Budget outlines 850 million for space shuttle program
President Nixon's 1975 budget includes an 850 million appropriation for NASA to advance space shuttle work pending congressional approval. The plan envisions a 1978 operational shuttle with Cape Canaveral launches and a second polar base at Vandenberg by 1981, financed partly by DOD. Officials estimate total program costs reaching tens of billions with many flights planned.
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LFT Files Complaint Over Pregnancy and Paternity Leave Policy
Lompoc Federation of Teachers sues Lompoc Unified School District at the EEOC alleging sex discrimination in maternity and paternity leave. The district reportedly requires six months of pregnancy leave with no reimbursement or resignation option and may allow return only on physician guidance. LFT seeks use of accumulated sick leave and equal leave for women. The complaint follows a prior charge of unequal salaries for female coaches. The EEOC has paused action pending a 27 member study ordered by Supt. Wegner on interscholastic sports.
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Lompoc Unified
Bob Rich
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Federal Commission
Glen Wegner
Lompoc seeks restudy of dam project at Santa Ynez meeting
SYRWCD set to discuss Lompoc's request for a relook at the controversial Lompoc dam and reservoir project at a Santa Ynez Water AAUW meeting. The district plans to transcribe water workshop tapes and review Cachuma releases, conjunctive use, and river appropriations amid weather and tides notes.
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Nixon proposes 1975 budget with 9.4 billion deficit
President Nixon unveils a 1975 budget forecasting a 9.4 billion deficit and total outlays of 3044 billion. He touts an inflation resisting plan with energy and defense emphasis, aiming for cooperation with Congress to avoid runaway inflation and steer unemployment.
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Federal energy chief urges $3 gas minimum to curb panic buying
William E. Simon called for motorists to purchase at least three dollars worth of gasoline to curb panic buying overwhelming stations. He said Congress may make the rule mandatory, noting many purchases are under five gallons. The shortage affects the West Coast and New England with limited station openings and aggressive limits.
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Catterlin Seeks State Senate Seat in Republican Primary
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors chair Charles F. Catterlin announced his bid for the state Senate. He will face Assemblyman W. Don MacGillivray for the GOP nomination while Democrat Russell G. Herron of Camarillo has also filed. A Lagomarsino resignation could trigger a special election or a June 5 primary. experts note Reagan may call a special election to align with the primary.
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Russell G. Herron
Camarillo
Reagan
Emergency crisis bill predicted in trucker talks
Governor Milton J Shapp said Congress would draft emergency legislation to resolve the independent trucker stoppage. The plan would let the ICC allow higher rates via a pass through diesel cost increases, amid fuel price pressures and stalled negotiations with federal leaders. Detroit automakers reported plant closures and mass idling, with about 75,000 workers out, and 100,000 others uncertain about returns.
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Washington
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