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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1971
Page
2
Washington based UPI report questions whether the United States has been overtaken by a military coup as investigators probe espionage activities. The article notes heightened tension and calls for transparency from officials amid concerns over security and governance.
A 19 year old Army draftee from California hijacked a Western Airlines jet en route to Seattle and forced it to Vancouver Canada. After landing at Vancouver International Airport Paterson surrendered to RCMP and no explosives were found. The incident occurred as the plane carried 69 inductees among 92 passengers and five crew members.
Severe weather spread from southeast Texas to Alabama with tornado watches from Alexandria Louisiana to Columbus Mississippi and a reported touchdown near Freer Texas. Snow and rain plumes crossed the plains to the Pacific Northwest while strong winds and hazy conditions affected the West.
Entered as second class mail in Lompoc California under Act of Congress and adjudicated legal newspaper under Superior Court Decree No 47065. The Lompoc Record is published by Lompoc Record Publications with listed officers and staff and a monthly rate of $2.25. Delivery by mail in advance.
Sacramento UPI reports Assemblyman John Dunlap introduced a bill to outlaw hunting mountain lions in California. He displayed two captive lions at a news conference to illustrate the 600 wild cats roaming the state. He noted 50 lions have been shot since July after license requirements began.
Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, new Chief of Naval Operations, backtracks on relaxed rules and issues Zgrams calling sailors to maintain neat hair not touching collars, trimmed beards, and cleaner work clothes. The reforms aim to curb civilian style looks adopted since his July takeover.
The Lompoc KIwanis Club forms the Lompoc Vandenberg unit meeting weekly at Lions Inn with charter planned for March 30 at Lompoc Valley Club. Officers include Clyde Watts as president and a board led by Jim Bottroff and John Duffy. The group aims to support youth through service and partnerships with PTAs and civic groups.
In Sacramento Senate leaders rejected Governor Reagan’s bid to speak at a joint session to unveil his welfare reform package. Mills and other Democrats said the legislature needs concrete bills, not generalities, before any appearance. Reagan, out of town, planned briefings with editors to outline the program.
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