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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1973
Page
2
The city council planned adoption of three ordinances on water sewage and capital construction fees after Aug 1. Contractors and Realtors oppose due to higher costs and reduced new building. opponents meet to delay action and seek broader review while stressing public will.
A California Assembly select committee held a full day public hearing in Fort Bragg to examine Mendocino County timber harvesting amid complaints of rising output and shipments to Japan. Six members attended with executives from three major lumber firms, questioning their practices as labor and conservationists voice concerns. a report is expected within six weeks.
Mendocino County supervisors learned the final 3.2 miles of Bonnville Road to state standards would cost about 1 million dollars, far above the 600 thousand dollar earlier estimate, as budget hearings wrap up. The road budget faced a 110 thousand dollar cut while the county school budget was set at 28 thousand dollars.
Ukiah residents protest a trapshooting club on Watson Road citing noise and safety concerns. A reader warns the Ukiah City Council to enforce the Noise Pollution Act of 1972 and hints at possible further action. The letter also alleges irregularities in a Senior Citizens Center election tied to A.A.R.P. influence and calls for a democratic process and accountability.
California timber bill to regulate a $2.3 billion industry passes Assembly and heads to Senate finance committee after amendments win backing from Zberg, Nejedly, industry, and the state Chamber of Commerce. Planning and Conservation League withdraws support over hearings and environmental reporting concerns.
A list of new library titles includes Beyond Stonehenge by Gerald Hawkins, Contemporary Candlemaking by William Webster, Deborah by Colette Davenat, The Eternal Bliss Machine by Marcia Seligson, Glendower Country by Martha Rofheart, and The Ungodly by Richard Rhodes detailing their themes and historical or craft focus.
A memo from Charles Colson’s office alleges mental health questions about Robert Finch after a 1970 episode. Jesse Steinfeld disputes the claim, while Colson denies schemes. The memo targets California GOP voters as Weinberger is urged to run, with quotes on Finch and political maneuvering amid Reagan allies.
Steinfeld says he did not examine Finch but reviewed records with Finch permission and spoke to doctors. The memo’s author, now outside the White House, insists it was private and unverified. Colson defends affection for Finch and denies using him to signal a run for governor. Pentagon briefs note Navy spending to upgrade berths while Marines remain in cramped quarters. Army cuts slash staff and rely on contractors, drawing moral objections.
Wry verse notes grass greenness, misfired jalopy, and money woes. It quips on fixing a lawn mower not equating to bribing it and jokes about nonshrink goop for clothes. A light, humorous slice from newspaper feature humor.
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