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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1964
Page
7
The World Almanac lists the Statue of Liberty’s index finger in New York Harbor as eight feet long. This fact appears in a brief information note from Byo Uned Press.
Hal Irish of Ukiah and Helen Racine of Fort Bragg were named Mendocino County co chairs of Alan Cranston's Democratic campaign for the U S Senate. Irish, anUkiah city attorney, has chaired Democratic efforts for Gov Brown and the Kennedy and Engle campaigns.
California Highway Patrol officers arrested Ward Clayton Hill 44 of Willits for drunken driving after witnessing erratic driving on Highway 101 south of Willits and a ride on the wrong side of the road. He was booked in Mendocino County Jail at 6 42 p.m. and posted a 310 bail this morning.
The article discusses efforts to remove Engle's name from the ballot amid his withdrawal from campaigning. Sen Regan proposes a bill to allow removal if requested by May 8, aiming to simplify the Democratic ballot. Republican opposition claims the move is partisan and aimed at confusing voters.
Jordan urges opposition to a bill unless a court orders reprinting to include Mayor Yorty. Engle’s U S Senate bid withdrawal could mislead voters if his name stays. Supervisors send telegrams. ballots to print Monday with Engle and Yorty names.
Advisory committee members in the Ukiah area are named as backers of a plan to provide a permanent bookmobile and library service for Mendocino residents. The effort seeks strong voter turnout and cites community support from numerous local residents across Potter Valley Regina Heights Ukiah Redwood Valley and Talmage.
The state measure requires a majority in Ukiah and in four other trustee districts. If outside districts vote more, the measure passes with a majority in the four districts. If Unruh AB 145 passes, new unification steps will decide county school districts, per the County Schools office.
Purvis Floyd Strawhand 38 owner of Straw's Pizza died in a Ukiah hospital after months of illness. He was a World War I veteran born in Virginia and resident of Ukiah. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Eversole Mortuary with burial at Ukiah Cemetery. Survived by his widow Claire a daughter Sharon of Ukiah and two sisters in New Jersey.
Washington reports that starting today all television sets must receive at least 82 channels and it is illegal to produce sets limited to the 12 VHF channels. The law aims to boost UHF use, expand commercial stations, and aid noncommercial educational TV, with about 200 UHF stations currently on air despite a decade of availability.
Two bus loads of Marysville Oroville Chico area men were sent home from the Oakland induction station after arriving too drunk for physicals. Army officials blamed an early Dixon breakfast stop where many passengers bought liquor, leaving the buses littered with bottles.
The Air Force annual flying saucer report shows 1963 unidentified flying object sightings fell to 382 from 469 in 1962 and 1,004 in 1957. Over 16 years and more than 8,000 investigations, 7.7 percent remain unexplained. Most reports traced to astronomical events, aircraft, balloons, or artificial satellites, with eighty-one 1963 cases later identified as satellites.
Jean F. Loba of Altadena California was released after nearly two years in Communist prisons in East Germany. Army doctors in Berlin said he was in good shape following a June 1962 arrest in East Berlin and a secret October sentence of 92 years. He was believed to have helped refugees escape to the West.
Mary Evelyn Spencer, 78, died at her home on Foothills Road in Mendocino at noon yesterday. Funeral services are pending at Canaar Funeral Home in Fort Bragg.
A Mendocino State Hospital retirement party features a Luercne barbershop quartet. Moonbeam Chapter invites readers to a Children’s Home Society luncheon at 2.50 per person on May 16. Fort Bragg hosts Rhododendron Festival May 1–3 with a flower show and garden tours. 4-H Dress Review notes declining entries among older girls, Janet Donati repeats county winner. A black Mustang convertible tease contrasts with the Mustang’s image. A cautionary tale warns against quick promotions after “DO IT NOW” signs, citing a string of personal departures.
Everett Racine announces a May 5 program by Mendocino County Art Association featuring Pat Matlock a wood carving and sculpture professional. The meeting at Redwood Elementary School includes a 7 PM potluck and an 8 PM program. visitors welcome. Matlock's background spans University of Mexico City College Wichita Arts Center UN Thailand and Mendocino Art Center with coast area works and furniture designs. The group recently surpassed 100 members with strong attendance expected for the event.
The Mendo Lake high school band festival will be held tomorrow at Anderson Valley high school in Boonville starting at 7 p.m. Performances include Point Arena directed by Vern Steffe, Kelseyville led by Rosalie Prince, Willits under Rowland Neilson, and Anderson Valley with Lew Sbrana. Willits will sing three numbers a cappella led by Robert Person. The event closes with the honor band playing four new pieces conducted by Floyd Glende of Humboldt State College. Admission is free.
Ralph Dounopane of West Yarmouth pleaded guilty in district court to a speeding charge in Barnstable Mass after being cited for 80 mph in a 60 mph zone. He was fined $20 and offered that he could not pass the cruiser at 60 because it would not slow down.
Aylesbury England public house will be named The John Kennedy in tribute to the late American president. The Aylesbury Brewery Company spokesman said it will likely be the first British pub named for Kennedy.
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