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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
2
Ukiah Daily Journal notes George Hunter and B A Cober as publishers in a brief obituary item. Gleaned from the page, the two names appear connected to leadership roles at the paper. No additional context or dates provided.
Bruce Biass argues Ted Kennedy should avoid partisan carping and echo voters' verdict after Nixon's 49 to 1 tally. Kennedy's prudent approach mirrors John F. Kennedy's post election stance, praising the winner and urging progress rather than blame, recognizing the voters' choice and the president's momentum.
The piece decries 1972 voter turnout at 54.4 percent of 140 million eligible, notes 64 million didn’t vote, and argues apathy and cynicism mute electoral impact. It highlights youth turnout, global contrasts, and calls for renewed faith in government and electoral processes. It also endorses Joseph Busch Jr.’s proposal to lower juvenile trial age to 16 and boost accountability for serious crimes.
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare halted a $689 million federal aid plan after nine days, then delayed its next move to April 1. Critics cite conflicting rules and sloppy methods that breed waste and abuse while urging reform within HEW before directing states.
Nixon aides fear a hostile the new Congress will block major domestic programs. They seek an executive order path to create new agencies and a White House task force system modeled after NSC and the Council on Economic Policy to bypass formal reorganization. They warn sweeping department shakeups may be blocked by entrenched interests in Congress.
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Health officials note Christmas brings intensified conflicts and sorrow for some, urging people to seek support from clergy or mental health services. Dr. J M Stubblebine stresses that help is widely available, nonhospitalization is common, and asking for aid is not a sign of weakness.
A 1971 memo reveals Donald Nixon Jr was hired by Vesco as an ICC consultant with discreet duties in Europe and Bahamas. The White House worried about embarrassment, while Vesco sought to leverage Nixon's family ties as ICC faced SEC scrutiny. Washington Whirl reports cost issues from Russia deals, politics, and double dipping by retirees.
A Los Angeles student faced court when a fire hydrant parked beside his car prompted a case. The judge dismissed proceedings after the city water department explained the hydrant had been installed in the middle of the night, per the American Water Works Association.
In a Ukiah Daily Journal letter, the writer criticizes petitions to remove a bomber from service, arguing airports predate nearby homes and residents should tolerate aviation noise. The author praises Sis-Q for protecting the public, mocks complaints as exaggeration, and predicts future quarrels with new nearby developments.
A light column notes that if one good suit lasts six more months it will be in style and contrasts a complainant dating a girl who is likely to be whined at and wined, reflecting social humor and dating norms.
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