Direct election of Lompoc mayor debated for November vote
Lompoc City Council weighs placing a direct mayoral election on the November ballot. If approved by voters, the first direct election could occur next March. otherwise the council would keep the current system of council members selecting the mayor.
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Nixon says he did not intend cover up Watergate actions
In a Frost interview Nixon says he did not intend to cover up criminal action but sought to contain the scandal to protect innocent people ending 32 months of silence. He cites involvement of the CIA and seeks to shield those not implicated from smear.
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Carter vows close work with Congress and budget talks
President Carter opened a three hour White House session with Cabinet members and congressional leaders to align on a balanced 1981 federal budget. The meeting followed disputes over a $50 tax rebate and included key figures like Bert Lance, Andrew Young, Max Cleland, Arthur Burns, Robert Byrd, Tom ONeill, and Jim Wright as they discussed options and inevitabilities for cooperation.
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Burglars Hit Lompoc City, School, Auto Parts
Lompoc police report multiple burglaries including a city water treatment facility at 1801 W Central Ave where a drill press, heavy vise, and an arc welder were taken valued about 865 dollars. High school at 515 W College Ave lost an eight millimeter camera over 200 dollars. Monte s Auto Parts at 136 N H St reported 531 dollars in auto parts including eight shock absorbers two carburetors and a flashlight. A transceiver 250 dollars was stolen from Luther D Faulkner s car at 1301 F E Airport Ave.
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Auditor says county split flawed with statistical errors
William Parsons former project manager for the county feasibility study argues the split proposal rests on basic conceptual and statistical errors. He cites geography and tax-base disparities to claim north and south counties could face reduced services and higher taxes. a second installment will detail his criticisms.
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