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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1966
Page
4
Walter Lanehart, 73, a retired Army man, shot his wife after she urged him to do it in their apartment foyer. He told police he kissed her before firing and then called for help. Lanehart, sobbing, was booked for murder at City Prison.
Round Valley senior class toured Humboldt State and College of the Redwoods, praised as best behaved on a college tour. Calendar lists Jan events and a district education conference. Local bridge construction progress described with detailing of forms stripping, railings, and completion timeline. Eastern Star chapter Christmas meeting outlined with decor and upcoming party.
The Bible Church held Thanksgiving services and a dinner with community members from Hughson Chico and Talmarc. youth activities at the school gym included a rally with youths from Berkeley Eureka and San Pablo. A Deca Ware party and a new Cub Scout group were announced with local families listed.
Reagan names Thomas C Reed to a top post in his incoming administration. Reed, 32, a businessman and nuclear physicist from Illinois, was chosen as appointments secretary and will earn about 20000 dollars a year. Reagan credited Reed for his work and good judgment following the party’s victory.
In Sacramento a news conference featured Ronald Reagan and a Rafferty criticising Governor Edmund G. Brown for appointment arrogance. They urged harsher action against rule breaking students and teaching assistants, and called for more state support for public schools, with Rafferty citing an additional 375 million dollars.
Redwood Valley Calpella 4-H members report $18 raised from UNICEF pumpkin sale in October and now push Christmas card sales to fund trips to Davis. The group plans caroling and a hay ride, seeks hay donations, and will host a Dec 27 party instead of a regular meeting. Members and officers face small fines for not wearing hats or uniforms. Chris Adreverio elected Sergeant-at-arms.
In Portland on December 9 Mendocino youngsters competed for individual honors and cash prizes. Douglas Stell of Brookside Willits placed 3rd in primary. Leslie Smith of Yokayo Ukiah and Patti Hammon of Dana Gray Fort Bragg won top and near top in intermediate. Debby Curtin and Freddy Way of Redwood Valley led junior high with Curtin the top winner and Way placing 4th.
Vital statistics list several marriage licenses issued December 2 1966 including Charles Lee Kirkley 19 and Wanda Marie Madewell 18 both of Willits. Stephen Andrew Szabo 20 of San Francisco and Betty Parson 20 of Fort Bragg. Carl Passmore 18 and Phyllis Adams 18 both of Boonville. Raymond DaSilva 34 and Anna Francis 26 of McKinleyville. Gary Vaughn 19 and Mavis Carpenter 20 both of Fort Bragg. J Dale Burns 20 and Lynch Burns of Santa Rosa. and Sours 22 and Atthell 16 both of Santa Rosa.
Ukiah children write to Santa with wish lists for Christmas. Kenny Ford asks for a train set and gun, Sherry Ford wants dolls and mixes for mother and father, Chris Peterson lists trucks and farm toys, Tim Jennings seeks a Bat Man set and pool table, Tim and Kevin Jennings request a telescope and microscope.
The sheriff’s office releases a brief summary of bookings for Monday, listing names, charges, and officers involved. Additional notes indicate processing steps and next court dates where available.
Closs argued the hill above the home failed after heavy rain and prior tree cutting and a hill side fire. Cook summoned C. E. Busby of Lafayette as a consultant for the Mendocino County Soil Conservation District to testify for the plaintiff, with Judge Wayne Burke presiding.
Fe conducted features explain temperature conversion between Fahrenheit and Centigrade. The guide details converting Centigrade to Fahrenheit by multiplying by 9, dividing by 5, then adding 32.
Five years after her passing Mrs. Aegitive of Texas is survived by five children including Mrs. John, Todd, Ukiah, Glenn Harrison and Mrs. R L Williams. Also by a brother Jerry Farrell of Stockton, other siblings in the East, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial will follow in Golden Gate Cemetery.
President spoke of the war as a fight for peace and invited senators Kennedy and Javits who did not attend. Attendees at the ceremony included Defense Secretary McNamara, Deputy Secretary Vance, and joint chiefs. Texans present included Gov. Connally, Sen. Yarborough, and other state officials.
Dr Arthur S Flemming a Methodist layman and former secretary of health education and welfare in Eisenhowers cabinet was elected president of the National Council of Churches The council the nations largest cooperative religious body chose the Oregon University president who has led since 1961 as its second layman leader in the post
A garbled note suggests South Africa could affect Britain’s trade, risking about 800 million dollars annually. Messages imply Rhodesian independence impacts and a trade plot linked to South Africa, with potential further losses near 900 million dollars if South Africa is directly involved.
The 1967 edition of the Farmers Tax Guide prepared by the Internal Revenue Service helps farmers prepare their Federal income tax returns. The booklet is free upon request from the Farm Advisor's Office in Ukiah. It features a sample illustrated return and stresses good records to avoid over or under payment.
The Gallup survey indicates 43 percent of Americans approve of Johnson's handling of the job, down from a high, with support for Viet Nam civil rights and economic policies also examined. The Asian tour reportedly raised approval to 48 percent, near a previous all time low of 44 percent in October.
The family of Betty Thompson extends heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown after their loss. Carrie Sorina and helpers, Bob Thompson, Susie and Mark Thompson, and Mr and Mrs Charles Gutcher express appreciation to everyone who offered support.
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