Ford signs aid bill to loan NYC up to 2.3 billion
President Ford signed legislation authorizing a federal loan to New York City of up to 2.3 billion to avert bankruptcy. The move followed Senate action and a final House action expected this week. Mayor Beame announced 55 city layoffs to save about 800000 annually.
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Alabama
Abraham Beame
County approves redistricted Supervisorial map and shifts districts
Five supervisorial districts are redrawn to balance population near 280000 with new boundaries. The plan moves Santa Ynez Valley areas into Beattie’s fourth district and reassigns Lake Cachuma and Zaca Lake areas among districts. Some candidates face residency changes, and votes were 4 to 1 with Harrell Fletcher opposed.
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M. Keith Watkins
Solvang
Lee Hackett
Santa Ynez Valley
Happy Canyon Road
Lake Cachuma
Zaca Lake
Beattie
James M. Slater
Slater
Vista del Mar
Lompoc Hospital District Votes to Self insure
The Lompoc Hospital District Board unanimously approves self insurance to cover malpractice costs effective January. A reserve fund will pay defense costs and claims, with district taxes possible if needed. Arbitration for claims begins January with a three member panel.
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Farmers Insurance
Gunmen Free Sick Hostages in Dutch Crisis
South Moluccan gunmen holding the Indonesian consulate and a train in Holland released two sick hostages today while a man died from injuries after leaping from a window to escape. New negotiations began as the total hostage count remained over 50.
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U.S. veto blocks UN condemnation of Israeli raids
The United States vetoed a Security Council resolution condemning Israeli air raids into Lebanon. The vote was 13 to 1 with Costa Rica abstaining, while Moynihan argued the measure was not balanced. Lebanese Ambassador Gherra called the veto regrettable but said condemnation remains in effect.
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Costa Rica
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Edouard Gherra
Washington
Truman Takes Council Papers In Lompoc Race
Burnham Truman of 1120 W Pine St joins Edward W Rodgers chief engineer at Vandenberg AFB as candidates for two expiring Lompoc City Council seats. Emil Scolari will not run again and Mayor Art Scott is undecided. Filing closes 5 p.m. Dec 24 with a possible extension to noon Dec 31 if an incumbent fails to file. The opening date for papers was last Thursday. Weather: fair through Wednesday with mid 60s to mid 70s, cool tonight in 30s.
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Burnham Truman
Pine St
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Civil Service
Edward W. Rodgers
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Emil Scolari
Art Scott
Commission weighs warnings on poinsettia and mistletoe
The Consumer Product Safety Commission weighs warning labels for poinsettia leaves and mistletoe berries after a petition claims they can be deadly if eaten. The agency ordered an investigation into hazards and potential labeling. Separately the FTC resumes a consumer safety program for Christmas tree lights using volunteer deputies to inspect stores for fire and shock hazards after a court order was reversed.
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Lompoc
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington
UPI
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Boehler
FTC
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