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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1974
Page
10
The Lompoc Record invites reader expression within good taste and legal bounds, preserving a permissive editorial space for letters and commentary while upholding community standards.
The Record aims to present facts in its news columns and opinions in its editorial pages, separating reporting from viewpoint. It emphasizes accuracy, attribution, and clear distinction between objective coverage and commentary.
Residents met to discuss hazards of the Miguelito Flood Control ditch and learned only about 5000 dollars remains in county funds for fencing. Officials say federal funds are unlikely soon, leaving the county district short to complete necessary work. City Councilman Sol Lefkowitz pledged action, but specifics were unclear. Pressure on government entities must continue to keep the project from being forgotten.
The column argues Abe Fortas proposes a law immunizing Nixon from state or federal prosecution if he resigns. It questions feasibility given state sovereignty and federal preemption limits, cites Hamilton and past federalist cautions, and jokes about rewards to trigger resignation. It critiques political maneuvering and suggests practical constraints.
A playful snapshot notes authors submitting work to a quirky magazine, with a jab at a stingy pub owner and a wink at collective self deprecation about acting foolish. The tone hints at springtime mischief and creative flairs among local writers.
A reflective essay argues laundromats serve as a modern rite of passage teaching self reliance. The author recalls 10 years of visits across California and European bases, noting inconsistent practices, worn facilities, and the need to learn by doing. Surviving the experience builds independence and character.
At a Miguelito School PTA meeting parents pressed city and county officials to fence an unfenced channel running from O Street to the Santa Ynez River. Officials noted federal funding delays for a concrete widening and deepening plan while warning of flood risk and potential homes flooded if the channel overflows. Local engineers Lefkowitz and Stubbner discussed upstream modifications to reduce pressure during rain season and the need to weigh fencing against other problems.
On January 13 1955 Lompoc radio amateurs and commercial operators were called to the Veterans Memorial building Civil Defense control center for instruction on the new shortwave CD communications system The Board of Supervisors said a dam proposal in Salsipuedes must not block plans to realign and rebuild the San Julian highway City Attorney Carl Keppler noted ongoing negotiations between the Bureau of Reclamation and the State Division of Water Resources for water rights approval.
A playful verse ponders astrology and identity claiming two Pisces share one birthday. It references a drummer or bandleader, the Father of His Country, and George Washington's cherry tree story while musing on rank and fate in life.
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