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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1970
Page
1
A rallying editorial urges voters nationwide to overcome apathy and turnout on November 3 for governors senators representatives and judges plus numerous ballot measures. It argues democracy hinges on the people’s will and that courts should not decide laws alone.
Government official Marvin Feldman argues poverty is not solved by more universities but by a nationwide vo ed system. He suggests federal support for initial buildings and materials or performance contracts with private schools, starting in grade three and ending with a vocational degree.
Ukiah city council unanimously approves endorsement of the Ukiah Ministerial Association UNICEF drive set to launch Halloween night. Volunteers from most city churches will collect from youngsters up to high school age to fund global child health and disease relief through the United Nations Children’s Fund.
A hungry thief broke into the Handy Market on 8 State Street around 11:30 at night using a jimmy. Police say he opened a beer, sliced salami and bologna, then stole about $30 from the cash register.
Oct. 29 1930 Point Arena notes the coast region increasingly adopts poultry farming as plans for a hatchery at Caspar move forward. The project aims to boost local production and agriculture along the coast.
P Connolly candidate for the assembly spent little time in the county seat. He telephoned friends that voters favor him with broad county support and a non partisan backing. Connolly promotes the slogan Elect a Businessman More Justice and Less Laws. He forecasts success next week based on public sentiment.
Sacramento debate over Proposition 12 on the November ballot. A constitutional amendment would allow supervisors to set their own salaries after public hearings, restoring local control and reducing Sacramento based approvals. Opponents warn of costly extra elections and potential pay hikes.
Janet Broaddus, senior class president, thanks Ukiah Daily Journal and local groups for papers drive help. Volunteers collected over six tons, received 100 plus calls for pickups, and plan regular bin or truck depots to recycle papers and save trees.
Washington watches a growing U S Soviet confrontation influence on the 1970 congressional campaign as Nixon seeks strong foreign policy backing. fears center on Fulbright’s chairmanship and any misstep with Moscow amid missile tests and SALT talks.
A Washington column details misused anti poverty funds routed through Volt Information Sciences and VISTA contractors. It cites inflated recruiting materials and carpet deals, plus an arrest at Walter Reed Army Hospital and officials denying drug abuses. The White House weighs cuts to dependent children versus elderly program funding.
A playful note on mugwumps, their Algonquian origin mukquomp meaning chief, and a cheeky take on political fence-sitters. The piece uses lively metaphors to describe balance, winds of fortune, and the difficulty for an elephant and donkey to keep footing on a narrow line.
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