Weather picture brightens across East and Midwest
The weather improves across the Midwest and East after weeks of severe cold and storms that idled millions and caused at least 77 deaths in the past week. Snow light in the Great Lakes region yields a temporary relief as warmer air moves in, though subzero temperatures may return. Officials in Buffalo lift the driving ban as heavy snow removal continues, and Philadelphia schools reopen. Energy and fuel supplies are being hastened up the Ohio River while President Carter declares states of emergency in Indiana and Ohio.
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Mayor urges 65 day and 55 night thermostats citywide
Mayor Eugene C. Stevens urges Lompoc residents to conserve energy by lowering thermostats to 65 degrees during the day and 55 at night. The measure mirrors a California Utilities order and extends to city offices while the pool remains closed for renovations.
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PUC hearing on sewer rate hike may recess today
The California Public Utilities Commission continued hearings on Park Water Co. sewer rate increase in Vandenberg Village. The utility seeks a $14.50 monthly sewer charge, up from $5.25, aiming for a 9.5 percent return. Vandenberg Village Association plans to file a brief for the Los Angeles session.
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Carter condemns Nader slur incident at FTC leader
President Carter deplores ethnic slur against Ralph Nader by FTC Commissioner Paul Rand Dixon. White House notes Carter cannot remove Dixon. Dixon apologized to Nader, while a consumer group seeks disqualification from cases, citing integrity concerns at the FTC.
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Carter to order gas shortage probe by White House
President Carter plans an independent White House review to determine if natural gas shortages are real or contrived. White House press secretary Jody Powell said no probe has begun yet as energy staff address the crisis, with a decision expected within 10 days. He said information from federal agencies and oil industry sources shows no evidence of major withholding. The administration moves to emergency steps under new legislation.
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County firemen face setback in court ruling
Visiting Judge Beach Vasey denied the County Firefighters Union request to block a 63 hour work week by the Board of Supervisors. Union attorney Alan Davis said a $4 million damage suit will be pursued. decision on appeal to come later as the county aims to save about $300,000 yearly. Fr between 67 and 72 degrees with Friday tides noted.
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County Clerk Reminds Voters of March 8 School Election Deadline
Glimpse County Clerk Ann Sweet urges unregistered residents to sign up before the upcoming March 8 school election. A voter registrar sits at 401 E. Cypress, with postcard registration forms available at Lompoe Library and the local post office.
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Carter seeks four year plan to trim federal payroll
President Carter will ask Congress for authority to reorganize government over four years while not firing civil servants. Vacancies will remain unfilled and a cap on federal employees will be proposed. Budget director Bert Lance is studying further cuts, and Clark Clifford may undertake a mission to Greece Turkey and Cyprus to ease tensions over Cyprus.
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Lawsuits totaling 451 million filed against J-M Corp
In Martinez this morning 20 disabled workers and 21 survivors of deceased employees filed wrongful death and personal injury suits in Contra Costa Superior Court. Steve Kazan alleges J-M knew asbestos risks and hid safeguards. Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages, with plans to consolidate similar actions from Pittsburg and Lompoc.
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Burns calls Carter stimulus inefficient under Burns testimony
Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns told Congress Carter's $31.2 billion two year stimulus plan is an inefficient way to spur growth. He noted the economy is improving on its own and suggested a smaller prudent package or none at all. Burns warned the Treasury cannot fund $50 rebates and would require borrowing.
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