October 23, 1974 (8 pages)

Ags ag Fes 50 Sigg Ay OR tigi ag RO " : £ gn a NY IEE a 2 Roy sR S This week fifty years ago received post cards from a niece in Germany via the ZR-3 only . ‘three days after they were mailed in that country across the Atlantic: The gigantic dirigible delivered several tons of ‘‘air‘mail” — from middle European points for persons in the USA and Canada when it touched down in New Jersey. It was then believed that this method of mail service would be so efficient as to cancel out all other means of mail transport trans-ocean. — Josiah Rowe, 50-year resident of Grass Valley, died at his home there following a long illness, at the age of 68 years, eight months and two days. Mr. Rowe was a native of England and came to the United States, with his parents, when only nine years of age. He. received his education in this area and grew to be an ardent member of the Grass Valley Sportsmen’s Club and was widely known as a chef of distinction. Mayor James Rolph Jr., of San Francisco, addressed voters of this region at the Strand Theatre i in Grass Valley. He was strongly advocating retention of the Coolidge administration for four years. Other appearances by the jovial “Mayor Jimmy’’ were slated in Sacramento, Redding and Fresno. Rain fell generally through north and central California and as far south as Fresno, where a trace was recorded. Eureka had the heaviest downpour, with 1.04 inches in one 24-hour period. Movie of the week was “The Three Musketeers” starring Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., in one of his most famous roles. Admission was only 30 cents to view this “fabulous million dollar production.” : The Cooks Corner. NOODLES AND HAM Here’s a real quickie that’s tasty and the sort of dish you’d not be ashamed to serve to your most discriminating guests. Try it and see if you don’t like it! INGREDIENTS: 4 cups cubed baked ham 3 cups grated Swiss Cheese 2 cups sour cream % cup cream Y% cup minced onion 2 tablespoons minced parsley 3 tablespoons flour ¥% teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 Ib. green noodles, cooked. Paprika — PREPARATION: Combine all ingredients except paprika; place in a greased casserole dish and bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Before serving sprinkle lightly with paprika for a colorful and tasty touch. Yield: 10 generous servings. . Highway 20 . traffic shift Motorists traveling between Marysville and Grass Valley detour in a construction zone to a section of newly aligned road ” eal et 41.88 A Art Nelson, The transition will begin at the / wale OVAL TIRES 13” —_ to 35 mph for a half-mile ISED . tance. ne Rp ggg Nelson said the shift will make it possible to continue earthmoving parallel to the traffic lanes. There may be 10-minute delays ‘during working hours. AVAILABLE NOW. RECAPPING SERVICE will be shifted from a short this week, probably -today, according to resident engineer top of Pet Hill 22 miles east of. Marysville where drivers are The Newall Coan Nugget Wed., Oct. 23, 1974 Ma any y propositions to In addition to wtstiing anew governor and other state officers, California voters will ‘ballot on 17 propositions when they go to the polls November 5. Excepting for two of the measures, . which generated some controversy, and one which would provide $150 million in bonds to rebuild unsafe schools, the remainder lack interest. — The probability is that voters will’ be guided largely by the endorsements given the propositions by their local newspapers. At least surveys of past elections indicate that the influence of newspapers: in ballot propostion decisions is heavy, particularly when the proposals are ‘technical or lacking in controversy involving the emotions. As an aide to the voters the California Taxpayers Association has issued an analysis of the 17 measures. Their pamphlet gives a brief and easily understood summary of each of the measures together with a synopsis of the pros and Undoubtedly the most important measures are 1, which would provide $150 million. in bonds for safe schools; Prop. 15, which would remove "the requirement of local voter approval for low cost housing projects; and Prop. 17, which seeks to block the construction of the huge New Melones Dam on the Stanislaus River. While the need for low cost housing indisputably has become intensified during this period of shrinking mortgage loans and sky high interest, the proposal to further erode the : local property owner’s ability to determine what indebtedness shall be made against his property needs close scrutiny. As in the case of revenue bonds which escape voter approval, the low cost housing projects could become a: liability on private property if the housing project revenues fail to meet the cost. The New Melones Dam issue is ‘advanced as an_ environmental protection measure. Actually it is being pushed by about 25,000 rafting enthusiasts who claim the dam’s reservoir will wipe out about six miles of ‘“‘white water” rapids. Already the federal government has spent $66. million on the project ont will spend upwards of another $300 million to provide flood control, power and water. Proponents of the dam (who are opponents of Prop. 17) say the dam will guarantee an even year around flow of water, open up a new recreational area to serve 4 million people, im. This $2 million construction ; PLAZA “project pat Pegar’s ¥ has been ‘tating in place of tle six mile TIRE CO., INC, . under way since the fall of 1973. pip Bie wry —— 2 BEHIND SPD 265-4642 . ip vom 70 Per cent Som raoids. Organized labor is up in have: arms at the efforts to block the dam construction. — The other propositions range from: matters of little consequence to a tampering with taxation and tax ememptions. Prop. 2 merely removes the need for the ‘Legislature to rubber stamp city and county charter amendments: Prop. 3 would permit the newly created Postsecondary Education Commission’ to employ four persons without civil service. (This was rejected in June by the voters and is being resubmitted.) Prop. 4 makes some changes in the terms and make-up of the University Regents. It is a poor mise in the efforts of those who believe the 16 year terms far too lengthy for it only reduces those terms to 12 years. Prop. 5 would remove residency requirements for ic and county employes. Prop. 7 is merely a constitutional ee and makes minor changes in Article I. Prop. 9 makes some changes in recall procedures. Prop. 10 would restore the right to vote to felons who have completed their sentences. Prop. 11 would rewrite ‘all laws nee he considered Nov. 5 ile the masculine gender replacing such references with the neuter. Prop. 12 makes some non-substantive changes in the Public Utilities Commission. Prop. 13 seeks to cater to a special judicial district problem in San Diego. Prop. 14 appears to be presented merely to satisfy the ego of the Senate President Pro Tem by making him a member of the State College Trustees. Prop. 16 would permit the Legislature, rather than the Regents, to set tuition fees for University students. The tax measures are Prop.6 — which would freeze the present $1750 homeowners tax ememption into the Constitution and Prop. 8 which would completely revise Article XIII of the Constitution. Its intent is merely to the overall tax picture. Wood permits now available Foresthill District Ranger, James Carrier, announced that people may acquire free firewood for their own use provided a permit is first obtained from the Forest Service. Permits may be.obtained at the Foresthill District office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. 12, 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m., and on weekends until the end of fire season, which is usually until the end of October each year. The woodcutting season on the Foresthill District will end between November 1 to November 15, depending on me weather. Carrier explained that the permit is necessary to assure that people are directed to the proper fuelwood gathering areas on National Forest land where Forest Officers can assist users in maintaining environmental controls. PG&E Quarter Century Club. to induct members Pacific Gas and Electric Company. will induct 396 employees into its exclusive Quarter Century Club this year, ' including six employees of the Company’s Drum division. Members at the club are employees who have worked for the gas and electric utility company for 25 years or more. The six employees of the * Drum division will be honored at adinner to be held on October 17 ‘ at Whitney Ranch er Club, ° ‘Rocklin, said Robert E. Metzker, division manager. “The Quarter Century Club bbe ie ap. atone importance of the members’ ability and long experience for good service to customers,” Metzker said. In 1959 the club was formed. With this year’s group of initiates, PG&E will have recognized 8,175 employees with 2% or more years service to customers throughout Northern . and Central California. There are 4,506 Quarter Century Club members still actively employed by PG&E. In. the Drum division, the inductees this year are: Charles Chimenti, Allen E. Johnson, Roseville; Dean B. Dawson, R.E. Metzker, Auburn; Alvin C. Meyers, Colfax; and Harry M. Steever, Cool.

Ags ag Fes 50 Sigg Ay OR tigi ag RO " : £ gn a NY IEE a 2 Roy sR S This week fifty years ago received post cards from a niece in Germany via the ZR-3 only . ‘three days after they were mailed in that country across the Atlantic: The gigantic dirigible delivered several tons of ‘‘air‘mail” — from middle European points for persons in the USA and Canada when it touched down in New Jersey. It was then believed that this method of mail service would be so efficient as to cancel out all other means of mail transport trans-ocean. — Josiah Rowe, 50-year resident of Grass Valley, died at his home there following a long illness, at the age of 68 years, eight months and two days. Mr. Rowe was a native of England and came to the United States, with his parents, when only nine years of age. He. received his education in this area and grew to be an ardent member of the Grass Valley Sportsmen’s Club and was widely known as a chef of distinction. Mayor James Rolph Jr., of San Francisco, addressed voters of this region at the Strand Theatre i in Grass Valley. He was strongly advocating retention of the Coolidge administration for four years. Other appearances by the jovial “Mayor Jimmy’’ were slated in Sacramento, Redding and Fresno. Rain fell generally through north and central California and as far south as Fresno, where a trace was recorded. Eureka had the heaviest downpour, with 1.04 inches in one 24-hour period. Movie of the week was “The Three Musketeers” starring Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., in one of his most famous roles. Admission was only 30 cents to view this “fabulous million dollar production.” : The Cooks Corner. NOODLES AND HAM Here’s a real quickie that’s tasty and the sort of dish you’d not be ashamed to serve to your most discriminating guests. Try it and see if you don’t like it! INGREDIENTS: 4 cups cubed baked ham 3 cups grated Swiss Cheese 2 cups sour cream % cup cream Y% cup minced onion 2 tablespoons minced parsley 3 tablespoons flour ¥% teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 Ib. green noodles, cooked.. Paprika — PREPARATION: Combine all ingredients except paprika; place in a greased casserole dish and bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Before serving sprinkle lightly with paprika for a colorful and tasty touch. Yield: 10 generous servings. . Highway 20 . traffic shift Motorists traveling between Marysville and Grass Valley detour in a construction zone to a section of newly aligned road ” eal et 41.88 A Art Nelson, The transition will begin at the / wale OVAL TIRES 13” —_ to 35 mph for a half-mile ISED . tance. ne Rp ggg Nelson said the shift will make it possible to continue earthmoving parallel to the traffic lanes. There may be 10-minute delays ‘during working hours. AVAILABLE NOW. RECAPPING SERVICE will be shifted from a short this week, probably -today, according to resident engineer top of Pet Hill 22 miles east of. Marysville where drivers are The Newall Coan Nugget Wed., Oct. 23, 1974 Ma any y propositions to In addition to wtstiing anew governor and other state officers, California voters will ‘ballot on 17 propositions when they go to the polls November 5. Excepting for two of the measures, . which generated some controversy, and one which would provide $150 million in bonds to rebuild unsafe schools, the remainder lack interest. — The probability is that voters will’ be guided largely by the endorsements given the propositions by their local newspapers. At least surveys of past elections indicate that the influence of newspapers: in ballot propostion decisions is heavy, particularly when the proposals are ‘technical or lacking in controversy involving the emotions. As an aide to the voters the California Taxpayers Association has issued an analysis of the 17 measures. Their pamphlet gives a brief and easily understood summary of each of the measures together with a synopsis of the pros and Undoubtedly the most important measures are 1, which would provide $150 million. in bonds for safe schools; Prop. 15, which would remove "the requirement of local voter approval for low cost housing projects; and Prop. 17, which seeks to block the construction of the huge New Melones Dam on the Stanislaus River. While the need for low cost housing indisputably has become intensified during this period of shrinking mortgage loans and sky high interest, the proposal to further erode the : local property owner’s ability to determine what indebtedness shall be made against his property needs close scrutiny. As in the case of revenue bonds which escape voter approval, the low cost housing projects could become a: liability on private property if the housing project revenues fail to meet the cost. The New Melones Dam issue is ‘advanced as an_ environmental protection measure. Actually it is being pushed by about 25,000 rafting enthusiasts who claim the dam’s

reservoir will wipe out about six miles of ‘“‘white water” rapids. Already the federal government has spent $66. million on the project ont will spend upwards of another $300 million to provide flood control, power and water. Proponents of the dam (who are opponents of Prop. 17) say the dam will guarantee an even year around flow of water, open up a new recreational area to serve 4 million people, im. This $2 million construction ; PLAZA “project pat Pegar’s ¥ has been ‘tating in place of tle six mile TIRE CO., INC, . under way since the fall of 1973. pip Bie wry —— 2 BEHIND SPD 265-4642 . ip vom 70 Per cent Som raoids. Organized labor is up in have: arms at the efforts to block the dam construction. — The other propositions range from: matters of little consequence to a tampering with taxation and tax ememptions. Prop. 2 merely removes the need for the ‘Legislature to rubber stamp city and county charter amendments: Prop. 3 would permit the newly created Postsecondary Education Commission’ to employ four persons without civil service. (This was rejected in June by the voters and is being resubmitted.) Prop. 4 makes some changes in the terms and make-up of the University Regents. It is a poor mise in the efforts of those who believe the 16 year terms far too lengthy for it only reduces those terms to 12 years. Prop. 5 would remove residency requirements for ic and county employes. Prop. 7 is merely a constitutional ee and makes minor changes in Article I. Prop. 9 makes some changes in recall procedures. Prop. 10 would restore the right to vote to felons who have completed their sentences. Prop. 11 would rewrite ‘all laws nee he considered Nov. 5 ile the masculine gender replacing such references with the neuter. Prop. 12 makes some non-substantive changes in the Public Utilities Commission. Prop. 13 seeks to cater to a special judicial district problem in San Diego. Prop. 14 appears to be presented merely to satisfy the ego of the Senate President Pro Tem by making him a member of the State College Trustees. Prop. 16 would permit the Legislature, rather than the Regents, to set tuition fees for University students. The tax measures are Prop.6 — which would freeze the present $1750 homeowners tax ememption into the Constitution and Prop. 8 which would completely revise Article XIII of the Constitution. Its intent is merely to the overall tax picture. Wood permits now available Foresthill District Ranger, James Carrier, announced that people may acquire free firewood for their own use provided a permit is first obtained from the Forest Service. Permits may be.obtained at the Foresthill District office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. 12, 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m., and on weekends until the end of fire season, which is usually until the end of October each year. The woodcutting season on the Foresthill District will end between November 1 to November 15, depending on me weather. Carrier explained that the permit is necessary to assure that people are directed to the proper fuelwood gathering areas on National Forest land where Forest Officers can assist users in maintaining environmental controls. PG&E Quarter Century Club. to induct members Pacific Gas and Electric Company. will induct 396 employees into its exclusive Quarter Century Club this year, ' including six employees of the Company’s Drum division. Members at the club are employees who have worked for the gas and electric utility company for 25 years or more. The six employees of the * Drum division will be honored at adinner to be held on October 17 ‘ at Whitney Ranch er Club, ° ‘Rocklin, said Robert E. Metzker, division manager. “The Quarter Century Club bbe ie ap. atone importance of the members’ ability and long experience for good service to customers,” Metzker said. In 1959 the club was formed. With this year’s group of initiates, PG&E will have recognized 8,175 employees with 2% or more years service to customers throughout Northern . and Central California. There are 4,506 Quarter Century Club members still actively employed by PG&E. In. the Drum division, the inductees this year are: Charles Chimenti, Allen E. Johnson, Roseville; Dean B. Dawson, R.E. Metzker, Auburn; Alvin C. Meyers, Colfax; and Harry M. Steever, Cool.