Author admits wife deposited checks under Hughes name
Clifford Irving acknowledged that his wife Edith deposited 650000 dollars in a Swiss bank using the name H R Hughes to receive funds from McGraw Hill for an alleged Howard Hughes autobiography. He said the money remained largely intact and was moved between Swiss accounts.
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Reagan to testify before Congress on welfare reform
Ronald Reagan announced he will appear before the Senate Finance Committee next Tuesday to oppose the heart of President Nixon’s welfare reform plan the guaranteed annual income. He supports parts of the program but rejects the idea claiming it would swell welfare rolls.
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China Calls Nixon Indochina Peace Plan a Clumsy Trick
The official New China News Agency denounces Nixon's eight point peace proposal as a deceptive plan to prolong the Vietnam war and uphold Vietnamization and Saigon's regime. It criticizes U S promises as preposterous and urges withdrawal of all U S troops.
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Santa Maria Scout Dinner Highlights Secrecy Over Top Awards
Camp Fire girls and Bluebirds organize annual candy sale in Santa Maria as Scouts host their Recognition Dinner with top award winners kept confidential.
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Scott seeks re election for Lompoc City Council seat
Lompoc mayor Art Scott has decided to seek re election to the City Council in the April 11 municipal race. He filed nominating papers at City Hall and is expected to file Tuesday, ending speculation he would challenge Fourth District Supervisor Francis Beattie. Others filing include Emil Scolari Gaspare Oneto William W Johnson and incumbents Charlotte Benton Steven Cox Ann S Dewberry.
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Lompoc Council Skips Water Rate Ordinance Discussion
City Administrator Gene Wahlers says no water rate ordinance will be on the Tuesday agenda after the Water Commission requested a joint session. The commission had urged no increase but later favored a 20 percent rise, while Public Works favored 55 percent. Council members Benton Lefkowitz and Stevens voted for the increase, Mayor Scott and Cotsenmeyer opposed. The meeting will also cover Hickory Avenue abandonment near the hospital, Gretco property annexation, north entrance beautification, curfew alignment with the county, and a recycling committee status report.
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Battle over city water rate hike heats up
City Council plans a 20 percent water rate increase effective April 1 stirring a clash with the water commission. The commission opposes the ordinance and seeks a joint session to review figures while concerns focus on depreciation funding and capital needs over the next five years. The dispute pits council fiscal aims against a technically qualified commission amid political lines.
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