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Newspaper

Lompoc Record

Location

Lompoc, California, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1972

Page

3

Nixon Vows Blockade Until POWs Released

President Nixon meets with POW families at the White House and reiterates that the blockade of North Vietnam will stay in place until prisoners are freed. Mrs. Stockdale and other spouses report assurances and discuss potential actions, including a possible Marine landing if negotiations fail.

Washington UPI Nixon United States North Vietnam James B. Stockdale Coronado Calif U.S Stockdale Joseph P. Dunn Boston Navy China Paul E. Galanti Richmond Virginia Maureen Dunn National League of Families of American Southeast Asia League White House Allan Hancock College Presbyterian Church Orcutt

City drainage panel postpones meeting due to attendance

The city's drainage committee postponed a meeting tonight because county flood control chief James Stubchner could not attend. Stubchner was expected to brief the panel on county funds for early flood control work. Yong Sun Calvert, 24, sustained minor injuries Friday when her husband Robert Ray Calvert 21 of Vandenberg AFB collided with a car driven by Thomas Lee Carter 26.

James Stubchner Stubchaer Yong Sun Calvert Robert Ray Calvert Vandenberg Air Force Base Thomas Lee Carter

Local Briefs From Lompoc And Santa Ynez Area

Closing stock quotations are provided by Rohrbaugh and Co. Reports note an accident at Maple Avenue and K Street as well as a motorcycle fall on Laurel Avenue and F Street. Edward Dunn Jr. of Gardenia Street sought private medical care after the 9:15 a.m. crash.

Rohrbaugh and Co Constellation Road Lompoc North Maple Avenue K Street Lewis Edward Dunn Jr Gardenia St Laurel Avenue F Street Dunn

Street Work Program Presses On in Downtown Repairs

City street crews continue leveling and capping downtown segments in a 38000 program ahead of alley repairs in five blocks. Totals rise to about 60000 for this fiscal year street maintenance with alley work adding about 5000. Ken Dawson notes similar or slightly higher funding is proposed for 1972-73 budget.

Ken Dawson Public Works

Drought and Heat Fuel California Brush Fires

A weekend drought and heat wave with gusty winds spread fires across Southern California. One stubborn blaze burned over 1500 acres at Barona Indian Reservation near Ramona. another near Julian covered about 500 acres and was controlled Sunday night after 600 firefighters battled it.

United Press International California San Diego County Barona Indian Reservation Ramona Julian

Queen Elizabeth Opens Historic Paris Visit

Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Paris for a five day state visit aimed at mending Franco British ties. President Pompidou welcomes the royal party and a 10 gun salute signals the start of ceremonies at Orly and the Elysee. The tour includes Versailles banquet and trips to Arles Nimes Longchamp Rouen plus a return to royal exile history.

Paris UPI Elizabeth II England France Georges Pompidou Duke of Edinburgh Orly Airfield Pompidou Elysee Charles de Gaulle Britain Ropean de Gaulle Champs-Elysees Presidential Palace Versailles Arles Nimes Longchamps Rouen Joan of Arc

County agrees to land use for Lompoc Babe Ruth diamonds

The County of Santa Barbara will allow use of a 9.3 acre parcel behind the Lompoc Shopping Center for three Babe Ruth League practice diamonds. League officials request fencing and backstops, with donations and heavy equipment needed. Shopping Center Association to supply water. use lasts until county plans change.

Santa Barbara Lompoc George Hillin The League

High court rules Amish at 16 can quit school

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Amish parents may withdraw their children from school before age 16, a decision limited to the Amish sect. The ruling cites long objections to compulsory attendance and notes it does not apply to other groups or communes.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Warren E Burger

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