Independent truckers begin strike across states
Nationwide trucker protest spreads through Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia as drivers halt, gather at stops, and face road block incidents. A tractor trailer crash in Allentown kills an unidentified driver while gunfire damages several trucks. Abduction charges follow in Barberton as Terry Bolyard faces police. Government offers fuel relief, but organizers press for broader shutdown.
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United Press International
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Ohio
West Virginia
Allentown
Nixon Eyes Energy Crisis Focus in State of the Union
President Nixon told Congress and millions he would not resign and urged swift energy and inflation measures. He pledged cooperation with the impeachment inquiry but resisted turning over White House tapes, citing executive privilege while calling for emergency fuel legislation. He predicted an energy breakthrough in 1974 and outlined a 1975 budget of 304.4 billion without new tax hikes.
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Impeach probe to continue as deadline motion fails
The House Judiciary Committee rejected an April end date for the impeachment inquiry of President Nixon by 23-14, with two Republicans joining Democrats to defeat the McClory amendment. Nixon urged Congress for a quick resolution in his State of the Union message.
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Fatal Pan Am Jet Crash Kills Many in Pago Pago
A Pan American World Airways Boeing 707 crashed near Pago Pago Airport during a violent squall killing 91 of the 101 aboard. Survivors include eight with severe burns. the airport was closed and authorities investigate. Flight 806 originated Auckland and was bound for Honolulu with Pago Pago as a stopover.
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Offshore fault check may halt Diablo Canyon work
Scientists probe a 90 mile offshore rift near the Diablo Canyon plant discovered four to five years ago. A potential activity could trigger structural changes or slow or stop construction at the PG and E facility 50 miles northwest of Lompoc. The fault’s age and danger are debated between Shell geologists and the U S Geological Survey with safety plans discussed by Diablo information officer Miles Sheldon.
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Lompoc
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Rising Atomic Power Station
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San Andreas
Nacimiento
Santa Ynez
Controversy Over Detox Center Move in Mission Hills
Mission Hills residents and officials protested the relocation of a state funded alcoholic detoxification center to 1738 Calle Lindero. County planners report no permit or application for the Mission Hills site, while critics fear backyard chicken coops and improper establishment.
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Charles and
Vi Willis
Sweeney Road
Lompoc
County Mental Health Services Department
Ocean Avenue
D Street
Willis
Beattie
Lompoc dam update sparks clashes with opponents
Lompoc officials led by Commissioner Emil Scolari blast opponents of the dam project as the city awaits a federal response to the feasibility study update. The Water Commission discusses county support, local gains, and competing water plans while resignations and new committee appointments are noted.
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Cliff Taylor
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J. Dene DeBolt
Jack R. Myers
Judge reviews PG&E rate hike case with five California cities
A Federal Power Commission judge in Washington considers a proposed 22 percent PG&E rate increase for Lompoc Healdsburg Lodi Ukiah and Alameda. Cities argue 8.5 percent would suffice to meet a 7.5 percent return. A decision is due in 3 to 4 weeks with potential appeals.
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