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Newspaper

Ukiah Daily Journal

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

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Dulles Warns NATO of New Soviet Offensive

Secretary of State John Dulles warned NATO ministers in Paris that the Soviet Union is mounting a new cold war offensive. He said Moscow can act decisively with aid to the Middle East and Asia and holds large stocks of obsolescent arms while consumer goods remain scarce.

Paris CUB John Roster Padles Lower Chien Asia Ina Sion North Atlantic Council Dulles Defense Treasury NATO Middle East Russia Dulles Speees Flere

Mendocino County praised for optimal Ground Observer Posts setup

In Oakland area review, Mendocino County reaches the target number of GO Posts 37 and is described as well staffed and funded for civil defense. County coordinator 1 8 0 rows bridge is cited as a statewide support for civic defense, with Alfred d Attore and Richard Starkweather noted in local roles.

Mendocino Oakland Mendocing Office of Civil Defense State of California Eruthin Adiat Wren Observer Corps Mendoeine Prowbradise

State announces Mendocino County school apportionment

Sacramento December 1 1955 Roy B F Simpson state superintendent of public instruction announced an apportionment of 201000 to Mendocino county school districts. The allotment is part of a 17 9 million statewide apportionment to cover current costs and will be followed by further allocations in February and June 1956 to reflect growth in attendance.

Roy Bf. Simpson Mendocino County Sampson

Sale of Spanish Mt TV to Jerrold Awaits Signatures On Dotted Line

The Spanish Mountain television project faces lingering signing delays as Jerrold prepares to finalize purchase from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph and Pacific Gas and Electric. Weather and coordination issues hold up the dotted line completion while executives report readiness and expected closure once signatures are secured.

Mt. TV Jerrold Gordon the Bares Los Angeles Anager Beenie Errold Campans Uliah Shipp Mouuntain Company Paeiie Telephone Pelegraph Company Paeitie Gas Detectric Company Jerrold Company

Judges Named for Ukink Christmas Home Decoration Contest

The Ukink Daily Journal announces judges for the annual Christmas home decoration contest now open for the 1955 season. Judges are Mr. and Mrs. Harald Bertseld, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Bosworth, with entries welcome from Ukina and nearby areas. Prizes total 25, 15, and 5 dollars with judging next week.

Ukink Mroo Tarald Bertseld Bertsely Interior Tir Craig Bosworth Mira Vistt South Highway Paul Sutterly Uktab Chamber of Commerce Ukina Oor B. A. Cober The Journal

Recreation Director Hired to Lead Ukiah Department

The Ukiah city council appointed Stanley Stafford, 30, of Los Angeles, to assume the recreation director post on January 1. Stafford, a City College of Los Angeles graduate, comes with extensive Southern California recreation experience and will oversee plans for a city basketball league and expanded pool facilities funded by a $300,000 bond issue. He succeeds Joe Juliana, who left November 1 for a Santa Rosa post.

Stanley Stafford Los Angeles Stafford Joe Juliana Santa Rosa City College of Los Angeles Ukiah California Compton Park la Brea ‘Towers City Recreation Commission Juliana

State Approves Funds to Widen No. State St Highway

The California state highway commission earmarks 120000 dollars as the state's share to grade and surface widen US 101 at Ukiah from Low Gap road to Ford road. The 64 foot roadway replaces the existing 30 feet as interim work until a by pass is funded in 1957 58.

State Highway Commission Sacramento Ukiah Low Gap

City earmarks funds to aid Ukiah airport improvements

The city council approved 25000 dollars annually for three years to match federal airport funds. The plan calls for land at both ends of the runway and aerial rights for the glide path to improve access and safety at Ukiah airport.

Civil Aeronutics Administration Ukiah

Santa Delivers New Fire Truck to Ukiah City Hall

Santa Claus presented Ukiah with a new Concord built fire truck costing 16500 dollars. Chief Al Bechtel noted its 1000 gallon per minute pump and 80 foot aluminum extension ladder enabling reach to tall structures. The vehicle arrived after a delay due to factory strikes.

Santa Claus Santa al Bechtel Concord Mies Pas Coast Apparatus Company Bechtel Ukiah

Abbott Denies Kidnap Slaying of Stephanie Bryan

Burton Abbott testified to deny involvement in the April 28 disappearance and death of 14 year old Stephanie Bryan. He described morning movements, a solo trip to Trinity County, and kept to an alibi while investigators pressed him about locations near Berkeley where the girl was last seen.

Oakland Burton Abbott Stephanie Bryan Berkeley Trinity County Stephanie Claremont Marker Abbott California Dunnigan Yolo County Colusa County Howe Abhou

City to Hire Two New Guards at Crossings

The council approved hiring two part time civilian guards for school crossings. Police Chief George Smith requested the staffing at Low Gap Road North State Street Gobbs Street and South State Street. Guards operate one hour in mornings and two hours in afternoons at a cost of 1.50 dollars per hour per guard.

George Smith Low Gap Road North State Street Gobbs Street South State Street

Church Leaders Jubilant Over Surplus Distribution

Church leaders welcomed the plan to ship surplus farm foods to needy people worldwide. Secretary Benson announced the release of more than one billion pounds of wheat flour and other commodities to 67 countries, with strong cross party approval and religious support.

Wastiingpon Armericats U. S Storae Benson Human Brotherhood

Ukiah City Adopts Bond Plan For New Water System

Ukiah city council approves a plan to issue bonds for 150000 to fund a water mains and laterals network for about 1000 homes in the newly annexed southern area. Property owners would repay their share over an undetermined period via public hearings rather than a district election.

Ukiah Ernest Wilson San Mateo

Funeral Services Pending For Ethel Ruddick

Mrs. Ethel Ruddick wife of Vern Ruddick of River Road died Thursday at Ukiah General Hospital Funeral services are pending at Zimmerman Mortuary She was longtime Ukiah Farmers Club secretary and later worked in the Oak Street clinical laboratory She had earlier been a bookkeeper at the hospital Surviving are her husband two sons Robert and Morgan of Ukiah two sisters Mabel Brown and Amelia McIntyre both in San Francisco She had lived in the valley for 40 years

Ethel Ruddick Vernon FB. Ruddick River Road Ukiah General Hospital Zimmerman Mortuary Ruddick Ukiah Farmers Club Oak Street Robert Morgan Ruddick Ukiah Mrs. Ruddick San Francisco That City Mabel Brown Amelia McIntyre Valley

Ukiah Figures in Global Telephone Totals for 1955

United States leads with more than half of about 94.5 million phones worldwide on January 1 1955. Ukiah reports 6200 phones as California totals near 4.98 million. World additions reached 5.3 million in 1954 while Russia data remains unavailable.

United States American Telephone and Telegraph Company California Ukiah Netherlands United Kingdom Canada German Federal Republic France Japan Swe Den Italy Australia Switzerland Argentina Russia

Footprinters Aid Juvenile Home And County Jail For Christmas

Ukiah Footprinters Association directors approved a $75 donation to the juvenile home for 15 children and decided to send $26 to the county jail for Christmas gifts for its holiday guests. President Lee Trowbridge announced the board's vote.

Ukiah Footprinters Association Lee Trowbridge

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