State of emergency in Uganda after Obote shooting
The Ugandan government declares a state of emergency as hunt for the gunman continues after President Milton Obote is shot at a political meeting. Troops patrol Kampala, ban opposition parties, and close Entebbe airport while Obote is treated at Mulago Hospital.
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Christmas Price Spike Hits Hawaii Amid Maritime Strike
Hawaiians face record Christmas costs as a West Coast shipping tie-up drives up prices for beef, produce and staples. Airlift shortages push retail costs higher while Gov. Burns warns against hoarding. Meanwhile Lompoc names Bill Williams as new Vandenberg Junior High principal effective January 5.
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John A. Burns
Heavy Southern California surf tears at coast and shores
A Pacific storm drove 15 to 20 foot breakers along the southern California coast, eroding rock and sand sea walls and flooding homes. Ventura County bore the worst impact while piers from San Clemente to San Diego closed as more heavy breakers were forecast early today.
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Storm Strikes California Coast Causes Flooding and Damage
Gale winds and high seas capsized a Navy patrol boat off the California coast. Three of seven sailors were hospitalized. A rock and sand sea wall was rebuilt at Point Huenemere and channels dug to drain water from homes. Breakers reached up to 25 feet last weekend flooding about 25 homes. a two story apartment was blown from its foundations.
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Vietnam War Battle Files Toll in Mekong Delta
Air strikes back South Vietnamese infantry in a Me Kong Delta clash killing 38 Viet Cong and 34 North Vietnamese nearby. U S air cavalry losses rise with two Americans killed in a helicopter downing. An estimated North Vietnamese platoon faced Red Devil troops on the Cua Viet River as Mekong Delta fighting continued near Bu Dop and Giao Duc.
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Congress stakes HEW funding fight amid holiday adjournment
Congress and President Nixon clash over HEW appropriations as negotiators cut the bill, mostly on Nixon budget items. Lawmakers move toward a three week Christmas recess with action expected on a $1.86 billion foreign aid package and a Senate push to defeat it over a $54 million jet squadron for Nationalist China's air force.
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Nixon faces omnibus tax relief bill and snow forecast
Congress advances a broad tax relief package with higher personal exemptions and social security boosts while attempting to trim spending. President Nixon warned of a veto as House and Senate negotiators cut about 1.5 billion, with snow expected across parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
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Tax reform bill headed for Nixon signature
Congress nears final passage of a sweeping tax overhaul that will alter exemptions and brackets, boost social security, modify capital gains, real estate taxes, oil depletion, and foundation rules while delaying some cuts. The plan aims to curb inflation and raise government revenue next year.
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Reward Offered After Dog Poisoning At Lompoc Two Show Dogs
The Lompoc Valley Kennel Club is offering a 50 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person who poisoned three show dogs two days ago. The pets owned by Larry Delinger a Lompoc High School teacher are recovering at a veterinarian hospital. An unknown assailant reportedly poured a strong acid on the dogs while the Delingers were away from home at 1000 W Oak Ave. Chemists and Dr Lyle Smith report acid damage with fur loss and permanent scars though the dogs are expected to recover. The victims include a Great Dane and two miniature wirehaired Dachshunds. The Great Dane suffered the most serious injuries and one Dachshund has been released from the hospital.
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Lompoc Valley
Lyle Smith
Smith
Lompoc Planning Commission schedules two public hearings
Lompoc planners will hold two hearings on use permits and a proposed park land fee ordinance. They will also discuss PG and E transmission line plans and a ceramics sale permit at 817 E Pine Ave. A retail nursery at 908 N H St is also under review in the C 2 R zone.
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Pacific Gas and Electric
Rain totals rise in Lompoc as showers pass through
Intermittent light showers dropped .08 inch on Lompoc Valley overnight raising the season total to 1.93 inches. Cal Poly wrestling coach Vaughn Hitchcock shifts from spectator to volunteer referee at Cabrillo tournament. Small fry carry chess sets into the library for a two day Christmas Chesserama.
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