Plastic jungle bill aims to curb unsolicited credit card mailings
The Washington Star notes a House bill awaiting return from recess would ban unsolicited credit card mailing, cap consumer liability at fifty dollars, and create a federal crime for fraudulent use. Senate already passed similar action. lawmakers aim to curb rapid growth of bank card debt and its impact on monetary policy.
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Herron urges California Conservation Corps plan
Democratic State Senate candidate Dr. Russell G. Herron spoke at an Oxnard Beach forum proposing a Conservation Corps to create outdoor jobs improving state parks and recreation facilities. He floated an emergency funding mix via higher park fees or a temporary gas tax and criticized incumbent Robert Lagomarsino for lack of debates and leadership.
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Conservation Corps
United States
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Registration for AHC courses set
Allan Hancock College evening classes will be registered at Cabrillo High School cafeteria in Lompoc August 31 from 6 to 9 p m and at Lompoc Senior High cafeteria September 1 from 6 to 9 p m Courses include criminal law correction practices child development and numerous business art language life science mathematics social science offerings listed with standard subjects and topics across departments
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Counties and Cities Boost Tax Rates Across Board
County Auditor A.T. Eaves Jr. reports 1970-71 tax rates rise in all five cities. Santa Barbara City, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Carpinteria, and Guadalupe show combined rates with county rate up 69 cents to 3.01 per 100. Total combined rates range from 10.61 to 12.39 per 100, with notable school and special district changes.
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Nudist Complaints Rise Across South Coast Beach Areas
Residents and officials report growing complaints about nude bathers near Fernald Point and Isla Vista, with surfers trespassing on private property, illegal parking, and a garage occupancy dispute. Island Vista zoning probes seek evidence of a 24 plus person household in a Montecito single family area.
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Montecito
County Eyes Feather River Water and Geothermal Prospects
Santa Barbara County plans to explore bringing Feather River water to support growth through piping, and review desalination options. A new era of water and power may rise via geothermal energy, with county officials attending the Southern California Regional Assn. of County Supervisors meeting in Mammoth Lakes September 3 and 4 to hear potential state legislative session talks from Jack Merelman.
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Mideast peace talks face doubts from key players
Egyptian and Israeli officials voiced doubts about the U N sponsored talks. Abba Eban said Israel could surrender part of seized Arab land and pursue a compromise. Mohammed Hassan el Zayyyat warned little hope for peace while Israel Galili suggested withdrawal could follow if cease fire abuses persist.
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United States
Bids Opened on Route 166 Project in Central Coast
Bids were opened Aug 26 for a Route 166 highway project in southern San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties. Madonna Construction of San Luis Obispo submitted the apparent low bid of 3,187,226.10, 6.45 over the engineer’s estimate, with Eastco H L of Redding at 3,507,336 and W E Baker of Redding at 3,652,220. The plan calls for nearly four miles of two lane expressway with a new Cuyama River bridge, detours, flagmen, a 32 foot wide road, two 12 foot lanes, four foot shoulders, and design standards to support 50 mph. Construction time is 240 working days, with an estimated completion about November next year.
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Santa Maria
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Haskell Company Leads Goleta Calle Real Bid Offer
E Haskell Co of Santa Barbara was apparent low bidder with 187 045 for nearly a mile of Calle Real in Goleta Valley around Fairview Ave. Robert Nye of Ventura was next at 192 968. County officials expect to decide on Sept 7.
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Calle Real
Goleta Valley
Fairview Ave
Haskell
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Ventura
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