25 Jul 1974
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1974
Page
1
Marilyn Plummer teaches sign language to three adults weekly to help them communicate with deaf children. The course, at her home in Mission Hills, covers the alphabet and vocabulary, with grammar evolving in recent years. One student praises her impact, and the only charge is textbook reprints.
Lompoc and several California cities may lift electric bills after PG&E filed with the PUC for a 16 percent wholesale power rate increase set to take effect August 23. City official Gene Wahlers says homeowner rates could rise about 15 to 16 percent, with an estimated $108,000 extra annual city cost. NCPA and multiple member cities, including Healdsburg and Ukiah, challenge the 22 percent hike and may face the new 16 percent request.
Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski asks U.S. District Court to compel Nixon to deliver 20 tapes within two days 21 within six days and the rest within 10 as the Watergate coverup trial nears. The Supreme Court ruled Nixon must hand over 64 conversations many involving Haldeman Ehrlichman Colson and Nixon.
On the House Judiciary Committee's second day, Nixon backers called the evidence minimal and inadequate yet could not sway Democrats or many Republicans. Rep. Wiggins argued the record is not clear and convincing, while Rep. Waldie urged Nixon's removal for the nation's good amid debate over multiple impeachment articles.
Lompoc taxable retail sales fell about 12 percent in Q1 1974 to 11.63 million with countywide 14 percent decline, apparel stores hit hardest at 38 percent, and unincorporated areas down 2.2 million. Statewide reason cited including Arab oil embargo and fuel shortages per California State Board of Equalization report.
Robert William Lynch, 20, described a hitchhike robbery near Ken Adam Park on Lompoc Casmalia Road. He identified a green 1972 Vega, white male suspect, 5'10", green eyes, brown hair, blue plaid shirt, blue Levi's, boots, and a US military accent.
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