Santa Barbara County faces record property tax hike amid budget gap
Administrative Officer Raymond Johnson warned the Santa Barbara County Board that the state county revenue shortfall and inflation will drive the largest general government tax rise in county history. He projected a potential 9842 cent increase to the existing 3.01 per 100 assessed valuation for 1971-72, though he cautioned it is an estimate pending final budget and revenue finalization. Johnson noted constraints from obligatory state and federal programs limit substantial cuts, with requests totaling 69.6 million against a 68.2 million 1970-71 base, even as welfare caseloads show tentative leveling.
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Santa Barbara County
Raymond Johnson
Johnson
Budget outlines major increases for public protection and aid
The proposed budget projects roughly 1.8 million dollars more for public protection and 3.4 million for public assistance, with 2.7 million added for salaries and employee benefits. It omits funds for library expansions, a new Santa Barbara-Goleta court department, a superior court admin office, a court referee, and the executive director's salary and operations for the drug abuse commission. Johnson notes the county’s fiscal health hinges on state legislature actions on welfare reform, health funding, and property tax relief.
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Justice Department to probe top secret Vietnam report disclosure
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said he asked the Justice Department to investigate the unauthorized disclosure of a top secret 40 volume Vietnam War report. The Times published a three part series on origins and escalation, prompting White House denials and an internal probe.
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Lompoc Auditorium Upgrade Planned At $44,000
City Council to review a proposal to finance remodeling and safety repairs at the old Lompoc Junior High School auditorium. Engineer Stanley Mendes cites dangerous conditions but says $17,000 in structural fixes plus $27,000 in remodeling should render the building safe.
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Stanley H. Mendes
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Ken Dawson
Mansfield proposes cease-fire withdrawal in Vietnam
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urged President Nixon to seek a cease-fire in Vietnam with a gradual release of POWs as U S troops withdraw. He called the war a mistake and urged a firm end date, while Congress prepared votes on measures to force an end before year’s end.
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Attack on tanker sparks new Middle East crisis
A bazooka attack on the Liberian-registered tanker Coral Sea, en route to Israel, threatens international shipping and prompts calls in Israeli and Arab press for action. Israel’s Golda Meir calls the incident grave as tensions rise and echoes of past conflicts surface in commentary.
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Heavy air attack claims large Communist losses in Laos
US warplanes struck Laos where F4 Phantom jets and vintage T28 bombers hit after a monsoon break. Military sources say 300 to 500 Communist troops overran Ban Nik base near Pakse were killed, four PT76 tanks destroyed, marking a major defeat. Simultaneous air strikes hit Khe Sanh as B52s attacked massed troops.
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