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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1976
Page
2
FBI reports a 21-year-old white male, 5'8", 150 pounds, robbed the Security Savings and Loan in Orcutt at 11 15 a.m. Saturday, escaping with about 800 dollars. It was the first bank robbery in 15 years at the town. Deposits are federally insured, prompting FBI involvement.
Closing stock quotations are provided by Lang and Co located at 3865 F Constellation Road Lompoc. The Record lists the latest prices and market activity as of the day’s end.
Federal and state welfare officials rejected a county plan to terminate food stamps for students and restrict new applications to families with children. Welfare Director Arthur Nelson said federal law forbids the move and would put California out of conformity. The county issues about 3,500 food stamp recipients, including 1,100 students, with 40 percent payment on $500,000 to $600,000 in stamps issued monthly. Lines at Santa Barbara Goleta Santa Maria and Lompoc offices are expected to grow as staff cuts coincide with new applicant surges. The board voted to preserve 10 threatened positions to July 1 and may pursue state funding to maintain mandated services.
Members gather for the new year on Thursday February 5 at 7 30 p m at the trap range clubhouse near Bradbury Dam along Highway 154. Agenda includes plans for a fishing contest an out of state deer contest and a member practice shoot discount price. Kathy Ealand reports members donate time and materials to build a children's play area behind the clubhouse.
Funeral and memorial services honor Mathew N Pickett 56 of Solvang a real estate developer and community leader. Also remembered are Arthur R Martin 59 a bus driver and maintenance head for Santa Ynez Elementary School and JoAnne F Stan infant, with arrangements and memorials noted. Memorials suggested to local charities including Solvang Recovery Residence and Bethania Church organ fund. Graveside rites conducted in Ballard and other services pending at local mortuaries.
A special Lompoc Beautification Commission meeting is tonight at 7 30 in City Hall to discuss a citywide master street tree plan. The SARB meets Thursday 8 30 a m at the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce. Burglary reports list stolen fishing gear automotive tools and a shotgun loaned for protection. A motorcyclist Gary Wayne Hohimer 29 sustained minor injuries in a collision near Ocean Avenue and V Street. Additional thefts include dune buggy parts and a stereo tape player with cartridges. Catherine Louise Jensen 21 suffered minor injuries in a Buellton crash on Highway 246. Scott Alan Long of Vandenberg AFB collided with a tree and a pole, cutting power to Vandenberg Village. CHP to pursue charges. The Miser by Moliere gets a 55 minute tour from San Diego company with multiple showings. Cabrillo High Drama seeks Victorian furnishings loans. call 4-1020 or 3-2867.
The Goleta Valley scene shows potential for at least two more candidates to join a field of four in the Third District Supervisor race. The County Election Bureau notes two people filed inquiries about ballot requirements but identities remain unknown. Superior Court judges up for re election include Floyd C. Dodson who may face Deputy County Counsel Bruce Dodds and Santa Barbara Attorney James Oppen if they file. Judges Arden Jensen John T. Rickard and Royce Lewellen also are up for re election with Lewellen recently filling an unexpired term in Santa Maria.
President Ford explains a job creation proposal in the State of the Union aimed at areas with high unemployment. The plan allows rapid amortization of non resident building and equipment and offers full investment tax credits for qualifying projects begun in 1976 and completed within 36 months. Art Scott is urged to pursue industrial development to boost local employment.
Seventy reservations were made for a chamber of commerce candidate night dinner before the March 2 Lompoc City Council election. Eight candidates will speak on issues at the forum starting at 8 after a 7 dinner. non diners may attend the forum at the Royal Coach.
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