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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1971
Page
1
In Alameda a Stop the Coral Sea protest failed as Navy police redirected demonstrators to keep the base open. The launch marked a war relief mission with 4 300 crew aboard.
President Nixon announced another U S troop pullout from Vietnam totaling 45 000 men to reduce levels to 139 000 by February 1 1970 The plan calls for 25 000 leaving in December and 20 000 in January with a residual force kept unless a negotiated settlement is reached Air power will continue in Southeast Asia and progress on Vietnamization and prisoners is noted.
The Cost of Living Council exempted all federal workers and the military from wage controls, clearing about 2.6 million government employees for pay raises totaling roughly 5 billion by mid 1972. The move allows large industries under contract to raise prices with limited pre-notification, though price hikes must stay within a 2.5 percent ceiling. The boost includes a near 15 percent military raise and a separate 5.5 percent government-wide increase deferred to July 1.
Merchants in Lompoc indicate price rises will be limited after Nixon’s price freeze ends tonight. Perfume may rise due to imports, but foodstuffs and most items likely hold steady or rise only with wholesale changes. Restaurant prices and clothing appear stable, with some retailers ready to absorb minor hikes.
Postal officials outline Christmas mailing deadlines from Lompoc for greeting cards and parcels. Military overseas air mail cards by Dec. 10. domestic parcels Dec. 1 for distant states, Dec. 10 local, Dec. 15 nearby, Dec. 15 airmail. cards by Dec. 10 distant, Dec. 15 local, Dec. 22 airmail. International vary by country with Canada and Mexico dates noted.
An insurance committee warns council that city liability rates may almost double after Eagle Star dropped municipal liability coverage. Firemans Fund bids $50,000 yearly. Home Insurance offered $34,315. The city cites poorer past claims and a 50 percent premium loss ratio over three years as reasons for higher quotes.
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