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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1968
Page
4
Mrs Freitas and her husband became adoptive parents to Greek and Saigonese children, later expanding to American Indian children after appeals by the Christian Children's Fund. The newfound hope and education funding transformed the kids and the couple’s view of citizenship, as the family plans a May 19 painting demonstration at Fiesta 68.
Public auction to satisfy the deed of trust on real property in Mendocino County California. Trustee PRIME PACIFIC CORP and Barbara Sheets Agent will sell the property on June 6 1968 at 9 30 AM at the east entrance of the County Courthouse Ukiah. Property described as Parcel One located along Munson Subdivision with boundary lines and references to the State Highway and adjacent parcels. Mortgage held by Savings Bank of Mendocino County and West ern Title Company Division as beneficiary.
Campers, fishermen, home owners and Pacific Gas and Electric crews reported a spree of weekend thefts and vehicle damage. Incidents included a .22 rifle stolen from a locked car on Orr Springs Road, camping gear pilfered at Russian Gulch State Park, an electric meter ripped from a pole in Redwood Valley, and a deputy’s patrol car rear ended by another driver.
Police planned to question Ruth Head a 44 year old Redwood Valley woman about an accident Friday at 2 25 pm that sent Head and three passengers to hospital. Head was westbound on E Perkins when her car crossed School Street and hit a light standard in front of Bermans Men's Shop. Injured were Head unconscious with severe head injuries Christina Stall 43 and Dorothy Gaddin 45 both of Redwood Valley with facial injuries Taken to County Hospital Bessie Harrison 55 of Redwood Valley with a broken leg
An oddly phrased note defines a pyrrhic victory as a win that damages both the victor and the defeated, describing it as a costly, hollow success.
The FDA issued a new warning to doctors about chloramphenicol raising the risk of fatal blood diseases such as aplastic anemia and leukemia. Hospitalization for blood monitoring is advised during treatment and use is discouraged in pregnancy and lactation. The notice cites an estimated fatal risk of about one in 24,200 to 40,500 patients and urges limiting use to serious infections like typhoid fever and certain salmonella diseases.
At San Quentin California 160 inmates mothers entered under guard for a prison grown corsage breakfast and church services with their sons Associate warden Dr Homer Hastings called the morning beautiful and noted both mothers and sons enjoyed it.
Volunteers erect shelters for the encampment named Resurrection City. Mississippi participants lead the ceremony with other caravans arriving from South Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio. Buses transport marchers as they press for more federal aid for the poor. A Memorial Day rally is planned with hopes for 100000 participants.
A caller identifying as a Ukiah letter carrier told Ukiah staff he would not report for work, but no such employee exists. The man had dialed the downtown St. Petersburg Florida post office by mistake, revealing a cross country misdial. The Bohemian polka reference appears in the closing lines.
Opposition groups press the Corps as hearings extend to June 3. Save The Eel River Association contends the Dos Rios dam is unnecessary, overcostly, and risks an unstable, quake-prone delta with limited flood protection.
Oscar W. Shattuck 77 known as Shark Ukiat, died in Turlock area with funeral held Friday. Survived by nephew Donald Crawford and niece Jean Tyree. Oakland track star in youth, 1908 Bay Area 880-yard dash champion. Delhi pioneer, honored with Shattuck Park name. served 1919 auditor for state land grant, then 1930 1985 superintendent for State land settlement and federal farm loans districts. Retired 1955 as auditor for State Board of Equalization. Active in Lions, Masons, Boy Scouts, American Legion, Farm Bureau, local history society, PTA. Funeral at Norton Funeral Home, cremation and interment Oakland Mausoleum.
Attorneys argued where to try the case citing prejudice from San Francisco Chronicle publicity and accessibility for witnesses. Judges planned to contact Superior Courts in Santa Clara and San Mateo to calendar the case and rule later today.
Louis Delbert Tilley aged 79 of Beonville died Saturday at a local hospital of natural causes. Services are pending at Zimmerman Mortuary. Surviving daughter Mrs. Alza Hopper of Porterville.
The New Hebrides consist of about 50 islands spanning 550 miles between the Solomons and New Caledonia, forming a wide archipelago.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy argues California’s June 4 Democratic primary hinges on personality rather than issues. He notes Kennedy draws large crowds but believes his own cross‑sectional appeal and support from Republicans and independents could clinch delegates. McCarthy says Kennedy is linked to the Kennedy era and Humphrey to the Johnson administration, while he would start with a clean slate.
In Detroit Lakes Minnesota delegates to the 7th district Democratic Farmer Labor party convention passed a resolution urging the next gathering not be held on Mothers Day. Some delegates were mothers whose children picketed with signs stating HHH is with his mother and that mothers should be home.
In Redhill England eight customers were sold pints of water tapped from a beer line by local vicar Rev Norman Hood. He sold 280 pints for 280 pounds about 642 dollars with proceeds to charity.
A brief card from Ww Gard thanks supporters for a beautiful act and notes that a friend in need is a friend indeed.
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