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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1971
Page
2
In Los Angeles Samuel Fisher pursued a jewelry thief who grabbed a $75,000 diamond tray. He clung to the car hood during a 60 mph getaway until a crash stopped them and a bystander helped subdue the suspect. David Henricks, 35, was booked on grand theft suspicions.
The four member Senate subcommittee headed by Sen. Dennis E. Carpenter will examine radical group activities while denying any statewide witch hunt. Fellow members include Sens. John L. Harmer Arlen F. Gregorio and James Q. Wedworth. Former chair Hugh M. Burns urged retaining the old subcommittee and its sealed files in state archives.
The National Federation of Catholic Priests Councils, representing 34,000 priests, urged the church to permit marriage and allow dioceses to admit married men. The group called optional celibacy a choice and urged returning priests who married. The proposal passed 182 to 23 with 3 abstentions.
A damaged notice lists the Lompoc Record staff led by President Mrs. Kenneth L. Adam and Editor Harry J. Crompe. It names officers and editors, affiliations with press associations, and a subscription rate of 2.25 dollars for daily and mail service.
Critics warned Governor Reagan's bid to cap Medi Cal abortions could harm teens and push them toward unsafe procedures. Marin Legal Aid argues the plan won’t curb welfare costs and would require minors to reveal parental details, risking unsafe outcomes and increased public spending.
Dr. Ruben Merliss urged California lawmakers to shield slaughterhouse workers from undulant fever or brucellosis. He cited 23 of 26 known cases among Clougherty Packing Co workers at Farmer John plants and warned the illness could reach housewives and consumers. The Vernon plant processes about 6,000 hogs daily with inspectors affected.
Angela Davis and her lawyers press for bail as state seeks a new judge to hear the murder case. Judge John P. McMurray disqualifies himself after Magee's motion alleging bias and unfair hearing. Four people died in a courthouse shootout in August. Magee faces charges of murder kidnapping and conspiracy.
Democratic Assemblyman Edwin L. Z berg proposes a single State Environmental Quality Board with eight regional boards to regulate water air solid waste nuclear radiation noise and pesticide pollution. The plan would give the board broad permitting power along the coast and allow citizens to sue to protect the environment, costing an estimated 3 to 5 million more annually. The bill, backed by the Sierra Club, aims to streamline environmental oversight and curb urban sprawl.
Philippine President Ferdinand E Marcos told UPI that Asian leaders fear uncertainties from U S policy shifts after Vietnam and troop withdrawals. He urged Washington to inform Asia early and suggested allies prepare to fill military gaps with training and equipment while discussing phased reductions.
California Assembly Democrats rewrite an administration bill to block Gov. Reagan from unilaterally pushing his welfare overhaul. The Brown amendment would curb statewide experimental welfare projects and may derail the governor’s plans if the legislature defeats the reform package.
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