Wintery Redlands Basks in Snow Laced Morning Scene
Redlands awoke to a white wintry landscape as moisture from the Christmas storm froze into ice on rooftops pools and streets. Temperatures fell to around 30 degrees with an official low of 31 at the weather station. Forecasters predict more showers and possibly another northern storm approaching Southern California with a five day outlook of below normal temperatures.
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Redlands
San Bernardino
Brookside Avenue
Iule
Poeenie
California
Aleutian Islands
Japan
Local mountain resorts promise good skiing this weekend
Snow Valley near Redlands reports 12 inches of fresh snow with a good base as many resorts report heavy snow from the storm. Moon Ridge in Big Bear lists 10 to 14 inches with daily rope tows, Rebel Ridge shows 8 inches on a 24 inch manmade base, and Snow Forest has 12 inches on a 4 to 6 inch base with daily operation. Holiday Hill in Wrightwood Big Pines reports 0 to 12 inches with excellent lower slopes and Table Mountain offers three inches new powder on four inches frozen snow with good conditions. Mt Baldy near Claremont records 10 to 14 inches on ice, with all facilities open daily. All resorts indicate open through the holidays with generally good to excellent skiing conditions.
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Redlands
Snow Valley
Big Bear
Moonridge
Rebel Ridge
Snow Forest
Green Valley
Running Springs
Wrightwood
Big Pines
San Gabriel Mountains
Holiday Hill
Table Mountain
Mt. Baldy
Claremont
50 000th Vietnam volunteer from Germany named Persall
Specialist 4 Wayne Persall of Redlands is the 50 000th volunteer for Vietnam from Germany. He serves with the 10th Transportation Company, 7th Transportation Battalion, Saigon Support Command at Long Binh. Persall spoke of adjusting to Vietnam roads and heat after April volunteer work in Mannheim. He previously worked in an auto repair shop and hopes to open his own shop in California after Vietnam.
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Saigon
Vietnam
Germany
Wayne Persall
Louise
Redlands
10Th Transportation Company
7Th Transportation Battalion
Long Binh
Persall
28Th Ordnance Company
Mannheim
California
Color TV Set Stolen From Kupfer Home
Deputies report a burglary in the Redlands area yesterday when a color TV set jewelry and a gun were taken from Fritz O. Kupfer at 5 Edgemont Drive. Entry was gained by breaking a window between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the county area south of Redlands city limits.
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Redlands
Fritz O. Kupfer
Edgemont Drive
Ice on Pool Surfaces For First Time In 12 Years
Mrs. James Gebbie of 716 E Palm Avenue found her family pool iced over overnight, a surprising sight after 12 years of ownership. The 18 by 36 foot pool was entirely covered with ice, prompting curiosity about the unusually cold weather.
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James Gebbie
E. Palm Avenue
Redlands major leads Norton to Hawaii Apollo transfer
Major Dale L. Burns of Redlands commanded the Air Force Starlifter flight from Norton AFB at 7 am carrying an augmented crew to Hawaii. The mission ferried three Apollo astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders from Hickam to Ellington Texas. The nonstop Hawaii to Texas leg required nine aboard including extra pilot and navigator.
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Air Force Dial
May
Dale L. Burns
Redlands
Norton Afb
Hawaii
United States
Norton
Hickam Afb
Air Force
Frank Borman
James Lavell
William Anders
Hickam
Ellington Afb
Texas
Manned Space Flight Center
Houston
63Rd Military Airlift Wing
Maj. Burns
Knoll. Road
Edward R. Maney
Highland
Wiliam W. Myers
Billie H. Watson
San Bernardino
David R. Nelson
Alexander Milansky
Sunnymead
Wiliam E. Simmons
Robert L. Harvey
Ucrak S$. Campbell
Youngest C-141 commander now at Norton AFB
Lt Lance R. Stephenson, aged 25, is named the youngest C-141 Starlifter commander at Norton Air Force Base. A UH/Ohio University graduate in zoology, he earned silver wings at Jaredo AFB Texas, then completed C-141 transition training at Tinker AFB Oklahoma before assignment to Norton. He is single, lives in Running Springs, and enjoys sports photography and bridge in his off hours.
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Tua
Norton Air Force Base
On Proto
Ith Muliian Airift
Lance R. Stephenson
Stephenson
Norton
Atian
Air Force Reserve
Ohio University
Maryorinz
Jaredo Afb
Tex
Tinker Afb
Oklo
Tinker
Running Springs
Let Us Be Truly Grateful For America
Facts column notes a Christmas Eve spent with family and watching the successful moon mission, praising 80 men returning home from long separations. Editor states gratitude for America and includes the writer's name and address: Mrs Lenore Figueredo, 12387 Ridgewood Drive, Yucaipa.
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America
Lenore Figueredo
Ridgewood Drive
Yucaipa
Hangup drug film released to communities at Norton AFB
The 31 minute color film Hangup on drug abuse from Norton Air Force Base is now available at the Base Film Library for local community groups. Produced by Air Force Audio-Visual Service, the film uses Air Force uniforms to depict the dangers of illegal drug use and is intended for airmen and wider audiences including youth, parents, educators, and law enforcement.
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Mfliciais
Norton Air Force Base
Norton
Air Force Audio-Visual Service
U. S. Air Force
Air Force
Office of Special Investigation
U. S. Air Force Inspector General
New York
AAVS
New York City
Andrews Afb
Washington, D.C
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
President's Council On Physical Fitness
Department of Defense
Norton Afb
Keith Murdock Held on Drug Charge in Redlands
Keith Murdock, 18, of 712 Bermuda Drive, was arrested yesterday by Redlands police on narcotics and dangerous drug charges tied to a Grand Jury indictment from last April. He was taken into custody at Redlands Boulevard car wash on a Superior Court warrant, booked in City Jail with bail set at 4375 dollars. He faces one count of selling marijuana, one count of furnishing marijuana, and one count of selling a restricted dangerous drug. Police noted he had returned to the area after a prior arrest at a drive-in restaurant on December 20 for intoxication.
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Keith Murdock
Bermuda Drive
Redlands
Murdock
Utah
Redlands Boulevard
Christmas Bird Count Planned in San Bernardino Valley
The annual Christmas Bird Count will be conducted by the Auysubou Society this Sunday in the San Bernardino Valley. Mildred Smith, TU 5-8963, has additional information. The tally will be held as a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. at the County Museum in Bloomington.
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San Bernardino Valley
Auysubou Society
Mildred Smith
County Musem
Bloomington
Freeze costs $5 million in county citrus losses
The 1965 freeze caused an estimated $4,090,000 in total citrus damage in San Bernardino County. Redlands Highland and Yucaipa districts bore about $2,574,000 of losses, while Cucamonga Upland and Ontario districts faced $2,177,000. central districts totaled $439,000. Widespread damage included navels valencias and grapefruits with varying percent losses. County ag commissioner Raymond Schneider noted inspectors ensure no damaged fruit reaches markets under state frost standards.
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San Bernardino County
Redlands
Highland
Yucaipa
County Agricultural Department
Warren Burr
Eist
West End
Cucamonga
Upland
Ontario
Rialto
Bloomington
Fontana
Grand Terrace
East End
Burr
Valencia
Raymond Schneider
Federal funds sought for county family planning clinics
San Bernardino officials approved seeking 23766 in federal funds to start clinics in Chino Fontana and Victorville to reduce infant mortality and expand services. The $30736 tri city program runs Jan 1 to June 30, 1919 with in kind county support and potential renewal if successful.
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San Bernardino
CNA
County Board of Supervisors
Merle Cosand
Chino
Fontana
Victorville
Cosand
Colton
Redlands
Barstow
Ontario
Cucamonga
Divorcee Hurt in Pine Ave Apartment
A divorcee told police she was attacked early today in her Pine Avenue apartment by a man who forced entry and threatened to harm her and her two young daughters if she resisted. She, bruised, was taken to County Hospital and released. the assailant fled after saying he would call the police.
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Pine Avenue
General Griffin Receives Honorary Chief Master Sergeant Rank
Brig. Gen. Louis G. Griffin, commander of the 63d Military Airlift Wing at Norton AFB, was recently awarded the honorary rank of chief master sergeant in the U S Air Force. CMSgt. Robert G. White presented the citation, noting entry requires mastery of all Academy curriculum and leadership understanding.
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Louis G. Griffin
Norton Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
Robert G. White
Military Airlift Command Nco Academy
Norton
General Griffin
Yucaipa CC to Hold Installation Dinner Jan 13
Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual installation dinner January 13 at the Red Barn restaurant in Oak Glen. District Supervisor Don Beckord of Redlands will be featured speaker, with social hour at 7 p.m. and dinner at 7:50 p.m. New officers for the year include George Parks as president, Tom Watson as vice president, Tom Pilkington as secretary, and Dorothy Morbitt er as treasurer.
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Don‘als C. Beckord
Redlands
Yucaipa Valley
Phones Out of Order In Redlands After Repair Error
General Telephone crews working near Cajon Street and Highland Avenue yesterday afternoon tripped a fault that cut service to about 200 southwest Redlands subscribers. Service was restored by early morning. Burt Miller, local manager, said the storm was not the cause and that the system withstood the weather well.
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General Telephone Company
Cajon Street
Highland Avenue
Redlands
Burt Miller
Utility Company
Miller
Burglars Loot Redlands Home During Holiday Absence
Police said Clelland C. Snppenlatz and his wife were away when burglars pried open a screen and unlocked bedroom window to steal items worth over 31500. The haul included a 48 piece silverware set, 24 spoons, a six inch figurine of a praying boy, a strong box, and possibly more, carried away in pillowcases and from a linen closet.
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Redlands
Clelland C. Snppenlatz
Garden Street
RHS Band Triumphs in Yucaipa Parade Honors
The Calimesa Calvary Baptist church youth group float featuring a shepherd with real lambs won the sweepstakes trophy. Oak Glen Jab Corps captured the top marching unit trophy while Yucaipa First Baptist Church Pioneer Girls were runners up. Individual horse class and fancy western wins went to Natalie Gammey and Marge Van Diver respectively, with multiple riding pairs earning placings.
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Calimesa Calvary Baptist Church
Yucaipa
Latter-Day Saints
Yucaipa Optimists Club
Redlands High School
Oak Glen
Yucaipa First Baptist Church Pioneer Girls
Redlands Teen Post
Natalie Gammey
Terrill Legge
Joyce Miller
Fancy Western
Marge van Diver
Janet Thomas
Peth Ericks
Mary Zevenbger
Lake Park Riding Stables
Jeff Ericks
Curtis Zevenbeger
Arrowhead Mineralogical Society Show in Bloomington
The Arrowhead Mineralogical Society announces its annual rocks show set for February 22 and 23 in Bloomington. Members will display polished stones minerals and related exhibits for public viewing and sale.
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Arrowhead Mineralogical Society
Bloomington
Kiwanis honors Winn Ward with top attendance award
Winn Ward of 10 North Center Street received the Kiwanis top attendance honor for 40 years of perfect attendance. The Redlands Noon Kiwanis club presented a Legion of Merit plaque via secretary Bob Sherrod. Ward, a longtime civic leader, helped found a key club, led Division 11 growth, served on Redlands City Council, and held YMCA and church roles.
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Winn Ward
North Center Street
Bob Sherrod
Redlands Noon Kiwanis Club
Ward
Kiwanis International
el Centro
Redlands
Marie
North Center
YMCA
Units Methodist Church
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