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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
6
County residents face a pivotal election as 21 705 adults vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Knowland and Brown lead a competitive gubernatorial contest while county offices and state races draw multiple challengers and a crowded field for Congress and the legislature.
Mr and Mrs Bert Pennebaker announce sale of Penny's Motel at 650 S State Street to Mr and Mrs Thomas Lee Body of Oroville for 190000. The 30 unit motel with pool, built in 1954, is Ukiah area’s largest. Operation to new owners will begin Friday. Sale by Golden Crest Realty of Oakland through Redwood Empire Title and Dick Sones.
San Simeon California. Joseph R Knowland chairman of the California Park Commission accepted the Hearst Castle for the state calling it the most valuable gift to California. The gates were opened to the public as the castle was officially accepted by the state with William Hearst and family representing the Hearst corporation conveying the castle and furnishings.
Key System bus drivers and other employees walked out at 12 01 a m halting all East Bay services across the Bay Bridge. About 1250 AMCE Division 192 workers entailed the halt as 75 000 commuters sought alternatives. Negotiations remained deadlocked after a 24 hour contract extension failed.
The House approved a 10 percent pay raise for about one million federal workers retroactive to January 1, costing roughly 542 million dollars annually, with over 200 million in lump sum retroactive payments. A Senate conference will shape a compromise after the Senate approved 7.5 percent raise costing about 376 million annually. President Eisenhower had earlier signed 10 percent retroactive increases for postal workers.
Tonight's Pony League opening doubleheader in Anton stadium was postponed due to rain. The South Little League and Coast League openings remain tentatively scheduled for tonight at Giorno Park and Nokomis Playground.
Voters needing rides to primary polling places can call HO 2-7426, 2-3618, 2-8430, 2-5610, 2-8025, 2-2638, 2-3817, or 2-4984 for arrangements. Moschetti Brothers will also provide transportation. Vote for the candidate of your choice tomorrow.
Paris premier Charles de Gaulle won initial backing to rule six months without parliament but the National Assembly rewrote the bill to sharply limit decree powers. The essential three‑part program faces a tough battle amid upheaval as de Gaulle seeks full approval before acting to resolve the crisis.
The article lists polling locations for the District Two election in Ukiah and surrounding areas with precincts 1 through 21 and multiple group locations. Precincts specify venues such as Cowan's, Mendocino County Health Department, Ukiah High School, Cox Motors, Modern Plumbing Shop, and many others including the Veteran's Memorial Building, Pomolita Grammar, Nokomis School, Hoover's Propane Gas Service, and Redwood Valley School.
The Journal runs a daily contest on the classified page offering two tickets to the Ship Stads and Johnson Ice Follies opening June 18 at Winterland San Francisco. If YOUR name appears you must claim tickets at the Journal office by 6 p.m. Tuesday. names are drawn at random from the telephone directory and a winner is announced each weekday.
Washington UP If House investigators testified Sen John Bricker contacted former FCC chair George C McConnaughey seeking timing on a decision in the Biscayne Television Channel 7 dispute Bricker discussed with McConnaughey but no definite answer emerged Also Biscayne president Niles Trammell and attorney Ben Fuqua reportedly pressed the FCC on Channel 7 case In other business Latin America hearings were set on deteriorating U S relations tied to anti American violence during Vice President Nixon tour Senate debates excise tax cuts for autos and a plan to trim foreign aid military assistance funds
In Yongdong Korea 18 year old high school student Kim Ki Ryong claimed to launch a 7.2 pound test rocket with radio to 40000 feet on March 18. He said the vehicle rose at three times the speed of sound. Police learned of the experiments on April 3 after a second rocket exploded.
United Press International reports the National Safety Council’s Memorial Day toll exceeded 360, a figure worse than the forecast of 350. Council president Ned H Dearborn cites ongoing declines and enforcement efforts as factors, while Mendocino County drivers posted a commendable record and Ukiah police note a quiet period.
A three day Memorial weekend reports 596 deaths from traffic and other accidents. California led with 61 fatalities including 36 in traffic and 16 drownings. New York 23 traffic deaths, Illinois and Texas 22, Pennsylvania 20, Ohio and Florida 18. Southern California accounted for 18 traffic deaths and Northern California for 18.
Ukiah Rod and Gun Club members meet tonight at 8 pm at the Grange hall to finalize plans for a Trout Creek overnight outing June 28 29. the event will include two color films Out of the North and Prairie Wings.
DETROIT UPI reports workers at Ford Chrysler and GM plants continued on the job without valid contracts as the three automakers face a recession. Negotiations persist with unions seeking deals by next week while companies hope to preserve inventory and curb dues collection leverage. About 95,000 Ford and 75,000 Chrysler workers and 350,000 GM workers remain under expired terms.
Rain totals climbed to 57.89 inches, making this year the second wettest on record after 1908 09. Fire department reports show last night’s rainfall increased the annual tally while last year’s total was 33.28 inches. Expect continued cloudiness with possible showers tomorrow.
Ten eighth grade students will graduate from the Seventh-day Adventist elementary school with exercises Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Adventist church. Warren Smith, principal, will present diplomas to Ukiah graduates and a Willits Sherwood graduate.
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