Lompoc Sees Adequate Water Supply Amid Drought
City water director Al Thompson told the Department of Water Resources that Lompoc’s water is in pretty good shape despite a slight local overdraft from total pumping. He warned a third consecutive drought could change the outlook but expects continued supply, conservation, and revenue improvements with staged plans ranging from voluntary conservation to mandatory rationing two years away if drought persists.
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Vaughn Proctor
Lompoc
State City Water Department
al Thompson
Department of Water Resources
Thompson
The
Water Commission
Indians Battle FCI for Religious Sweat Lodge Access
Lompoc federal prison offers an all faith chapel but Indian inmates seek a traditional sweat lodge. Archie Fire Lame Deer says the ceremony is central to Lakota religion and rehabilitation, and plans to sue for religious discrimination if denied. He argues the lodge aids sobriety where programs fail.
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FCI Lompoc
Sue Edelman
Lompoc
Federal Prison
FCI
Archie Fire
Lame Deer
Alcoholics Anonymous
Lawrence Grossman
Grossman
Tribe of Five Feathers
Charles Turnbo
Warden Grossman
Turnbo
Carter on tour of countryside in England during first abroad trip
President Carter visits Newcastle Sunderland and Washington Old Hall in England drawing cheers from thousands. He heads to London for a weekend economic summit while recalling his campaign days and ancestral roots.
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Newcastle - Upon-Tyne
England
UPI
Carter
George Washington
Jimmy
London
Newcastle
Sunderland
Washington Old Hall
Washington
90 million employed as unemployment dips to 7 percent
Washington reports April unemployment at 7 percent, the lowest since early in the recession. About 90 million people were employed, a record high, with 6.7 million still unemployed and a 330000 job drop from March. President Carter seeks faster decline with new stimulus.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Carter
Edelbrock named Allan Hancock College superintendent president
Dr. Gary R. Edelbrock interim president of Chemeketa Community College is selected to lead Allan Hancock College starting July 1 on a two year contract with an annual salary of 38000. He replaces Walter E. Conrad and has a long Oregon career including Mount Hood Community College and several community activities.
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Gary R. Edelbrock
Chemeketa Community College
Salem
Oregon
Allan Hancock College
Ernest E Righetti
Edelbrock
Walter E. Conrad
Dr. Edelbrock
Seattle
Washington
Oregon State University
Mount Hood Community College
Gresham
Rotary
YMCA
Episcopal Church
Patricia
Portland State University
County split campaign accelerates as June signature deadline nears
Opponents and proponents press their campaigns for Los Padres County ballot inclusion. Mary Ann Marsh of Taxpayers to Preserve Santa Barbara County says 21 of Santa Maria 60 precincts are canvassed, while Pro-split figure Jim Buchert cancels a Lom cop Farm Bureau Luncheon appearance amid Chamber of Commerce withdrawal. County Clerk Howard Menzel notes inquiries to withdraw names from petitions and a spokesman says 30 petition circulators are now active.
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Mary Ann Marsh
Lompoc
Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria
Jim Buchert
Buchert
Farm Bureau Center
Howard Menzel
Menzel
Los Padres County
Santa Barbara
Energy panel backs cabinet level Department of Energy
The House Government Affairs Committee approved a cabinet level Department of Energy by 35 to 2. The bill would grant the secretary power to set oil and gas prices and moves to the House floor for debate. The June Trailer Life issue highlights Lompoc flower fields and festival with lodging guidance.
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Washington
UPI
House
Carter
Department of Energy
Trailer Life Magazine
Lompoc
Mission property clash stalls plan for park entrance
Lompoc advisory group debated a proposed 215 acre front–entrance land purchase by the state to protect La Purisima Mission Park. The committee voted to reconvene with Richard May as state officials faced protests from property owners over potential acquisition and development rights.
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Vaughn Proctor
la Purisima Mission Park
Lompoc
Art Hibbits
Richard May
al Salzgeber
State Parks and Recreation Department
District 5
Goleta
Mission Entrance
Salzgeber
Henry Rivaldi
Frederic Starbuck
Hibbits
Starbuck
Rivaldi
Walter Holmdahl
Holmdahl
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