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Newspaper
Ukiah News
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
4
The resignation of Ukiah city manager Charles Keene amid the upcoming April 10 election prompts a call for clear policy on management duties. The publisher urges defining authority, establishing a council led chain of command, and ensuring the city council as a unit directs the manager to avoid future governance troubles.
Florence McGehee argues against new meter laws and municipal greed as drivers curb greedily abuse remaining minutes. She imagines a lawmaker fueled by "There oughta be a law" while lamenting the curbside nickel grab and the public servant’s role.
A call to write consent for a near five mile long lake in Coyote Valley to boost Ukiah area. Col. John Graf notes federal and state parks show no interest in recreation, prompting local initiative for a reciprocal public recreation plan. Also highlights a Mendocino coast man's estate worth 198,315 after 40 years as a law filer.
Lyle Thunen, secretary, writes to thank the Ukiah News for highlighting the free public chess club at the municipal clubhouse. He notes appreciation for evening players and the club’s visibility in the paper.
Robert Barker Alan Auger Walter Minger and Wiliam Lewis led the program at the Toastmasters club on Wednesday. Fran Conner introduced them and evaluators included Russell Clarke William Haskins and Roland Russow. Gilbert Bell acted as general evaluator with Charles Bell timer and Glen Wright grammarian. Roy Bearcall attended as a guest.
Auxiliary police have signed up with the office of civil defense to serve as volunteers in the division of law enforcement during disasters or extreme events. The effort aims to bolster local readiness and protect communities by providing trained support in emergencies.
The article reflects on San Francisco’s baseball potential with Joe Cronin tied to local ties. It recalls Clark Griffith’s era and memories of watching Ed Delehanty’s three homer day, suggesting San Francisco’s team could become a Pacific Coast factor under Cronin’s guidance.
The narrator recalls colorful San Francisco figures from Emperor Norton to Tiny Armstrong and Foghorn Murphy. He details Curtey selling the Examiner on Powell Street and jokes about Curtey’s life, including a stint at Mendocino State Hospital and fond remarks about the facility and its staff.
Teen firearm safety classes are sponsored by Gerald the Ukiah Liquor Store and Sporting Goods, Jon Harlan of the Sport Center and the Ukiah police department. Start in early April with applications via Pomolita and Ukiah High, open to girls and boys aged 12 to 16 who need rifle safety training before hunting license certificates.
Those who have signed up for the emergency response effort are George C. Bradley, Alfred W. Foster, Herbert B. Hickerson, Melvin G. Mirks, Ernest M. Metlintock, Ralph A. Oakley, Howard E. Owens and Raymond C. Williams.
The meeting includes all applicants and their parents to discuss the program goals and ends. Gerald Cox and Joe Har participate with Ukiah Liquor and Sporting Goods and Ukiah Sport Center staff to outline class instruction plans after applications are in.
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