Messages blamed as crossfire for Evens tragedy
Australian Carrier Melbourne and US destroyer Evans collided off Philippines on June 3 killing 74 sailors. Board testimony says messages may have crossed causing misjudged turns. Capt Stevenson blamed Evans for turning into Melbourne. Survivors rescued amid grim search, Melbourne bow under repair in Singapore.
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Patrick J. Killen SU
Melbourne
Christopher Meas
Lake McQuarie
South Wales
Rodney Howard Jacobs
Greensborough
Victoria
Evans
Stevens
Roger
Jacobs
James E. Kyes
Everett
F. Larson
Royal Australian Navy
John P. Stevenson
Stevenson
South China Sea
U.S
Singapore
Cmdr
Albert S. McLemore
Vallejo
Calif
Trash dumped on private Ukiah property investigated
Beverly Van Pelt reports trash dumped on her Knob Hill Road private property near Ukiah. The incident is under investigation by the sheriff's office.
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Beverly van Pelt
Knob Hill Road
Ukiah
Sheriff’s Office
Final services conducted for Martha Turner
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Martha Turner 84 of Ukiah at Eveose Mortuary and Chapel of the Chimes in Santa Rosa with the Rev Richard Chapman officiating. Born in Ireland December 20 1884 she lived in California 42 years and Ukiah six months. Survived by husband Louis Turner Ukiah two children Mrs Leo Steineau San Francisco and Wilson Lowry Auburn eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Martha Turner
Ukiah
Evesole
Santa Rosa
Richard Chapman
Nice
Turner
Ireland
California
Lake County
Louis Turner
Leo Steineau
San Francisco
Wilson Lowry
Auburn
Dow Jones Averages Report From United Press International
Dow Jones final stock averages show 30 industrials at 882.37, down 4.71. 20 railroads at 217.81, down 1.27. 15 utilities at 122.64, down 0.35. and 65 stocks at 300.7, down 1.54. Trading volume reached 11.16 million shares, below Wednesday's 11.29 million.
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Dow Jones
Rites Saturday in Willits for Albert Kaser 60 Frets
Funeral services for Albert Kaser 60 will be held Saturday at 10 30 a m at Anker Lucier Mortuary Willits burial will be in Willits Cemetery The Rev Cary Nyland will officiate A native of Covelo and resident of Willits for 23 years Survivors include wife Mable a son Albert B Kaser three daughters Donna Clements Cheryl Prophet and Sharon Seymour two brothers O R Kaser and John A Kaser and seven grandchildren
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Willits
Anker-Lucier Mortuary
Willits Cemetery
Cary Nyland
Covelo
Kaser
Mendocino County
Mable
Albert B. Kaser
Donna Clements
Cheryl Prophet
Sharon Seymour
Ukiah
O.R. Kaser
John A, Kaser
Final services Friday for John A. Padgett
Funeral services for John A. Padgett 67 of Ukiah are set for Friday at 10 30 a m at Eversole Mortuary with burial in Ukiah Cemetery Padgett died Tuesday in a local convalescent hospital he had been a Ukiah resident for four years born in Kansas in 1901 he lived in California 37 years retired truck driver survived by widow Erma Padgett two sons John A Padgett of San Diego and Richard Padgett of Walker one brother and four sisters and four grandchildren
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John A. Padgett
Ukiah
Eversole Mortuary
Mr. Padgett
Kansas
Erma Padgett
San Diego
Richard Padgett
Walker
E. C. Padgett
Santa Barbara
Alice Parthmore
Chino
Jess McCormick
Barstow
Lydia Partish
Oregon
Lottie Rider
Maywood
Feast or famine continues with valley water plan
The article discusses water supply prospects for the valley, contrasting an English Ridge project planned within ten years with a shorter term proposal designed to meet growing local needs in the coming years. It emphasizes ongoing efforts to secure adequate water for the community.
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English Ridge
Chinese Naturalization Possible Under 1943 Law Act
Under the December 1943 act, Chinese individuals may become American citizens through naturalization. The law clarifies eligibility for residency, filing procedures, and the naturalization process available to Chinese nationals seeking U.S. citizenship.
Almanac Today June 19 1969 notable historical highlights
On this day in history, 1856 Republicans adjourned first national convention in Philadelphia nominating John Freemont for President. 1912 U S government adopted eight hour days for all employees. 1934 Congress created mission to regulate interstate communications including radio and TV broadcasting. 1968 over 50,000 participated in a Poor People's March in Washington.
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Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Philadelphia
John Freemont
U.S
Congress
Washington
Thought for the Day by Willa Cather
A reflective line attributed to Willa Cather notes that early memories cannot be replaced by new ones, as one can only hold onto the memories they have. The quote emphasizes the inerasable nature of formative recollections.
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Willa Cather
California Assembly backs aircraft radio beacon bill
The California Assembly approved a bill requiring all aircraft to carry radio beam transmitters to aid rescue in crashes. Sponsored by George Zenovich of Fresno, the measure passed 63 to 2 and would cost owners between 80 and 700 dollars, with possible tax deductions. Both commercial and private planes would be covered.
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Sacramento
UPI
Assembly
California
George Zenovich
Dfresno
Senate
Theft Reported in Gualala Parking Lot
Gerald Don Owen of Gualala reported to the sheriff that someone stole a tool box from his pickup in a local parking area. The theft included various carpenter tools valued at 90 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Don Owen
Gualala
Sheriff's Office
Maidenhair tree, ginkgo, ancient survivor from Coal Age
The maidenhair tree known as the ginkgo is not a fern or pine nor a hardwood. It survives from the Coal Age alongside the cycad, which is halfway between a fern and a palm.
SDS factions clash inside Chicago convention hall
SDS members quarrel with reporters at the Chicago Coliseum on the second day of the national convention. Mark Rudd attempted to grab a photographer’s film but failed. Delegates voted to bar capitalist press from sessions, while reporters paid five dollars to cover the event outside.
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Tony Fuller
Chicago
UPI
Radical Students For A Democratic Society
Chicago Coliseum
Mark Rudd
SDS
Columbia University
Chicago _—i
Othr
Coliseum
Rudd
Columbia
John Mack
Women's Wear
Mack
Stolen Nikon Camera From Unlocked Car in Berkeley
Ronald S. Wardrop of Berkeley reported a camera and case stolen from the front seat of his unlocked car while visiting the county last week. The Nikon and case were valued at $400.
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Ronald S. Wardrop
Berkeley
Sheriff’s Office
City council eyes joint Ukiah Mendocino library study
Continued from Page 1 shows the council instructing Cash to wait for formal board notification before a joint library cost and service analysis. Supervisors argue that lacking a federal grant need not end a Ukiah Mendocino cooperative operation if it meets public needs and saves money by reducing duplication.
Gasoline Stolen From Ukiah Teen's Car
Roger Harry Lori 17 reports that earlier in the week someone took about ten gallons of gasoline from his car parked in the driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Harry Lori
Ukiah
Sheriff's Office
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Masonite
Williams
Ukia
United Press International
Albert Kaser
Almanac
Ky United Press International
Assembly Okehs
Mendocino-Lake Savings
S. State
W. Gobbi
Ukiah Jaycees
Lowap Road
Marv Brannon
Ray Meyers
Jaycees
Mercer's Feed
Farm Bureau
North State Nursery
Ukiah Floral Nursery
Alex Thomas
Absco Paving
Mattern and Hammons
Abor
Steve Keller
Willits, Calif
Brontier OF Space
Pacific Telephone
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