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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
8
An obituary fragment notes funeral arrangements for a Covelo resident with survivors including eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Burial is planned at Valley View Cemetery Covelo with arrangements handled by Anker-Lucier Mortuary Wil slits.
The piece outlines Republican intra campaign dynamics as Nixon and Rockefeller seek delegate support at the national convention. Sen. Dirksen notes undecided delegates. Gallup and Harris polls show Nixon trailing Rockefeller in early surveys. discussions touch on early ballot victories and party unity. A separate note mentions Air Force Academy eligibility rules for applicants aged 17 to 22.
A fragment notes the Adriatic Sea region and broad product output with limited details. Mentions that most items are produced locally, with estimates suggesting 40 to 110 units or measures, but the text remains unclear and incomplete.
Ferndale reports the burial of Sam T. Kelsey a lifelong wanderer who came to California in his youth and died at 109. Born October 26 1856 in Virginia he rode the Chisholm Trail worked construction in Oregon and Alaska Philippines mining and hunting. He recalled life in the Wild West and stayed mentally sharp reading papers at the end.
A mid summer report from the Ukiah Mendocino Library shows 477 children attended six weekly story hour sessions with an average attendance of 80 per session. Storytellers include Madam Smith and Stanley Helm with Waldo Cook and Carol Bartolomei. Japanese folk lore films were shown.
Saunders and Strong teamed to win the Ukiah Duplicate Bridge Club tournament held at the Palace Hotel. Other results place Charles Wener with George Hunter second, Jan Leavitt with Dick Drury third, Marcella Kennedy with Ed Kennedy fourth, and Doris Gilmer with Marie Langley fifth.
WEIDEN Germany UPI A West German prosecutor said two American soldiers from Beacon New York and Donetion Kansas were accused of slaying and robbing a taxi driver in Ambérg Germany The suspects Thomas Stanton Overko 22 and Lavy Allen Miller 20 faced charges including robbery and murder with the taxi driver reportedly robbed of ten dollars
A brief card thanks friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings received during a time of gratitude. The note expresses appreciation for thoughtful gestures and support shown.
Reagan recall supporters claim about 900000 signatures collected with 300000 in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles officials report 21208 petitions totaling up to 254496 names, far short of estimates. Official counts from 22 counties total around 400000 signatures, with up to 40 percent likely to be disqualified after voter list checks.
Police said truckers had to chop off the roof peak of a bungalow to free it after getting stuck beneath the Valley Highway overpass. The incident occurred Wednesday as the vehicle attempted to pass under the bridge, prompting precautions and a temporary blockage.
Ukiah area arts and community items include an art gallery feature in Mendocino with a Fresno connection, a television set barter tale, and local fundraisers. Weekend events highlight a rummage sale for Sing Out Ukiah at 301 S Schaal and a Saturday night fundraiser titled Night of the Gelder Elephant at the Ben grounds hosted by the County Republicans Central Committee. Local labor and hospital notes mention Mendocino State Hospital telephone operators and new staff Dr. Fatta and Dr. Klatte.
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