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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1955
Page
4
Spotlight notes labor unrest as plumbers across four counties end a work stoppage but lament losses. Union spokesman says gains have 'gone down the drain' while employers accuse the union of hot and cold tactics. Leaks and stalled talks hinder a new contract as both sides struggle for a resolution.
Heavy rains and floods disrupt main lines and highways across the Feather River Canyon near Blairsden and up the Eel and Sacramento rivers. Bridges washed out, a tunnel tramway damaged, and a power plant idled for six weeks amid widespread road closures and debris cleanup.
Ford Motor Company outlines plans for a new line of passenger automobiles within the next few years. The prospectus notes strong dealer stocks of Fords and Mercurys, production reductions, and ongoing revisions to future schedules. Ford reports nine month 1955 net income of 312.2 million on 4.0426 billion in sales, with 1.84 billion in retained capital and earnings, and declares a 0 cent dividend for Q1 next year. The Ford Foundation will sell common stock through seven underwriters to reach thousands of brokerage houses nationwide.
Deputies in Glenn County spotted a car pulling up to a general merchandise store in Artois. The youths admitted to casing the area before burglarizing the store and noted the car carried loot and supplies from earlier breaks in Sykesville.
Harriet S Clark 87 died at her Porterville home and private services will be held at 10 a m Friday She lived many years in Willits was the first night nurse at Howard Memorial Hospital where she worked for years She had lived in Porterville five years and been in poor health Several relatives survive including daughter Mrs Alvin Rupe of Ukiah 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren Grandchildren in Ukiah include Mrs John Saunders Miss Carolyn Rape Mrs Ronald Courtney and Lawrence Rape
Judges in the first year of the contest commend the Anderson Valley entry for Mendocino county high schools. Two teachers and a newspaper woman said the piece meets publication standards and will challenge students in 1956 competition.
Rollie C. Smith 70, roofing contractor and Mendocino resident, died Monday in a Ukiah hospital. Funeral services Friday at 2 PM at Zimm erman Mortuary with Rev. Leonard Brown officiating. Interment in Ukiah Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Freda Adcock of Crescent City and four grandchildren.
Walter Sandelin long time Ukiah resident and Palace Hotel owner plans to devote much time to highway issues. A San Francisco native, he moved to Ukiah with his father in 1901. His father bought the Palace Hotel and expanded it in 1915, with further expansion by Sandelin in 193? years later. He holds multiple local posts and fraternal memberships.
Jet airliner on air coach service crashed after clipping treetops in a wooded area. The Jacksonville control tower had no contact with other planes. The Miami airlines official cited slack pre Christmas week Northbound traffic.
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