Letter to the editor opposes mandatory seat belts
Fred Reed of Lompoc California argues against Assemblyman Don MacGillvray’s plan for nationwide mandatory seat belts. He contends the 0.4 percent scenario is a bad odds gamble and notes legal limits on backseat belts and vehicle design. He cites Australia’s 20 percent death-rate drop as a possible counterpoint and questions the cited statistics.
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E. G. Waters
Don MacGillvray
Mr. Waters
John Miller
Assemblyman
MacGillivray
Miller
Australia
Fred Reed
Lompoc
Largest U.S. currency in use is the $100 bill
The World Almanac facts note the largest denomination in active use is the $100 bill while the $2, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 notes have been discontinued due to sharp declines. Destruction follows circulation through the Federal Reserve and Treasury.
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U.S
Federal Reserve
U.S. Treasury
County Adopts Restricted Ground Leaf Burning Rules
On April 23 1973 the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a rule under the Air Pollution Control District. Leaves weeds grass clippings shrubbery and tree prunings may be burned only by occupants of one and two family dwellings on permitted days in February May August and November with a special permit from the local fire agency. May 1973 marks the first designated month.
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Santa Barbara
State Air Resources Board
Moscone Offers Universal Health Care Plan for California
Senator George Moscone introduces the Consumers Health Protection Act to overhaul California health care. He cites $9 billion annual spending and urges a universal plan funded by government sources and payroll deductions from employers and employees. Families earning $10 000 would pay 140 a year. those at 12 000 would pay 190. Doctors would deliver full medical services from preventive to catastrophic care.
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California
George Moscone
San Francisco
Moscone
Consumers Health Protection Act
Beer sales eyed at Jalama and Cachuma County Beach Parks
County Park Director says Jalama Beach Park could seek a beer sales license similar to the Cachuma Store after a county code amendment allowing such licensing was approved. Objections may be filed with the state Alcoholic Beverage Control. The ban on beer sales at county parks had been lifted earlier, amid prior violations and complaints about increased beer consumption near lakes. In a separate note, Allan Hancock College A Cappella Choir announces a May 6 homecoming concert at 8:30 p.m. in the Hancock Pavilion, Santa Maria, with tickets at 1.50 for adults and 1.00 for students.
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Lake Cachuma Recreation Area
Michael Pahos
Jalama County Beach Park
Cachuma
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Department
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria
United States
Hancock College
Santa Ynez Valley
Park Commission
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Solvang
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Lompoc Valley County Park
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Kroehler
Famous Brand
Herculon
King's Furniture
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