Different dam policy revealed in California flood control plans
State water officials say policy varies by level of government regarding reimbursement for dam and reservoir right of way used for flood control. James J. Doody notes the Flood Control Act of 1946 blocks state reimbursement, while federal funding may cover costs for certain projects. He cites past practices and cautions Congress and affected interests define responsibility, not the state.
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James J. Doody
Southern District
State Department of Water Resources
State of California
Lompoc
Doody
Oroville
del Valle
New Don Padre
Doddy
Congress
California
United States
Prophet Club Plans Weekend at Ocean Avenue Coffeehouse
The Prophet Community Coffeehouse at 414 W Ocean Ave hosts Soul Affairs tonight with 50 cent admission and a snack bar open all night. On Saturday March 22 the coffeehouse closes for a Veterans Memorial Building dance by Silver Freedom. Sunday night features a Prophet discussion on program ideas.
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Prophet Community Coffeehouse
W. Ocean Ave
Prophet
Veterans’ Memorial Building
Silver Freedom
Youth climbs tree to two-story roof rescue ends safely
Five year old John Elbert of 1532 W North Avenue in Lompoc climbed a tree to the roof of a two story building on West North Avenue. Firemen rigged a ladder and brought him down with no injuries. He reached the roof but could not descend. parish witnesses reported the climb.
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Lompoc
West North Avenue
John Elbert
North Avenue
Father booked for assault after family quarrel and gunfire
A 50 year old Vandenberg Village man Harry E Simpson was booked on suspicion of assault with intent to commit murder after a family quarrel ended with a .45 cal gunshot. Bail set at 3125 dollars. arraignment pending in Lompoc Justice Court.
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Vandenberg Village
Harry E. Simpson
Vega Ave
Lompoc Justice Court
Simpson
Vega Avenue
Billie Gene Simpson
Young Simpson
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Funds Allocated to Lompoc Airport From Aviation Taxes
Funds totaling 2500 dollars were allocated to Lompoc Airport. Announcement by Joseph R. Crotti, State Director of Aeronautics. Money sourced from Airport Assistance Revolving Funds from aviation taxes and a two cent withholding tax on aviation fuel.
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Lompoc
Joseph R. Crotti
Rain totals rise as showers bring months' tally to 21.69 inches
Overnight rainfall in Lompoc reached .09 inches pushing the season total to 21.69. Heavier showers were noted at 10:30 a.m. today, with last year at this time recording 7.53 inches. An engine fire damaged a Ford owned by Henry Carlton at 521 So. A St. The fire department said exhaust backfired into the carburetor causing a brief blaze with no injuries or major damage.
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Lompoc
Ford
Henry Carlton
St., Lompoc
Press Club to hear PR speaker Jack Cooke in Lompoc
Lompoc Valley Press Club names Jack Cooke deputy director of public relations for McDonnell Douglas as guest speaker at the March 27 meeting. John Dillon says the program will include films of new Douglas aircraft and a flood feature, plus a working session for newsmen and PR reps. A second event on April 10 will host a “Meet the Candidate” night for five school board hopefuls at the Elks Club.
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Jack Cooke
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corp
Lompoc Valley
Dillon
Douglas
Elks Club
Four Arrested In Lompoc Drug Probe
Four Santa Barbara residents were arrested in Lompoc on a plain drunk charge and suspicion of possessing dangerous restricted drugs. In custody were Louie Calvo Jr. 27 Laura Armstrong 19 and Fredrick Rojo 19. A 16 year old juvenile was turned over to a parent. Police seized a small quantity of pills and capsules for analysis. The arrests followed a report that a car with four occupants knocked down two trees at College Avenue and North H Street.
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Santa Barbara
Lompoc
Louie Calvo Jr
Laura Armstrong
Fredrick Rojo
College Avenue
North H Street
Dozen Cities Confer on Combatting Oil Actions
Representatives from more than a dozen Southern California coastal cities and Orange County officials met in Santa Barbara for a two day session to combat offshore oil pollution in state and federal waters. Santa Barbara official Petrie supported a national alliance, noting President Nixon will view the slick from the air. He and Planning Director Whitehead discussed enlisting support from cities, counties, and states on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to protect tourism and coastal economies. Maine, home to pollution fighter Sen. Edmund Muskie, was cited as a potential ally.
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Dick Praul
California
Orange County
Santa Barbara
Clifford Petrie
Nixn
Petrie
Seaboard
Gulf of Mexico
Richard S. Whitehead
Maine
Sen
Edmund Muskie
Massachusetts
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
Orange
San Diego
Carpinteria Summerland
Union Oil Co
Newport Beach
San Clemente
Laguna Beach
Huntington Beach
Seal Beach
Long Beach
City of
Los Angeles
Redondo Beach
Hermosa Beach
el Segundo
Oceanside
Carlsbad
del Mar
San Diego County
City
Reagan
Washington
Nixon
Summerland Beach
Free one day business workshop in Santa Barbara
A free one day business workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs is scheduled in Santa Barbara on Tuesday April 3. The SBA Los Angeles regional office will present the event at the Santa Barbara County Educational Service Center auditorium. Experienced businessmen will cover financing taxes legal aspects site location and admin management. Advance registration is not required.
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Santa Barbara
Small Business Administration
Los Angeles
SBA
Santa Barbara County
Alvin P. Meyers
Meyers
Obituary for Gertrude Milam 88 Milam Mother of Frank Milam
Services were held Wednesday at Valhalla in Burbank for Mrs. Gertrude Milam 88 mother of Frank Milam of Lompoc owner of Laurel Square Television. She died Monday and is survived by another son Charles Douglas Milam of Burbank.
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Gertrude Milam
Frank Milam
Lompoc
Laurel Square Television
Valhalla
Burbank
Lysimetry Workshop Set in Lompoc Library
The Lompoc Field Station of the U S Agricultural Research Service will host a two day Lysimetry Workshop March 25 and 26. Paul Nixon leads the local Station and has invited twenty four scientists from western United States to participate in this seminar. There will be an exchange of information on techniques of measuring rates.
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Lompoc
U.S. Agricultural Research Service
Paul Nixon
United States
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