May 28, 1975 (8 pages)

Earl G. Watces, Presidential canalidaecs The presidential _ nominating conventions, more than a year distant, nevertheless, have the pundits busily pounding away at their typewriters speculating on candidates. It is-an intriguing game to play and fills in the dry spots for writers with little else to write about. And it is an easy game for it permits one to indulge in all sorts of hypotheses. Ruminations need not be confined to the obvious or declared candidates. The writers themselves can project into prominence other potentials. This season’s amusement has been made more titillating by the fact the present occupant of : the White House and the Vice President are there in the unprecedented manner of not being chosen in a_ national election. And, despite President Ford’s declaration that he will be a candidate in 1976, there are many who doubt this will be the case. There are others, like Ronald Reagan, who not only hope Ford will not run but have been engaged in undermining his chances ‘of gaining the Republican nomination. Reagan, faced with the knowledge that seldom if ever has a political party failed to nominate an_ incumbent President, has been torn between the idea of challenging Ford within the GOP or bolting the party and making a run as a third party candidate. A recent poll by New York’s Conservative Party places Reagan out front ahead of such conservatives as: Barry Goldwater and Senator James Buckley as well as Governor George Wallace. To be a favorite over Goldwater doesn’t seem to be a great recommendation. No doubt Reagan would also\be favored over the other two greatest all time losers, Alf Landon and George McGovern. Tossing Wallace into the poll as an option doesn’t appear fair since Wallace has been working overtime to change. his imagey ( ©1975 Sierra Feotures from a Southern conservative to something’ more moderate. Reagan himself is between a rock and a hard spot on this issue. Initially he was criticizing Ford for his turn to moderation but of late he has cooled this. No doubt he has come to the realization that the ultraconservatives can’t elect anybody. Whether Ford deliberately risked it all in ordering the military rescue of the Mayaguez and its crew,.it remains the dangerous coup was successful and has enhanced him politically. At least momentarily. Had it failed it no doubt “would have destroyed his 1976 chances. But, pulling it off really hasn’t changed anything. Unless there is a dramatic change for the better in the economy that will still be the deciding issue in next year’s presidential sweepstakes. Ford’s determination to be the. GOP candidate makes it difficult for Republican hopefuls to advance themselves. Thus, while numerous young stars stand in the wings, only the old vet Reagan dares to openly make himself available to the point of covert challenges. The Democrats have no such problem. Ford is fair game and a whole flock of aspirants, new and old, are making all kinds of noises. This includes Hubert Humphrey, Edmund Muskie and even George McGovern. Of the old hands only Ted Kennedy _ isregarded as acceptable and he .has made the flat statement he will not run. Such vows however are always regarded as subject to change. Still, the party birddogs are scouting for other possibilities. The candidacies of Senators Henry Jackson and Lloyd Bentsen, along with some others in the U.S. Senate, are not, at the moment, rallying any great support. Eyes are turning elsewhere. They are looking over the new Democratic. governors as possibilities. These include Hugh Carey of New. York, Askew of Florida and Anderson Elmer Stoon "MUST WE BEL A Lone WIRD TER. LAFOR "THE PARK BEARS /” Povee ee hee eeeeeees 4 Se tee i OEE ea ae PVA T NESS CT es vue 1 : CECOOOMSe RE ee TELA AS of Minnesota. It also includes California’s own Governor Jerry Brown, since it is now preordained that anyone elected to this state’s highest office is an instant presidential candidate. Thus, the Golden State, has two entries for the presidential race. Reagan by his own choice and Jerry Brown merely because he is governor. If Brown has any such désires at this time it has to be the best guarded secret-.of modern political history. For, he—has made no overtures in that direction whatsoever. Instead, he has buckled down to being the hardest working governor the state has seen. Unlike his predecessor who was constantly on the go speechifying across the country, Brown has refused to ‘accept oration engagements anywhere, even at home. County chosen for forestry The Placer-Nevada El Dorado County ASCS Office is taking applicaiane under the Forestry Incentive Program; Placer and Nevada county are “two of the seven designated counties in the state chosen for this program. Eligible practices for costsharing on forest lands are site preparation and tree planting, also improving a stand of forest trees, such as thinning, release and pruning. Call at the ASCS Office, 915 Lincoln Way, Auburn or phone 885-7911 if you wish to file County gets reimbursement from exemption Nevada county has received $294,679.40 reimbursement due them from the state for 1974-75 incomes losses resulting from the homeowner’s property taxexemption. California counties, cities, school districts and special -districts have received $243,167,401 as another part of the total reimbursement due them from the same fund. Within each county the auditor will direct the money to the qualified cities, school districts and special districts on the basis of claims Music Circus will have » three season ‘specials’ — Robert Hooks, who first -came to the attention of the general public as co-star of the television series N.Y.P.D., has been. signed to play Judas Iscariot in the forthcoming “special” production of “Jesus Christ, Superstar’’ at Music Circus according to an announcement this week by producers Russell Lewis and Howard Young At_ the pa of that series Hooks continued to work in the medium as a guest on other series and as star of more than a score of films made for television. In doing so he has become one of the most popular, dependable and active players in the business today. Hooks is very active, too, . away from the screen as a prime mover behind the esteemed Negro Ensemble, an ethnic theatre based in New York. He is also a busy participant, at first hand, in several educational and cultural programs and projects in the Watts area of Los Angeles. Among his credits is listed a long-run appearance on Broadway several seasons back opposite Leslie Uggams in the musical ‘Hallelujah, Baby!” reiterated the fact that the production of ‘‘Jesus Christ, ” will have been designed and. directed especially for Music Circus. It will not be a touring company of the show nor will it be a concert version of the work but instead a fully staged theatre piece for the arena stage. “Jesus Christ, Superstar’’ will be the third of three specials offered at Music Circus, opening June 23 for one week. The 25th anniversary season opens June 9 with “The Jim Nabors Show.’”’ Information on season tickets may be had by calling the Sacramento Civic Theater Box Office, (916) 4416991. ~ Advance pay requests Hank Akana, Veterans’ Affairs Coordinator at Sierra College has announced that advance pay requests may now be filed by new and ‘transferring: veterans plan’ ning to enroll in fall, 1975 classes at Sierra; requests will be taken through Aug. 1. Those planning to begin when Sierra’s summer session gets underway June 23 are urged to contact the college admissions office immediately. ' Veterans who -—-were separated from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable and who served a least 181 days of active duty y part of which occurred oan Feb. 1, 1955 and June 1, $966) have until May 31, 1976 use their remaining educational benefits. All other eligible vets have ten years from date of release from active duty. Veterans over 18 years of age who have not completed high school and other vets who have not yet earned college . degrees are encouraged to ( BUSINESS — . BILLBOARD . ~ AME GIPSON'S. '] HFARMERS INSURANCE GROUP . Grass Valley. Co. ,HEFFREN INSURANCE AGENCY 1 1. W. Main ,265-6166E For Sierra veterans enroll. For more information, contact Sierra’s Veterans’ Affairs Office at 624-3333, ext. 319, daily between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. evenings. except Friday af f. ys) thes aA, . AVAILABLE NOW. P.O Box 1034 4 10. Crafts and Services 5k ca an ~~. "ROBERT L. ROSS, JR. OPTOMETRIST 147 Mill St., Ph. 273-6246, Bill's” -. Better ‘Brake : . Adjustment . RAISED WHITE LETTERS RECAPPING SERVICE PLAZA TIRE, CO., INC. ‘BEHIND dat 265: anes 188 . ‘. WIDE OVAL TIRES 13°’ . es Fae he ey ys

Earl G. Watces, Presidential canalidaecs The presidential _ nominating conventions, more than a year distant, nevertheless, have the pundits busily pounding away at their typewriters speculating on candidates. It is-an intriguing game to play and fills in the dry spots for writers with little else to write about. And it is an easy game for it permits one to indulge in all sorts of hypotheses. Ruminations need not be confined to the obvious or declared candidates. The writers themselves can project into prominence other potentials. This season’s amusement has been made more titillating by the fact the present occupant of : the White House and the Vice President are there in the unprecedented manner of not being chosen in a_ national election. And, despite President Ford’s declaration that he will be a candidate in 1976, there are many who doubt this will be the case. There are others, like Ronald Reagan, who not only hope Ford will not run but have been engaged in undermining his chances ‘of gaining the Republican nomination. Reagan, faced with the knowledge that seldom if ever has a political party failed to nominate an_ incumbent President, has been torn between the idea of challenging Ford within the GOP or bolting the party and making a run as a third party candidate. A recent poll by New York’s Conservative Party places Reagan out front ahead of such conservatives as: Barry Goldwater and Senator James Buckley as well as Governor George Wallace. To be a favorite over Goldwater doesn’t seem to be a great recommendation. No doubt Reagan would also\be favored over the other two greatest all time losers, Alf Landon and George McGovern. Tossing Wallace into the poll as an option doesn’t appear fair since Wallace has been working overtime to change. his imagey ( ©1975 Sierra Feotures from a Southern conservative to something’ more moderate. Reagan himself is between a rock and a hard spot on this issue. Initially he was criticizing Ford for his turn to moderation but of late he has cooled this. No doubt he has come to the realization that the ultraconservatives can’t elect anybody. Whether Ford deliberately risked it all in ordering the military rescue of the Mayaguez and its crew,.it remains the dangerous coup was successful and has enhanced him politically. At least momentarily. Had it failed it no doubt “would have destroyed his 1976 chances. But, pulling it off really hasn’t changed anything. Unless there is a dramatic change for the better in the economy that will still be the deciding issue in next year’s presidential sweepstakes. Ford’s determination to be the. GOP candidate makes it difficult for Republican hopefuls to advance themselves. Thus, while numerous young stars stand in the wings, only the old vet Reagan dares to openly make himself available to the point of covert challenges. The Democrats have no such problem. Ford is fair game and a whole flock of aspirants, new and old, are making all kinds of noises. This includes Hubert Humphrey, Edmund Muskie and even George McGovern. Of the old hands only Ted Kennedy _ isregarded as acceptable and he .has made the flat statement he will not run. Such vows however are always regarded as subject to change. Still, the party birddogs are scouting for other possibilities. The candidacies of Senators Henry Jackson and Lloyd Bentsen, along with some others in the U.S. Senate, are not, at the moment, rallying any great support. Eyes are turning elsewhere. They are looking over the new Democratic. governors as possibilities. These include Hugh Carey of New. York, Askew of Florida and Anderson Elmer Stoon "MUST WE BEL A Lone WIRD TER. LAFOR "THE PARK BEARS /” Povee ee hee eeeeeees 4 Se tee i OEE ea ae PVA T NESS CT es vue 1 : CECOOOMSe RE ee TELA AS of Minnesota. It also includes California’s own Governor Jerry Brown, since it is now preordained that anyone elected to this state’s highest office is an instant presidential candidate. Thus, the Golden State, has two entries for the presidential race. Reagan by his own choice and Jerry Brown merely because he is governor. If Brown has any such désires at this time it has to be the best guarded secret-.of modern political history. For, he—has made no overtures in that direction whatsoever. Instead, he has buckled down to being the hardest working governor the state has seen. Unlike his predecessor who was constantly on the go speechifying across the country, Brown has refused to ‘accept oration engagements anywhere, even at home. County chosen for forestry The Placer-Nevada El Dorado County ASCS Office is taking applicaiane under the Forestry Incentive Program; Placer and Nevada county are “two of the seven designated counties in the state chosen for this program.

Eligible practices for costsharing on forest lands are site preparation and tree planting, also improving a stand of forest trees, such as thinning, release and pruning. Call at the ASCS Office, 915 Lincoln Way, Auburn or phone 885-7911 if you wish to file County gets reimbursement from exemption Nevada county has received $294,679.40 reimbursement due them from the state for 1974-75 incomes losses resulting from the homeowner’s property taxexemption. California counties, cities, school districts and special -districts have received $243,167,401 as another part of the total reimbursement due them from the same fund. Within each county the auditor will direct the money to the qualified cities, school districts and special districts on the basis of claims Music Circus will have » three season ‘specials’ — Robert Hooks, who first -came to the attention of the general public as co-star of the television series N.Y.P.D., has been. signed to play Judas Iscariot in the forthcoming “special” production of “Jesus Christ, Superstar’’ at Music Circus according to an announcement this week by producers Russell Lewis and Howard Young At_ the pa of that series Hooks continued to work in the medium as a guest on other series and as star of more than a score of films made for television. In doing so he has become one of the most popular, dependable and active players in the business today. Hooks is very active, too, . away from the screen as a prime mover behind the esteemed Negro Ensemble, an ethnic theatre based in New York. He is also a busy participant, at first hand, in several educational and cultural programs and projects in the Watts area of Los Angeles. Among his credits is listed a long-run appearance on Broadway several seasons back opposite Leslie Uggams in the musical ‘Hallelujah, Baby!” reiterated the fact that the production of ‘‘Jesus Christ, ” will have been designed and. directed especially for Music Circus. It will not be a touring company of the show nor will it be a concert version of the work but instead a fully staged theatre piece for the arena stage. “Jesus Christ, Superstar’’ will be the third of three specials offered at Music Circus, opening June 23 for one week. The 25th anniversary season opens June 9 with “The Jim Nabors Show.’”’ Information on season tickets may be had by calling the Sacramento Civic Theater Box Office, (916) 4416991. ~ Advance pay requests Hank Akana, Veterans’ Affairs Coordinator at Sierra College has announced that advance pay requests may now be filed by new and ‘transferring: veterans plan’ ning to enroll in fall, 1975 classes at Sierra; requests will be taken through Aug. 1. Those planning to begin when Sierra’s summer session gets underway June 23 are urged to contact the college admissions office immediately. ' Veterans who -—-were separated from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable and who served a least 181 days of active duty y part of which occurred oan Feb. 1, 1955 and June 1, $966) have until May 31, 1976 use their remaining educational benefits. All other eligible vets have ten years from date of release from active duty. Veterans over 18 years of age who have not completed high school and other vets who have not yet earned college . degrees are encouraged to ( BUSINESS — . BILLBOARD . ~ AME GIPSON'S. '] HFARMERS INSURANCE GROUP . Grass Valley. Co. ,HEFFREN INSURANCE AGENCY 1 1. W. Main ,265-6166E For Sierra veterans enroll. For more information, contact Sierra’s Veterans’ Affairs Office at 624-3333, ext. 319, daily between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. evenings. except Friday af f. ys) thes aA, . AVAILABLE NOW. P.O Box 1034 4 10. Crafts and Services 5k ca an ~~. "ROBERT L. ROSS, JR. OPTOMETRIST 147 Mill St., Ph. 273-6246, Bill's” -. Better ‘Brake : . Adjustment . RAISED WHITE LETTERS RECAPPING SERVICE PLAZA TIRE, CO., INC. ‘BEHIND dat 265: anes 188 . ‘. WIDE OVAL TIRES 13°’ . es Fae he ey ys