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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
2
Betty Hanrahan of Regina Heights is the Daily Journal Find Your Name contest winner. She spotted her name in yesterday’s paper and won a pair of tickets to the San Francisco Ice Follies.
County officials report post election audits will verify results by June 25. Burgess Williams defeats incumbent Al Barbero in District 1 with 2,135 votes to 1,456, and Barbero will yield the chair January 1, 1973. Williams pledges to serve the people and work with the board.
The Moscow talks produce a seven day summit result a 12 point statement urging peaceful coexistence between the United States and the Soviet Union. While not guaranteed by pact alone it signals reduced likelihood of war and fresh limits on nuclear weapons with Senate ratification pending. Ongoing Middle East and Vietnam tensions remain but groundwork for future negotiation appears laid amid cautious optimism.
Sacramento based Purse Strings Committee calls for a statewide ballot initiative to require a majority vote to raise salaries for all elective state county and city officials and to cut any increases by 25 percent if approved. They cite rising costs and criticise lawmakers for a 20 percent pay raise and expanded per diems. The group seeks 100000 Californians to contribute and sign petitions, listing P Q Box 1853 Sacramento Calif 95809.
Walter C. Frame of Sacramento chairs the Purse Strings Committee as lawmakers debate figures and the burden on California taxpayers. Thomas criticizes excess without taxpayer consent.
United Press notes surgeon Joseph Lister pioneered modern surgery by introducing antiseptic techniques to prevent infection during operations and transform medical practice worldwide.
Dr Earl Brian, 30, as secretary of Human Resources, moves from Health Care Services to oversee 45,000 employees and a 6.4 billion dollar budget. He aims to implement sound management across welfare, Medi Cal reform, public health, and youth authority while supporting welfare reform by Robert Carleson and opposing federal welfare takeover.
Notes from Nixon and Brezhnev talks reveal a nuclear arms limit deal and a 12 point peace pact. Nixon drafted the points and pursued a stable U.S.–Soviet relationship amid late night bargaining.
New titles include Gibran The Prophet and a love story with Mary Haskell famed Boston teacher. Leonard Wibberley updates readers with The Shannon Sailors detailing a powerboat voyage through inland Ireland with his four sons and witty observations. Treland and the Irish adds further reading pleasure.
Barbs by Phil Pastoret comments on banquets and diners. The writer jokes about restaurants fussing over small problems and teases a smug guest reflecting on social dining.
A candid remark laments a sharp contender who failed to secure victory in the recent elections. The author warns against overconfidence as political promises fade and accountability rises.
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