16 May 1977
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1977
Page
1
Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Roumell ruled the 144 women could not sue generically for DES linked cancers. The judge said the plaintiffs failed to name specific products or manufacturers and could not sue all drug makers without identifying the sources. The women planned to appeal the ruling.
Gradimir Tasic, 28, received seven years for negligence in the worst in flight collision in history. Seven co-defendants were acquitted of responsibility for the Sept choices over Vrbovec near Zagreb, involving a British Airways Trident 3 and an Inex Adria DC-9 killing 176 aboard both jets.
Sacramento reporter notes Sen. John V. Briggs a 47 year old Fullerton Republican announced his candidacy at a news conference as the first major party contender for governor in 1978. Briggs frames his bid as leadership for California and backs strong law and order measures including support for the death penalty.
A Willits council storm centers on a 1975 PUC rule requiring 1500 gpm for homes and 2000 gpm for commercial buildings. PG and E lines supply only 1400 gpm, risking halted construction and huge hookup fees, with local firms facing tens of thousands in costs.
Little Lake Justice Court jury convicts Dr. Fred Myers on eight counts accusing him of prescribing amphetamines and barbiturates without justifiable need. Sentencing set for June 3 at 2 p.m. The trial began May 4. reconvened May 11 after a juror illness.
In Sacramento the Assembly approved SB155 by a razor thin 54 to 23 vote sending the measure toward Gov. Brown who is expected to veto. Freshman Henry Mello switched from opposed to aye to secure passage amid staunch opposition from lawmakers including Cline and Keene. The Senate earlier passed it 29 to 10, with constitutional questions lingering after a 1973 strike down.
Pano Stephens representing Mendocino County Employees Association wins permission to intervene in a SEIU suit filed April 27 by the Napa based union against the Mendocino County board of supervisors. The case seeks to change the classification of 150 social services employees and to compel an election to choose a bargaining agent. The suit contends the board did not follow personnel policies. Stephens seeks 25 000 dollars in punitive damages and general damages later.
The 5th Annual Vocational Education Careers Fair runs two days at Ukiah Fairgrounds with 700 plus students from Mendocino and Lake Counties. Highlights include a car show welding and carpentry contests cosmetology and business education events plus final awards and a steak barbecue.
North wet and cool forecast through Tuesday with partly cloudy skies in the north. Scattered showers with snow above 3000 feet in showers. Locally strong gusty northwesterly winds and continued cool conditions. Fort Bragg 44 57 and Ukiah 38 67.
Weather data shows high of 93 degrees and low of 46 for May 1976 with a current low of 43. Last year recorded 18.58 inches of precipitation. The snippet notes May temperatures and compares today’s readings to prior year figures.
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