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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1970
Page
1
Ukiah Unified district officials and Calpella School leaders express concern as Calpella Water District struggles with a very low water table that could threaten water suitability and raise contamination worries. The Department of Public Health is increasingly vigilant as conditions develop.
Dr Robert Holtzer county health officer and air pollution control officer submitted proposed standards for the newly activated air pollution control district to the board of supervisors. Supervisor Ernest Banker moved to direct Holtzer to arrange a seminar style presentation with relevant technical references and authorities for board acquainting session. The motion was approved and Holtzer to schedule the educational session time with the board.
The Calpella district continues importing 15 to 60 gallons daily for drinking from Redwood Valley while the health department urged turning off Calpella source. Water is used only for non drinking sanitary needs as officials seek safe alternatives and a higher water table.
Northwestern California forecast for Oct 1970 shows fair conditions through Thursday with low clouds and fog near the coast spreading onshore at night and mornings. Fort Bragg forecasts 56 high, 46 low today. 58 high Thursday. Ukiah expected 77 high, 48 low today. 80 high Thursday. Rainfall near zero to last year 0.31 inches in some locales.
Charles Barra of Redwood Valley, First district supervisor, says he is not running as a write in after resigning last year. The incumbent steps down soon after the November 3 election. Al Barbero and Don Todd contest the post, with Barbero leading the primary. Barra spoke amid circulating petitions urging a write in run.
At the Lake Mendocino Clubhouse the Mendocino County Farm Bureau held a day long session electing Ken Stroh of Potter Valley as president. Malcolm King Ukiah was named first vice president Bill Pauli Potter Valley second vice president Mamie Williams Redwood Valley secretary treasurer Pete Barra outgoing president became a delegate to the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Lee May belted a three run homer in the eighth as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 6 5 to stave off elimination in the 1969 World Series. Clay Carroll out of the bullpen held Baltimore to one hit over 2 2/3 innings, earning the win as Reds trail 3 1. Brooks Robinson homered and singled for the Orioles in a losing effort.
Mendocino County moves toward a new dump site near Anchor Bay six miles east of Point Arena after supervisors sign agreements with Gualala Redwood Company. Land at 23,825 total price secures 47 acres along Signal Ridge Road with operation 11 miles southeast of Point Arena and user fees to fund costs.
Angela Y. Davis, a 26 year old university philosophy teacher and noted activist, was arraigned in New York on a fugitive warrant tied to the San Rafael courtroom shootout that killed a California judge and three others. She faced $250000 bail for a Friday hearing as supporters shouted for her release. Also held was David R. Poindexter Jr. on $100000 bail for harboring her.
Ukiah Unified School District highlights specialized reading instructors for kindergarten through sixth grade, using visual auditory and touch methods. Board members review 80 reading texts and display block letters, noting varied learning paces and the push for audio visual and tactile materials to boost early reading and motivation.
UPI reports the nine week chase for Angela Davis ended in San Rafael after a courthouse shootout left four dead. Evidence shows she flew from San Francisco to Los Angeles within hours, with sightings spanning Reno to Alabama and potential escapes to Cuba, Mexico, or Canada. A 1959 station wagon was searched. car found near a Black Panther member’s home. Authorities gave uncertain leads, including a Reno casino sighting and a Birmingham tip linking her to a Panther rally observation and a $1200 check from a white sympathizer.
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