Santa's on the job despite consumer complaints
Truck driver Sam Jackson, seven years portraying Santa for unions and local groups, recalls a slugging incident at Masonite plant events. He notes kids increasingly specify expensive gifts while parents guide expectations and he avoids promising outcomes. The article profiles his seasonal role and anecdotes about children’s requests and reactions.
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Sam Jackson
Santa Claus
Keith Schwarm
Jackson
Harris
Jim Harris
Santa
Tike
Masonite
Cloverdale
Calpella
Religious leaders urge Carter to halt neutron bomb plans
A letter from 20 religious labor and peace leaders asks President Carter to stop production of the neutron bomb. The group urges peace during the holiday season and says to demonstrate goodwill first.
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Washington
Carter
Earth
35 Killed in Granary Explosion Grips New Orleans Area
Rescue workers pull 12 more bodies from Continental Grain plant rubble as death toll rises to 35 in the Mississippi River grain elevator disaster near Westwego Louisiana. Eleven injured, including a deputy, and fears of up to 13 more victims burned inside.
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Westwego
Continental Grain Co
New Orleans
Jefferson Parish
Alwynn Cronvich
Jefferson Parsh
Northwestern California Weather Outlook Showers Tonight
Periods of showers continue through tonight in Northwestern California with partial clearing Saturday. A chance of showers remains and temperatures stay steady. Strong gusty southeast winds are expected, bringing brisk conditions across the region.
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United Press International
Pacific
California
Sierra
Real estate man found guilty in Mendocino arson case
A Ukiah Superior Court jury convicted Otis Hurt, 41, of arson and two counts of insurance fraud for setting fire to his Lake Mendocino Drive home on August 20, 1976, and claiming losses totaling 114000. Sentencing set for January 13, with possible total up to five years in prison and bail considerations noted.
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Ukiah
Otis Hurt
Hurt
Timothy O'Brien
Lake Mendocino Drive
al Kubanis
Richard Petersen
Petersen
O'Brien
Drury
Mr. Hurt
Superior Court
Christmas trailer aid for missing husband in California
Carol Lackey, whose husband Nick and a crewman are missing at sea after the Blessed Redeemer disappeared in rough winds, will set up a Christmas trailer for her children on the caspar property. Neighbors and local groups donated money clothing and shelter as search planes scour a vast Pacific area.
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Fort Bragg
UPI
Carol Lackey
Coast Guard
California
Lackey
Casper
Kiwanis
Los Angeles
Nick
Ernie Lopez
Blessed Redeemer
Air Force
Lopez
Pacific
Bandon
Ore
Eureka
Calif
Caspar
Georgia-Pacific
Yale Journal Observes Christmas With No Sunday Publication
Ukiah Daily Journal staff join the community in observing Christmas. The Sunday edition is not published. feature sections are in today’s paper. Most stores close on Christmas Day, with Thrifty Drug open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. except pharmacy. Rexall Drug open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. limited. Several stores remain open Monday with limited hours or close for weekend.
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Ukiah Daily Journal
Thrifty Drug
Rexall Drug
Albertson's
Shop & Save
Farmers Market
Long’s Drug
Medico Drug
Value Giant
Wards
Penney’s
Beno's
Kmart
Sprouse-Heitz Safeway
Prescription Center
Daily Journal
The
Welcome rains boost Ukiah total to 17.79 inches
The Ukiah area reports 240 inches of rain in 36 hours ending 8 a.m. today, bringing the season total to 17.79 inches. This year to date surpasses rainfall levels from the 1976 77 period and compares favorably to recent years, with forecasts of more rain over the Christmas weekend.
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Ukiah
Bruce Frans
Evans
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