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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
2
Firefighters held lines around a stubborn blaze near Big Sur as 4,300 acres of brush and timber burned over five days. 300 men will remain for two weeks of mop up while helicopters ferried crews over steep canyons. No structures were damaged and residents and vacationers were allowed back to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
California winemakers announce Robert Mondavi Winery cabernet sauvignon as the best in the state after a retail-purchased blind tasting by twelve judges at Buena Vista Winery. Louis M. Martini and Beaulieu Vineyards place second and third. All 33 wines were rated, but only the top results were released.
Entry lists publication details for The Lompoc Record including mailing info Act of Congress adjudication, editor positions, staff names, professional affiliations, and subscription rate. It notes daily publication except Sundays and Christmas Day.
California Democratic leaders including national committee members endorse R. Sargent Shriver for vice president ahead of Tuesday’s official nomination. They cite his Kennedy mystique and appeal to youth, labor, and donors, while some top figures voice openness to Muskie if McGovern’s ticket changes.
A landmine near Lismaskea in County Fermanagh killed two British soldiers and wounded two others, as youths riot in Belfast injuring civilians and damaging an army post. A protest march and clashes followed with RC and SDLP figures reacting to the fighting and postponing a Whitelaw meeting.
National weather dispatch notes showers and thunderstorms from the Great Lakes to southern New England as humid South air meets a Canadian cooler mass. Alabama and Tennessee report over an inch of rain in six hours. The West stays clear and hot, while Eugene Oregon matches the August record at 101 degrees.
R Sargent Shriver declares health excellent and vows to help America regain direction. He met McGovern on his Maryland estate lawn after agreeing to replace Eagleton, who had psychiatric treatment in the 1960s. Shriver, 56, is a Peace Corps founder and former ambassador to France.
Spassky defeated Fischer in the 11th game of the world title match at Reykjavik. After 31 moves, Fischer resigned, cutting Fische r’s lead to 64 points in the $250 000 match. The crowd roared as Spassky pressed the attack and won the queen trade on move 24.
Bill Collins collapsed on day four during a 316 mile walk across Death Valley. Support teammate Murray Westgate revived him with food and water and patched his feet. Collins finished the 11 day hike by entering the Las Vegas resort where he works as an assistant to the president. Sammy Davis Jr. joined the final mile along the strip, dripping with sweat.
Sponsors claim Senate votes to pass a national no fault auto insurance bill with 18 month state readiness standards. debate to open soon as House odds unclear. Opponents warn it immunizes wrongdoers and limits suing. Magnuson allies cite headcount to defeat Hruska motion for further study.
Legislature ends 19 months of near nonstop work without resolving property tax relief or school finance. Pending measures include reapportionment and welfare of women plus health and crime issues. Lawmakers did approve bike funding, park bonds, and unemployment extension for farm workers as part of a busy exit ahead of the November elections.
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