Schools Should Honor Academic Winners More, Parent Says
A parent argues newspapers overemphasize extracurriculars and underplay academics. University officials endorse entrance exams to curb widening academic gaps, suggesting diplomas no longer prove readiness. An old Lompoc High approach of publishing top grades inspired healthy competition, but today such recognition is seen as risky.
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National Citizens Council For Better Schools
University of South Carolina
University of North Carolina
Lompoc
U. S
Open Season Brews in Lompoc Markets Growth Tap
Local merchants report a twenty percent sales rise over the past ninety days in Lompoc as daily goods shipments arrive. Mark Pomeroy sends Indiana maple sugar to the Record office, praised as pure. Lovell Potter Rucker Stevenson Saunders return from jury duty. Saunders & Son shift dry goods to A Weill amid improving valley prospects.
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Lompoc
Record Office
Mark Pomeroy
Indiana
Lompoc Happenings From The Record Files
Rain lifts season total to 8.45 inches marking a contrast with last year and the 1924-1930 lows. Local students Ralph DeBolt and George E. Proud named among 11th Naval District reserves candidates from 3,000 applicants. Daylight saving begins April 28 and runs to September 20. Vaqueros de los Ranchos return from a major trek with 40 Lompocans and guests.
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Lompoc
Ralph DeBolt
George E. Proud
Santa Maria Junior College
Lompocans
Land of Make Believe In Japan Boys Festival Day Traditions
A travelogue explains Boys Day in Japan on May 5, its carp banners symbolizing courage and family status. It traces origins from spring insect control to warrior dolls, later shifting to lessons in manliness and protection from evil. It notes gender roles and lingering son preference, with personal anecdotes of a carp hoisted over a roof and a farewell sketch honoring a family with a son and daughter.
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Japan
America
Joneses
Ann
Sayonara
Recognition for Ray C. Jacobs stepping down as Lompoc mayor
The Record notes Ray C. Jacobs resigns as mayor of Lompoc after a tenure marked by hard work and strong leadership. He remains council senior member and a dedicated advocate for his hometown, with five years of service remembered as personal satisfaction rather than material reward.
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Lompoc
Ray C. Jacobs
Jacobs
Parity and Beans Echo Farm Pressure in Lompoc Area
Bean growers face a small drop in support prices while costs for machinery supplies and living rise. Farmers see incomes lagging as politicians debate measures. they demand real cash rather than talk to ease the squeeze.
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Washington
Catch Your Rabbit and Catch Your Speeder
A legislative push in California increases Highway Patrol by 154 officers to 2025 machines aiming to curb speeding with stricter enforcement. Connecticut cites a 30 day license suspension for speeders on the judicial front, as part of a dual approach to deter careless driving.
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California
Paign
Senate
Assembly
Highway Patrol
Connecticut
C Dove
Bill Smith
Bob Jones
Jones
Community Bridge Building Day to Mark River Crossing
In Lom poe area 34 years ago, May 7 is set for Community Bridge Building Day to span the Renwick Crossing river. Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau committees organize the effort with members including Alex Main Frank Belcher C J Sabbi and D M Douglass Frank J Fratis and Joe King. irrigation hours 6 to 8 am and 6 to 8 pm are urged to conserve the municipal water supply while bean bag prices drop to about 9 cents per bag.
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Renwick Crossing
Alex Main
Frank Belcher
C. J. Sabbi
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Messrs
D. M. Douglass
Frank J. Fratis
Joe King
Rain Brings Hopeful Relief in 1951 Outlook
A brief April 26 1951 note reports promising rain bringing relief and renewed optimism after a dry spell. Temperatures are mild and farmers anticipate better soil moisture for spring planting.
Modern Maxims and Laughs from Lompoc Readers
Local column by Elkin Mittelman reviews a bundle of sayings and jokes from residents including Bill Hobbs and Art Negus. It notes a Sportsmen's Show in Los Angeles spurring dreams of boats and trailers, mentions neighbors lightheartedly chiding dogs, and forecasts many Lompoc residents heading to Cachuma for the weekend Fishing Derby.
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Los Angeles
Johnny Silva
Pete Perozzi
Lompoc
Cachuma
Sclerotinia Disease Attacks Crops and Control Notes
The note describes sclerotinia a soil fungus harming celery lettuce and stocks with occasional damage to beans. It lists sugar beets and spinach as relatively immune and notes control is incomplete even with calcium cyanamide refinement. New materials Vapam Captan PCNB show limited trial results. Weather worsens outbreaks as wet conditions after infestation raise soil inoculum and damage risk.
Lompoe Farm Advisor Notes Cotton Fungus Symptoms
Jack Bivins reports on cotton fungus showing white cottony growth on stems and leaves with irregular black bodies within the cottony mass. Wilting is a symptom and pink rot can appear. Lettuce and beans show related leaf and stem symptoms with cottony growth noted.
Personal traits overview with cautious, impulsive tendencies
The text describes a person as cautious yet shrewd and positive, often acting on intuition yet holding back. It notes sensitivity, frankness, faithfulness, dependability, devotion to loved ones, strong will, energy, impulsiveness, and a vivid personality. It mentions love, happiness, patience, and being well liked with no enemies.
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South Carolina
Yesteryears
Messrs. Lovell, Potter, Rucker, Stevenson and Saunders
L. Saunders & Son
A. Weill
11Th Naval District
Land of
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American
Kitch
Gould
Lompoe Grammar School
J. C. Schuck
Elkin Mittelman
Bill Hobbs
Heredity
Wally Brown
Charlie
Art Negus
Mr. Smith
Record “Press
Lompoe
Jack Bivins
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