17 Jul 1975
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1975
Page
1
Exxon’s planned 36 million oil and gas processing plant in Las Flores Canyon faces court trials and regulatory hurdles delaying fall construction. A state license under the Deepwater Port Act is disputed amid possible U.S. Attorney General ruling. local officials warn of environmental and grading permit obstacles as hearings continue.
Three Americans Thomas Stafford Vance Brand and Donald Slayton and two Russians Alexei Leonov Valeri Kubasov docked in orbit despite an initial burning smell. Ground control eased alarm as crews prepared for a 44 hour linked mission with handshakes and joint telecasts.
The Commerce Department reports the real GNP fell only 0.3 percent between April and June, the smallest drop since the recession began, with inflation easing to 2 percent. Final sales rose 3.3 percent, and the savings rate climbed to 10.6 percent, signaling a tentative upturn from recession. The nominal GNP stands near 1.433 trillion dollars.
Portugal's armed forces dissolved the cabinet after the Popular Democrats quit, leaving the Communists as the only party. The Revolutionary Council said a non partisan cabinet of military officers and technocrats would replace the coalition, terminating the alliance and signaling a mixed military rule.
The Senate approved a coastal oil fund bill 73 to 15 to help shore states prepare for offshore oil and gas development. It allocates 100 million dollars yearly for three years plus a 200 million impact fund and covers coastal zone management, totaling about 2 billion over nine years. Critics led by Sen. Dale Bumpers argued the plan discriminates against landlocked states.
Presiding Superior Judge Floyd C. Dodson set Monday July 28 as the trial date in the Exxon Co. rezon ing election contest filed by Santa Barbara attorney Darryl G. Perlin on behalf of nine South Coast residents alleging intimidation and coercion in the May 27 rezoning referendum tied to Exxon’s plan for a 36 million oil and gas processing plant in Las Flores Canyon west of Goleta. Weather outlook: fog inland nights and mornings through Friday with minor temperature changes and coastal highs 60s to 70s. Winds 10 to 20 mph. Friday tides 3.5 ft at 8 24 a.m. and 6.1 ft at 7 25 p.m. Low tides 0.1 ft at 2 01 a.m. and 2.3 ft at 12 55.
Lompoc posted a 12 percent rise in taxable sales in the first quarter from a year earlier, mirroring statewide inflation and outpacing the state’s 5.5 percent gain. Local totals reached 13.059 million versus 11.63 million a year ago, with most categories rising except home furnishings and appliances.
The state highway moratorium puts several county projects in limbo including resurfacing on Highway 101 and a major reconstruction from Ocean Avenue to Burton Mesa. Deputy director Ralph Lejonhud says funding limits delay completion, with work planned when financing improves. A stray note mentions a Ryan Park softball game incident.
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