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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
8
A satirical Capitol column argues winning an election is an exact science requiring early planning and public service, but notes the only foolproof method is extreme wealth and criminal manipulation, including manipulating opponents and violence. It mocks political wrongdoings and a Kennedy-era crime motif.
Cal Poly teams from San Luis Obispo and Pomona enter a 50 by 18 by 16 foot float themed Swamp Rhythm for Pasadena’s January 1 parade. The hippo centerpiece with purple mums, a jazzy pampas grass monkey, a flapping toucan, and a croaking alligator symbolize the joint Cal Poly float’s swamp. About 250 students from both campuses will work around the clock, with an estimated 5,000 labor hours to complete the entry, a longtime award winner since 1948.
Vaughn Proctor reviews the Lompoc Valley Chess Club scene. He notes meetings at the Community Building and previews the second annual school Christmas tournament while listing current players including W. Harris, J. Dodson, and J. Spowart. He also invites correspondence chess and equipment purchases through the club.
The American National Red Cross spent a record 179,335,690 in 1971 aiding disaster victims serving armed forces and providing blood products. Expenditures exceeded income by 4,268,454. Major costs: Services to Members of the Armed Forces Veterans and their Families 58,425,876 Disaster Preparedness and Relief 25,494,111 and the Blood program.
The Red Cross outlines a year of nationwide activity including 1,827,600 volunteers 6,576 200 students in schools 2,319,800 blood donors and 3 405 192 units distributed across 4 300 hospitals. It notes disaster relief operations 675 and emergency aid to tens of thousands of families plus expanded post service support at military posts and community programs with millions of certificates issued across first aid water safety home nursing and maternal care courses.
Monday features a Christmas Puppet Show at 8:00 p.m. and Religion and Answers with Rev. David Chamberlain. Tuesday includes Teen Jive with Dawn House reps and Religion and Answers. Wednesday offers Teen Jive and Lompoc Introspective on city exhibits. Thursday presents Lompoc Introspective and The Sports Show with Scott Ostler. Friday screens puppet and The Tony Rosas Show in Spanish.
Advice urges using hot water early and fully, combining water and gas use. Start showering when water heats, and avoid filling the tub more than necessary to reduce waste.
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