Skylab trash bag jam cleared before return flight
Skylab astronauts Paul Weitz Charles Conrad and Joseph Kerwin freed a jammed bag in the airlock trash disposer on their final day in orbit. Ground control praised the quick fix as the crew prepared to depart after a 28 day stay with a Pacific splashdown planned.
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Paul J. Weitz
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Pacific Ocean
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California
California budget pact signals final passage near
Sacramento reports a $9.22 billion state budget agreement between Gov. Reagan and Sen. Randolph Collier over use of $215 million in federal revenue sharing for schools in exchange for $82 million to build a new legislative office building and seismic Capitol rebuild. Democratic Sen. Walter Stiern voiced reservations about the deal.
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May inflation slows as meat prices drop
UPI reports that in May the cost of living rose 0.6 percent, driven by clothing, gasoline, used cars, and foods while meat prices fell. The three month rise was the smallest since 1951, with a Nixon freeze expected to limit further increases. Flower Festival fever and carnival activity also noted at Ryan Park.
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Ryon Park
E. C. Stevens
Oasis
Wedge
Buzz
Val
Maxi Maxewell
Tom Ellis
Heatwave Grips Lompoc Valley Mild Official Reading Amid Complaints
Residents endured a scorching spell with readings above 100 degrees in many areas while the City of Lompoc Water Treatment Plant station recorded 98. Plant Supervisor Dale Batchelor noted lighthearted criticism from a heated public.
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Lompoc
Dale Batchelor
Mitchell requests protection from testifying on Watergate
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell seeks to avoid Senate testimony in the bugging case, arguing it would force an incomplete defense before indictment. His lawyer says grand jury indictment is expected. The White House and Senate panels reveal Nixon Dean summaries. leaks prompt sharp criticism from GOP leaders.
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UPI
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White House
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NBC
Dean
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John D. Ehrlichman
H. R. Haldeman
Flower Festival Opens With Teen Preview At Carnival
Tonight at 5 p.m. the 21st annual Flower Festival carnival debuts with a two for one ticket offer for teens. Jim Hernandez says the midway is twice as big as past years and family activities fill Ryan Park.
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Hernandez
Ryan Park
Oasis Blues
Wedge
Afro Blue
Ryon
Summit pacts advance nuclear research and disarmament
At Camp David Nixon and Brezhnev reached agreements to exchange nuclear research and set principles for limits on offensive arms. White House says pacts accelerate negotiations with a goal of a comprehensive deal in about 18 months. A formal signing is planned at the White House East Room. Nearby Buenos Aires reports fighting as Peronists return from exile, with 14 killed and hundreds wounded.
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UPI
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Leonid I. Brezhnev
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White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
U.S
Ziegler
Brezhnev
Camp David
Buenos Aires
Juan D. Peron
Lompoc Hospital to rescind raises amid Phase III policy
Kenneth D. Wicks, hospital administrator, said the Lompoc Hospital District will roll back five percent salary increases for over 100 employees. The move stems from Nixon Phase III rules nullifying a six dollar daily room charge increase intended to fund the raises. A special meeting is set for June 28 to discuss Phase IV policy clarifications due August 15.
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Lompoc
Nixon
Kenneth D. Wicks
Wicks
County to Sell Unimproved Land to Lompoc for Park Plans
County Administrative Officer Raymond D. Johnson recommends selling a three quarter acre Santa Ynez River bed parcel to Lompoc for 150 dollars. City plans a 300 acre wilderness park within the river flood plain near Highway 246 and H St. bridge. fair market value confirmed by city appraisers and county office.
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Santa Ynez
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