Senate votes ceiling on U.S. draft calls
The Senate approved a 270000 ceiling on draft calls for the next two years by a 67 to 11 vote. The action stems from Sen. John C. Stennis’s amendment removing an escape clause to permit higher calls in emergencies.
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Queasy feeling about Lockheed loan plans weighs on banks
Senator Packwood says he has a queasy feeling about banks refusing to invest more in Lockheed's Tristar jumbo jet after risking 400 million dollars. The banks demand guarantees, and the Nixon Administration asks Congress to guarantee treasury repayment to the lenders.
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POW releases in doubt as Paris talks hinge on withdrawal date
White House says Vietnamese negotiators cling to a position that would only discuss POW release after a firm U S pullout date. Nixon aides cite reports of possible post withdrawal pledges while others dispute timing and scope of a settlement including POWs. Police report vandalism and juvenile mischief as schools prepare budget actions and staff changes.
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Lompoc hospital to build coronary facility and convalescent home
Lompoc Hospital District Directors authorize an architect for a new eight bed coronary care unit and expanded ancillary services as Phase 1 of a 20 year master plan. A separate convalescent nursing home is planned on vacant property to free 30 beds for acute care. funding to come from reserves bonds or borrowing.
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Kenneth Wicks
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Parks and Recreation Commission pushes for budget boosts
The Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council joint session discussed adding 10,000 for a Crestview Terrace neighborhood park, restoring a third senior recreation leader, expanding teen program duties, and funding 18,000 for part time help plus 6,000 for summer park maintenance. They urged a parks and recreation director to coordinate four departments and proposed equipment upgrades for Street Trees.
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Gene Orbes
Crestview Terrace
Ryan Park
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