Public homecoming today for private citizen Nixon
Richard Nixon returns to California as a private citizen with a rare open gate policy at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station allowing public arrival viewing. Nixon will travel by helicopter to his San Clemente villa, with security decisions and reception timing set by the Secret Service and base officials. Neighbors express mixed feelings about his move and the ongoing political fallout.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
White House
San Clement
Maj. Pritchett
Secret Service
Pat
Julie
Tricia
David Eisenhower
Edward Cox
Ronald Ziegler
General Services Administration
Nixons
Florida
Key Biscayne
Farrell Smith
Republican Club
California
Smith
Emil Radics
City Chamber of Commerce
Cliff Meyers
Community events and notices in Lompoc region this week
A weekly roundup lists activities for seniors at Hospitality House with Friday sewing sessions and weekend games with cash prizes. Pinewood Derby kits available August 10 and 17 with races August 31 at Sunset Chevrolet. Rummage sale at St. Marys on August 16–17. Lompoc Senior Citizens host a Hobo Party August 17 at City Hall. Theater auditions for Wake up Darling August 19–21 at Civic Auditorium. Chamber luncheon August 21 features Norman Caldwell on water issues. Gigantic Flea Market September 14 at Lompoc High School. Contact Terry Employment Agency for rental space.
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Retired Citizens Hospitality House
W. Maple Ave
Helen Reichert
del Rio
Webelos
Boy Scouts
Sunset Chevrolet
Lompoc
Lompoc Civic Theater
Civic Auditorium
South
Lompoc Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Lompoc High School
Chris Cass
Terry Employment Agency
North H St
California Legislature Deliberates Budget and Social Bills
The governor plans out of state travel despite questions about Lt. Gov. Reinecke. A measles vaccination bill for children under 12 advances to Assembly. The Assembly restores $18 million of $23 million vetoed for local mental health programs. A pornography bill aims to legalize with restrictions while rape law amendments face delay. A retirement bonus bill for legislators is defeated.
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United Press International
Reinecke
Ed Reinecke
Ronald Reagan
Lanterman
K-La Canada
Senate
Warren
Los Angeles
Brammer Bravely Deflects Robber at Spokane Hotel
In Spokane Washington night clerk William G Brammer 75 told a would be robber go ahead and shoot if you want to when a gun was leveled at him at the Pedicord Hotel Thursday The would be thief in his 20s fled without taking any money Brammer was uninjured and stood his ground under threat.
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Spokane
Wash
UPI
William G. Brammer
Pedicord Hotel
Brammer
Evelyn Dorn
Nixon
Robert Henson
Dean
USS
White House
Senate Watergate Committee
Whittier Remembers Nixon Supporters Share Fractured View
In Whittier California residents reflect on Richard Nixon in his downfall era. Local figures recall his boyhood virtues and enduring support while others critique the political damage. A former teacher and longtime parishioners weigh his presidency and fate.
State leaders weigh resignation outcome
California leaders react to Nixon resignation with Reagan saying no prosecution for crimes and Democrats urging remorse. Reagan predicts GOP gains in November while Rep. John L. Burton says Watergate remains an issue and Nixon should be treated like any other citizen.
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Sacramento
UPI
California
Ronald Reagan
Nixon
GOP
Reagan
John L. Burton
Democratic Party
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Jaworski
Brown
Houston S. Flournoy
Edmund G. Brown
White House
Robert H. Finch
Nixon resigns reshapes California political outlook
John Dean declines comment at his Los Angeles home amid Watergate fallout. California leaders react, with Reagan saying Nixon’s resignation removes a central issue, Brown urging fair treatment, and others predicting GOP gains as campaigns shift to state issues.
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Los Angeles
UPI
John Dean
Nixon
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