes to boost works division
C A Prentice becomes assistant director of the works division with full charge pending a chief. W Stewart Button announces Riverside County ERA restructuring. Nearly a dozen projects await state approval to put Riverside residents to work, with few white collar roles yet initiated under the initial recreation program. Lee Nafzgar is named engineer as the committee merges relief and works units to streamline operations.
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County Emergency Relief Administration
C. A. Prentice
W. Stewart Button
ERA
Wallace C. Sutter
Riverside County
Button
Lee Nafzgar
Riverside
Prentice
Direct Relief
Masons Plan Park Picnic Thursday Evening
The local Masonic lodge will hold its St. John picnic in the city park Thursday at 6:30 PM. Families should bring a basket for a pot luck dinner. The lodge provides coffee cream sugar and ice cream. Entertainment will be imported from Fullerton.
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Masonic Lodge
St. John
Clair Hutchison
Fullerton
Court to Deprive Drunk Drivers of Autos in Future
Superior Judge Morton impounded three cars of motorists sentenced for driving while intoxicated. The vehicles, labeled Exhibit No 1, will remain in custody until court orders release. The aim is to deter drunken driving by withholding cars until drivers demonstrate they have learned their lesson.
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0. K. Morton
W. G. Waite
HIGES SUCCEEDS CITY TREASURER
City Treasurer M H Bert resigned due to failing eyesight. Deputy Ed Hicks appointed to fill the unexpired term effective July 1. Bert, now in Los Angeles, will not resume duties and Hicks must post bond funded by the city.
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Gleason and Healy
M. H. Bert
Ed Hicks
Bert
Hick
Huckkins
Los Angeles
Conciliation Board Moves to End West Coast Strike
President Roosevelt's labor conciliation board under Arch Bishop Hanna began work to settle the longshoremen strike in California ports. Efforts aim to stop bloody rioting with militiamen ready to intervene in San Francisco and Los Angeles harbors.
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Conciliation Board
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Labor Conciliation Board
Bishop Hanna
California
Los Angeles Harbor
Bridge expert Milton C. Work dies at 69 in Philadelphia
Milton C. Work, renowned bridge authority and teacher of thousands, died in Philadelphia at age 69. He collapsed in October while competing in a bridge tournament, ending a long career in the card game.
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Philadelphia
Milton C. Work
Commuters Riot After Subway Train Halts
Six hundred terrified subway commuters rioted in a panic when a train halted. Scores were injured by broken glass as youths allegedly short circuited the third rail causing the stoppage.
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New York
Subway
German War Vets Fight for Existence in Berlin
Stahlhelm veterans ask President Hindenburg Chancellor Hitler and Vice Chancellor von Papen for aid as they contend a Nazi dissolution order threatens their organization. They plead for support to preserve the veterans group amid a shadow of political crackdown.
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Berlin
Stahlhelm
Germany
von Hindenburg
Hitler
von Papen
Roosevelt weighs endorsing GOP candidates backing him
President Roosevelt is said to be seriously considering endorsing Republican congressional contenders who backed him in the last session. He is advised to stay out of the campaign.
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Washington
Roosevelt
C. C. Johns
Leonard Schmidt
United States
Frank Newsom
Harriman Given Stiff Sentence in New York Case
Joseph W Harrisian, former head of the defunct crime bank, was sentenced today to four and a ...
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Harriman
New York
Joseph W. Harrisian
Rime Ba Banks
Legion Convention Heads for San Francisco in August 1934
The American Legion California Department prepares an elaborate program for a large convention in San Francisco from August 11 to 15 1934 under general chairman Carl W Miles. The event will draw delegates and visitors from California and nearby states numbering about 50000 along with auxiliary 40 and 8 and Sons of the American Legion activities.
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American Legion
Department of California
San Francisco
Carl W. Miles
California
American Legion Auxiliary
Sons of the American Legion
No Trespass and Smoke Prohibition Enforced in Trabuco
Ranger A M Longacre enforces closure of the Trabuco district in Cleveland National Forest to trespass and smoking to prevent fire. Four Orange County residents have paid 40 dollars in fines for trespass and smoking infractions. one trespass and three smoking cases were heard in Orange County justice court. The district has been closed since May 15 and is critical to protecting the watershed near Corona.
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Trabuco
Cleveland National Forest
A. M. Longacre
Longacre
Orange County
Silverado Canyon
Corona
Forest Preserve
Skyline Drive
Boys Undergo Tonsillectomies at Corona Hospital
Three youngsters had tonsillectomy operations in the last two days at Corona hospital. Frank Burdick, 11, and Ruth Burdick, 10, children of Mr and Mrs W G Burdick of Norco, had their tonsils removed yesterday morning and went home today. Harry Higgins, son of Mr and Mrs C Higgins of Victoria Avenue, had his removed this morning.
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Corona Hospital
Frank
Ruth
W. G. Burdick
Norco
Harry Higgins
Prayer Service Opens With Rev Frea E White
The Rev Frea E White delivered the opening prayer at a city event hosted by Ab Agate night gathering. Community members attended as speakers shared reflections and encouragement.
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Frea E. White
Alliterative Winkle Puzzler Teases Letters and Winnings
The Independent promotes a four word alliteration contest tied to Winnie and Pa Winkle from the Corona comic strip. Participants must fill 14 missing words starting with successive letters matching the line’s trio. Entries due by 6 o clock Thursday night to win fifty Corona Theatre tickets for next Monday’s show.
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Winnie
Corona Independent- Corona
Winkle
Pa Winkle
Heart Haven
Corona Theatre
Newborn Son for Mr and Mrs Tony Dalcamo
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Tony Dalcamo of this city at Riverside Community Hospital. The birth adds a new family member to the Dalcamo household and city residents celebrate the arrival.
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Tony
Dalcamo
City
Riverside Community, Hospital
Healy Pushes City Agenda At Last Night’s Meeting
Councilman Frank Healy led the session with rapid-fire new matters. He proposed Deputy Treasurer Ed Hicks assume city license bookkeeping starting next fiscal year, with Hicks stepping into the treasurer role on July 1.
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Frank Healy
Ed Hicks
Riverside County Chamber sets attendance record for 1988 meetings
James L. Davis reports Riverside County Chamber of Commerce nine meetings in 1988 drew 1,679 attendees, averaging 186 per meeting. March Field hosted the year’s largest turnout at 300, with Palm Springs near the mark at 286 and the June Idyllwild session at 212. Davis credits the year with strengthening intercounty cooperation.
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James L. Davis
Riverside County Chamber of Commerce
Davis
Idyllwild
March Field
Palm Springs
Norco
San Jacinto
Coachella
Nuevo
Corona
Beaumont
Corona boards trims tax rate while adding seven new teachers
Corona Unified School District disclosed a tentative 1984 85 budget with a $8 480 rise over last term and plans to cut the district tax rate for both high school and elementary levies. Superintendent Glen D Wight announced seven new instructors for next fall and outlined budget details including salaries and planned improvements.
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Corona Board of Education
Glen D. Wight
Wight
Board of Education
Corona
Jesse Hill
Coronans
Corona High
Riverside Junior College
Department of Physical Education
Riverside Jaysee
Newark
N.J.) Bears
Charles Hirt
Glendale
Ruth McKenzie
Occidental College
Smallman
Los Angeles
James D. Moore
Anaheim
Mary Elizabeth Hancock
University of Michigan
Pontiac
Mich
Anaheim High School
Victor F. Hoffert
San Diego
Harry Butcher
Santa Barbara State College
Stout Institute
Wis
North Dakota
Traverse City
Joseph K. Hatfield
Inglewood
College of Commerce
U.S. C
Eastvale
Politicos Rally at Dunkers Club Slup Slup Morning
A galaxy of local figures including bankers lawyers doctors merchants and politicians gathered at the Al pha Beta loft for the weekly slup slup meeting. Candidates for justice of peace C D McNeil H K Stahl John Cubley and W E Kalbfleisch circulated among the crowd as debates and light jests sparked the room.
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Alpha Beta
Leonard Schmidt
Dunkers Perch
Justice of Peace
C. D. McNeil
H. K. Stahl
John Cubley
W. E. Kalbfleisch
Justice
Wags
Kalbfleisch
Citrus prices hold steady across states on auction day
Prices for lemons and Valencia oranges remained mostly unchanged in eastern and midwestern markets. Northern and regional quotes include Sunkist and Red Ball varieties with ranges from about 4.35 to 6.00 per box, while grapefruit halves fetch around 2.50 to 2.80.
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California
Ins
Queen Colony
Fruit Exchange
Corona
Eas
St. Louis
Royal Red Bull
OIC Q. Standard
Boston
Princess Q. Sunkist
Corona Lily
Cincinnati
Southland Beauties
Sunkist
Justinte Q
Lynwood Q
Orchard
Minerva Q. Standard
New York
Progressive Q
Kist
Costona Beauty
Red Ball
Homer Q
Sunkist Valenc
Princess Q. Grap Tun
Sunkis
Kiltie. Q
Maduro
Grove
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Taberty
Bell
Cornwallis
Lafayette
Franklin
Adams
Jefferson
John Marshall
Supreme Court of the United States
Liberty
Pri
Higes
Bridge
Succcumbs
G.O.P
They
Marjie Kohl
Nita Navarese
The
Healy
Goungil Show
Politicos
Dunkers Club
D. D. Roos
Fred Snedecor
Snedecor
Roos
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