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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1963
Page
5
The Fourth District Tax League met at Comptche Hall with good turnout to vote for a chairman and to discuss an Assessors map and the election of a new road commissioner. A meeting is planned for January 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Smothe Hall.
Winners of this week’s Ukihplicate Bridge Club tournament held at the Palace Hotel included Margaret Williamson and Margaret Angel in first place. Second went to Shipley Jacobs and Al Bellon, third to Charles Fore and George Hunter, with Verna Holzhauser and Jig Yur taking fourth.
Hollywood gossip notes report actress Christian confirming she is divorcing Edmund Burdom after a brief marriage. She says they were friends long before marrying and that the union did not work out, expressing regret over the split.
Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan announced the issuance of a notary public commission for Alta Ballou. The notice appears in Sacramento records with details dated 1890.
Covelo residents gathered at the home of Mr. William Ame ery Tuesday evening with Audrey Putte presiding. Freda Walter stood in for Mrs. La de McLigans as treasurer while Mrs. Anna Baller dine delivered the treasurer's report. A food sale is planned for Gravfer% store on Sunday, Jan 26, from 11 AM until all food is sold, featuring open face sandwiches, chips and ding pie, tea and coffee. Door prize won by Mise Tuttle. several members assisted with serving.
An OCR fragment lists at church events and social gatherings. It notes a 3 a.m. January 13 service at Presbyterian Church social hall honoring newlywed Mrs. John Hixon, plus a baby born at Howard Hospital weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. Also mentions a farewell party for the Riley family and a meeting at the Trop Room with several names and locations garbled.
The Covelo Community District holds a meeting on the afternoon of Jan 16. Augusta Chapter 80 Order of the Eastern Star meets at the church social hall at 8 p m on Jan 19 for Obligation Night.
Healdsburg hosts the Prunerama two day show sponsored by the University of California Agricultural Extension Service and the Prune Growers of Sonoma County. Exhibits feature prune displays processed and packed varieties, agricultural machinery, farm chemicals, a candy kitchen, and a banquet with speakers from the University of California and California Farm Bureau. The event runs Friday 10 am to 10 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm with a social hour at 5:30 and banquet at 6:30 finishing with remarks by Jack Pickett.
The California Legislature nears week’s end with bills on automations study commission and $50,000 funding, a parent property protection increase, and county vehicle license fee powers. Reapportionment suits gain Senate and Assembly intervention. ongoing budget and street use topics noted.
County Commissioner John Walker remarks on improving lighting in Pittsburgh. He argues justice must be fair and accessible, noting current lighting issues hinder visibility and public safety in the courthouse area.
The California Division of Forestry seeks legislation to halt violations of the Forest Practice Act via injunctions without closing operations. Forester Francis Raymond told the State Board of Forestry the plan would speed remedies, but expand fee liability and licensing costs for timber operators. He also noted amendments to require fee owners to share compliance and set a $25 first year and $30 renewal license fee, affecting Christmas tree farms and large operations.
Washington observer Dick West contrasts the 88th Congress opening with a gangster funeral yet notes warm backslapping among lawmakers. Johnson presides in the Senate, Hayden remains dean. the House names McCormack speaker after a 256 175 vote, with McCormack’s acceptance speech circulating early.
California legislators discussed tax proposals and a four year moratorium on the death penalty. Senator Randall Collier and Senator John Holmdahl debated actions and governor’s stance while Assemblyman Robert Crown urged continuing fiscal studies and school district purchasing reform at the State Printing Plant.
Campaign leader for Don Clausen claims a $100 reward offered by Democrats for arranging a joint appearance with William Grader. Eureka committee chairman Robert Hill filed the claim in a Telegram to Grader’s campaign manager. He cites a planned live TV joint appearance on January 6 at 6:30 in Eureka.
The House Democrats confront splits over Medicare as liberals seek to strengthen Senate filibuster gains and Southerners resist any weakening. A key question is whether Phil Landrum of Georgia will join the Ways and Means Committee despite not pledging a vote to keep the Medicare bill bottled up. Two Democratic seats on the panel are open and Rep. Ross Bass of Tennessee is favored, with Rep. W. Pat Jennings of Virginia also contending among liberal supporters.
Continued report notes Thant calling for end to scorched earth policy and Tshombe's renunciation of last-stand fighting. Bunche travels from the Congo to Rome then New York with details on Tshombe's detention and a first hand account of conditions.
New York publishers and striking printers held a brief recess and a joint session with a federal mediator. The negotiations between the International Typographical Union and the New York Publishers Association produced no agreement or progress, ending with negative reports from both sides.
Local home improvement ad offers planning estimates financing for kitchen and bath remodeling. Highlights cabinetry expertise and design ideas with contact HO 32 8196 for details.
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