Energy outlook eases but warns of ongoing shortages
Washington sources report Herbert Stein says energy shortage estimates may be revised downward as data improves. Frank Ikard of the American Petroleum Institute cautions shortages will persist beyond winter, with Saudi oil embargo easing not ending supply concerns. Energy chief William Simon warns residents to limit private and commercial lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein
Frank N. Ikard
American Petroleum Institute
United States
Skard
Saudi Arabia
U. S
William E. Simon
Opponents Blast Interior Drilling Plan in Santa Barbara Channel
Santa Barbara officials and GOO activists denounce Interior Department plans to issue exploratory drilling permits on 35 federal leases. State Lands Commission action to lift the tidelands moratorium is awaited in Sacramento. A $500 million suit over the 1969 Union Oil spill drives opposition and legal strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Slater
County Board of Supervisors
Curtis Tunnell
Slater
Union Oil Co
Reagan
Alvin C. Weingand
Montecito
GOO
Santa Barbara
Interior Department
Frank Sarguis
State Lands Commission
A. Barry Cappello
Marvin Levine
Levine
Tucson
Ariz
Federal District Court
Ray McNichols
Carpinteria
Lompoc Teachers Union Demands 34 Percent Pay Increase
The Lompoc Federation of Teachers plans to present a salary and education package calling for up to 34 percent in salary increases. They seek a 25 percent rise in starting pay to 10003 and top pay to 20000, plus a five period day, higher substitute rates, and $8.75 per hour for co curricular work. The demands are separate from the Certificated Employe Council talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompoc Federation of Teachers
LFT
CEC
Center Gets Two Weeks to Bring Ecology Center into Compliance
Lompoc Planning Commission postponed a recommendation to revoke Louis J. Gagnon’s recycling center permit after a plea from his wife. The panel set a two week compliance deadline with fire regulations and kept monitoring for six more weeks, noting a possible earlier showdown if rules are not followed.
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Lompoc
James Flegge
William Fick
Flegge
Gagnon
al Autry
Autry
Commission
Rezoning Approved Amid Objections From Property Owners
Lompoc Planning Commission approved rezoning for 14 parcels to open OA zones on about 20 acres east of H Street north of Central Avenue despite strong owner objections. Attorney Terrill F. Cox argued it would down zone property bought with expectations of different zoning and cited a 1966 annexation letter. George Hillin opposed three parcels near R Street and Walnut Avenue, warning about Elks Lodge plans. Autry and others doubted guarantees. The commission forwarded the 100-name protest petition to the City Council after hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompoc
George Hillin
R Street
Walnut Avenue
Elks Lodge
al Autry
Hillin
Elks
Centennial Open House Launches Lompoc 100th Birthday
Lompoc marks its centennial with a free wine and cheese tasting and art exhibit at the South H Street Cypress Ave headquarters. The event features a new local song christening, open air music, a 56 page history, and sale of calendars and commemorative wares to support 1974 celebrations. VIP branch precedes public activities with a buckboard escort and police escort. reservations via Mary Anne Arnett at 736 8558.
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Lompoc
A-frame
South H Street
Cypress Ave
Valley
Robert C. Lilley
Royal Coach
Century Club
Veterans Memorial Building
Centennial
Mary Anne Arnett
Cutback in electricity may change way of life
City faces voluntary 10 percent electricity cuts requested by the California Public Utilities Commission and PG and E. A 50 000 dollar hit to comply could curb street lights on H Street and Ocean Avenue, ban Christmas lighting, and tighten interior and exterior business lighting. An emergency plan may include a four day work week and rolling blackouts if power shortfalls persist.
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Lompoc
Gene Wahlers
California Public Utilities Commission
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
H Street
Ocean Avenue
City Hall
Pg&E’s
Wahlers
Pg&e
Lompoc District Hospital
Glimpses Ticket Sales Under Way For Farewell Dinner
Ticket sales are under way for Jim Longtin and Dustin Griffiths farewell dinner scheduled Thursday evening. Local stores report strong business in miniature electric Christmas tree lights ahead of the event.
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Jim Longtin
Dustin Griffith
Two more take out nomination papers for Lompoc City Council
The Lompoc council race adds two candidates Eugene S. Ashlock 36 a minister and Walter G. Smith 28 a Federal Electric Corp analyst taking out papers for the March 5 election. Incumbents Stevens and Lefkowitz already filed while former mayor Cotsenmeyer remains undeclared. Ashlock 1505 E Oak Ave and Smith 1341 W Loquat Ave both have families and local roots. Ashlock studied ministry at Pasadena College and Smith a LaVerne College student. The City Council has five seats with four year terms.
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Lompoc
Eugene S. Ashlock
Pasadena College
Smith
Lompoc High School
LaVerne College
Philadelphia
FEC
W. Loquat Ave
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Washington
UPI
Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Congress’ Joint Economic Committee
Charles Hays
City of Lompoc
Cypress Avenue
Public Works Department
J Street
Hays
Ashlock
E. Oak Ave
Oklahoma
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