Rumsfeld Urges Higher Defense Spending Amid Soviet Advances
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told the House committee that the U.S. must raise defense outlays to 100.1 billion for 1977 to counter the Soviet threat. He warned of new missiles, submarines, and the MX program while detailing NATO forces and U.S. strength.
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Washington
UPI
Donald H. Rumsfeld
United States
Pentagon
Rumsfeld
Ford
House Armed Services Committee
U.S.S.R
U.S
NATO
James R. Schlesinger
Joint Chiefs
Ford appeals for aid to Angolans in face of Soviet backing
President Ford urges Congress to approve 28 million dollars in military aid to anti Soviet Angolan factions fighting Cuban and Soviet forces. He cites prior congressional cuts and a 200 million dollars arms influx by Moscow and Havana last year as tipping the conflict.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Angola
Carl Albert
Congress
House
Havana
United States
U.S
Kremlin
Cuba
Senate
Defense Department
Lompoc reports strong third quarter taxable sales rise
Lompoc taxable sales for the third quarter of 1975 rose over 17 percent from 1974, with gains in most categories except auto dealers and auto supplies which fell about seven percent. California total taxable sales reached 18.9 billion, up 7.4 percent, while consumer prices rose faster, eroding purchasing power. Personal income statewide was up 8.7 percent, but higher taxes pushed many into higher brackets, tempering purchases.
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Lompoc
California
State Board of Equalization
George R. Reilly
Lompoc challenges Alameda in 1976 voting contest
Lompoc Mayor Art Scott announced a competition with Alameda to become "The Votingest City" in 1976. The challenge compares percentage increases in voter registration and turnout between 1974 and 1976 and targets the June 8 primary for timely results.
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Lompoc
Alameda
Art Scott
California
Scott
Deadline looming for city election registration in Lompoc
Deputy County Clerk Ann Sweet warns Sunday February 1 is the last day to register for the March 2 city election. Over 2000 names erased from rolls for not voting in November 1974, requiring re registration to vote in future elections. Eligible voters 18 by election day may register at the County Clerk’s office 401 E Cypress Ave 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Deputy registrars stationed at Lompoc Library 7 to 9 pm Friday and 1 to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.
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Ann Sweet
E. Cypress Ave
Lompoc
Anticipated crowd shifts venue for school board meeting
A 7 p.m. meeting moves to Lompoc High School cafeteria to handle expected turnout from La Mesa Vandenberg Village El Camino and Miguelito areas. Parents oppose closings amid enrollment decline from 14 000 to under 11 000. petitions exceed 400 signatures.
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Lompoc High School
la Mesa
Vandenberg Village
el Camino
Miguelito
Jo Ann Hughes
Vandenberg Road repair contract awarded after low bid
The Vandenberg Road slipout repair will start after low bids verified by the California Department of Transportation. The damaged I-20 section lies 2 3 miles east of Vandenberg AFB. Federal funds of 100 000 and county funds of 300 000 supported the project. Seventeen bids were submitted. C W Poss Inc of Huntington Beach won at 178 324.60.
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Vandenberg Road
California Department of Transportation
Vandenberg Air Force Base
C.W. Poss, Inc
Huntington Beach
Planners approve two home use permits in 13 minutes
Lompoc Planning Commission met for 13 minutes to approve home use permits for Ray A. Oberman at 424 South A St to run an office with a securities sale and for Joseph H. Carney at 412 N First St to run an office tied to a welding repair business. Both permits bar sales from home operations.
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Lompoc Planning Commission
Commission
Ray A. Oberman
South A St
Joseph H. Carney
N. First St
Carney
Jack Lam
Lam
Oberman
Irwin Wapner
420 South A
FAA weighs plan to screen all luggage nationwide
The FAA is considering a luggage screening program that could require travelers to arrive up to three hours early. John McLucas, new FAA chief, ties the idea to the La Guardia bombing of December 29, noting the locker‑placed device sparked the security push.
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Washington
Patty Hearst trial opens in San Francisco
Patricia Hearst faces a four week trial with defense claiming fear from SLA captors drove her to participate in a $10,000 bank robbery. Judge Oliver J. Carter noted possible four week length as prospective jurors were questioned and a sequestered jury was expected. Weather and security notes follow in the report.
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San Francisco
UPI
Patricia Hearst
Carter
Senate OKs Bush to CIA Director Post
The Senate confirmed George Bush as director of the CIA. Bush, former envoy to China and former Republican national chairman, is expected to be sworn in next week, succeeding William Colby who held the post for 2 1/2 years.
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Washington
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McLucas
Oks
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