21 Mar 1974
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1974
Page
1
The district proposes a 10 percent salary increase for teachers and classified staff effective April 1, costing about $900,000. The move aims at wrapping up negotiations before April 1 to leverage the extra three percent, with July 1 usually cited for raises.
Attorney for Haldeman and Ehrlichman asks appeals court to block sending a secret grand jury report to the House Judiciary Committee. He argues release could prejudice a fair trial and seeks a stay of Judge Sirica's order. The case centers on possible impeachment grounds against President Nixon.
California Highway Patrol Commissioner Walter Pudinski says the 55 mph national limit erodes respect for law, urges a return to 65 mph as soon as practical with easing gasoline shortages. He argues lower volumes, not slower speeds, cut crash deaths and warns enforcement becomes energy policing.
Ian Ball 26 was held without bail in Bow Street Magistrates Court after an attempted royal kidnapping near Buckingham Palace. Police reveal Ball had substantial funds and may have aided by associates. state security cited. Ball requested legal aid as detectives continued questioning.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 1.3 percent rise in the cost of living for February, driven largely by higher food prices and increased gasoline and energy costs. The 12 month rate reached 10 percent, the first time since 1947.
Glimpses show Police Lt Ernie Bouslaugh in a bright red sport coat outside an open service station at Ocean Avenue and H Street this morning. A line of autos stretched from the station as the scene unfolded.
Weather forecasts note clearing night and morning clouds with sunny afternoons and mild temperatures in the 60s today and Friday. In London a dramatic kidnap attempt on Princess Anne triggered a massive security overhaul, police capture of the gunman, and renewed plans for armored royal transport and tighter royal routes.
The Commerce Department reports the United States moved 1.214 billion into the black for 1973, an $11 billion swing from 9.843 billion deficit in 1972. It marks the first annual surplus since data collection began in 1960 and signals stronger external health.
The Lompoc Valley Democratic Club hosts a candidate night for Santa Barbara County Sheriff and District Attorney. Incumbents John Carpenter and David Minier lead, facing challengers Richard Waugh Merlin McCuen, and Stan Roden. Presentations five minutes each with audience questions.
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