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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon vetoed a bill raising the minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.20, arguing it would spur inflation and unemployment. He urged Congress to pass a administration plan lifting most nonfarm wages to 1.90 immediately and to 2.30 by 1976, while pledging cooperation with lawmakers.
Democratic congressional leaders denounce President Nixon's criticism of Congress as "very disappointing" while pledging cooperation to pass needed laws. House Speaker Carl Albert and Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield say Congress acts independently in the nation's best interest and will consider pension reform education aid and jobs programs this year.
Ukiah councilman Sterling Norgard reported guarded optimism after a committee brainstormed on proposed capital improvement and water and sewage fees. The panel includes Felix Thornhill Bob Axt Ed Carpenter John Brummer Jack Kummert and is chaired by Norgard. Progress is seen toward lowering projected fees while preserving city revenue. A separate issue remains the relocation of the Ukiah Valley Trap Club and UVTC lease at the old sewer farm, with Sept. 19 set for council action. Oak Manor Park bids show site prep about 27k, landscaping 26.5k, restrooms 20k, total 73,641. decision pending.
The Watergate prosecutors said John Ehrlichman would not testify in the New York trial of John Mitchell and Maurice Stans. Ehrlichman’s attorney contended he was scheduled to appear, but prosecutors changed plans as a hearing on trial delay was ordered. The case centers on a $200,000 Vesco political contribution and related obstruction and false statements charges.
Sacramento reports a bipartisan timber regulation bill passed the California Senate by 32 to 1. The measure imposes permanent logging rules on private lands covering eight million acres, with cultivation and restocking standards plus on-site inspections before, during, and after operations and misdemeanor penalties for violations, sending the bill to Governor Reagan for signature.
A survey of seven major oil distributors and two independents in Ukiah finds most delivering about the same gasoline as last year. Most customers have enough gas for now, but rationing and unstable allocations loom, with some stations opening on weekends and others facing tighter future access.
Mendocino College plans to open next Tuesday Sept 11 at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds Ukiah and eight other Lake and Mendocino County sites despite late deliveries of equipment and furniture. Enrollment aims for 500 to 800 with 540 daily attendance target. registration continues through Sept 21 with evening sessions at several high schools.
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