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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1973
Page
2
U S officials weigh reducing Food for Peace wheat exports to the 1973 74 marketing year level amid high prices and booming general exports. Expert cautions that shipments could drop to about one third of the 1972 73 level as supply is reviewed.
President Nixon voiced guarded backing for Vice President Spiro Agnew while stopping short of full trust in his innocence regarding Maryland corruption. Agnew's press secretary Marsh Thompson dismissed a Sun Times story alleging infighting with Nixon and Attorney General Richardson. The Baltimore County grand jury nears indicting suburban Democrats on kickback and shakedown charges.
The sister of Airman Earl Williams arrived at Edwards Air Force Base in California to urge the 19-year-old to surrender after he barricaded himself in a dorm for three days. He fired randomly from a second story window on Monday and Tuesday. About 100 enlisted men were moved from the barracks as authorities waited him out.
The EPA asked U.S. automakers to reveal fall mileage figures for new cars. Assistant administrator Robert L. Sansom said the voluntary plan aims to inform buyers about gasoline consumption and operating costs. If adopted, 1974 models on sale next month would display mileage estimates beside price stickers.
Police booked 35 year old William J. Elder of 320 N Sixth St on a warrant for tampering with electrical firing and conspiracy tied to an Aug 9 incident at the Pacific Gas and Electric Substation in Chestnut Ave and E Street. Bail set at 5000 dollars after his Lompoc Jail intake.
The Goleta County Planning Commission approved a general plan amendment for a large Isla Vista residential area by a 5 4 vote. It backs down zoning to match 10 R 1 D from 6 R 1 D. Nearby property owners and local groups supported the move west of UCSB. The 68 acre site lies between El Colegio Road Camino Corto and the coastline.
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz told reporters that American food prices would rise less than some forecasts and level off later this year. He projected a 5 percent or less increase for 1974, with prices rising again next year. Dunlop noted unknown factors like demand and weather.
The GAO announced that nine months of 1972 saw about 79 million dollars in contributions to presidential and vice presidential candidates. The 1 900 page GAO compilation details donations, ticket sales, loans and other payments from April 7 to December 1 1972.
Evanelle Nelle Good 54 died Tuesday at Vandenberg AFB hospital. Rev Stuart Fitch will officiate at McPeek Family Mortuary chapel. Interment Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. Born May 10 1919 in Kansas City Kansas she lived in Mission Hills the past 12 years. Retired civil service secretary for Maj Gen Jessup D Lowe. Survived by husband George two sisters Charlotte Walker Dorothy Ritter and brother Byron Ritter.
Republicans praised Nixon the press conference and Kissinger’s move to Secretary of State drew cautious support. Democrats called the briefing unenlightening and urged more White House transparency. Senators warned Kissinger might face executive privilege issues in dual roles.
Public Works Assistant Director Paul E. Price told the Board of Supervisors that they cannot adopt a policy prohibiting private sewer disposal in areas lacking public septic options. The Santa Ynez Valley Citizens group pressed for limits on building on sub one acre lots amid septic failures. The Health Department urged a public sewer and well bans while noting soil tests and maintenance affect septic performance.
The Record provides stock quotations for Rohrbaugh and Co located on Constellation Road Lompoc with contact RE 3-3551. The item notes closing stock figures and related brokerage details from the file.
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