City Manager Opposed to Dump Near Corona
City Manager Ralph Pfiffner announced he will seek a council resolution opposing a proposed commercial dump southeast of Corona. He cited water contamination, traffic problems, and unsightly conditions, and said the site would not solve coastal disposal needs. Riverside County officials urged denial due to drainage channels, runoff, and Temescal groundwater recharge concerns. Planning hearings continue with a possible site shift east of Corona along Cajalco Road near Highway 71.
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Corona
Ralph Pfiffner
Pfiffner
John W. Bryant
Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Tyler Suess
County Planning Commission
Bryant
The
Leilamae Harlow
Court House
Riverside
Cajalco Road
Highway 71
Corona City
Bank merger eyed for Yucaipa Valley National and Citizens Trust
Yucaipa Valley National Bank and Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank of Riverside propose consolidation. Approval from the Comptroller of the Currency has been received, with stockholder approval to be sought. The locally owned banks aim to broaden resources while keeping staff and service in the community. Citizens also recently consolidated with Fontana National Bank, reflecting regional banking growth.
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Yucaipa Valley National Bank
Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank of
Riverside
H. W. Morrison
Yucaipa
Elden Smith
Citizens
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Morrison
Yucaipa Bank
Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank of Riverside
California
Yuciapa Valley National Bank
Yucaipa Valley
Citizens of Riverside
San Bernardino
Fontana National Bank of
Fontana
Ediate
Corona posts record half year building permits in 1955
Corona’s first half of 1955 set a new building permit record with $1,490,562 in total permits as city inspector Charles Hoersting notes. The June total was $121,409, driven by new homes in Corona Gardens and Hernandez Homes, while May reached $779,313. A total of 122 new residences were issued by June, two thirds of last year’s full tally, indicating strong year ahead.
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Corona
Charles Hoersting
Corona Gardens
Hernandez Homes
Heme
Renee Neny
Perth
Horseless Carriage Outing July 10 at Casa Colina
The Southern California Horseless Carriage Club celebrates its third anniversary with a July 10 visit to Casa Colina Crippled Children Convalescent Center near Chino. More than 40 antique vehicles from 1906 to 1911 will be shown and later displayed. Members in Gay 90s costumes plan a picnic and entertainment for attendees. Public encouraged to attend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Box lunches with chicken and sides will be sold by volunteer ladies led by Mrs. Adolph Whitney of Chino.
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Southern
Adolph Whitney
Chino
State of Siege in Argentina Ends After Revolt
A cabinet order under President Peron lifted Argentina's emergency conditions imposed after the failed revolt on June 16. The move likely signals a cabinet shakeup as Peron may appoint new ministers within a day.
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Buenos Aires
Cne
Argentina
Peron
Tour of Schools by Trustees and Citizens in Corona
A combined group from the Board of Education Chamber of Commerce and PTA toured the Corona Unified School District arc hitecture offices of Daniel Mann Johnson and Mendenhall and two campuses. They visited Whaley Junior High and Culver City High School to review design and facilities including patios shops theater and expansive playgrounds.
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Unified Schools
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
PTA
Daniel, Mann
Whaley Junior High
Culver City
Little Theatre
Kenneth Johnson
Robert Sully
Corona Unified School District
Homer Holton
Evelyn McNutt
Jess Lillibridge
Mark Hendrickson
Board of
Stork Busy at Corona Naval Hospital with 21 Births
The Corona Naval Hospital reported 21 births in one day, nearing a previous record of 23. Capt. Julian Love noted the facility previously recorded 23 births in a single day, as four more births occurred between midnight and 6 p.m. bringing the count to 25 in 30 hours. The maternity unit operates under Dependents Service.
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Stork
Corona Naval Hospital
Julian Love
Corona Institution
Dependents Service
Beverly Hills Daily Newslife Sold to Local Publisher
Beverly Hills has a new owner for the Daily Newslife as David B. Heyler Sr. purchases the paper’s name and all assets of Beverly Hills Citizen Publishing Co. Lowell E. Jensen remains assistant publisher and editor. Heyler becomes owner and publisher after the sale.
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Beverly Hills
Notice to Subscribers on Missed Papers Delivery
Subscribers are asked to call 1234 between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. if their Independent is missing so a replacement paper will be delivered.
El Cerrito Playground Benefit Dinner a Big Success
The June 18 benefit at Red Men hall Corona raised 400.47 for playground maintenance and rest room improvements. The event featured local volunteers, teachers and residents including Pete Liston and Mark Hendrickson, with donations from Good Neighbor Club and door prizes won by Thomas Thursby. The association plans annual events and ongoing Saturday play and Wednesday baseball practice.
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el Cerrito Playground Association
Arka
Pete Liston
Mark Hendrickson
Walter Schumacher
Red Men Hall
West Fifth
Grand Streets
Corona
el Cerrito
el Cerrito-Temescal
Bill McCabe
Wayne Byers
Frank Trowbridge
Ike Rock
E. Deuprey
G. Lawson
F. Stearns
Thomas Thursby
Francis St
W. Byers
Mae Byers
Winnie
Diane Gower
Evelyn Liston
Evelyn Stearns
Addie Harvey
Joyce Warren
Gertie Trowbridge
Camille
Marcia Doskocil
Laura Edwards
Peggy
Lorna Slodak
Carolyn Woolf
Forrest Black
Paul Oertel
Temperatures Dip Across Regions With Friday Outlook
The weatherman forecasts continued sunny afternoons in the Southland with low clouds at night and early morning hours. No smog in Los Angeles. Temperatures have fallen slightly with cooler days ahead and high of 73 in Corona at noon. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for cloudy skies clearing by mid afternoon, highs around 67 and light marine breeze.
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Southland
Los Angeles
Corona
School Trustees Meet Tomorrow to Reorganize
The Board of Education will convene Friday at 1 45 p m for the organizational meeting after a trustee election. Don Hayes of Norco is the new trustee, Bill Kennedy exits after not seeking re election. The gathering will be in the administration building at the Old Lincoln school.
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Board of Education
Don Hayes
Norco
Bill Kennedy
George Kibby
Old Lincoln School
Corona Area Maps Now Ready From Chamber and Hobart Press
The new Corona area map is available from the Chamber of Commerce or Hobart Press at 823 South Main. A small charge applies. The official map highlights city facts as a chamber project and offers personal business imprints on request.
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Corona
Chamber of Commerce
Hobart Press
South Main
Barbara Stanwyck Not Fractured After Fall
Hollywood doctors report Barbara Stanwyck has a back without fracture after a fall at her home. A complete exam found no cracked vertebrae but contusions and torn ligaments in the sacroiliac region require several days of hospitalization.
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Hollywood
Barbara Stanwyck
Miss Stanwyck
Norco Man Qualifies for Annapolis West Point and Chooses Air
Edward J. Plazi 21 of Norco qualified for West Point Annapolis and the Air Force Academy and selected the Air Force Academy. He will join the first class at Denver July 11 after leaving the Army at Fort Ord. Plazi aims for a career in service like his father, a retired 30 year Navy man.
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West Point
Annapolis
Air Force Academy
Edward J. Plazi
Temescal
Norco
Air Force
U. S. Air Force Academy
Denver
Army
Ford Ord
Plazi
Poly High School
Long Beach City College
Corona
Compton
Bank of America
National Guard
Long
Asphalt Strike Echoes Across Corona and LA Areas
The 11 county Southern California asphalt labor dispute disrupts projects in Corona, delaying Chase Drive paving and Disneyland parking progress while Los Angeles freeway work stalls. Roofing remains active as contractors report material supplies improving. city officials expect the strike to extend past July 4.
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California
Corona
Disneyland
Los Angeles
Chase Drive
Ralph Pfiffner
Automation Seen As Great Benefit
Chicago based automation consultant John Diebold urged American business to take the offensive on automation. Speaking at a National Association of Manufacturers conference he said automation will be a great contributions of industry and technology and management should emphasize more jobs better conditions and shorter hours. He outlined five management responsibilities including advance planning retention programs job shift studies and internal readjustments to minimize layoffs.
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Chicago
John Diebold
National Association of Manufacturers
Diebold
Vegas Sets $2 Minimum at Top Show Clubs
Six Las Vegas hotel night clubs will implement a $2 minimum charge starting Saturday. The move ends years of free viewing of lavish performances, with hotels aiming to attract patrons able to spend more and curb casual attendance at casino shows.
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Vegas
Las Vegas
New
Two Plead Guilty on DUI Counts in Justice Court
Barbara Ann Strain of Elsinore and Einar Carl Arnold Sandelin of Riverside pleaded guilty to separate driving while intoxicated counts in Justice Court this morning. Each was fined 158 dollars and had driving restricted for ninety days to and from work.
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Barbara Ann Strain
Elsinore
Einar Carl Arnold Sandelin
Riverside
Justice Court
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