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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
1
Negotiations in the food industry strike lockout in Southern California were to resume today as shopping activity returns to normal. Market managers report increased weekend sales and some shortages while officials say critical shortages are unlikely and no one will go hungry.
More than 400 trucks blocked I-580 westbound ten miles from Tracy causing a five mile backup. CHP said three trucks led the stoppage and officers persuaded drivers to move again. CTA denied organization backing the protest amid diesel fuel shortages.
White House said Congress would be briefed on controversial Nixon matters including milk donations to his 1972 campaign, ITT antitrust settlement, and the plumbers. A congressional staff meeting was planned to prepare for later tax return hearings as Rep. Mills agreed to convene the committee at Nixon’s request.
IRS and Cost of Living Council investigators found 225 of 850 truck stop outlets charged above the legal diesel ceiling in the recent spot checks across 16 states. About 145 planned immediate price rollbacks. remaining contests cited under the Economic Stabilization Act.
Mostly fair conditions continue through Tuesday with increasing high clouds and a chance of morning fog. Cooler days with highs in the 60s and nights in the 40s. Light winds and Tuesday tides include two high tides at 7.0 feet and 4.1 feet and two low tides at 2.0 feet and minus 1.6 feet.
City administrator Gene Wahlers says Lompoc will run about 17 000 gallons short of current fuel use, likely raising prices as the state restricts allocations to 90 percent of last year’s demand. The shortage forces retail purchases and changes in city services and vehicle use.
County Tax Collector J. Newton Blanchard expects about 7.9 million dollars less in 1973 74 first installments than the previous year as the levy drops 82 cents and exemptions rise from 750 to 1750. Final installments are due in April with penalties for late delivery. Taxpayers mailing must have a December 10 postmark to avoid penalties.
Judge John J. Sirica handed to special prosecutor Leon Jaworski a reel containing two recorded meetings where John W. Dean said President Nixon discussed Watergate. White House lawyer J. Fred Buzhardt attended. Jaworski said he would decide if the tapes should be presented to the grand jury.
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