05 Jan 1956
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
1
A reflective critique argues sport prompts dangerous risks from mountaineering to football stadiums and deep sea diving. It cites risky pursuits like climbing, skiing, hunting and fishing as emblematic of sport’s seductive lure and ethical questions.
General Burback announced in Lompoc that a Reserve unit may be established locally amid talks with the Chamber of Commerce and a plan to use Camp Cooke for training. The project would serve youths 17 to 18 ½ with six months active duty and ongoing weekly drills, with units tentatively assigned to Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles.
The third hearing on a sweeping zoning measure drew protests over powers to outlaw businesses via rezoning and to eliminate non conforming licenses within ten years. Public input will shape the draft before onward to the city council amid plans for more hearings.
Weather Bureau predicts light rains for this area tonight and tomorrow. A northern storm is unlikely to reach this far south. The city rain gauge recorded 8 inches on New Year’s Eve with up to .19 inches in the city proper. Week’s temperatures averaged 59 degrees high and 49 degrees low.
The Lompoc Flower Festival may run June 21 to 24 after a Chamber of Commerce directors meeting approved the weekend. Festival chair Curt Levens reported the date fits Flower Show committee and participants with no local conflicts. The festival’s length and planning committees are to be decided by Levens.
The Tri Counties Mobile Blood Bank will be in Lompoc Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p m. The vehicle will set up at the Veterans Memorial building to collect blood donations.
Funeral services are held today for Clyde Crowell longtime Lompoc resident who died Tuesday in a Santa Barbara hospital. The Rev Paul Hall leads at Starbuck chapel at 3 00 with graveside rites by the Eagles at Evergreen cemetery. He was born October 29 1871 in Indiana and worked as a branch inspector in Santa Barbara county. Survived by sisters Myrtle Crowell Los Angeles and Gladyce Cathcart Oceanside.
Charles Lockwood, superintendent of schools, will address the Lompoc Farm Center meeting Monday. The session titled School Needs for Lompoc will begin at 8 o clock in the high school agricultural building.
Lompoc residents contributed 374 dollars for northern California flood relief. A check for the amount was sent by Miss Ilenettuyck, Red Cross chapter treasurer, to the Pacific Area office. Contributions include 110 from USDB and the rest from Lompoc city. Yuba City needs several million dollars for rebuilding and care.
After a year of talks the State Division of Highways and the city sign an agreement for West Ocean Ave storm drainage. The street will be widened by 10 feet each side with tree removal curb shifts gutters and paving. City share about 6100 and state about 8000.
Farmers face a January 31 deadline for Commodity Credit Corporation loans and purchase agreements on major grains and key crops. George Northman, chair of the Santa Barbara County ASC, urges timely filings with the County Rural Stabilization and Conservation office to allow processing and document handling.
City officials resist a proposed county dog licensing program saying a single remote dog catcher would be unworkable. Police Chief William Petersen argues the city must have enforcement on site due to licensing and control needs. The council questions joining a county plan costing 1200 dollars yearly.
Juan Ramirez of the Jarama area sits in county jail on three counts of child beating and three counts of assault against his own children. An industrial worker, he pleaded not guilty and is held on $1,000 bail. Trial set for next Thursday in Justice Court. complaint filed by Deputy Sheriff Bud Olson after the children were found badly beaten.
Bob Speers and Francis Beat tie room mates at the Lompoc hospital and enlivening the routine. Womble from Watsonville reports 24 hours of extra Christmas Eve and day duty aiding flood victims. Coop Coopersmith rolls out the red carpet for neighbors during the holiday weekend. Perf Kolding marks 20 years since Lompoc High Class of ’36. George Cotsenmeyer abalone hunter in skin diver gear. Glen Schuyfer disputes claim steelhead swim up Santa Ynez. Pastor Tom Heil, Michigan native, returns from Rose Bowl with praise.
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