Village firefighter award sparks beer celebration arson
Poliée admitted drinking 20 glasses of beer to celebrate a merit award in the village. He started a fire and then aided the response, resulting in about $12,500 in damage.
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
3
Poliée admitted drinking 20 glasses of beer to celebrate a merit award in the village. He started a fire and then aided the response, resulting in about $12,500 in damage.
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations George Ball arrived in Jerusalem Sunday night to hold discussions with Israeli leaders. The report notes the date as Monday July 15, 1968, with historical highlights and a brief daily science and history summary.
Five Chinese farmers swam to Hong Kong from Tai Pang Waitponind time in Communist China. Seven others escaped Communist China by swimming. Police said the incident reflects crossing border attempts by rural residents seeking refuge or better conditions.
The column provides daily guidance for each zodiac sign with specific cautions and opportunities. It notes ARIES and CANCER in the public spotlight, urges restraint in action, traffic care, and avoiding half measures, while highlighting opportunities in communications, promotions, and financial matters across the signs.
In Watford England a garbage truck has been crushing trash into foot square blocks after dumping it. A town official says once a bin is flipped over the safety barrier nothing can be done and that replacements may be needed.
President Ferdinand E Marcos announced a plan to collect all firearms in the Philippines, calling guns the biggest stumbling block in his anti crime campaign. The United Press International report notes his Sunday remarks and the policy aim amid broader security measures.
Cartoon style panel notes a desert radio station KTUV with brief caption by J R Williams about daily life and media quirks. The gag hints at local broadcasts and humorous misreadings of call letters.
Fragmented OCR shows KRON-TV daily lineup with Patty Duke, I Love Lucy, Monkees, Batman, Peyton Place, and late-night offerings. includes channel notes and timing oddities for July 1968 across morning, afternoon, and prime slots.
A reader laments marijuana use signs in a 15-year-old and cites missed symptoms. Ann Landers notes marijuana symptoms can be subtle and adds glue sniffing and Bennies as possibilities. A Grand Forks letter claims birds predict rain and asks for publication. Ann declines the weather letter but offers help with problems.
. Margaret Wilcox as executrix offers private sale of real property in Mendocino County California for the estate of Wiema Phillips deceased. Bids must be written and delivered to counsel or filed with the Superior Court Clerk after first publication and before sale. Cash or part cash and credit terms set with 10 percent bid deposit. sale subject to court confirmation. purchaser bears title and recording costs. The notice date appears July 1968 with terms and conditions indicated and the right to reject bids reserved.
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