Utilities: Commission Probes Blanchard and Padula Trucking
The California State Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing into Blanchard Trucking Service Inc of Willits and Padula Lumber Company led by Elmer A. Padula of Willits. The inquiry will examine operations practices rates charges contracts and tariffs of both firms.
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Spotlight on Safe Driving and City Cooperation
Four days remain in a citywide safe driving push urging restraint and caution. The piece references East Standley street parking lots funded by the city, planning for Christmas safety, and local voices urging responsible behavior amid references to local officials and civic efforts.
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Probe of Peress statements still under way
The Justice Department continues to investigate former army Major Irving Peress to determine if he can be prosecuted for allegedly making false statements when applying for an Army commission in May 1952. An informed source says the inquiry remains active as Sen. McCarthy pressed the case. Peress, a New York dentist, denied membership in organizations advocating overthrow by force. The Defense Department referred the matter to justice earlier this year. Peress did not complete loyalty oath statements when entering the Army in January 1953.
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Justice Department
Army
Irving Peress
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
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Herbert Brownell Jr
Peress
New York
U.S
Defense Department
Greyhound Depot Ticket Office Closed Sundays
Notice that the Greyhound Depot ticket office will be closed on Sundays until further notice. Travelers leaving Ukiah on Sundays should buy their tickets in advance.
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Pope Pius XII Shows Improvement After Illness
Vatican sources report Pope Pius XII in best condition since the illness eight days ago. He had a restful night, normal pulse and temperature, reduced cough, no stomach pains, and is eating well. Doctors await ability to swallow barium for X-ray diagnosis while noting ongoing restful periods and plans for a Christmas appearance if able.
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Walkie Talkie Bank Robbers Strike Bank of America
In San Francisco four masked bandits used guns and a walkie talkie to rob the Bank of America Arguello Geary branch at noon, taking 16 599 dollars while leaving about 30 000 in the vault. Two suspects may be linked to an Oakland heist from October 6. Police pursue leads from a handprint while the getaway car left no prints.
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Arguello - Geary
Martin Lee
Oakland
33Rd Ave
Foothill Blvd
Lee
Don Jacobs
Jacobs
Ukiah Fire Dept expands radio system with new units
City council learns the Ukiah city and district fire department will upgrade with a master station and three mobile units funded by the district and city. Installation will occur after year start. Heating upgrades planned for municipal clubhouse include two suspended electric heaters at 1498 total.
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Keene
al Bechtel
Correspondent Positions Open at Ukiah Daily Journal
The Ukiah Daily Journal seeks correspondents in WILLITS and FORT BRAGG. Earn a monthly check by spending time on news reporting. For details write to H. M. Ivey, City Editor, Ukiah Daily Journal.
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R L Hutchison Funeral Monday
R L Hutchison a former Ukiah resident died Thursday at St Helena at age 90. He ran Hutchison & Roeder furniture and undertaking in Ukiah from 1904 to 1917 and later lived in Oakland and St Helena. He was a Mason Knight Templar and Rahmes Shrine member. Survived by wife and three daughters. Walter Brown notified Ukiah.
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St. Helena
Library Seen As Potential Police Station
Councilman Don Bones proposed remodeling the overcrowded city library into a jail and constructing a new library in Municipal Park. Chief George Smith endorsed the library site for a police station and jail with a possible second story, if structurally feasible. The council agreed that steps toward a new jail and library must be taken, with financing discussions deferred to a later date.
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Don Bones
George Smith
Lundeberg Bows to Request For Parley
In San Francisco Harry Lundeberg the Sailors Union of the Pacific secretary agreed to conference with Pacific Maritime Association leaders over the Pacificus dispute while insisting PMA must back sailors right to unload holds in West Coast ports. ILWU officials said crews would be ready to unload the coastwise freighter Pacificus when released from drydock in San Pedro. Lundeberg did not say if sailors would cooperate in unloading cargo from the ship tied up over unloading jurisdiction.
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Jurisic‘ton
GOP Solons Face Slim Pickings In Committee Posts
Washington UP report notes Republican senators must submit committee assignment bids by December 18. With likely GOP minority status next Congress, vacancies on sought after committees will be scarce as Democrats gain seats. Bricker reports incumbents face limited moves and freshmen have fewer favorable options.
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Agreement Seen On New Asian Aid Program
Washington AP Harold E Stassen, foreign aid chief, expects full agreement with Treasury Secretary George M Humphrey on a new Asian aid program. He says the plan should reach Congress in March and notes discussions with congressional leaders. Humphrey says no program exists yet, prompting questions. Stassen says the administration agrees on helping free nations in Asia and that there will be a program, though no price tag is set. He forecasts spending less money over a longer period than the 15 billion dollars spent in seven years.
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George M. Humphrey
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Stassen
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Free Nations of
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United States
Ukiah Footprinter Group Votes $100 for Prisoner Christmas
Members of Ukiah Footprint ers voted to donate $100 to provide Christmas for prisoners in the county jail and for juveniles in custody on that day. Sheriff Broaddus and Bert Plant lead the undertaking.
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Coyote Valley 4-H Club Meeting Tonight at Farm Bureau
The Coyote Valley 4-H Club will meet tonight at 7 30 in the Farm Bureau building located on the Redwood Highway north. The gathering aims to review upcoming projects and activities and plan for the month ahead.
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Journal offers cash prizes for best Ukiah Christmas decorations
Ukiah Journal publisher B A Cober announces the annual Christmas decoration contest with $25 first, $15 second, and $10 third prizes. A panel of three judges will select three homes, with winners named in the December 24 issue and a cameraman documenting the displays. Entries from bona fide residences only. residents may submit via coupon on Page 1 or nominate neighbors.
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Mendocino Drive
Margaret L. Smith
Calvert Drive
Mendocino County
Ray Olhizer
John Holling
Grove
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Scheck
Shigemitsu voices Tokyo foreign policy aims in new era
Tokyo foreign minister Mamoru Shigemitsu, newly named in Prime Minister Hatoyama's government, pledges cooperation with free nations and cautious ties with Communist states. He emphasizes peaceful coexistence, a measured stance toward China, and a policy to boost East Asian peace and progress.
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Tokyo
Japan
Shigeru Yoshida
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Japanese Democratic Party
Shigemitsu
NEA Radio
Missouri
United States
United Press
The
Progressives
Ichiro Hatoyamas
New Japan Democratic Party
Hatoyama
East Asia
Chamber renews effort for enabling act reactivation
Ukiah Chamber of Commerce plans to mail letters to property owners after year start detailing the county enabling ordinance. Recipients will vote on whether to support the measure. The county board of supervisors delayed action three to two vote on October 1 after planning commission revisions addressing earlier objections.
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Board of Supervisors
Planning Commission
West German Senate Approves Allied Rearming Plan
In Bonn the West German Bundesrat gave preliminary approval to the Allied plan for German rearmament. It also backed restoring West Germanys sovereignty but postponed Saar pact talks until the arms agreements second reading to allow new negotiations with France.
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West Germany
Saar
Bundesrat
France
Northwestern California Weather Outlook
Northwestern California has fair conditions today tonight and Saturday with some cloudiness on the North Coast Saturday. Temperatures near Ukiah Santa Rosa and Napa show highs in the mid fifties and lows around freezing to mid thirties. Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph near the coast will subside tonight. Fort Bragg area remains fair with slightly colder tonight and winds 20 to 30 mph easing to 8 to 15 mph tonight and Saturday.
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Santa Rosa
Napa
Fort Bragg
Governor narrows liquor director candidates to three
Sacramento reports Gov Goodwin J. Knight has reduced the list of contenders for the $14,000 annual state liquor director post to three men and will choose next week. He calls the appointment the most difficult of his career. In Washington the Navy launches the 107.859 million Forrestal, the largest U S ship, 1036 feet long and 58 650 tons, into Hampton Roads marking a jet age capital ship debut.
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Goodwin J. Knight
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