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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
7
Street opinions after Ukiah Unified School District tax defeat show emotion over taxes and a call for cuts or state relief. Editors propose two paths: trim noninstructional services or lobby for property tax relief while balancing finances.
State fish and game commission announced the 1968 69 hunting season regulations for California including a one day wild turkey hunt on November 23 in San Luis Obispo county. Deer archery and rifle seasons, bear, wild pig, pheasant, quail, red legged partridge, sage grouse, Sierra and ruffed grouse, tree squirrels, and rabbits rules with bag limits and dates across counties are listed. a new rule allows hand guns for bear and wild pig with specified calibers and energy limits. Also notices to creditors for the Melda Ruby Adams estate in Mendocino County.
On the eve of graduation Myron Remington gains final acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Ukiah and Talmage residents undertake trips, hospital parties end, and civic notices show activity from Mendocino County. Wardens discuss jail food, and local officials attend district meetings and fund drives as public life continues.
A historical report describes a liquid land mine using Astrolite that soaks soil to unleash power. Tested with eight pounds destroying a two ton truck, it can be deployed by pouring from canteens or spraying from vehicles. It remains detonable four days in rain and activates by weight or remote fuse.
Taxpayers circulate petitions statewide to place measures on the November ballot. Proposals cap taxes at one percent of market or full cash value, or, in one case, tax only to amortize existing debt. Critics say replacement revenues unreliable, budgeting chaos probable, and CTA warns income or sales taxes would surge. Each measure needs 400,000 signatures, costing millions, making passage unlikely.
Ukiah letters reflect grief over Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr plus John F Kennedy, urging action on gun sale control. A second letter praises Rev. James W. Jones for humanitarian work in Indiana and Ukiah, lauding his service at Broadway Christian Center and nursing home care.
Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson report a proposed Institute for Crime Prevention to study modern methods of preventing crime and apprehending criminals before conviction. It cites detectors for weapons, car theft controls, and voice and hair prints, noting Hoover’s opposition but eventual congressional approval after years of effort. A second item covers a trustee sale notice in Mendocino County.
London reports that Commonwealth minister Lord Shepherd met Monday night with Sir Louis Mbanefo, chief negotiator for the secessionist state of Biafra, in an effort to restart Nigerian war talks.
Medical authorities broadcast appeals for the return of 16 hours old baby Michael Rattre who disappeared from Hackney Hospital Monday night in London. Police and hospital officials seek the infant and urge public help.
The notices inform creditors to file their claims with vouchers in the clerk’s office or with the undersigned at 1h North Pine Street Ukiah California within six months after the first publication. Estates include Timothy W. O’Brien and Huguene Owen Frochien and William Malcolm McLeod. First publications dated May 21 and May 28 1968.
CNI Secretary of State reports Jalgals tole BI as new notary official in Sacramento.
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