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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1955
Page
1
Ukiah attorney Leo Cook said the court denied a writ but emphasized “we've won at battle” while stressing the war continues. He commented on the ruling as a tactical setback in the ongoing case.
Herman Karbe arrives from Lakeport to serve as district manager for Pacific Gas and Electric. He brings a 17 year Lakeport record as Lakeport Chamber director and Rotary president plus roles with the Redwood Empire Association. He and wife will live in Ukiah with their two children Carolyn and Billy.
Berlin reports say East German Communists sent riot squads into Western districts to challenge a Stahlhelm meeting in a cafe on the East West border. West German police mobilized reserves. past clashes saw 68 arrests and injuries on both sides. Also, two American soldiers captured by Communists were released to Western custody with ongoing investigations into alleged assaults.
The north highway liquor store suffered a second raid in three weeks over the weekend with the front window broken and goods stolen. The damage to the 6 by 8 foot pane costs about 100 dollars to secure while the stolen stock is valued at 14 dollars. Police suspect the same party or parties behind both break ins. A false fire alarm rang at 2:40 Saturday. a vehicle damaged a fence at East Gobbi and Orchard when the driver failed to stop. L R Reed of Willits reported nine dollars of dry goods stolen from his pickup parked at Purity store lot Friday.
Pomotita school prepares a Christmas program at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the school auditorium inviting all parents to attend.
Game warden Floyd Loots reported an arson attempt on a state Chevrolet sedan in front of his Willits home between 2 and 4 am Sunday. The hood was opened and smoke seen. heat burned paint and ignition system. No suspects yet. deputies investigate possible link to past game and fish violators.
Inquiries by Safeway architect and city inspector last weekend suggested construction on the former Hall Park site at South State Street could begin soon after the new year. Telephone talks indicated Safeway wants to start work immediately.
President Eisenhower meets Republican congressional leaders for an all day preview of the 1956 legislative program. Doctors say he remains convalescent from the Sept 24 heart attack but shows fatigue from increased duties. Conference covers farm policy taxes budget defense trade and road and school aid with a follow up bipartisan session planned.
Pvt Richard H H Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Anthony J Meyer of Willits completed the radio course at the Sixth Army Communications School Fort Lewis Washington He is a 1952 Willits High School graduate An item notes an ancillary detail not on the agenda.
County authorities standardized bail for vehicle violations at the June semi annual meeting of judges constables and marshals. The list from the vehicle code shows bonds for offenses from driving with suspended licenses to drunken driving and hit and run. Judge Fred Goss notes misdemeanor bail standardization but some cities have not received copies.
Superior Judge Charles Wade Snook approved an out of court agreement allowing defense crime expert Lowell W. Bradford to exam ine the earth hair and fiber evidence the prosecution says links Burt on W Abbott to the slain Stephanie Bryan. Bradford will test samples at his San Jose lab with a deputy sheriff presentTomorrow's recess extended to 3 p.m. to let juror attend his brother's funeral.
Cars driven by B W Barrett of Ukiah and James Savage of Boonville collided Saturday near Norgard lane. Barrett missed the turn, skidded, and was hit in the right rear by Savage, whose car went off the highway and struck a roadside tree. Barrett was cited for driving while intoxicated and was to appear in court this afternoon.
Ukiah postmaster Ted Hinds says the city faces its busiest Christmas, with parcel volume up 31 percent since December 1 and stamps up 6 percent. He warns late in-state delivery for out of town parcels, urges air mail for distant cards, secure wrapping, clear labels, and mailing before peak hours.
The Everett Dutton ranch of 760 acres on River road was sold to Sam D Cowan, local car dealer, for 75000 dollars. The property includes 45 acres of permanent pasture and alfalfa with remaining hill land. once a leading hop ranch, it is now a sheep ranch. Mr Duttons will reside there temporarily to operate for Cowan, sale arranged by Carrol L Ornhaun.
Israeli forces struck across the Syria frontier near the Sea of Galilee in a large raid that killed about 50 Syrian soldiers and captured 30. Damascus radio reported four outposts held 60 men and that Israelis suffered 19 killed and wounded, with ambulances seen retreating for hours. Fighting began Sunday night amid tensions tied to fishing boats and joint Egyptian-Syrian defense pledges.
John W. Moore 21 of Wilts pled guilty to automobile theft and received a one year sentence in the county jail. He stole a 1954 Chevrolet four door from a North State Street lot on October 20, altered its appearance, swapped plates and parts, attempted to sell it, and abandoned it after pushing it into a canyon near Boonville. Police arrested him November 23. the owner, George Vevoda, reported losses of radio, seat covers, tires, wheels and mirrors.
President Eisenhower previews a legislative agenda to Republican leaders including a balanced budget social security and health measures and new school and highway work. A blast at an auto owned by Charles Clark head of Local 746 IUE on strike at Westinghouse injures no one. Betty Jean Benedicto pleads innocent on kidnapping charges before Judge Orla St. Chilr.
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