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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
1
Volunteers from Sonora and Mendocino counties staged a festive hospital visit, with many hostesses in protective attire and Christmas presents. Church groups, school clubs, and community teams organized performances and cocoa for patients, staff, and families, while celebrations spanned multiple units and included music, readings, and meals.
Readable fragments show high temperatures around 94 and low teens in December 1968 and 1962. Data appears from the Ukiah Fire Department Weather Observer with today noon readings, including rainfall about 10.91 inches and year totals near 17.09 inches.
A list of fifty individuals is selected for an upcoming January 6 biurcher trial. The rosters name many figures across communities, including local residents and several notable names, with no clear indication of charges or proceedings.
CHP logs indicate a single injury in a vehicle crash near Abbe ret DHE SHEETS, with responders on scene and the incident under investigation. The report notes limited damage and no other injuries at this time. Local authorities continue to gather witness statements and review dash cam footage.
National tally shows 226 people killed in 30 hour Christmas period, far below the 1916 record of 250. Deaths rose 20 percent from normal in the 6am to midnight interval. California worst with most automotive fatalities, Texas 16, Kansas 14, Michigan 1, Florida and North Carolina 120, eight states had no traffic deaths.
The County Committee on 80 School District Organization plans a second meeting at Hopland Elementary School on Thursday Jan Th at 8 pm to consider the Hopland and Ukiah Union High districts area. Superintendent John Taylor announced dates to the board as students in the Lema area may transfer to Ukiah Union High. The discussion on utilities costs for county buildings leased from the Retirement Board and planning projects for federal or state funds also occurred, with the health department to receive state aid and a Jan 21 date set for vacation compensation for Vernon and Mildred Davis at Juvenile Hall.
A Northwestern Pacific Railroad derailment two miles south of WHT blocked traffic after eight cars—four empty and four loaded—left the track. Officials said a median track failure caused the accident and light damage to the cars was reported as the line planned restoration that afternoon.
City council tonight in Conn climbers at % ppm will continue study and consider final recommendation on establishment of a new liability insurance program to protect the city from possible propane explosion damage. Current coverage is being adjusted after insurers refused to extend existing protection.
Four people died in a light airplane crash near a vineyard near Madera on Christmas Eve. The victims were Pall We Cha, 43, a local supermarket owner, and his two daughters Jennie, 20, Ellen, 12, plus Chu Tow, from Yuba City. The craft took off into clear skies but a powerful gust caused the crash as Cha attempted to land. Chu Tow’s wife Alive said the party expected a short ride of 15 to 20 minutes and called it a Christmas Eve joyride.
Fragmented weather notice reports rain north of Ukiah and coastal conditions. It mentions Santa Rosa winds shifting, with variable winds along the coast and cooler tonight.
In Nicosia Turkish Cypriot civilians attacked Greek Cypriot civilians for hours breaking a cease fire. Britain assumed command of Greek and Turkish forces as appeals from the United States and Britain sought control of the crisis. Official reports list casualties and unconfirmed deaths, with varying tallies from 17 to hundreds.
Ken Roby of Pacific Gas and Electric was elected 1964 Chamber of Commerce president at a Tuesday directors meeting. Harold Trenholm of Smith Shoe Store was named vice president and Bob Spiagnola of Bank of America was elected treasurer. The new officers start at the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow noon at the House of Care. Retiring president Taerkin Younee of Younee Realty and treasurer Floyd Ross of Savings Bank leave. New three year directors elected: Johnnie Frassinelly, Johnnie's Market. Robert Wautmiain, Savings and Loan Association. Spaignoli. and Dean Billizmeier, Dean Buick.
Arch ie Wantt a 30 year old rancheria resident dies from two gunshot wounds fired by his common law wife Ines Mitchel Wantt 36 at a Ukiah bar. Albert Arms 36 sustains a minor wound from a stray bullet. Ines Wantt held on suspicion of murder as police probe a long standing quarrel culminating in the early morning shooting. Wantt died at Mendocino County Hospital and funeral arrangements are pending.
A five year old child drowned in a swimming pool in Mountain View after slipping into the water during a Christmas gift activity. Police and fire department units responded, and nearby residents reported bystanders assisted before emergency crews arrived.
San Francisco Mayor George Christopher, a GOP potential for lieutenant governor or later U S Senate, said in a radio briefing that sentiment in California has shifted toward Nelson Rockefeller for the Republican presidential nomination. He cited Kennedy’s death and Lyndon Johnson’s likely Democratic run as factors, while noting California Republicans previously leaned to Goldwater and Watergate-era concerns.
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