15 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1971
Page
1
The Mendocino County board approved selling a 28 acre parcel for 12 000 with a 3 to 2 vote after bids from two firms. The land, deeded to the county for elderly care services, attracted 34 inquiries and included a high bid of 12 600 requiring access to the landlocked site via a two track jeep trail along the fence line.
Robert L. Raymond of Little River failed to sway the Mendocino County board after an hour and a half hearing. He sought to strip minor property divisions from the beach access requirement, arguing the current rule exceeds the state Subdivision Map Act and burdens coastal landowners. The board, citing work and consideration behind the ordinance and concerns about evading the law, voted 4 to 1 to sustain the planning commission and deny the amendment request.
Births listed from Clearlake Oaks to Willits and Sacramento announce newborns with dates and hospital details. Separate items report 22 000 names urging Nixon to pardon Lt. William L. Calley Jr., and a Brazilian Dominican priests' four year sentences. A Mendocino State Hospital family relations course starts Monday with Sonoma State College credit and a $114 fee per couple.
Santa Rosa Junior College evening program offers Agriculture 65 in Ukiah High School Room E-11 Mondays taught by Ed Vanoni Cloverdale rancher. Open to graduates and over 18s out of school a semester. Sign up at the next session Monday Sept 20 or at the evening college office during day at Ukiah High. Registration is $3.
The Feasibility Committee at a luncheon decided to meet with a HUD representative to assess if a regional community civic center could qualify for HUD funds. Francis J. Gibson chaired the 20 member group formed after the June Congress for Community Progress.
Ukiah firemen responded to the Clothes Hamper at 401 N State Street at 12 55 p m to open a locked door. They freed 2 year old Jackie Grauman from a restroom, describing the child as very young. Funeral services were set for Pauline Steiert McAllister 92 at Zimmerman Mortuary with burial in Ukiah cemetery. Also a probate hearing notice outlines estate of Arthur S Jenkins with hearings set for September 24 1971 in Ukiah California.
Britain joins Common Market nations in demanding a dollar devaluation and removal of Nixon's 10 percent import surcharge. Barclay Barber and IMF chief Schweitzer briefed as Group of Ten ministers meet to resolve the Western money crisis. United States resists until other major powers revalue their currencies.
About 250 firemen including 197 on 14 conservation camp crews joined six fire trucks five bulldozers and aerial tankers and helicopters to battle a control burn near Yorkville that escaped Tuesday afternoon scorching 800 acres beyond the planned 100 acre area. Ranchers had started the burn over the weekend and were near finishing when high winds pushed the blaze out of control. Forestry crews and conservation workers fought the fire through the morning.
Mark Jacobs nearly faced the draft because he refused to remove his pants for the physical. With belt, buckle, and pants, he weighed 129 pounds, above the height requirement. Without them he weighed 124 1 2 pounds. Judge Albert C. Wollenberg deemed him ineligible, noting the awkward reason and questioning why he wouldn’t strip. Jacobs cited not wearing underwear that day and not wanting to stand naked.
Ukiah city officials plan a regular session on the third Wednesday at 8 with City Attorney Randy Hays and City Manager Lyell Cash presenting routine items and traffic committee and legislative reports before a closed session on pending litigation.
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