Reagan tackles state budget in largest California plan
Governor Ronald Reagan faces scrutiny of a $9.46 billion budget, the nation’s largest, sent after bipartisan passage. The plan raises school aid, salaries, and park funds, with $42 million for a new legislative office building and Capitol renovations as Reagan pledges to sign before the weekend.
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Sacramento
UPS
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
California
Senate
Assembly
James E. Jenkins
Jenkins
Nixon compromise to end bombing in six weeks
House Republicans report a White House compromise to halt bombing in Cambodia by Aug. 15 and seek congressional approval for any action after that date. President Nixon would then rely on a future House and Senate verdict if further military operations are needed.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Cambodia
Congress
House
Gerald Ford
Ford
White House
Michigan
Toople
U.S
Laos
House Appropriations Committee
Melvin R. Laird
Senate
United States
Montoya
Dean says urged to stop tax audits on Nixon friends
Ousted White House Counsel John W. Dean III testified to the Senate Watergate committee that individuals pressed him to halt IRS audits aimed at two of President Nixon's friends. He said he refused action at least once and cited memos from Haldeman.
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Washington
UPI
White House
John W. Dean III
Nixon
Dean
Senate Watergate Committee
Edward J. Gurney
R-Fla
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Joseph M. Montoya
Dn.y
Watergate
Tion
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
H. R. Haldeman
Department of Justice
Montoya
Democratic Party
Lompoc Christmas decorations in doubt amid funding questions
Downtown merchants show little interest in renewing street tree ornaments as cost estimates climb to about 12 000 for 79 eight foot lighted decorations and 56 smaller trees. Executive Director Earle Sweetland notes funding would rely on business contributions and public support.
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Steve LA Rue
Will Lompoc
Chamber of Commerce
Earle Sweetland
Chamber
Bob Lewis
Sweetland
Ocean Avenue
South I
Lewis
Negotiators OK 9.6 Percent Social Security Increase
House and Senate negotiators approve a 9.6 percent rise in Social Security benefits with higher employee payroll deductions to fund it. The maximum individual benefit would rise by 108 dollars annually and the payroll deduction by 35.10 dollars. The measure faces possible delay amid Cambodia bombing debate tied to the attached bill.
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Washington
Gas line rupture threatens homes near Mission Hills
A scoop shovel accident ruptured a six inch natural gas line near Mission Hills north of Lompoc at 8 a.m. No injuries or fire occurred as county firefighters responded. Highway 1 was closed north of the Wye while CHP and sheriff deputies controlled the area and residents were advised to switch off pilots and electricity. Southern California Gas Co. crews cut the gas flow at Burton Mesa Boulevard and began repairs.
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Mission Hills
Lompoc
Highway 1
Wye
Burton- Mesa Boulevard
California
Southern California Gas Co
Burton-Mesa Boulevard
Coast Fog and Temperatures Presented Through Saturday
Fog and low clouds hug the coast with inland clearing by daybreak. Highs today and Saturday range from the low 60s along the coast to the low 70s inland. Low tonight near 50s with northeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Tidal cycle shows high tides 4.1 and 7.1 feet and low tides minus 1.8 and 1.9 feet at specified times.
City annexation talks move ahead for Lompoc areas
The Fourth Supervisorial District Advisory Committee discussed annexing land near Central Avenue and A Street to Lompoc while maps for zoning north of Onstott estates are awaited. Autry outlined two mobile home park developments totaling about 126 acres and a 7.7 acre commercial project drawing merchant concern pending LAFCO and city council reviews and environmental statements.
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Mission Hills
Lompoc
Central Avenue
Hugh Young
Onstott Estates
Rucker Road
al Autry
Autry
Young
West Germany Revalues Mark Upward Amid European Ties
West Germany raised the mark by 5.5 percent after an emergency cabinet meeting led by Finance Minister Helmut Schmidt and Chancellor Willy Brandt. The move aims to ease a European currency crisis and reflects a strong export surge, with mixed effects on the dollar and U.S. balance of payments.
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BOMN
UPI
West Germany
U.S
Helmut Schmidt
Willy Brandt
Schmidt
Europe
Germany
Frankfurt
Zurich
Brussels
Stockholm
London
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San Francisco
Eveyone
Mike D. Antonovich
Los Angeles
John
Ray Down
Imperial Savings and Loan Association
Robert Chilson
Chilson
Down
Huntington Pl
Ron Reed
North N St
LAFCO
Mark Upward
U.S. Treasury Department
New York
Nicholas
L. Deak
of Deak and Co
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