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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1968
Page
3
A reader recounts a bridge hand from 1968 where his wife wins a slam after a complex ruffing sequence. The story features a misread card, a German shepherd barking at key moments, and the husband praising the brilliant play while noting a moment of doubt. The tale ends with the dog still barking and no clear explanation for the disturbance.
Kathryn Robinson of Ukiah was placed on probation for one year after appearing before Superior Judge Robert Winslow on charges she forged a doctor's signature on prescription blanks to obtain drugs. Felony charges of bad checks against William Cecil Morris of Laytonville were reduced to misdemeanors, with restitution ordered and Morris placed on probation for three years.
Public Defender Jim Larson moved to set aside proceedings for James F. Edwards, a county jail inmate charged with a felony count of supplying liquor to a jail work crew near The Forks after allegedly purchasing wine from a local market. Judge Robert Winslow said a ruling would come later.
Sacramento reports Gov. Reagan may veto the Bay Bridge toll hike as the Bay Area delegation backs the measure. Senate and House push special session moves amid talks on property tax relief Proposition 1A, and wage growth hits a statewide peak with personal income at 75.5 billion. Public utility assessments shift toward 25 percent of market value by 1971 while construction and farm wages rise, and school financing prompts a push for a new special session agenda.
Judge Hale McCowen Jr of the Ukiah Judicial District disqualified Superior Judge Robert Winslow from further proceedings over an alternative writ of mandate aimed at compelling McCowen to show cause why he should not process actions involving Retailers Credit Association. The writ, filed by Spurr Brunner and Nelson for Retailers Credit, cites inaction by the Ukiah Justice Court dating to April.
James Earl Phillips 31 of Hopland drove off a curve on the Hopland Lakeport road near East Road beyond Old Hopland and struck a power pole, causing major vehicle damage. Passenger Jack Lyle 35 of Cloverdale sustained minor injuries. both planned to seek medical treatment.
Guy Chick owner of Chick's House of Spirits draws a diverse clientele with oversized made to order sandwiches featuring French bread salami proscuitto and cheese. The shop’s unique offerings are turning heads around town and drawing locals to visit.
Voters may approve Proposition 1 this fall which would allow the legislature to alter how the state superintendent of public instruction is chosen, abolish county superintendents, and create regional intermediate units. It would remove a teacher salary minimum, keep state textbook funding, and clarify city and county governance while permitting county consolidations or new counties with voter approval. The measure also shifts sections on corporations to statutes and preserves Public Utilities Commission structure, with limited future board changes possible.
Vienna reports Walter Thiele of West Germany has devised a birth control clock marking safe days with a green light and fertile days with a red light. The device, powered by long lasting batteries, is set to go on sale in Austria within two weeks.
Synthetic emeralds first produced in Germany in 1930 and later in the United States, are at their best almost indistinguishable from natural emeralds. Natural emeralds have been valued for about 2,000 years as a high quality gem.
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