Carter to unveil new anti inflation plan next week
President Carter will announce a fresh anti inflation package early next week in response to a 1.1 percent rise in wholesale prices in March. White House spokesman Jody Powell said the $50 tax rebate is not inflationary, but a permanent GOP tax cut would pressure prices higher next year.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
White House
Jody Powell
Powell
GOP
Congress
Two Burned In Camper Explosion Near Goleta Rest Stop
Two burned couple James Garnan and Cleo Garnan of Aurora Oregon remain in critical but stable condition after a camper van exploded at the Gaviota Rest Stop. Off duty county firemen and a paramedic team aided with buckets and water to control the fire.
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James Garnan
Cleo
Aurora
Ore
Goleta Valley Hospital
Gaviota
Richard Minor
Lompoc
Santa Maria
Ken Hoff
Minor
Hoff
Steelworkers and steel firms press for new contract before Easter
Washington United Steelworkers Union and the nation's 10 top steel manufacturers pressed hard at the bargaining table seeking a pre Easter settlement. Union President I W Abel said overnight talks had not produced a deal but signs point to progress as negotiators may present a package for ratification after a postponed meeting of 600 local presidents. The current contract runs to Aug 1 with binding arbitration on unresolved economic issues by late April. Abel dropped the income guarantee demand but pressed job security provisions.
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Anatoli Dobrynin
Cyrus Vance
Carter
Calhoun
Jack
Senate
Washington
UPI
United Steelworkers Union
I.W. Abel
Abel
Welfare department to aid murder trial witnesses living costs
The County Welfare Department approved a district attorney request to provide general relief aid for four witnesses in the Bud Baker murder trial. Estimated at 500 to 600 dollars monthly per witness for room, meals and living expenses, with trial calendar set for April 20.
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County Welfare Department
District Attorney’s Office
Bud Baker
Jeffrey Brandon
Lompoc
Santa Barbara
Arthur Nelson
Board of Supervisors
Harrell Fletcher
Nelson
Marshal’s
North County
Free Cable Details Emerge in Lompoc Franchise Talks
TelePrompTer of Lompoc may disclose free or reduced rate cable service lists under the citys new franchise agreement. General manager Joe Johnson provided a list of eight city buildings four schools two churches four clubs eight firms and other entities receiving special terms along with notes on past councilmembers and editors who may have benefited. The company previously waived installation at Lompoc District Hospital and offers free service to city licensed dealers, with decisions based on finances and community service value. Johnson indicated disclosure would occur if required by the franchise agreement.
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Lompoc
TelePrompTer of
Joe Johnson
TelePrompTer
Johnson
Lompoc Valley
Prospects Rise for 13 Convalescent Beds in Lompoc
A state health official recommended approval for adding 13 intermediate care beds at Lompoc Convalescent Care Center. A second hearing will be held April 25, with final decision by Health Department Director Jerome Lackner. If approved, beds could open by June 1.
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Lompoc
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
Robert van Horn
Department of Health
van Horn
Jerome Lackner
Health Department
William Diebner
Lackner
Ventura-Santa Barbara
Health Systems Agency
Jerry Seedberg
Gary Hart
Lompoc Unified School District
St. van Horn
Seedborg
Hart
Lompoc District Hospital
UN envoy downplays Soviet Africa presence
United Nations envoy says the growing Soviet presence in Africa should not trigger panic. He cautions against oversimplifying events in Zaire, notes Angola and Mozambique links, and mentions possible Cuban involvement with Katanga gendarmes. He stresses not to equate Africa with East West rivalry.
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Russia
Africa
United Nations
UPI
U.S
Andrew Young
Carter
Ivor Richard
British Broadcasting Corp
Britain
Young
Richard
Zaire
Katanga
Shaba
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Catholic Welfare Bureau
AFDC
Sue Edelman
Nikolai
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