Chapin Paid 3000 Monthly While In Prison For Nixon Era Work
Dwight L. Chapin, once Nixon's appointments secretary, earned about 3000 dollars a month during his jail term at Lompoc. Wealthy Chicago businessman W Clement Stone paid this salary through Stone Enterprises, claiming a long term contract and noting Chapin's value to their noninsurance ventures. Chapin, 36, was released April 2 after 7 months 22 days for perjury related to the Watergate period.
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Winnetka
Watergate
U.S. District Court
Gerhard Gesell
SF Strike Impasse Eases As Mediator Observes Talks
In San Francisco a 16 day crafts workers strike that halted transit and sparked picket violence showed signs of breaking as US Federal Mediator James Scearce was invited to observe renewed talks. Union leaders demanded mediation before resuming, while Mayor George Moscone urged a return to work to restore public order and trust.
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Overdue hiker sought in San Rafael Wilderness near Figueroa
A large search for Edward Peter Waters 19 ongoing after he left for a two day backpacking trip in the San Rafael Wilderness east of Figueroa Mountain. His car was found near Cachuma Saddle Ranger Station as authorities coordinate teams from Santa Barbara and Lompoc, hampered by mud and snow. Weather reduced visibility with fog and a storm delaying air support. Waters reportedly underestimated the hike length, planning a two mile loop.
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County Heads Oppose July Second Holiday Plan
The County Department Heads and Assistant Department Heads Association voted against a July 2 holiday for county employees. Park Director Michael H Pahos, association vice president, informed the Board of Supervisors of the stance after a Tuesday meeting and resolution opposing the extra day off. The move, supported by County Auditor-Controller Paul Floyd, cited cost and impact on county operations ahead of Independence Day weekend.
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Association
Board of Supervisors
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Michael Kilgore
Associations
Board of Directors
Paul Floyd
County
Citizens For Tax Reform
Records office closings for Good Friday noon shutdown
City county and federal offices stay open tomorrow for Good Friday but money institutions and some businesses including the Records office will close at noon. Non teaching personnel in Lompo Lompot district will be off all day with teaching staff on vacation. A three hour church service from noon to 1 pm at First United Methodist Church 925 North F St under Lompo Ministerial Association.
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Lompoe
County man named to highway commission
Francis Sarguis general counsel to the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District was named to the state Highway Commission by Governor Edmund G Brown Jr on Wednesday. Beatrice Barker South Lake Tahoe and J Fielding South Laguna were named to the state Transportation Board. Sarguis succeeds Richard R Brown of Solvang whose term expired. He is a Democrat.
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UPI
Francis Sarguis
Santa Barbara
State Highway Commission
Edmunid Brown
Beautrice
Barker
South Lake Tahoe
J Fielding
South Laguna
State Transportation Board
Sarquis
Richard R- Brown
Solvang
Geothermal Energy Plan Approved by California Officials
The California Energy Commission approved a joint state federal project to create a plan for geothermal energy growth. The collaboration with the Energy Research and Development Administration will fund contracts with Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Stanford Research Institute to study economic impact environmental protections and potential electrical energy shortfalls.
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State Energy Commission
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena
Stanford Research Institute
Palo Alto
Glimpses of New Parks and Rec Commissioner Connie Steffen Meeting
Connie Steffen attended her first Parks and Recreation Commission meeting that stretched late into the evening, with officials indicating it would wrap up around 9 30. The session focused on ongoing park plans and future recreational projects in the city.
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Parks and Recreation
Connie Steffen
Frim
Weather outlook cool, mid 50s to low 60s this week
Fair tonight and Friday with continued cool air and moderate temperatures. Highs will range from the mid 50s to low 60s while overnight lows stay in the 40s. Tides show high tides of 4.1 feet at 11:38 am and 9 feet at 11:08 pm, with low tides of minus 12 feet at 5:24 am and 2 feet at 4:59 pm.
Ryon Park to close parking lot nightly at nine
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to close the Ryon Park parking lot at 9 p.m each night to curb late night car meetings and disturbances. Residents pressed for action citing increased noise, litter, vandalism, and disorderly behavior in recent years. Police Chief Jim Smith presented seven recommendations including speed bumps, removing a street stop sign, chains at the northeast entrance, park closures, lights, earlier curfews, and weekend foot patrols to reduce the problem.
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Ryon Park Area
Kelly Phelps
Kyon Park
South O Street
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George Johnson
Chief Smiths
Lompoc Kennel Club defends park trees at Ryan Park
Lompoc Kennel Club officials told the Parks and Recreation Commission they are satisfied with Avon Park and its trees after a local complaint. The panel also urged residents near the Santa Ynez River Park motorcycle area to report noise, while police noted December readings stayed within vehicle code limits. Riders said few are causing the disturbance and both sides pledged review in three months.
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Ryan Park
Don Ostlund
Parks and Recreation Commission
Avon Park
Jack Anderson
Parks and Recreation Department
Ostlund
Santa Ynez River Park
Harry H Lukk
Jim Smith
Weather front moves south across California
A fast moving weather front swept south through California with winds to 50 mph. The California Highway Patrol reported gusts as strong as 50 mph in Truckee and Oakland saw gusts to 40 mph. The system, linked to a Nevada Utah storm, brought Sierra snow flurries and wind issues for ski resorts hoping for Easter week conditions.
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