Gianelli Named New Water Resources Head by Reagan
William R Gianelli a Sacramento civil engineer was named by Gov elect Reagan as director of the Department of Water Resources Gianelli a Democrat is the first major post pick in the Reagan administration He has long worked on California water projects since joining the state program in 1946 and served as Southern California district engineer before leaving state service
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Sacramento
UPI
William R. Gianelli
Ronald Reagan
Department of Water Resources
Reagan
California
Gidfield
Deumocrat
Army Corps of Engineers
Gianelli
Water release from dam slated Tuesday
The Russian River flow will be augmented starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday as gates open at Coyote Dam. Initial release is 100 cfs with increases later, dam level at 735.92 ft and conservation level at 787.30 ft. If rainfall arrives, the release could be canceled. Fishermen warned to watch high waters and farmers told to move equipment away from banks.
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Coyote Dam
Dale Roby
Roby
Ukiah High Students Brief City Council Meeting
Ukiah city council, facing a no quorum gathering with all members absent, heard brief remarks from Ukiah High School student government leaders about city school police relations and traffic concerns near the high school. The council scheduled a January 11 public hearing on a Humble Oil zone variance and January 10 bids for Ranney Collector pumping equipment, postponing major capital financing discussions until after the new year.
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Ukiah
Humble Oil Co
Ranney
Ukiah High School
Stude
Don Scotto
Theigh School
Lima
John Nelson Heads G.G. District
John E. Nelson, Ukiah attorney, is elected 1967 president of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District succeeding L. E. Castner. Castner steps down briefly to Alvin Derre as honorary president. Nelson notes the district has fought for its life amid criticism and politics, with new directors including one who supports a second deck to ease traffic. The 14 member board now lacks a labor representative. vice presidents are William Moskovitz and Lowell Edington of Napa.
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Nelson
Golden Gate Bridge and Highway
Joseph J. Diving
Golden Gate’ Bridge and Highway District
Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District
San Francisco
Nelson Long
William Moskovitz
Lowell Edington
Napa
Tragic Windsor bus crush kills eight children in sand dump crash
Eight grade students aged 6 to 9 died and 20 were injured when a dump truck carrying 25 tons of sand toppled after sideswiping a school bus on King’s Highway 3. The driver Marcel Lefrancois was arrested as rescuers worked over two hours to free the trapped youngsters.
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MICHAEL J. CONLON _ WINDSOR
Ont
UPL
James Levy
Phillipe Quenneville & Sons
Marcel Lefrancois
Windsor
Stevee Polencar
Polehcar
Fjord's Smorgette Burglarized in Midnight Theft
Sheriff reports Fjord's Smorgette burglary with $300 stolen from a rear office cash drawer between midnight and 7 am. Entry likely gained by lock popping. $200 in change left in the cash register. Deputies continue investigation of the office break-in.
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Fjord
Sheriff's Office
Yule Decoration Contest Closes Tomorrow Night
Ukiah Daily Journal invites entries for the Outdoor Christmas Decoration Contest with a 5 p.m. Friday deadline. Entrants include Mrs. G. J. Kenney and James R. Langton, and prizes of 15 and 10 dollars will be awarded for originality and theme.
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G. J. Kenney
Calvert Court
McPeak
James R. Langton
S. Helen
Doolin Canyon Road
Ukiah Daily Journal
Daily Journal
Ukiah
E. Standley Street
Harmony Johnson and Governors Press Pact on Unity
President Johnson and nine Democratic governors at the LBJ ranch pledged closer communication and to address grievances from federal patronage to desegregation funds. They agreed the Democratic National Committee needs overhauling and said the governors hold the key to state level shakeups as they back the President’s policies. Iowa Governor Harold Hughes spoke for the group, noting continued support and a push to build the party for 1968.
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Johnson
Lbj Ranch
U.S
Democratic National Committee
Iowa
Harold E. Hughes
United States
Hughes
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Towan
Book Bows To Jackies Feelings
Edward V. McCarthy reports Harper & Row and Look magazine may settle out of court over Mrs Kennedy objections to portions of The Death of A President. Look agreed to cut 1,600 words from William Manchester's official JFK assassination account and modify serialization. Harper & Row plans to publish in April and will consult with Kennedy's attorneys and Manchester on the changes.
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Edward V. McCarthy
New York
UPI
Harper & Row
Look Magazine
John F. Kennedy
Look
William Manchester
Kennedy
Harper’ & Row
Monday Holiday for Ukiah Daily Journal Ad Deadlines
Publishers and employees will observe Monday December 26 as a holiday with government offices banks and most downtown businesses closed. The Tuesday paper deadline for display or classified advertising is tomorrow at noon.
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Ukiah Daily Journal
Annual Firemen's Ball Set for Feb 18 in Ukiah
Ukiah residents are reminded that the Ukiah Firemen's Association ball will take place February 18 at Purdy Hall in Ukiah's Fairgrounds. The program features Western, jousle and entertainment, starting at 9 p.m. and running to 2 a.m. Bob Hollander is general chairman.
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Ukiah
Ukiah Firemen’s Association
Purdy Hall
Ukiah’ Fairgrounds
Western
Bob Hollander
Powell May Face Prosecution Seen by Powell Probe Panel
Daniel Rapoport reports from Washington that a House subcommittee investigating Rep. Adam Powell signaled possible criminal prosecution. Rep. William Dickinson cited at least three areas of alleged misconduct, though specifics were not given. Powell, at his Bahamas retreat, vows to fight any bid to strip him of his seat as Congress reconvenes.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Powell
Yvette Flores Powell
Corrine Huff
Daniel Rapoport Washington
UPI
Harlem Democrat
William Dickinson
House Administration
Wayne Hays
Ohio
House’ Labor
Education Committee
Bimini
Bahamas
Congress
Dickinson
Subcommittee
Education and ‘Labor Committee
Weather summary from Ukiah Fire Department report
Temperatures for December 1966 and December 1965 shown with high and low values. Noon observations record 39 degrees, with rainfall totals 16.81 inches for the period. Last year’s figures noted 12.08 inches.
Northwestern California Weather Today and Outlook
Cloudy conditions with rain in extreme north this afternoon and across the region tonight and Friday. Ukiah records 57 to 45 as coastal winds shift to 15 to 30 knots, then 15 to 25 knots west to northwest by Friday.
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California
United States open to talks with Viet Cong on Vietnam truce
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told reporters the United States would consider direct talks about a permanent Vietnam truce, including with Viet Cong representatives, while Thant is urged to take steps to reduce the fighting. Rusk described a flexible approach with no preconditions and the possibility of bilateral discussions and intermediaries. The U S proposal also signals readiness for preliminary discussions and private contacts as a path to a conference.
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UPD
United States
U.N
Thant
Vietnam
Dean Rusk
National Liberation Front
Eac
Rusk
Enid
Maximum
Latity Rusk
U.S
Two Laytonville Men Injured In High Speed Crash
Larry Leggett a 24 year old Laytonville resident suffered possible neck and leg fractures and internal injuries when the car he rode in lost control on Red Buck curve Highway 101 three miles south of Laytonville. Driver Charles Holmes 21 Laytonville sustained moderate injuries after the northbound vehicle skidded, rolled five times and patrolmen say it was traveling at high speed.
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Larry Leggett
Laytonville
Red Buck Curve
Highway 101
Leggett
Howard Memorial Hospital
Charles Holmes
Evacuations Rise as Hanoi Children Flee in Fear
Tokyo reports one third of Hanoi residents evacuated amid fear of U S air attacks. Washington says civilian areas not struck intentionally, regrets if accidental. UPI notes U S bombs unlikely to hit civilian zones. Washington also cites a drop in feed prices, keeping the cost of living increase to a low level in November per Labor Department data.
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Tokyo
UPI
Hanoi
Washington
State Department
U.S
Haxot
Labor Department
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John Mayfield_Jr
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Paul Hollister
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Nelson ‘Hansen
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Ernie Banker
Augie Avila
al Beltrami
Alesco Paving
LaMalfa Construction
William Gianelli
New Water Resources Head
Democrat
John Nelson
G.G
John E. Nelson
Alvin Spivak Austin
Tex
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Ukiah Fire Department
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