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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1973
Page
2
The Lompoc Parks Recreation Commission voted to open the municipal pool on all national holidays except Thanksgiving Christmas and New Years. Commissioner Michael Siminski led the motion with unanimous support while Gail Steiger and Joe Valencia were absent.
Kenneth Dial, a 36 year old Lompoc resident, was appointed executive director of the Lompoc Valley Boys Club. He holds a BA from Chapman College and leaves Federal Electric to pursue youth work. Dial aims to expand club programs with a focus on boys pursuing special interests. the group plans a flea market on August 18.
Riverside judge Frank Nimocks ruled it unconstitutional to deny 18 to 20 year olds liquor purchases while treating them as adults in other areas. State authorities may appeal, contending age 21 remains the standard for alcohol. The decision cited California’s public adult age change but noted liquor use is set by the state constitution.
A British Army truck laden with about 600 pounds of dynamite exploded in the Lisanelly Army Camp married quarters northwest of Belfast. At least 16 people, including women and children, were hurt from flying glass. 50 homes suffered damage and a crater marred the road.
Apollo era data sweep aboard Skylab collects earth resources data from 270 miles up, covering Montana to North Carolina. Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma report hazy views over Wisconsin and Ohio while cameras record weather fronts and strip mining impacts. Chesapeake Bay photo study noted.
London reports West European officials fear Nixon and Agnew turmoil could paralyze U S foreign policy harming Europe. Sun notes a possible military coup amid Washington instability while Kissinger and others had proposed new Atlantic cooperation. European leaders worry about a stalled presidency and uncertain U S engagement.
Adm. Thomas Moorer testified a dual reporting system hid actual missions from the Ho Chi Minh trail era. Deputy Defense Secretary William Clements called the false reports a mistake as he described Congress learning most bombings occurred in Cambodia, not Vietnam, during hearings on secret operations.
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