16 Mar 1973
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon told a White House press conference that continued infiltration of heavy weapons into South Vietnam could trigger a resumption of U.S. military action. He warned Hanoi against violations of cease-fire agreements and suggested serious consequences without detailing them.
The Lompoc Unified School District trustees voted for an in depth feasibility study of a school lunch program after a public meeting with John Wynn of the State Department of Education. Wynn noted federal funds covering equipment costs and per meal subsidies, citing examples from similar districts as debate continued.
Lompoc Fire Marshal Ron Boggs continues the investigation into a science classroom fire that critically burned Elizabeth Arreola 14. She remains in improved condition in Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara. A bunsen burner exploded during an alcohol fill injuring her upper body while teachers aided in extinguishing flames.
County Reporter Dick Praul reports Palmer the key prosecution witness testified in Superior Court about a January bribery scheme. He described Regan delivering a bundle of crumpled $100 bills and a promise of payoffs to secure favorable votes for Tyrolean Village rezoning. Palmer recounted the route home in a 1973 Cadillac and noted Frost’s involvement. The defense and state presented recordings and meetings details as the trial continued.
Seven adults and two 17 year old girls were arrested in Lompoc as part of a two county narcotics sweep that yielded about 70 suspects. The adults, including Gary Timms James Jackson William Jones Clifford Gilmore and Charles King all 23 to 26, faced marijuana sale and heroin charges and were arraigned in Lompoc Justice Court. two teen girls were sent to juvenile authorities.
Army Maj. Floyd Thompson the longest held POW walks free with 31 others in Homecoming phase at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. The group joins 110 previously released POWs as 147 Americans remain in captivity in Indochina.
Fair weather this morning gives way to increasing clouds this afternoon and tonight with a chance of rain. Saturday will be partly cloudy and a bit cooler with highs in the 60s. Tonight low around 40s. highs in the 60s Saturday. Light southerly winds 5 to 15 mph tonight, then northwesterly Saturday. Tides: high 5.5 ft at 8:47 am and 5.2 ft at 9:23 pm. low 0.5 ft at 2:46 am and minus 0.4 ft at 3:11 pm.
The United States orders a new halt to troop withdrawals from South Vietnam until it receives names dates and locations of release for the last 146 American POWs and one Canadian. Viet Cong releases 32 prisoners as about 700 U.S. servicemen head home, with Hanoi and Washington trading warnings on cease fire violations and arms shipments.
Bill Schuyler, a board member of the new First Bank of Lompoc, displays blisters on his hands from his hands on effort to establish the bank's first headquarters at Walnut Avenue and H Street.
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