Beattie Family Gifts 10 Acre Park Site to Lompoc
The Beattie family Francis James and John deeded a 10 acre parcel in southeast Lompoc for park and recreation use. The natural punchbowl shaped site aims to host stadium-style performances and benefit Crestview Terrace residents. Community leaders praise the gift as a major civic contribution and gratitude is extended to the donors.
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Lompoc Valley
Lompoc
Crestview Terrace
Beattie
Francis
James
John
Kennedy
Slack fill and political packaging in FDA debates
The essay critiques FDA concerns over slack fill in food packages and jokes about misleading packaging. It cites Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and Nabisco Quick Cream of Wheat, then lampoons the Moss Magnuson bill banning promotional images not inside the package. The piece ends noting politicians are packaged for public consumption and suggests stricter standards for campaigning.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Nabisco
Frank Moss
Utah
Warren Magnuson
Washington
William Penn
Moss and
Magnuson
Cornlakes
Moss-Magnuson
Thoughts on obscenity in the Nixon Court ruling
R. Adam critiques the Supreme Court decision on obscenity, arguing it abdicates clear standards and shifts gatekeeping to local authorities. He defends Deep Throat’s place, condemns censorship as regressive, and questions double standards in depictions of violence versus sex.
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Supreme Court
Nixon Court
U.S
Nixon
Commission On
Supreme Courts
Lompoc Grapes Grow Plan Faces Cool Climate Question
Vaughn Proctor notes Lilley and others entering grape production in the Lompoc area while experts remain unsure if the cool climate supports widespread vineyards. He mentions Lilley will plant cuttings on Highway 246 and recalls prior rumors of a grape boom.
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Boyd Bettencourt
Santa Ynez
Bob Lilley
County Planning Commission
Lompoc
Lilley
Santa Rosa Road
Highway 246
Renewed Bear Creek mining interest near Surf
In recent days a new company has started installing machinery to recover tetanium gold and garnets from black sands at Bear Creek outlet three miles south of Surf. Lompoc Farm Bureau locals plan to join Santa Barbara County Fair at Santa Maria August 12 to 16. City council weighs dance marathon proposal seeking expert guidance. July 19 1940 city hall plans discussed and sidewalk improvement campaign urged.
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Paul Thompson
Tri-County
Black Gold Cooperative Library System
Proctor
Bear Creek
Surf
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
Lompoc Center
County Farm Bureau
Lompoc
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William Buckley
NEA
Bio
R. Adam
Sam
Wwe
Vaughn Proctor
Raford Davenport
Davenport
Peter Bratt
Goleta
Bratt
Charrier
Sherri
Robert Looker
Lompoc Hospital District
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