August 27, 1964 (48 pages)

Nevada City Cuts Tax fF Rate In New Budget Nevada City Council Tuesday night approved, the 1964-65 budget of $303, 190 and set the tax rate’ at $2.08+-down seven _© c@nts from last year. ‘ .*.The monies to be raised by taxes include: $28,560 general funds, $11,424 parks and recreation; $8,568 sewage facilities; $5,712 tibrary sand $5,140 bond " redemption and interest for a total of $59, 404.“ Moéjifes secured by the $2.08 tax rate will be divided in the following manner: $1 general fund; $.40 parks and recreation; $.30 sewage facilities; $.20 library and $.80 bond redemption and interest. In other action the council went into executive session to discuss applications for a city manager toreplace Charles Smith who has submitted his resignation. Five persons have already applied for the job. Candidates include Henry V. Roese, who is currently employed by the city as superintendent on the freeway pipe relocation jobs; permanent firetruck driver, Ted Sigourney; Clyde L., McKensey; Charles W. Hunt and George N. Petievich. Persons interested in being candidates for the job may apply to the city clerk Sam Hooper until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. ORO MORO AO UOMO OG) WORLD PRESS DISPATCHES Administration Pushes Through Important Bills At End Of Congress In WASHINGTON, last week, Pres. Johnson signed a $1.4 billion hospital modernization and construction bill, a bill authorizing private ownership of nuclear materials, a $46.8 billion military defense money bill, a $947.5 million “anti-poverty” bill, a $55.6 million Alaska earthquake relief bill,; a bill assuring legal aid_for.needy.defendants in federal criminal cases, and a bill cutting meat imports to 15% of of last year's level. +++ 4+ + After Turkey's withdrawal of air force units from NATO for use over CYPRUS, Greece retaliated Aug. 17 by withdrawing army, navy and air force units. On Aug. 19, Turkey agreed to restore the air force units to NATO, and Greece shortly followed suit. Greek Cypriots allowed some kerosene into the Turkish section of Nicosia and some food into Kokkina, but otherwise failed to lift their blockade as promised. Turkey warned that if war threatenedand Russia sent military aid to Cyprus, Turkey would bar Soviet access to the Mediterranean NEVADA COUNTY NUGGET Published Every Thursday By NEVADA COUNTY NUGGET, INC. 318 Broad Street, Nevada City, Calif. Alfred E. Heller, PublisherDonald L. Hoagland, Editor. Second class postage paid at Nevada City, Calif. Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general circulation by the ’ Nevada County Superior Court, June 3, 1960, Decree No. 12,406. Subscription rates: One year, $4; Two years, $6; Three years, $8. kiekkkkkKkn 1964 MERIT CITATION FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE. AWARDED BY CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION by closing the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. +++++ On Aug. 20, Bukavu, the last major northeastern CONGO city not in rebel hands, was attacked and all but the European section seized by the rebels. On Aug. 21, the government army under Col. Mulamba, reinforced by troops airlifted from Leopoldville in US planes, retook thecity. Two T20 planes, equipped with machine guns and rockets and flown by Cuban exiles, assisted Mulamba's forces. Rebel reinforcements were reported on their way toB kavu. Large numbers of Europeans, Asians and Americans fled the Congo during the week. . ++ e+ + In S. VIET NAM, angry students and Buddhists held rallies and demonstrations, rioted, sacked and burned government, Catholic and US buildings as the Viet Cong observed the 19th anniversary of the beginning of Ho Chi Minh's revolt, and the Buddhists commemorated the pagoda raids of the late Pres. Diem’s police a year ago. Students presented an ultimatum to Pres. Khanh, demanding that his USbacked “emergency” dictatorship be replaced by a democratically elected civilian government, and gave himuntil Aug. 24 to resign. On Aug. 24, in the face of demstrations by around 35,000 students, Khanh, who had refrained from using force to quell the riot~ing, resigned his dictatorship. ++ +++ In WASHINGTON, .a “working paper” by Willard Matthias, member of the CIA's Board of National Estimates, expressed doubt that victory in Viet Nam can be achieved, partly because of the “inherent difficulty” of winning a war against guerrillas, and partly: because Diem's successors have not “demonstrated the leadership.necessary” to win a war which is “more of a political contest than a military operation”. He said that, if “further political deterioration. is prevented, at least a prolonged stalemate can be obtained", and possibly “some kind of negotiated settlement based on neutralization”. Government sources said Matthias’ views are not the official US position. NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS were quiet yesterday morning, but activity soon picked up as final preparations got underway for the fair opening today. Versatile Program For Fair (Continued from Page 1) every day Jim Corbell, expert fly caster will give a casting demonstration on the grass in the industrial area. At7:30 Thursday night the junjor horseshow will be held in the grandstand arena and a teensquare dance is scheduled for 8:30 p.m, at the slab. Friday will also be kids day with free rides until6 p.m. Again there will be races and contests forthe kids and judging will continue in most departments. At 3 p.m, Friday a bicycle willbe awardedtoa lucky boy and girl and there will be prizes for the grandparents with the most grandchildren present and the oldest lady and gent. At8 p.m. Friday at the popular Western Championship Rodeo will be staged in the grandstand arena. At 8:30 p.m. square dancing will start on the slab with Bill Castner calling. Judging of light horses, welsh ponies and dairy cattle will start at 10 a.m. The “Flying Rifles” from Hamilton Air Force Base will perform at the dance slab at 8 p.m, Saturday. There will also be square dancing on the slab with Dick Boulton calling. A breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday for past buyers and all prospective buyers of livestock at the junior livestock aucWeather NEVADA CITY Max. Min. Rainfall Aug. 20 90 50 91 92 48 99:98 52 23 «91 52 24 98 53 295 93 47 26: ~ 92 48 Rainfall to date .03 Rainfall last year trace GRASS VALLEY Max. Min. Rainfall Aug. 20 93 60 21, 98 . 64 29.98». 08 23 «(97 63 24. 98~.63 25 98 60 26 98 58 Rainfall to date .07 Rainfall last year 02 tion. The sanction match dog show is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday near gate No, 5 on McCourtney Road. The popular junior market livestock auction sponsored by the Nevada County Purebred Beef Breeders will get under way at 10 a.m. Nevada County Racing Association will hold jalopy races at 8 p.m. Sunday on the fair track. At 10 p.m. guessing contest winners will be announced. From the number of entries, exhibits, concessions and the growing attendence eac h year, the fair this week should be one of the best in the history of the 17th=DistrictAgricultural Association. Supervisors Decide On Budget Cut Nevada County Supervisors took an ax to the budget Aug. 19 and came out witha product that will leave the basic county tax rate unchanged at $2.51. Thenew budget of $4,916,756. 30 was cut down to that figure the last two weeks from a proposed budget of over $5 million. The new budget calls for $1,314, 165.51 to be raised by taxes. The proposed budget would have called for a total of $1,616, ‘153.51 and would have meant a tax increase of 60 cents, A total of $3, 602,590.79 will come to the county from sources other than taxes. Major cuts made to bring about the budget reduction and the unchanged tax rate included: transfer of $100, 000 fromthe road department budget; $6,000 in welfare for accountant-clerk; County Hospital by a cut in proposed personnel; $200 in the Probation Depagtment and $6,000 for the juvenile hall; Sheriff's Department had four proposed deputies cut, Superior Court, Grass Valley and Nevada City Judicial Court, Planning Department and County Surveyor. The rate will be set officially by the supervisors at the Sept. 1. meeting. Convention — Report From Atlantic City (Continued from Page 1) Senator's highway system. And the good lady from Ione gets an earful of complaints be~ cause the board of directors of her organization, the CDC, has for some obscure reason failed to endorse State Senator Paul J. Lun-ardi for re-election. The non-endorsement will not hurt Lunardi, sheistold, since he is popular in his district and is probably better served without the support of special factions. But it can hardly help the CDC, which is already at war with some powerful democratic leaders in California. ‘Well, none of these conversa~ tions willresult in any action that Ican think of, but they help those whotake part in them to take the measure of those they may come across from time to time. Put together the hundreds of thousands of such confrontations whichtake place at a convention andin a sense you have a political party perennially getting to know itself.A lot of scornful words, probably most of them deserved, have been written about the run down character of Atlantic City. The hotel where the California delegation is staying has been nicknamed Appalachia by its loyal denizens. It is probably about equal to Nugget Headquarters at the Republican Convention. But regardless of the surroundings, one's senses are heightened amid all the excitement. The boardwalk looks like a magic property in a game of monopoly, which of course it is, and the Democrats have taken over Park Place and all the valuable properties andwonthe game, at least for a week and possibly through the election. Trailer Report Sent To Supervisors By County Planners (Continued from Page 1) The commission passed a resolution to recommend to the board of supervisors that the property owned by The Looser Co. on the west side of Highway 49 near the south Grass Valley city limits be zoned commercial. A total of 33.623 acres are in the tract. County Sanitarian Harold L, Cox presented a study of a proposed sewage district encompass ~ ing the Glenbrook area. The study isaresult of a recent ruling by County Health Officer Dr. C. Jackson Rayburn in which he asked the supervisors to declare this area a health menace and stop all building which would add to the pollution until the situation is corrected. Cox.said the two alternatives tocorrect the situation are for the people in the area to form their own special assessment district or for the area tobe annexed to Grass Valley, He pointed out there are 1500 people within the proposed sewer district boundaries with an assessed value of $1.6 million. z o8eq" *"p96T ‘LZ isnBny’* *1088nN OUL'**S 83td 1d NOLLIGa SSa¥DO¥d TVANNV Hd FIFTH ANNUAL PROGRESS EDITION

Nevada City Cuts Tax fF Rate In New Budget Nevada City Council Tuesday night approved, the 1964-65 budget of $303, 190 and set the tax rate’ at $2.08+-down seven _© c@nts from last year. ‘ .*.The monies to be raised by taxes include: $28,560 general funds, $11,424 parks and recreation; $8,568 sewage facilities; $5,712 tibrary sand $5,140 bond " redemption and interest for a total of $59, 404..“ Moéjifes secured by the $2.08 tax rate will be divided in the following manner: $1 general fund; $.40 parks and recreation; $.30 sewage facilities; $.20 library and $.80 bond redemption and interest. In other action the council went into executive session to discuss applications for a city manager toreplace Charles Smith who has submitted his resignation. Five persons have already applied for the job. Candidates include Henry V. Roese, who is currently employed by the city as superintendent on the freeway pipe relocation jobs; permanent firetruck driver, Ted Sigourney; Clyde L., McKensey; Charles W. Hunt and George N. Petievich. Persons interested in being candidates for the job may apply to the city clerk Sam Hooper until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. ORO MORO AO UOMO OG) WORLD PRESS DISPATCHES Administration Pushes Through Important Bills At End Of Congress In WASHINGTON, last week, Pres. Johnson signed a $1.4 billion hospital modernization and construction bill, a bill authorizing private ownership of nuclear materials, a $46.8 billion military defense money bill, a $947.5 million “anti-poverty” bill, a $55.6 million Alaska earthquake relief bill,; a bill assuring legal aid_for.needy.defendants in federal criminal cases, and a bill cutting meat imports to 15% of of last year's level. +++ 4+ + After Turkey's withdrawal of air force units from NATO for use over CYPRUS, Greece retaliated Aug. 17 by withdrawing army, navy and air force units. On Aug. 19, Turkey agreed to restore the air force units to NATO, and Greece shortly followed suit. Greek Cypriots allowed some kerosene into the Turkish section of Nicosia and some food into Kokkina, but otherwise failed to lift their blockade as promised. Turkey warned that if war threatenedand Russia sent military aid to Cyprus, Turkey would bar Soviet access to the Mediterranean NEVADA COUNTY NUGGET Published Every Thursday By NEVADA COUNTY NUGGET, INC. 318 Broad Street, Nevada City, Calif. Alfred E. Heller, PublisherDonald L. Hoagland, Editor. Second class postage paid at Nevada City, Calif. Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general circulation by the ’ Nevada County Superior Court, June 3, 1960, Decree No. 12,406. Subscription rates: One year, $4; Two years, $6; Three years, $8. kiekkkkkKkn 1964 MERIT CITATION FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE. AWARDED BY CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION by closing the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. +++++ On Aug. 20, Bukavu, the last major northeastern CONGO city not in rebel hands, was attacked and all but the European section seized by the rebels. On Aug. 21, the government army under Col. Mulamba, reinforced by troops airlifted from Leopoldville in US planes, retook thecity. Two T20 planes, equipped with machine guns and rockets and flown by Cuban exiles, assisted Mulamba's forces. Rebel reinforcements were reported on their way toB kavu. Large numbers of Europeans, Asians and Americans fled the Congo during the week. . ++ e+ + In S. VIET NAM, angry students and Buddhists held rallies and demonstrations, rioted, sacked and burned government, Catholic and US buildings as the Viet Cong observed the 19th anniversary of the beginning of Ho Chi Minh's revolt, and the Buddhists commemorated the pagoda raids of the late Pres. Diem’s police a year ago. Students presented an ultimatum to Pres. Khanh, demanding that his USbacked “emergency” dictatorship be replaced by a democratically elected civilian government, and gave himuntil Aug. 24 to resign. On Aug. 24, in the face of demstrations by around 35,000 students, Khanh, who had refrained from using force to quell the riot~ing, resigned his dictatorship. ++ +++ In WASHINGTON, .a “working paper” by Willard Matthias, member of the CIA's Board of National Estimates, expressed doubt that victory in Viet Nam can be achieved, partly because of the “inherent difficulty” of winning a war against guerrillas, and partly: because Diem's successors have not “demonstrated the leadership..necessary” to win a war which is “more of a political contest than a military operation”. He said that, if “further political deterioration.. is prevented, at least a prolonged stalemate can be obtained", and possibly “some kind of negotiated settlement based on neutralization”. Government sources said Matthias’ views are not the official US position. NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS were quiet yesterday morning, but activity soon picked up as final preparations got underway for the fair opening today. Versatile Program For Fair (Continued from Page 1) every day Jim Corbell, expert fly caster will give a casting demonstration on the grass in the industrial area. At7:30 Thursday night the junjor horseshow will be held in the grandstand arena and a teensquare dance is scheduled for 8:30 p.m, at the slab. Friday will also be kids day with free rides until6 p.m. Again there will be races and contests forthe kids and judging will continue in most departments. At 3 p.m, Friday a bicycle willbe awardedtoa lucky boy and girl and there will be prizes for the grandparents with the most grandchildren present and the oldest lady and gent. At8 p.m. Friday at the popular Western Championship Rodeo will be staged in the grandstand arena. At 8:30 p.m. square dancing will start on the slab with

Bill Castner calling. Judging of light horses, welsh ponies and dairy cattle will start at 10 a.m. The “Flying Rifles” from Hamilton Air Force Base will perform at the dance slab at 8 p.m, Saturday. There will also be square dancing on the slab with Dick Boulton calling. A breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday for past buyers and all prospective buyers of livestock at the junior livestock aucWeather NEVADA CITY Max. Min. Rainfall Aug. 20 90 50 91 92 48 99:98 52 23 «91 52 24 98 53 295 93 47 26: ~ 92 48 Rainfall to date .03 Rainfall last year trace GRASS VALLEY Max. Min. Rainfall Aug. 20 93 60 21, 98 . 64 29.98». 08 23 «(97 63 24. 98~..63 25 98 60 26 98 58 Rainfall to date .07 Rainfall last year 02 tion. The sanction match dog show is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday near gate No, 5 on McCourtney Road. The popular junior market livestock auction sponsored by the Nevada County Purebred Beef Breeders will get under way at 10 a.m. Nevada County Racing Association will hold jalopy races at 8 p.m. Sunday on the fair track. At 10 p.m. guessing contest winners will be announced. From the number of entries, exhibits, concessions and the growing attendence eac h year, the fair this week should be one of the best in the history of the 17th=DistrictAgricultural Association. Supervisors Decide On Budget Cut Nevada County Supervisors took an ax to the budget Aug. 19 and came out witha product that will leave the basic county tax rate unchanged at $2.51. Thenew budget of $4,916,756. 30 was cut down to that figure the last two weeks from a proposed budget of over $5 million. The new budget calls for $1,314, 165.51 to be raised by taxes. The proposed budget would have called for a total of $1,616, ‘153.51 and would have meant a tax increase of 60 cents, A total of $3, 602,590.79 will come to the county from sources other than taxes. Major cuts made to bring about the budget reduction and the unchanged tax rate included: transfer of $100, 000 fromthe road department budget; $6,000 in welfare for accountant-clerk; County Hospital by a cut in proposed personnel; $200 in the Probation Depagtment and $6,000 for the juvenile hall; Sheriff's Department had four proposed deputies cut, Superior Court, Grass Valley and Nevada City Judicial Court, Planning Department and County Surveyor. The rate will be set officially by the supervisors at the Sept. 1. meeting. Convention — Report From Atlantic City (Continued from Page 1) Senator's highway system. And the good lady from Ione gets an earful of complaints be~ cause the board of directors of her organization, the CDC, has for some obscure reason failed to endorse State Senator Paul J. Lun-ardi for re-election. The non-endorsement will not hurt Lunardi, sheistold, since he is popular in his district and is probably better served without the support of special factions. But it can hardly help the CDC, which is already at war with some powerful democratic leaders in California. ‘Well, none of these conversa~ tions willresult in any action that Ican think of, but they help those whotake part in them to take the measure of those they may come across from time to time. Put together the hundreds of thousands of such confrontations whichtake place at a convention andin a sense you have a political party perennially getting to know itself.A lot of scornful words, probably most of them deserved, have been written about the run down character of Atlantic City. The hotel where the California delegation is staying has been nicknamed Appalachia by its loyal denizens. It is probably about equal to Nugget Headquarters at the Republican Convention. But regardless of the surroundings, one's senses are heightened amid all the excitement. The boardwalk looks like a magic property in a game of monopoly, which of course it is, and the Democrats have taken over Park Place and all the valuable properties andwonthe game, at least for a week and possibly through the election. Trailer Report Sent To Supervisors By County Planners (Continued from Page 1) The commission passed a resolution to recommend to the board of supervisors that the property owned by The Looser Co. on the west side of Highway 49 near the south Grass Valley city limits be zoned commercial. A total of 33.623 acres are in the tract. County Sanitarian Harold L, Cox presented a study of a proposed sewage district encompass ~ ing the Glenbrook area. The study isaresult of a recent ruling by County Health Officer Dr. C. Jackson Rayburn in which he asked the supervisors to declare this area a health menace and stop all building which would add to the pollution until the situation is corrected. Cox.said the two alternatives tocorrect the situation are for the people in the area to form their own special assessment district or for the area tobe annexed to Grass Valley, He pointed out there are 1500 people within the proposed sewer district boundaries with an assessed value of $1.6 million. z o8eq" *"p96T ‘LZ isnBny’* *1088nN OUL'**S 83td 1d NOLLIGa SSa¥DO¥d TVANNV Hd FIFTH ANNUAL PROGRESS EDITION