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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1970
Page
1
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 to reinstate David K. Bickmore as county petroleum engineer after an investigation into his financial dealings with Union Oil Company. The board noted no misconduct by Bickmore and said suspension was for investigation, with further review and reports planned.
President Nixon urges a comprehensive Environmental Quality Program with a $10 billion clean waters plan and strict pollution controls. He seeks a federal aid network, new standards, swift enforcement, and a shift to measured pollution in tests for 1972 model cars.
President Nixon proposes stricter nitrogen oxide and particulate limits beginning with 1973 and 1975 models, with harsher enforcement for polluters. He says improved technology will enable more progress and creates an advisory council led by Russell E. Train to guide environmental cleanup efforts.
In Sacramento Sen. Jack Schrade defeats Sen. Howard Way by 23-12 to become leader of the state Senate. The 67 year old San Diego conservative replaces Way who had chaired the chamber 274 days. Schrade promotes a nonpartisan identity while Democrats and Republicans align with the shift amid tax relief program debates.
Brooks T. Speight announced he will seek a second term on the Lompoc City Council in the April 14 municipal election. He plans to file papers later this week but gave no further comment. Mayor Robert MacClure is also an announced incumbent candidate. Floyd A. Dunlap was the first to file. others with papers out include E C Stevens George L Cotsenmeyer Henry M Ramirez and Mayor MacClure. Filings close at 5 p.m. Thursday Feb 19.
A giant avalanche buried a youth hostel and hotel on Dome Mountain near Val d Isere France. Rescue teams recovered 48 bodies with more feared dead as blinding snow hindered operations. A second slide near Chamonix closed roads while President Pompidou sent officials to oversee the rescue amid Europe s worst avalanche since 1965.
Defense Department confirms the death of Chief Warrant Officer Ronald J. Fulton 27 of Lompoc California during his second Vietnam tour. He is survived by wife Marlene and children Liesa and Ronald, with services planned at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery. Fulton born August 4 1942 in Walla Walla Washington. He was highly decorated holding the Distinguished Flying Cross and multiple Air Medals among other honors.
Sacramento UPI Willie L Brown Jr. of San Francisco announced his bid to succeed Assemblyman Jess Unruh as House Democratic leader next month. Other candidates include Joe A. Gonsalves and Robert W. Crown. Unruh plans to resign to pursue the gubernatorial nomination. Brown, 35, caucus whip, says the party needs fresh leadership and could become the first Black head of a California legislature party if he wins 20 votes.
Cloudy conditions persist through Wednesday with showers today and again tonight. Highs in the 60s, lows from the high 40s to low 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 15 mph. High tides reach 5.1 feet at 1 26 a.m. and 3.2 feet at 2 02 p.m. Low tides 0.9 feet at 8 14 a.m. and 1.6 feet at 7 00 a.m.
The Flower Power action committee in Lompoc unites seven civic groups to beautify the business district. Plans include flower standards city cleanup planting of empty lots and looms for after dark luminous signs. Charter memberships cost $2 and volunteers from Camp Fire Girl Scouts 4 H Club Boy Scouts and YMCA groups are invited to join.
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird arrived in Saigon with General Wheeler to assess Vietnamization, stating that transferring security duties to Southeast Asian nations is irreversible. He cited three conditions for further withdrawal: progress in Paris peace talks, enemy activity levels, and Vietnamization advances.
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