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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
8
Spokane county supervisors hear a report from a board committee on emergency ambulance service costs and uncollectible bills. They plan further discussion on Jan 6 with ambulance drivers and officials to determine fair rates and subsidies while preserving service.
Fulton man Paul Wilburn Mills, 55, drowned after tumbling into a rain filled ditch while en route to Mendocino State Hospital to admit himself. Companion Mike Vassar, 19, reported the incident. Mills is survived by wife Dorothy. Services pending at Zimmerman Mortuary.
Mendocino County supervisors postponed a decision on Sheriff Coroner Reno Bartolomie's request for two additional narcotics investigators and compensation for time off in lieu of manpower. They noted Bartolomie's 1969-70 budget request had not been granted and discussed potential seasonal drug case fluctuations. District Attorney Duncan James argued that penalties for drug offenses, including marijuana, were being strengthened by the legislature. The board considered authorizing special narcotics investigators if needed, amid a heated drug policy discussion.
The 1969 Grand Jury urges changes in county government including delegation of authority to the county administrator, direct accountability of elected and appointed heads, and monthly meetings with agendas and minutes. It calls for better record keeping, integrated law enforcement with the sheriff, and reassignment of public health duties to public works.
In San Francisco two members of a peace group, the first American women to visit a North Vietnamese prison camp, released the names of 132 POWs and said they returned with 138 letters. They identified three prisoners and described a policy shift permitting monthly letters and bi monthly packages, amid broader missing or captive counts.
Highway Patrol reports a Middletown man died early today at Redbud Hospital Clear Lake Highlands from injuries from a one car crash shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 175 east of Middletown. The car skidded after hitting a water puddle and the driver was blinded by water. The victim's name was withheld pending next of kin notification.
Northwestern California forecast shows rain through Thursday morning followed by clearing. Snow levels 3000 to 5000 feet. Highs near 54 and lows around 48 in Ukiah. Small craft warnings persist on the coast south of Pt. Arena.
Mendocino County 1969 Grand Jury urged a special outside audit of Brooktrails Resort Improvement District funds and immediate steps to fix records. It urged study of road costs for Brooktrails and Ridgewood, with public hearings if taxes rise, and criticized past county supervision and engineering for substandard roads and drainage.
Original art and letters to Santa feature in a four page tabloid section with prizes for three young artists. Pictures show pupils from St Marys school and Mendocino State Hospital hosts a full page Christmas entertainment feature. Public offices observe Christmas Day. Ukiah post office opens 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. only for special delivery.
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