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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1973
Page
2
Prices in eggs pork and poultry show a clear up and down trend amid broader market shifts. A Utah agriculture department spokesman urged consumption changes tied to recent dietary cuts. Cattle leaders warn of beef shortages if the price freeze persists past Sept 12.
The County Planning Commission approved a rezoning ordinance to allow a nine dwelling unit cluster on 3.46 acres in Vandenberg Village. The project shifts from agricultural to a design residential classification at five units per acre. A tentative tract map was also recommended for approval.
Closing stock notations from Rohrbaugh and Co list many major U S corporations and rates. The Lompoc Record presents prices volumes and percentages for companies including Eastman Kodak General Dynamics Lockheed Texaco RCA Sears Roebuck Westinghouse Union Oil and TransAmerica among others with total close and volume figures.
The Senate shifted from a pay freeze for Congress, the Cabinet, and the Judiciary to approving a raise under wage guidelines during price controls. A 49-43 vote backed a amending sense of the Congress opposing raises beyond the cost of living since 1969. A Pastore rider adding restrictions was added 56-37.
Gilbert Correa 28 of 526 North L Street was booked in Santa Barbara County Jail after a high speed pursuit along Highway 101 reaching 100 mph. He faced assault with a deadly weapon and related charges after attempting to ram pursuing patrol cars.
Roberta Williams 58 died Tuesday at 1563 Calle Primera Mission Hills. Born May 9 1915 in Mount Airy Tennessee she moved to Lompoc 13 years ago and ran Roberta's Knit Shop from home. Survivors include husband Charles son John C Williams brother Lander Lamb sister Euna Williams and two grandchildren. Friends may call at McPeek Family Mortuary today until 8 p.m and Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A federal judge in New York halted U S military action in Cambodia ruling it unconstitutional and lacking Congress approval. The injunction delays until Friday to allow an appeal, as the government seeks to stay the order.
Noel Eldon Cowell 35, Hollister Ranch employee, fell from his horse and was trampled into a ravine. Listed in good condition at Lompoc Hospital with a fractured collarbone and cuts. Sheriff’s Search and Rescue extracted him by four wheel drive after concern he was in an inaccessible ravine.
Daily record outlines water main project talks and chemical shortages plus fire charges and supplemental water. Kerry Special Award at the 1973 Santa Barbara County Fair goes to Joyce Smith for best 4-H food preservation in Kerr jars. Christine Tykeson takes second in frozen foods. Fusako Mack wins third in senior clothing. Readings of Never Too Late by Arthur Sumner Long run Monday to Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium Cypress and L streets, open to the public.
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