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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1973
Page
3
In Washington three weeks after Army and Navy dropped misconduct claims against seven ex POWs, new charges surface against four and three others. Pentagon says discharge bars court martial or civilian trial. An attorney calls the renewed charges vengeful harassment.
County supervisors in California consider job importance versus legislative roles while fearing a strong reaction to raises. Beattie and Tunnell note independent incomes. Catterlin and Slater advocate full-time status. Frost opposes $33,000 and favors a vote by the people if limits exceed federal pay board. County Counsel Kading cites aligning with municipal court judges.
Mary Walsh and Grace Smith launch a community craftsroom in the People's Place Bookstore at 103 W. Walnut. With 35 plus local artisans showcasing handmade pots, jewelry, rugs, and more, the space aims to offer unique, locally made gifts and foster a network of Lompoc craftspeople.
Former Bureau of Reclamation engineer John Hamilton told the County Water Agency that a conjunctive use procedure could yield thousands of acre feet of water by combining peak reservoir releases from Cachuma and Gibraltar with local groundwater, plus flood water, without harming Santa Ynez River rights. He cautioned it would not justify risking county Feather River entitlements. Meanwhile staff talks with San Luis Obispo County aim to delay a 1975 phase 2 deadline in the state water program.
Lawmakers face a stubborn stalemate over deferring the one cent sales tax and an income tax rebate. Officials warn citizens may pay more than a billion dollars in unneeded taxes due to the stalled reform. Governor Reagan and Speaker Moretti clash over rebates and timing.
Lompoc resident Mrs. Earle F. Ross won best arrangement for her pink flamingo display in a bright pink container at the Santa Barbara County Fair. The Lompoc Community Women's Club earned first in Best Club Arrangements for Wild Turkey. Best Specimen honors went to Mrs. Robert Burnett for a pink pelargonium display.
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