Consent of the Governed and Ukiah City Manager Plan
Editorial endorses Ukiah adopting a city manager administrator form via council ordinance. It notes the measure clarifies powers, preserves consent of the governed, urges public vote but accepts the current decision, and backs the new system as beneficial. Also urges community support for a big parade at the 12th District Fair and discusses water supply concerns and upcoming vacation absences.
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Ukiah
Ukiaha News
Pacific Gas and Electric Expands Mendocino Substation
Pacific Gas and Electric will expand the Mendocino Substation near Calpella six miles north of Ukiah to boost regional power supply by about one third. North Bay Division manager S. Day stated the project will meet rising domestic and industrial demand as Mendocino and Lake Counties grow. Buy a Ukiah Dollar's Worth.
Virginia Recall Through Holiday Magazine Reflections
Mann recounts a Holiday Magazine feature on Virginia, praising Williamsburg and York River harbors, Williamsburg’s colonial past, and the Rockefeller restoration. He recalls horse shows, towns from Leesburg to Berryville, and Virginia figures like Senator Byrd and Admiral Byrd, noting Alexandria’s history and Washington’s church. The piece defends Virginia as 100 percent American history.
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Holiday
Virginia
Williamsburg
Cornwallis
George Washington
York River
United States Navy
Pennsylvania
Admiral Mayo
Rockerfeller Foundation
Berkeley Plantation
Plymouth
Massachusetts
America
Leesburg
Cullpepper
Warrentown
Thoroughfare
Manassas
Upperville
Orange
Middleburg
Berryville
Winchester
Harry Byrd
Alexandria
George
Christ Church
Washington
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Old Dominion
Karl’s Shoe Stores Launches Biggest Sale of the Year
Karl’s Shoe Stores announces the Money Saving Sale across its hundreds of outlets in 11 western states. Harry Karl, president, and Bob Marks of Ukiah store say the event is the year’s biggest, with family footwear dramatically discounted to ease vacation period budgets.
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Karl's Shoe Stores, Ltd
Harry Karl
Bob Marks
Ukiah
Karl
North Area Water District Boundary Lines Announced
The Ukiah north water district boundary was outlined at a Friday night area committee meeting. The line runs from the north city limits east to the railroad tracks and west to the foothills, excludes the Masonite plant, extends north of The Forks by one mile and includes an area one mile east on Highway 20. Attendees included Dave Long and Warren McClure. Committee members listed: Patrick Cooney, Andrew Wehrbauer, Joe Sisneros, Bill Baker, John Mayfield, Steve Petsakos, James Tsarnas, and Joe Linquist. A follow up meeting is set for Monday at 8 p.m. at the Tsarnas residence on north Highway 101.
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Ukiah North Water District
Area Committee
North
Forks
Dave Long
Courty Sanitarian
Warren McClure
Menlo Park
Patrick Cooney
Andrew Weherbauer
Joe Sisneros
Bill Baker
John Mayfield
Steve Petsakos
James Tsarnas
Joe Linquist
Tsarnas
North Highway 101
Twelfth District Fair Parade Draws Mendocino County Units
Colorful marching and mounted units from Willits Fort Bragg Ukiah and other Mendocino communities join the twelfth district fair parade in Ukiah on Saturday August 31. Spearheaded by the Ukiah Junior Chamber of Commerce with support from the Ukiah Chamber and Mendocino County Chamber of Commerce, the parade begins at 12 noon from the Veterans Memorial Building. Bands from Petaluma and Hamilton Air Force Base, numerous color guards and drill teams, and horsemen from Mendocino Lake Sonoma counties are invited. Prizes and trophies will be awarded in several divisions.
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Ukiah News
Ukiah Junior Chamber of
Mendocino County
Ukiah
Sonoma County
Willits
Fort Bragg
Redwood Empire
Tlkiah
Ukiah Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ukiah Chamber of Commerce
Carroll Ornham
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Petaluma
Hamilton
Sonoma Counties
Veterans Memorial Building
Self deception and fear push public to ignore risks
Florence McGehee comments on national denial of hard truths. She argues people resist harsh facts about smoking, radiation, and war, preferring optimistic myths. The piece mocks leaders and scientists while urging critical reading of recent reports on mutations and lethal power.
New AccidentReporting Law Takes Effect in 1956
The 1955 ground ing law now in effect July 4 1956 aims to shield motorists from losses caused by financially irresponsible drivers. It mandates accident reporting and financial responsibility testing, with possible suspension of vehicle registration and driver licenses. Accidents causing injury death or property damage over 100 dollars must be reported to the DMV in Sacramento.
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Paul Mason
Motor Vehiclag
California
Department of Motor Vehicles’ Financial Responsibility Office
Sacramento
Four RRCC Circles Plan Joint Picnic
Four Redwood Region Conservation Council Circles announce a family picnic on Sunday July 22 at Camp 20, 15 miles west of Willits on the Fort Bragg Road. Cloverdale, Ukiah, Willits and Fort Bragg Circles invite members and families to attend. Each family provides lunch. beverages provided by the Circles. Children’s activities planned.
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Redwood Region Conservation Council
Willits
Fort Bragg
Cloverdale
Ukiah
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