22 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
1
The piece reflects on the Christmas season as an irrational yet powerful force of goodwill. It contrasts fleeting warmth and generosity with ongoing global and domestic conflicts, noting the holiday’s fragile peace and persistent, hopeful vision for a better world each year.
The American Forest Institute warns that with projected doubling of national wood needs in under 30 years, the remaining 510 million acres of commercial forest must be scientifically managed. One third of forests are protected for wilderness and parks, threatening production. per capita forest area may fall from 2.5 to 1.9 acres by 2000. The industry claims intensive management can boost yields and cuts waste, while Congress funds and federal land policies remain obstacles.
A compact look back at 10 20 30 40 and 50 years ago in Ukiah Willits and surrounding areas. Highlights include Dr Carl Aagaard re elected ACS Medical Director District 13 and local Republican efforts, PG and E appointee, Marine veteran homecoming, festive family visits, and community notices plus local business moves and a Christmas gift display.
Conservative lawmakers fear the rising youth vote as 2.5 million under 21 Californians register three to one Democratic. GOP leaders weigh registration drive focus on noncollege youths while UC students deploy a Sacramento lobby to press legislators on youth concerns.
A Potter Valley reader disputes an editorial claim that schools lack elementary skills. He criticizes use of standardized tests like the Iowa Tests of Educational Development, urges continued revision and professional use, defends teachers against salary critiques, and calls for flexible, student centered instruction with time for study of each learner.
The ICC proposes Amtrak offer clean, on time service with heated stations and dining. It would reimburse passengers half their ticket price for each 500 miles traveled if a train is late beyond 15 minutes. The plan seeks sleeping cars and basic conveniences, signaling progress even if approval is uncertain.
In a private memo to aides Senator Hubert Humphrey rejects plans to review Lyndon Johnson's memoirs and condemn it over Vietnam. He cites long friendship and shared work, insisting there be only one official voice in the Executive Branch. Separately, Hong Kong sources outline a Chinese puzzle about Lin Piao, Mao Zedong, and a failed assassination plot with a train stop and arrests.
President Jose Figueres, armed with a sub machine gun, led 200 civil guardsmen to surround and capture a hijacked Nicaraguan plane in San Jose. One hijacker was killed. the other two were returned to Nicaragua for prosecution. The suspects were linked to a revolutionary group.
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