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Ukiah Daily Journal from Ukiah, California • Page 8

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PAGE EIGHT URIAH DAILY JOURNAL, UKIAH, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, Take-Home Pay Boost Possibility WASHINGTON (UPD-Quick agreement by House Senate conferees on a withholding rale in the new tax cut bill could meun more take-home pay for most Americans as early as the first week of March. The negotiators agreed Monday to include in the final measure a Senate-passed provision to drop the present 18 per cent federal withholding rate to 14 per cent this year, The House-passed bill would have lowered the rate to 15 per cent this year and to 14 pel- cent ne.xt Jan. 1 but President Johnson asked for the 14 pet 1 cent rate immediately to pump a quick $800 million a month into the U.S. economy in higher take-home pay. The quick agreement on withholding put industry on notice to get ready to translate the tax cut into fatter paychecks The bill's supporters hope to get the final measure on the President's desk by Feb.

22 with the new withholding rate effective on March paychecks. The action Monday came a the first meeting of 14 confer ees seeking to work out the dif Terences between the Senate and House tax bills. They wil meet again next Monday Ic start voting on the compromis bill. Congressional aides, issuing revised estimates, said the House bill would cut taxes $11.2 billion, and the Senate bil by $11.3 billion. There are 208 differences between the two versions, but House negotiators have indicated they consider none of them a major obstacle to early approval of a compromise measure for Johnson's signature.

Covelo News By TESS JKSENKO Phone 083-3430 COVELO There will be a school meeting in the library of he Round Valley High School at 1 p.m. Feb. 20, which all persons interested in school affairs are urged to attend. Present to ask arid answer questions pertaining to classrooms and how to get them for he elementary school will be he board of trustees, John Al- jonico, Glenn Barrnss, Roy Faulkner, Lawrence Hurt and Joe Walling; Bob Harmon, assistant county superintendent of schools; and representatives from the bureau of school planning, the slate division of architecture, and the Modulus company. Richard B.

Forbes, District Ranger of I ho Covclo Ranger District, announced the first snow pack measurements were taken on the Anthony Peak Snow Course recently. This is the first in a series of measurements that will be taken in the next four months. Forest Service employees Peter Barnard and Clois Long took the measurements and reported the following figures: Average snow depth 59 inches, with a water content of 20.5. There was no snow at this same time in In 1962 the figures were 15.0 inches of snow depth with a water content of 6.0. This snow survey, and tho others to follow, are taken in cooperation with tho California Sluto Division of Water Resources.

Rainfall at Eel River Ranger Station to date is 24.41 inches compared to a normal of 26.35. 8.79 inches of rain was measured in January compared to a normal of 10.56. Pilot 'Goofs'-Huge Plane Lands at Wrong Airport CLINIC 150 registered nurses, practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, boarding home and convalescent home operators met at Mendocino State Hospital last Friday tor a one-day program on "Current Concepts in Stroke Manage- Kospital last Friday ment and Rehabilitation. ay program Seated, left to right, Mrs. Luana Thomasberger, public health nurse with the Mendocino County health department; Mrs.

Beverly Standley, Mendocino State Hospital; Mrs. Velma Scherer, supervisor of rehabilitation nursing, Fairmont Hospital, San Leandro; Mrs. Virginia Sbrana, medical social worker with the Mendocino County department of welfare. Standing, same order: Dr. Leslie division of rehabilitation medicine, Stanford University; Miss Helen Blood, divison of physical therapy, Stanford University; Russell Kern of San Francisco office of the department of rehabilitation; Michael Buggy, public health nurse working in the education department of MSH; Mrs.

Helen Schwedenberg, division of rehabilitation medicine, Stanford University. Williamson Martin Wener from Page longed and bitter battle, the Board of Supervisors was able to accomplish more equitable distribution of tho population among the supervisorial dis- 0 Millet, tricls. "I am convinced that with minor revisions of the ordinance during tho next four years we will bo able to correct sonic of the inequities that were created by the pressure under which the ordinance was horn. 1 believe that the Norgard and Willow voting precincts must bo brought into the Ukiah district and thai Ukiah North and Calpella must bo added to tho city's district lo the north. "These changes, together with placing Noyo No.

2 precinct back in the Fort Bragg district would correct a great deal of tho problems remaining in this matter," Wcner added. The candidate acknowledged that many problems remain to be solved. He said there is an i urgent need for more industry for tho Ukiah area, for protection of agricultural lands, and for water conservation practices us well as solving the large overall water problem created by the California Water Plan's project lo export large quantities of water from Mendocino County lo southern California. Niiwl for Vigilance "These problems will require ever increasing vigilance to guard tho county's interest," Wencr asserted. Wcner came to Ukiah in 1949 and was a general building con tractor as well as president of the Shelley Corporation, developers of the Nokomis A--ros subdivision.

IJe Is also ownei of Hie Franmar Lumber Company, dealing In wholesale lumber. Wencr has been a member ol tho Ukiah Kiwanis Club sinci 1050 and was awarded I ha group's distinguished service award In I960 following election to the Board of Super visors. He Is district vie chairman of the Boy Scout Coun ell. He is a charter member the Ukiah Footprinters chapter Prior U) moving to Ukiah, Hi future supervisor served man; years as a school board mem bcr for his home town in Canada. lie entered the Canadian Army as a private at the start of World War 11 and was honorably discharged as a major six years later.

He was an infantry company commander in Italy, France, and Germany during I he war. Ukiahi Swinger Fights Tonight Pat Hook. Ukiah high school senior, tonight will have his first fight us a Golden Gloves competitor when he boxes in Kczar Pavilion In the opening night of the Golden Gloves tour- namont. i Hook is entered in the 1G5- I heavy middleweight, night guest at the home of Mr. i nss iy Block Boxing Coach and Mrs.

Frank Zeek while on Bi Talum, svho has had Hook a business trip to Ukiah this working out in rugged fashion week. with another former Ukiah Gol- South Carojinans Cautious About Gold Strike Report JACKSON, Miss. ployes of the small, private airport gazed in astonishment as the big jet airliner gracefully landed and then screeched to a halt with a frantic grinding of brakes. They knew what the co-pilot of he Delta Airlines Convair 880, route from Dallas to New York with '58 persons aboard, earned the second he saw the had It also became embarrassing- clear to copilot J. W.

Woeber as his surroundings came nto focus that he was the cul- jrit. While pilot B. B. Barclay, 46, vas busily engaged in monitor- ng instruments, Woeber had ancled at Hawkins Field, eight miles away from the new municipal ail-port. Hawkins Field had served as the Jackson Air- jort until it was closed last year as too small for jet traffic.

Woeber was able to stop the airliner 150 feet from the end of the runway. "It was just one of those things, explained an official of Delta, which has had some ex- perience with such situations. Last year, a four-engine Delta plane landed at Yazoo City by mistake, skidded off the runway and got. stuck in the mud. The pilot said he thought he was landing at Hawkins Field, still in commercial use at the time.

The passengers on the Delta jet Monday were taken by bus to the new airport where the airliner continued Its flight, SO minutes behind schedule. Ines Wantt By JOHN GARCIA SMYRNA, S.C. lents of this tiny town in the South Carolina hill country to- Mrs Helen Riffc was an over- Visit ins; at the home of their den Gloves contender, Bob Mey- son, Harry Millet and family at Si now bread truck driver. Palo Alto, arc Mr. and Mrs.

Tatum and Hook will not know who or when they fight The Pasl Matrons and Past lmt lcy K0t to San Francisco Patrons Club of Augusta Chap-j tonight. tor 80, will meet at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Dunlap Feb. Rouml Valley Grange 805 meets Feb. 14, at Legion Hall, -(Continued from Page House Okeh from Page People (NAACP) and chairman of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, had.

this to say "We are aware of the dire predictions that have been times they do this just to create interest," he said. State geologist Henry S. Johnson in Columbia, frankly day were hopeful, about a reported strike that sparked a "curiosity Johnson said he had visited the but wary, was skeptical. "It sounds aw- rich gold i fully wild to me," he said. ush" into the area.

i Natto mine several times and "There's been a good many described the operation as when folks insisted they "small scale, speculative pros- bund the real thing, but the peeling." jig strike hasn't been found in 100 years of mining," said from Page hearing before Judge Fred Goss in Ukiah Justice Court and arguments by opposing counsel. John Golden represented Mrs. Wantt. Deputy District Attorney David Luce prosecuted. Wantt, Arms and a female i companion hud left the E.

Perkins Street bar where they had been celebrating during the evening. Arms and the woman climbed into a pickup truck which was parked in front of the bar while Wantt stood be- sido the vehicle. Mrs. Wantt emerged from the bar, took a pistol from her purse and fired four shots. One struck the victim in the abdominal area, severing an artery.

Another nicked 'Gitmo 1 Water Distillation One Year Away WASHINGTON, (UPD Off! cials estimated today it woulc take about a year to construct a plant at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to convert sea water into fresh water for the U.S. naval base there. The Defense Department announced Monday that the permanent water treatment plant would be built at Guantanamo to replace the fresh water supply cut off last week by Cuban Premier Fidel Castro. The department also announced that it had started firing some of the 3,000 Cubans who work on the base and See These Outstanding Features iii Starlite t. i pour more 'than $4 year into Cuba's three years, on the vestry of made about what the Senate Holy Trinity (Episcopal) church i will do to the bill when it gets for'eight years, as legislative there.

We do not believe them, chairman of Mcndoseta Teach-(The same voices, we remem- chairma ers Association for three years, ber, prophesied last, year that sontative on the state board of the California Teachers Associa- Mendocino County repre- only a very weak bill could win House approval." The House-passed bill could not bo described as weak in any respect. With the possible exception of housing, the measuring attempts to meet Negro demands for equality in nearly ion for three years, and in late and national politics for even years. Williamson is a Navy veteran jf World War II, having com- iletod three years active duty the South Pacific, and is at jresent commandants' local ro- iresentative for the 12th Naval District. He has served with the ocal Naval. Reserve Division iinco 1952.

The son of Mr. and Mi's. Mike lenilrickson W. SUmdley, Williamson is married. He and lis wife Margaret live at 159 Carolyn with their four chil.Iren: Mary 13, Dan 11, Mike 7, and Ted G.

every field of national life. Mayor W. M. Faulkner Jr. Jap are neKOtin( inK Canadian prospectors Frank treaty lo regulate fishing in the Mills and Frank Cockburn, or tn Pacific Ocean.

working for Nalto of Toi-onto, claimed Monday they had found an "extremely rich" gold vein in an old mine-near i liere. Mills said his discovery has the potential to be one of the biggest golrt mining ventures in the country." Only hours after the announcement, cars began 'rolling into the area to view the mino- haft. By nightfall, Faulkner estimated that more than 100 cars, from as far as Tennessee and Virginia, had traveled throuy! 1 the town. Located in northwestern South Carolina, Smyrna, with population of 52, is near the textile cities of Rock Hill and Charlotte and Gastonia, N.C. A few miles to the northwest are the Revolutionary War battlegrounds of Kings Mountain and Cowpens and in the opposite direction, not far away, is the birthplace of Andrew Jackson.

Faulkner said the swarms of visitors largely were curiosity seekers, although he was approached Monday night "by gentleman who's negotiating to buy part of my mother's land Arms in the leg, a third lodged The United Suites, Canada and in a tire and the fourth went million a economy through their earnings. Government experts estimated the rock bottom cost of supplying a million gallons of fresh water daily to Guantanamo through desnlinzation plant at $350,000 a year. That is twice the cost for half as much water as the Cubans supplied, but the Defense Department is no longer inter ested in buying water from Castro, even if he should offei to turn on the spigot; While the desalinizatiori plan is being constructed, fresh wa tcr will be hauled to the nava base by tankers at a still heav ier cost. wild. Mrs.

Wantt was taken into custody by Ukiah police. Spanish missionaries brough pomegranates to Mexico, from I Spain about 400 -years ago. In Oak Manor on E. Perkins 3 and 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths Lots of Tile Hardwood Floors Natural-Wood Cabinets Sliding Alum- num Windows Open iHbuse Daily Except Man. Tue.

Sold by BURBANK REALTY 493 N. State Street Phone 462-4179 BUSINESS and INDUSTRIAL Teenage Girl Hurt In Coast Accident Miss Toni Bushby, IG-yeav-oUl Mendocino high school student, suffered minor injuries yesterday morning when she lost control of her car on Highway 1 and struck a bridge at the intersection of Highway 128. Highway Patrolmen report that the girl was taken lo her own doctor by passing motorist. The accident happened at 8:15 a.m. as the girl was driving to school.

Jondahl Is Named City Poundmaster Tom Jondahl, 58, lather of Detective Tom of Ukiah Police Department, has been hired as poimdmasler and meter service and repair officer. A long-time resident of Ukiiih, the senior Jondahl was formerly employed by Crawford Lumber Company as a grader. He took up his official duties Monday. Jkiah Man Booked For Drunk Driving Antonio Silva, 57, Ukiah, was jooked by Highway Patrolmen for drunk driving after they spotted him proceeding in erratic manner on N. Stale between Scott and Low Gap at about 0:15 last night, Silva posted bail and was released.

l'l'J'1' MI8SIN1! Mary Co.x of 21'J Perkins reported to police last night that her pot Pomeranian had strayed from her homo. The animal is wearing a license tag. CAKU OK THANKS Wo wish lo express our appreciation fur the beautiful floral offerings, cards of condolence and the many kindnesses extended us at the time of our bereavement in the loss of our Lots Angeles is the only major beloved mother and grundmoth- city In the world with an un- or, Jzoru Slaver, developed and unspoiled moun- Mr. and MIJH. W.

1. Warden tain range within the city Urn-1 r. and Sloven its. Police report that a IG-year- old girl was caught trying to women's store. She was given a for mining purposes.

talking to by police and rcturn- I don't want to be loo ed home lo the custody of her mistie about this thing. Many HOME LOANS BORROW UP TO low monthly payment! tailored to fit your budget to 25 yean, Cut through red tape with one quick visit to our office. Why delay? Come In loon, we'd like to meet you, MBNDOCINO-LAKE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION South State Street at Gobbl P.O. Box 334 Ukiah take Cwnty Agent, Jim Summers 170 N. MAIN ST.

tAKEPORT PLEASANT VIEW DAIRY For Home Delivery of "Hours Fresher" Milk and Cream The Only Plant Bottling in Ukiah' WAIT BOGNR. P.O. Box 463 462-5260 "Gil" Fiedler, owner, is shown cleaning upholstery by latest methods at Empire Rug Cleaners located at 200 Clura Avenue in Ukiah. This progressive firm has been engaged in this highly technical work for the past 13 years. Fast, Efficient Upholstery and Rug Cleaning At Empire Rug Cleaners Empire Rug Cleaners, located at 200 Clara Avenue, servo pa- throughout both Mendocino and Lake counties with a and upholstery cleaning and that is second to WMC anywhere.

Owned and operated by "Gil" Fiedler, who is veteran in the business, the firm gives prompt and efficient Utcntkm to all orders for service. Upholstery and rugs are cleaned ami dyed In the modern plant on Clara Avenue or the work may bo done in tlio ciiHtomer'n homo If ik'Sirucl, Wall-to-wall ccrpets arc brought buck to life and look like new without removal from tho homo. Contrary to what many people think, wall-to-wall carpets are NOT soaked" with cleaning fluids 01 water and tho modern method of cleaning used Is not a "mcs- Fast Prescription Dependable Service BERLIN'S PHARMACY 106 South State Phone 462-7575 with a WANT AD sy" operation In any sense if ho word. Empire Rug Cleaners, also offer Berlou's mothproofing service which includes a 5 year uarantoe on the work performed. Export nig binding and cutting is also available.

Only the best cleaning and dyeing materials, manufactured especially for this work, are used by this popular Ukiah business firm, which further assures tho customer of highest quality workmanship and complete satisfaction with the job performed. Wo wholeheartedly suggest that when you arc In need of prompt, efficient and careful furniture upholstery or rug cleaning service, you can do no bettor than to phono "GU" Fiedler, or Mrs. Fiedler who assists him in tho business at 402-5462. They will be glad to serve you. SEAT COVERS All Work Guaranteed Truck Boat Covers Awnings Tarps Complete Auto Upholstery Service ACME AUTO TRIM 962 N.

Stale 462-3169 WE MANUFACTURE TOP QUAUTY MATTRESSES AND BOX SPRINGS Cuitom Upholstery and Draperies Allen's Mattress Upholstery Co. In Ukiah Since 1948 340 Main 462-5560 TILE-LINOLEUM Sherwin-Williams Paints Blinds Kirsch Drapery Hardware-frM'etal Trim Venturi Eckman 263 N. State 462-3933 EMPIRE RUG CLEANERS furniture and Rugs Cleaned and Dyed In Your Home or Our Modern Plant RUGS BOUND AND CUT Barlou's 5-Year Mothproofing 200 Clara 462-5462 HOLZ CO. John Deere Farm Equipment Bean Sprayers and Dusters Shur-rane Sprinkler Systems Clay Railroad 462-3831.

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