09 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
1
Bids for the courthouse west wing courtroom addition exceeded estimates by about 53 percent with a low bid of 153 574 from Rothschield Raffin and Welrick of San Francisco. The board of supervisors deferred decision to next Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. to accept or reject bids and possibly re advertise to trim costs.
Ukiah police chief and spokesmen for the Ukiah Peace Officers Association say work to improve safety at Riverside Park swimming area will begin soon. Local business leaders and many residents offer time materials and money to fund markings ropes lifeguard tower and safety equipment after the area was ordered closed. The Ukiah Real Estate Association offers financial help to cover much of the costs.
Britain abruptly stops the emergency buildup to support free passage through the Suez Canal. Defense Ministry orders Air France style airlift of 3000 troops to Libya bases and delays the Empire Ken voyage. Bulwark carrier also heads to Cyprus then enters drydock.
Rescue workers faced mounting despair as flames trapped 258 miners at the Bitley Heart mine in Marcinelle. Nine confirmed dead, six rescued, 243 still missing after two days of intense efforts with teams reaching deep levels before flames forced retreat.
The district fair begins this evening at 6 30 with a carnival, live entertainment, and a vaudeville show. Friday features showmanship reviews for Future Farmers of America and 4 H, with livestock judging and dog training demonstrations for 4 H and FFA youths aged 12 and up.
Major General R E Ennis awards Masonite Corporation at Ukiah a Certificate of Appreciation for lenient military leave policies and allowing flexible hours to support U S Army reserves. Col Frank R Maercian presents to C H Gordon Dixon as Masonite promotes six month reserve service for ages 17 to 18 percent.
At a committee meeting last night attorney John Golden announced tentative plans for a Millview County Water District north of Ukiah with petitions validated by the county clerk. The district would cover about five square miles from Ukiah north to the Forks, with a 10 percent voter threshold met by roughly 63 signatures out of about 160 gathered.
Floyd Lawrence, building inspector for the new county hospital, was appointed hospital maintenance superintendent by the board of supervisors yesterday. He was chosen from 18 applicants after interviews on Tuesday and will start at $436 a month, the second step in a five tier pay range from $415 to $505.
The preliminary 1956-57 Mendocino county budget totals 5,473,101.43 dollars, up 445,963.86 from last year’s final expenditures. Final hearings begin August 20 and the tax rate will be set on the final budget. Last year’s rate was 2.47 dollars per 100 assessed valuation on about 71 million assessed value. this year’s valuation is projected near 73 million.
The Ukiah Journal reports the Colt League All-Star fund drive has reached 848.84 dollars with funds still needed. Donations included 10 dollars from Redwood Auto Supply as the paper seeks to cover expenses for the junior baseball program and to send the team to San Bernardino for the Western Section finals.
The Twelfth District Fair parade will start from the Veterans Memorial Building at noon on Saturday August 11. Joe Hampton reports 347 participants and 12 floats. The route goes from the Memorial Building to State Street then north to Low Gap Road and disperses. traffic plans redirect northbound and southbound vehicles along Mill Dora Walnut Bush Low Gap and Redwood highways.
The Ukiah council met in a formal session approving easement agreements for a southwest area waterline project and discussing a creek bed repair. A pool disinfectant test report was reviewed, storm drainage issues were addressed, and a purchasing ordinance was introduced.
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