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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1976
Page
1
The edition features 24 pages of Christmas clearance advertisements from Lompoc area merchants and includes the grocery advertising inserts typical of the Wednesday issue. After Christmas bargains are heavily promoted for shoppers seeking value.
President Ford says restoring public trust in government was his greatest achievement and lamented his failure to turn the economy around. In a TV interview he warned President-elect Carter may struggle to meet promises to fix the economy and cautioned that quick fixes are unlikely.
The National Religious Party met President Katzir seeking a national unity government to bridge the coalition collapse. NRP leader Zerah Warhaftig said discussions favored a caretaker cabinet including all blocs, with elections moved up. Three possible leaders named were Elimelech Rimalt, Israel Galili, and Yosef Burg.
Massachusetts official said no criminal charges will be pressed in the 7.6 million gallon oil spill linked to the Argo Merchant. The state seeks to move the $60 million damage suit from New York back to Boston, with depositions set for today.
Washington health official Dr. Theodore Cooper said a panel will consider partial resume of the swine flu immunization program as flu cases rise this season. He noted four documented swine flu cases and reviewed Guillain Barre syndrome reports tied to vaccines.
President elect Jimmy Carter convened top appointees at St Simons Island to discuss a possible 15 billion dollar tax cut to stimulate the economy. Budget Director designate Thomas Lance said a 15 billion cut is the figure heard most, as Carter and advisers plan budget reviews and policies for the new administration.
United Press International reports 549 people die in traffic crashes fires and plane incidents over the Christmas period. Traffic deaths reach 441 near National Safety Council forecasts while fires claim about 99 lives including 12 in Chicago. Grim scenes in Chicago Pilsen and Stone Mountain cover the human cost as authorities note trends in holiday danger.
President elect Carter faces a Democratic 95th Congress eager to work but fiercely protective of its coequal role. With control in both chambers and hopes for a fiscal balance by 1980, debates loom on defense cuts, health insurance, and a potential B1 bomber decision early in 1979. Leadership shakes up as ONeill and Wright take top House posts while Byrd and Griffin vie for Senate posts. The body remains cautious, weighing ethics reforms after recent scandals.
The editor notes VAUGHN PROCTOR reports on Supervisor Francis H. Beattie who reflects on his record in the fourth district and outlines his positions. He defends El Capitan Ranch as land use, supports the Lompoc dam concept, and argues the freeway bypass will come from the state not the county. He critiques Goleta water fears, envisions county water consolidation, and credits the agricultural preserve program while stressing viable farmland.
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