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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1971
Page
1
The Lompoc City Council meets to consider a 90 cent monthly rise in average home electrical rates to raise 105000 for city revenues with 30000 funneled to the general fund. Action likely by resolution effective May 1.
President Nixon asked Congress to consolidate over 30 federal education programs into a $3 billion revenue sharing package for the first year. The plan would funnel $2.8 billion from existing programs and $200 million new money, with more than half for compensatory education for disadvantaged children. states could transfer up to 30 percent between categories while preserving safeguards against racial discrimination. He urged a national education institute to guide research and a separate $1.5 billion desegregation aid act, arguing the move would reduce red tape and streamline local school board efforts.
UPI reports stalled Arab-Israeli talks with Israel in a high state of alert. Rogers urged Eban to push Suez Canal reopening as a first step, while Dayan warned of renewed war unless Egypt withdraws to 1967 lines. Palestinian clashes and Soviet cautions add to tensions. Meir repeats willingness to discuss, amid Passover pauses.
Valley agriculture contributed over 13 million to Lompoc Valley in 1970, about 14 percent of Santa Barbara County's 97 million. The report details vegetable crops totaling 4.348 million from 3,530 acres and field crops, seed crops, cattle, fruit, nuts, and cut flowers, with walnuts and lettuce highlighted.
La Purisima Mission has earned National Historic Landmark status and a dedication ceremony with a bronze plaque will be held Easter Sunday at the mission grounds. Dr. Pearl Chase leads the advisory committee, notified by William Penn Mott Jr., director of the California parks department. The site, founded in 1787 and restored by CCC during the Great Depression, is lauded as the West’s largest and most complete restoration.
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