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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1976
Page
1
Three armed men hijacked a Philippines jetliner at Cagayan De Oro and forced it to Manila. They threaten to kill 76 aboard unless four prisoners are released, a $300,000 ransom paid, and a getaway plan provided. Negotiations continued as the plane sat on a runway.
United Press International reports Carter edges Udall by about 9,000 in Wisconsin while Jackson takes New York's 274 delegates. Ford sweeps Wisconsin, Reagan seizes no Wisconsin delegates but gains in New York. Udall outpaced by Carter and Jackson, with early Pennsylvania interest shaping the next primary.
Ed Rodgers secured a four year term as Lompec Water Commissioner replacing Edward J. Diaz who resigned earlier this year. Diaz’s term would have ended June 30. Rodgers led a strong local campaign on water issues and joined five board and commission appointments from last night’s meeting.
A 500 kilovolt intertie failure caused a widespread blackout affecting about 700 000 homes and businesses across California from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara County, with eight minutes of coast and inland outages. Alfred Sesma drove his burning camper to a station for help but lost the rig. Power was restored gradually. Edison and PG&E reported hundreds of thousands of customers affected.
The council says no commitments have been made with Lompoc Unified School District to address hazards from Miguelito School closure. Officials clarify that correspondence with Public Works contains possible solutions, not final approvals. The meeting also approved street closures for the Flower Festival, budget actions, and other city business.
Cub Scout Pack 103 led by Mr and Mrs Leo Aragon collected 29 bags of trash at Ryan Park in 30 minutes in Japan Den three contest boasting they can’t be beaten by any other group.
Organized labor vows a general strike for San Francisco unless wage demands of 1 710 striking crafts workers are met. The move halts transit, schools report absences, and city facilities like libraries remain closed as talks with officials continue.
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