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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1957
Page
5
The Senate approved an 8.6 million dollar foreign aid bill, with 227 million from the President’s request, marking a first stage victory. The measure introduces a two billion dollar long term revolving loan fund and a two year military aid term, likely pleasing both recipient nations and supporters at home.
The article notes a fracturing Arab front led by Egypt under Nasser as Saudi Arabia and Jordan resist his drive for dominance. It highlights King Saud and King Hussein moving toward Western alignment after talks in Washington and renewed American access to Dhahran base.
Sen Harry Byrd predicts the Senate Finance Committee inquiry will be the most sweeping look at U S finances in 50 years. He says inflation is the top problem and notes the dollar has fallen more than half in buying power since 1940.
June twenty five itemized Ukiah Mendocino County notes report plans for a suspension bridge over the maudslides on the Covelo road with an engineer recommended design. Local officials discuss bridge funds for Longvale Dos Rios road as well.
The committee handling Red Cross donations reports more than 1900 in banked funds and notes additional gifts are expected.
The text argues for a Finance Committee inquiry into the federal debt and tax policy. It questions the burden of a massive national debt, potential savings in nondefense spending, and the impacts of disarmament on the budget. It also asks about money policy, tax fairness, and the right pace of economic reform.
The 1907 Ukiah certificate results show nine successes from sixteen applicants, including Minette Mackay Covelo and Edith Hoag Boonville as top and notable peers. Local business changes include Gibson and Dooley dissolving partnerships after purchasing and dividing the Stevenson store halves in Hopland. Plans for a modern public plunge bath near the artesian well are announced by Holbrook Randall Perkins, with upgrades like spring boards and trapeze.
Sacramento notes a quiet week after a 120 day session. Gov. Knight and district attorney Keller traded blame over Bonelli while three major bills passed. Budgets for Squaw Valley Olympics and moving the state fair were approved along with wage raises and agriculture outlook.
Washington column analyzes how GOP firebreak strategy seeks to blunt President Eisenhower’s proposed 72 billion dollar budget cut. George Humphrey’s remarks on a future “low mood” spurred a party split, while Alcorn’s regional talks aimed to rally grass roots and shape a 1958 campaign.
A law column explains how jurors assess witness trustworthiness. It outlines factors such as age education work bias memory opportunity candor and the parties stakes in trial outcomes. California lawyers provide this guidance to readers.
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