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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1974
Page
3
Lompoc voters will cast ballots by punching holes in computer cards on March 5 for a congressional race and three city council seats. The Accu- Vote machine, built by Carlisle Graphics Co., aims for rapid, error free results by about 10 p.m. with total costs around 4500 dollars.
Prime Minister Edward Heath confronts Labor and Liberal rivals as Britain faces its worst economic crisis since WWII. A Paris trade deficit, oil cuts, and a three day work week threaten energy supplies and may swing voters toward or away from Heath ahead of the election.
President Nixon defended his stance on impeachment during a 40 minute televised briefing. He said he would not resign and offered to meet with Special Prosecutor Jaworski or answer written questions while resisting testimony at the grand jury. He denied knowledge of a White House ambassadorship offer tied to a campaign contribution and noted Kalmbach’s election law violations.
Review credits Murray actor Michael Winters with a standout performance in Herb Gardner’s A Thousand Clowns at Allan Hancock College. The play explores a man facing life’s big decision and the pull between authenticity and settling into a conventional routine. Directed by Greg McCaslin the cast also includes Robin Moore as Nick and Mark Herrier as the social worker. Box office WA 28313 lists show dates February 27 March 1 7 and 9 in repertory with La Boheme.
Senate leaders debate a pay raise for Congress, the cabinet, and the judiciary with a decision expected by mid next week. Mansfield opposes raises for high level federal employees, Scott supports a raise but may delay for Congress until January, Byrd calls time bad but seeks civil service increases. The Post Office and Civil Service Committee meets today to act, with final Senate action anticipated.
President Nixon states he had no knowledge that W. Kalmbach Jr offered an ambassadorship in Europe to a Maryland Republican in exchange for a campaign contribution. He says ambassadorships cannot be bought and an investigation has begun. Kalmbach faces up to three years in prison and $11,000 in fines after pleading guilty to two counts.
City of Lompoc invites sealed proposals for Olive Avenue Improvement from Hawthorne to Sixth Street Project FY 73 S 2 bids due March 18 1974 at 2 00 pm read aloud in Council Chambers. requires bonds and licensed contractors with prevailing wage rates per Santa Barbara County agreement. documents $7.00 total. right to reject all bids. Wilma Thomas clerk. 2T Feb 26 and Mar 5 1974.
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