Christians commemorate Good Friday in Jerusalem and Passover at the Wailing Wall
Christians along the Via Dolorosa walk the 14 Stations of the Cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem while Jews pray at the Wailing Wall during Good Friday observances. UPI reports the event marks Christ's crucifixion about 2,000 years ago.
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Glimpses of Assemblyman in town amid earthquake jitters
Don MacGillivray visits the area as residents join others in the state feeling earthquake anxiety. Anita Athas opens a redecorated snack shop while Gen Bleymaier receives a new putter from the AFA. Arab control of the Wailing Wall persists as tensions rise after the 1967 war and Easter pilgrims stay away.
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Weather Outlook for Lompoc and Coast Tonight
Cloudy conditions persist in Lompoc and the central coast with rain likely tonight and showers Saturday. Temperatures reach the mid 50s with tonight lows in the upper 40s. Winds shift from southeast tonight to west Saturday at 12 to 30 mph, with Saturday high tides near 3.5 feet at 12 02 p.m. and low tides around minus 0.6 feet at 5 44 a.m. and 1.7 feet at 4 56 p.m.
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Retired Admiral Organ Heads Lompoc United Fund
William Organ was elected president of Lompoc United Fund succeeding Karl Braun. He appointed committees to study organizational setup and to coordinate donation collection at Vandenberg Air Force Base by a northern county United Fund group.
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Death sentence for Sirhan now thought remote
The likelihood of Sirhan B. Sirhan facing execution for the Kennedy killing faded as the prosecution psychiatrist urged mercy. Dr. Seymour Pollack testified Sirhan's mental illness merited life in prison with treatment, while noting Sirhan had the capacity to plan the murder and understand its consequences.
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Hippies leave Palm Springs aided by police
Police cleared Tahquitz Canyon of 2 500 squatters while hundreds of campers dispersed. About 13 000 Easter vacationers remained as authorities promised a firm but fair approach amid no injuries and 13 arrests.
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Hayakawa Seen as Top Vote Getter in Private Poll
A private statewide poll cited by the San Francisco Chronicle shows Dr. S I Hayakawa as the Democrats best potential vote getter for 1970 contests. Reagan leads in the governor’s race while Hayakawa would beat Republicans Murphy and Rafferty and could defeat Alioto or Unruh in a Democratic primary. Hayakawa says he had nothing to do with the sampling.
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Homeowners urged to file tax rebate and exemption forms
Lompoc Valley homeowners risk losing about 140 per person if they fail to file the 70 rebate and 1969 70 valuation exemption forms by April 15. County official Charles Brown cites common filing errors and notes Compucenters Inc will assist with an optical scanner to finish by May 15. The program aims to process thousands of claims and deliver state records for rebates and reductions.
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Lompoc Valley
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Sugar Tank Car Goes on 10 Mile Compton Chase
A railroad tanker loaded with liquid sugar rolled from control at 50 mph on Southern Pacific tracks in Compton pursued by a switch engine. A police helicopter warned motorists at intersections as the tank car sped ahead. The switch engine caught the runaway after 10 miles and halted it with no damage or injuries.
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