Hughes Feared Signs and Germs Drive Odd Purchases
Depositions by Robert Maheu reveal Howard Hughes bought the Frontier Hotel to shield his Desert Inn penthouse from a sign he feared would fall. He also canceled the Golf Tournament of Champions fearing phone contact and a germ flood from crowds. Maheu sues Hughes for libel and slander, seeking $17.5 million.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Maheu
Frontier Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas
Desert Inn
The
Frontier
National press complaints council to probe media
The Twentieth Century Fund backed independent council to review public complaints against the press. It will focus on major national news suppliers like the New York Times Washington Post Los Angeles Times and wire services with a 15 member board and a 400000 dollar annual budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
National News Council
Justice Department
Pentagon
Twentieth Century Fund
Independent Council
Great Britain
Sweden
New Zealand
United States
New York Times
The
Washington Post
Los Angeles Times
No-Fault Car Insurance Bill Faces Slim Odds in 1972
In Sacramento, Sen. Alfred Long plots a late bid to revive Gov. Reagan backed no-fault auto insurance. A 12-3 Assembly Ways and Means vote supports using a Senate measure with amendments that critics say would destroy no fault. Opponents include the Trial Lawyers Assn and state bar. supporters include the California State Automobile Association.
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Sacramento
UPI
California
Ronald Reagan
Alfred Long
Monterey Park
Long
Assembly Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
John Burton
San Francisco
Burton
Assembly
Senate
Lompoc Holiday Events and Community Notices
Lompoc community groups announce a Christmas Bazaar at Del Norte Trailer Park Recreation Room Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with homemade gifts. A Youth Theater production A Christmas Carol at Cabrillo High Little Theater Friday 4 p.m. and Saturday 12:30 and 3 p.m. Tickets 75 cents children and $1 adults. Lompoc Valley Historical Society yard sale Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fabing-McKay-Spanne House. Country and Western Dance Saturday 9 p.m. City Hall Auditorium featuring Aubrey Greer. Slides show by Amigos De Las Americas Saturday 7:30 p.m. United Church Education Building. Vandenberg Saddle Club Gymkhana Sunday 10 a.m. Punch Bowl Arena. Holidays at Home tour Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. homes listed in Lompoc. Lions Club light bulb sale December 4–8. Red Cross luncheon Wednesday noon Village Country Club. UNICEF cards at Lompoc Savings and Loan Monday–Friday 11–2. Home and Business Christmas Decoration Contests December 11–15. Next Vandenberg Base tour December 19. Submissions deadline for notices: call Chamber RE 6-4567 before 5 p.m. Wednesdays.
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Lompoc
Lompoc- Vandenberg Branch
American Association of University Women
Cabrillo High School Drama Dept
Wyatt Haupt
Cabrillo High Little Theater
AAUW
Amigos de Las Americas
United Church Education
Constellation Road
Donna Ingram
Benje Williams
Jeff Brandon
Richard Harris
Bank Robbery Foiled After 50 Mile Chase
In San Jose California police shot one bank robber captured another and freed two women hostages unharmed after a 50 mile pursuit across freeways and back roads. About $116000 in loot was recovered.
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San Jose
Calif
UPI
Swordfish Returns to California Markets
Swordfish believed safe by FDA is sold again in California and shipped in small amounts from the state to East Coast markets marking a resumption of seafood sales after a safety review.
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Washington
UPI
California
Senate approves bill to cut first offense marijuana penalties
The Senate reversed and passed a bill to reduce penalties for first offenses and impose very serious penalties for subsequent marijuana convictions. The measure allows up to six months for first offenses and up to a year plus a fine for later counts, with critics arguing prop 19 showed public opposition to liberalization.
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Sacramento
UPI
Senate
Alan Sieroty
Beverly Hills
Assembly
Arlen Gregorio
D-San Mateo
Sen. H. L. Richardson
Arcadia
Gregorio
Gil
George Deukmejian
Long Beach
Ronald Reagan
Water banks proposed for California urban water supply
California water chief William R. Gianelli urges full use of the 600 mile aqueduct system to create water banks for cities over 30 years. Surplus water would replenish underground basins and improve municipal supply quality as 31 agencies decide on higher demand beyond plans. The Metropolitan Water District won’t max out until about 2000, leaving 30 years to deploy excess water.
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Beverly Hills
UPI
California
William R. Gianelli
Gianelli
Metropolitan Water District
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Hughes Tool Co
Harry Pregerson
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Vietnam
Henry Kissinger
le Duc Tho
William Porter
U.S
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Xuan Thuy
Trial Lawyers Association
California State Bar
Farmers Insurance Group
California Rural Legal Assistance
California State Automobile Association
Western Insurance Association
John Kehoe
Lompoc Record
Lompoc Record Publications
North I St
Regent
Kenneth L. Adam
Harry J. Crompe
Lawrence C. Grossman
J. Donald Adam
Rennie L. Adam
Gaylen Jackson
Tim Conner
Clete Lunny
Wesley A. Huffman
Ray McCuen
Betty Laurent
Scott Ostler
Steve LaRue
Vaughn Proctor
Dan Duffy
Stan Tulledo
California Newspaper Publishers Association
United Press International
International Press Institute
Inter-American Press Association
California Press
Lompoc Valley
Vandenberg Saddle Club
Punch Bowl
Hamgue Seanais Highway
Corral Road
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First United Methodist Church
Tate
North 3Rd St
Ferris
Huntington, Marks
Princeton
Esparza
Vega
Methodist Church
F Street
North Ave
Red Cross
Village Country Club
Joseph Schwartz
Lompoc-Vandenberg
Unicef
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Chamber of Commerce Office
Chamber of Commerce
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Gemini Cinema
Northside
Ryans
M.A.S.H
Ryan’s
H” Street
Barbra
Reon
Waals
Doc
Peek Bochanovich Production
Gere
Lou Gossett
Susan Clark
Neetstrandthees Times
North
B.C
tHeMee
US Cabeilla
Cinemation Industries
Allen Funt
Lompoc Theatre
SAT. JR
Boy of
Two
Stooges
Calcutta
Monterey
D.E. Holloway
Christmas Tree Farm
Nipomo Overpass
Oakglen Ave
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