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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1966
Page
5
Kennedy reports UPI confirms a new unmanned Apollo test flight in the Atlantic Ocean last February. Officials say the mission met its objectives despite some charred debris and visible white residue, bolstering confidence in future manned flights.
The U S Senate passed two measures to bolster crime fighting. One grants immunity from prosecution to those who testify and produce evidence that could be self incriminating. The other protects witnesses from intimidation or injury before judicial proceedings. Prior to now federal law barred attempts to influence or injure witnesses.
Thick fog on the Bayshore Freeway near Candlestick Park caused a chain reaction of rear end crashes. Patrols reported a 27 car pileup with vehicles off the roadway and damages estimated over ten thousand dollars.
Early plans emphasize incoming students and new pupils at valley high school as officials seek to complete enrollment tasks by the stated date if possible.
Lewis White Post 16 Ukiah American Legion announces a donkey baseball game Saturday night at Anton Stadium. Local players mount donkeys to bat pitch field and run bases while teams try to steal home and field throws on wobbly donkey feet. Proceeds benefit American Legion and local merchants.
Hampton Va. UPI reports Lunar Orbiter 1 sent an excellent image of Earth from 240000 miles away, showing day night shadow and lunar landscape. The Tuesday shot was captured with a medium resolution camera and transmitted to NASA’s Spain receiving station, highlighting cloud cover and weather-like details.
In Ipswich England residents saw a dark storm cloud release rain when a whirlwind reportedly snatched a Wey from a farm field and carried it 32 miles to the coastal city, astonishing observers. Weathermen later explained the bizarre meteorological event.
CAPE KENNEDY UPD A Titan 3C rocket with eight military satellites exploded in flight over the Atlantic after veering out of control. The Air Force said the booster self-destructed following a premature fairing loss, destroying the vehicle and its $12 million payload. Colonel Marc Du Cote and Lt. Colonel David Miller provided details on the breakup and its unclear impact on future Titan 3D launches.
Mary Jane Reed and Ella W. Rocks, Fort Bragg chiropractors, were arraigned in Ukiah Justice Court this morning on charges of converting 4000 dollars of Mendo-Lake Savings and Loan real estate property to personal gain. They stated they had no attorney and were appointed public defender Bev Breaddus. The hearing was continued to Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. for entering a plea to charges of stripping furnishings from a Mendo-Lake Savings and Loan rental at Cleone to secure personal gain.
Efforts were underway to raise a sunken truck tractor trailer from Blue Lake near the Narrows after it overturned on Highway 20. The east bound rig rolled down an embankment and settled upside down in the water with no injuries reported to the driver.
A US Air Force plane strafed and dropped napalm on a battalion of the US Army's 1st Infantry Division near Phu Loi, about 30 miles north of Saigon. Twenty or more Americans were killed or wounded. At least 47 Communists were reported dead as heavy fighting continued in the area.
Three major fires raged through the Feather River region as strong winds eased. The Forestry Division reported winds died down overnight, allowing hundreds of firefighters a chance to contain the flames without threatening any communities.
Washington United Press International reports Congress completed action Friday on legislation to provide 4.7 billion in fresh funds for money-starved homebuilders and buyers. The House approved and sent to President Johnson a compromise bill designed to revive the ailing homebuilding industry.
A goateed gunman opened fire in New Haven injuring five and wounding two others before fleeing in an automobile. Authorities pursued the suspected slayer for several hours before arresting him.
Hurricane Faith churned toward the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with 90 mph winds. The storm skirted the Leeward Islands, threatening Anguilla and St Thomas while authorities warned residents to shelter as bands of rain and high tides moved through the Caribbean.
UPI reports a dense fog helped firefighters battle Oregon's 45,580 acre Oxbow fire in the Coast Range west of Cottage Grove. Two eastern Oregon fires were contained. One death occurred indirectly when a bus carrying six firefighters to the blaze was struck by a snag and plunged into the Smith River. four others were injured.
President Johnson opened a one day tour at Arco Idaho and Pocatello as he urged closer US Soviet cooperation for peace in Southeast Asia and noted a large stake for the Soviets in such efforts. He spoke at the Atomic Energy Commission Nuclear Reactor Center and described face to face outreach to rural audiences while avoiding mention of France's atomic weapons program.
Israel statistics report 13,250,000 Jews worldwide at end of 1964. About 17 percent live in Israel. Israel’s share marks a significant portion of the global total and reflects demographic shifts of the era.
Wednesday at 2 48 p m an ambulance was dispatched to 811 No Brush for a fire call. Thursday at 6 35 p m residents reported a brush fire at Sanford Lane and Old Substation with no damage.
Betty Ann Spencer of Willits Art Association filed a protest Aug 19 against the Mendocino Art Center winning first prize in the Redwood Empire Fair art division. The dispute, denied by Art Center member Winona Tomanoczy and backed by fair director Gloria Kovach, centers on eligibility, timing of booth completion, and the fair theme. The board planned no immediate action, with further review at the Sept 13 meeting and a recommendation to the Division Fairs and Exposition.
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