13 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1964
Page
1
Ukiah Jaycees and about 50 merchants installed U S flags around the city to honor Gen Douglas MacArthur who died on April 5 and was laid to rest at Norfolk Virginia on Saturday the final day of mourning proclaimed by President Johnson. Flags are leased for 12 50 the first year and 10 thereafter.
George McCabe the 1st District Democratic candidate spoke at Ukiah outlining a four point program to boost the Mendocino and North Coast economy. He urged an all year highway from Willits to Willows to develop the Mendocino Wonderland into a winter tourism center and push for federal funded timber access roads and massive public works projects including a $225 million dam at English Ridge. He touted a national weather warning system for frost, support for Accelerated Public Works and Rural Development, education aid without strings, civil rights legislation and tied in foreign aid, aligning with President Johnson's policies and Fulbright's views.
In Sacramento on Sunday, California Wildlife Federation along with Northern Counties Wildlife Conservation Association and Northeastern California Sportsmen's Council formed the California Sportsmen's Coordinating Council. Ukiah’s Burt Banzhaf was named to represent Mendocino and Lake Counties on a committee to craft recommendations. The council aims to coordinate deer and wildlife management, range improvements, and legislative action for California’s forests, wildlife, and recreation. Attendees discussed range projects water policy Tule-Klamath fowl legislation salmon issues pesticides and herbicides impact on wildlife finances for the Department of Fish and Game and interstate deer management.
Temperature data from Ukiah Weather Observer lists highs and lows for April 1904 and April 1963 with dates and rainfall totals. No significant weather events recorded beyond daily readings. report notes noon highs and morning lows and total rainfall.
Ukiah voters face a field of six for three council seats with incumbent treasurer seeking reelection and Ed Corbett not running. Candidates include Donald Scotto Beverlee Rhodes Sterling Norgard Meredith Harlowe Elwood Hachemann Sr. Two for city treasurer are Richard S. Davis and Ardis Conoly. Paloma Williams seeks to retain city clerk. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Incumbents Ralph Buxton and Ernie Banker have terms to 1966.
Fortuna police believe 14 year old John Halverson may be heading to Mexico after leaving Satellite Motel at 4 10 p m on Saturday He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall 140 pounds braces green and white sweater tan colored trousers and was carrying no known identification A map of southern California and Mexico was found in his school desk and officials say foul play is unlikely based on initial information from Arcata police
Northwestern California expects fair weather through Tuesday with coastal fog developing on Tuesday. Highs around 83 in Ukiah and 80 in Santa Rosa, with Napa near 75 and overnight lows around 40. Coastal winds mainly northwesterly at 15 to 25 knots.
The California Highway Patrol reports several crashes with major injuries on highways near Willits and Fort Bragg. William Kinney and Bobby Hannigan sustained major injuries in a head on 101 collision near Willits. Lonnie Rikel and Judy Hannigan had minor to major injuries. A Fort Bragg motorcycle pair, Richard Brayton and John Rinne, suffered major injuries after a side swipe on Highway 128. Charlotte Shannon had minor injuries in a separate crash on Highway 20. Zora Houston and Naomi Houston sustained minor injuries in a Old West Hill incident.
UPI reports Swiss investigators cite gross negligence in an Alpine avalanche that killed U S Olympic skier Bud Werner and German champion Barbara Henneberger while filming a movie near St Moritz. A danger zone was ignored despite three warning signs. Prospects of manslaughter charges against film group loom as Beattie and Butterman move to recover Werner’s body for burial.
Entry forms for the street Parade to be held May 23 as part of the Ukiah Valley Rodeo are available at the 12th District Fair office on N State. They can also be picked up at John's Taco Station, the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, or by writing to the Ukiah Junior Chamber of Commerce PO Box 362 Ukiah 95482. Thomas Roberts, president of the sponsoring Ukiah Jaycees, said "The Great American West" is the parade theme. The parade will travel downtown Ukiah at 3 p.m. on May 23 with trophies and ribbon awards.
Fire crews responded Saturday at 12 20 p m to a railroad right of way grass fire with no damage. At 12 37 p m a resuscitation call was made for Diane Lath rope at 810 N State Street. At 4 37 p m an ambulance carried trucker Robert Mack from Mo State Street to Hillside Community Hospital.
In Washington, ailing Senator Clair Engle attempts to address the Senate after brain surgery but cannot speak. He aids his bid by having Senator Pat McNamara briefly introduce a joint resolution urging the Atomic Energy Commission to study PG and E’s proposed Bodega Head nuclear plant.
Moscow dispatch reports Tass editor at 2 p.m. says Khrushchev is alive and well. He notes Khrushchev was at a dinner toasting the Polish delegation.
NASA announced Virgil Grissom and John Young as the first two Gemini pilots for a three orbit Earth mission possibly around Christmas. Grissom, a Mercury veteran, will be left seat pilot. Young, Navy lieutenant commander, will fly as co pilot. The move follows Russia’s Polyot 2 and signals intensified U S and Soviet space plans for 1965.
Academy Awards show in Santa Monica features Tom Jones as best picture frontrunner while half the nominees are British. Albert Finney Rex Harrison and Richard Harris vie for best actor. Jack Lemmon hosts the two hour telecast with 2,500 celebrities in attendance.
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