21 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
1
Citizens condemn the city for a mandatory residential garbage charge tied to a franchise deal set to pay the operator a kickback. Petitions call for repeal or a special election while critics warn the 25 percent override is hidden taxation and harms nonusers.
San Juan Bautista faces a pollution dilemma as Ideal Cement seeks modernization costing about 2 million dollars to curb emissions. The town keeps the plant open for another year while the company plans a new, cleaner facility elsewhere, paid for by higher cement prices, highlighting the tradeoffs between jobs and air quality.
Rodney Zimmerman wins 1960 Young Man of the Year and Al Bechtel named Outstanding Citizen of Ukiah 1960. Draft board member R F Clarke recalls WWI service, while Mendocino County’s tax matters and local civic plans unfold. Snow falls across area with several inches atop Willits summit and nearby towns reporting flurries as Ukiah notes cap colder weather.
Ukiah letters complain about a 2.50 garbage rate with 62 percent of the increase earmarked for the disposal firm and urge readers to vote on the issue. They also criticize public employee raises, taxation, and inflation, urging citizen action and fiscal restraint. Mary Helen Howe riffs on taxpayer woes in a satirical poem about public service and budgets.
An official audit reveals that county finances are unexpectedly stronger, showing cash on hand totaling $1,596,464.01. The finding arrives as taxpayers brace for the March 15 income tax deadline, offering a potential boost to the budget.
Despite better general conditions only one marriage application was received signaling waning interest in nuptial arrangements. The note highlights a cautious social climate and rising hesitation among potential couples.
California welfare costs rise due to population growth unemployment high living costs inflation court rulings, broader benefit awareness, social acceptance of welfare, and the dependency cycle. Reagan cites the 1969 residency ruling as a key driver raising costs by millions yearly, with current roll figures and projections outlined.
The Umbrella Museum in Gignese, Italy, preserves the town’s umbrella making heritage. Once a center for repair and craft of parasols, the village now showcases a unique collection celebrating its former main industry.
Washington reports that a presidential task force led by Roy Ash proposes major federal restructuring. Four new departments would absorb most domestic programs, while key agencies like Transportation and Justice face changes. Nixon and Congress must approve or reject details amid interagency rivalry and concerns over a national police role.
The brief notes the shortest Bible verse, John 11 35, which reads Jesus Wept and reflects on its brevity and emotional portrayal.
A humorous riff on parenting norms cites age based rules from two to twelve years old. The narrator jokes about discipline, manners, and a misfit dinner table routine while recalling a weighty conversational thread about kids and ids.
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