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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1971
Page
1
A Senate committee approved a measure to halt the nationwide rails strike by ordering signalmen back to work until at least Oct 1 and granting a 17.5 percent interim pay hike. The proposal moves to the Senate floor for rapid action and exceeds President Nixon’s initial request.
The White House backs a Senate plan to end the signalmen strike with a July 1 deadline and an interim wage increase. Congress weighs similar measures as companies report disruption and potential layoffs if the stoppage persists, while local notes mention diatomacious earth shipments and foggy coastal weather.
Public education series on drug abuse starts at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater at Lompoc High School. Lompoc Valley Drug Abuse Coordinating Council and Lompoc Unified School District sponsor four weekly talks through June 8 with speakers from local agencies and the Drop In Center.
Lompoc residents and environmental groups pressed for proof of need and impact as a $7.5 million State Route 1 project to replace the winding local road faces ongoing scrutiny. The board set July 6 for an environmental impact report and more data on traffic, cost, and feasibility.
The Lompoc City Council will review City Administrator Gene Wahlers report proposing the county sheriff operate the city jail or house prisoners in a Santa Maria substation. Current $500 monthly county cost to the city would rise to $1,500 after a one month extension. The county aims to open the Santa Maria substation. The meeting also covers zoning amendments for hospitals and wrecking yards, and a beautification commission ordinance.
In Sacramento the Revenue and Taxation Committee clears a 2 billion property tax relief package for 1971. It ex eliminates tax on owner occupied homes up to 16 000 and lowers taxes on higher valued homes. A 5 percent minimum tax applies to preferential income above 30 000. Governor Reagan is cited regarding his 1970 tax status.
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