14 Nov 1974
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1974
Page
1
The county ROP starts in January with classes in television repair plumbing stenography and food services funded by a 278000 tax. Programs place students in on site training at partnered businesses while avoiding overlap with existing schools and prioritizing high school aged youth.
Washington officials report the Ford administration told top officials that exploration of three coast oil fields is under consideration as a national energy initiative. Key figures from the administration were not identified in the brief.
Southern California cities move to hire William Ruckelshaus as their lawyer to oppose Interior Department offshore oil leases. City officials press for environmental impact reviews and possible lawsuits while federal plans to triple offshore leasing face opposition from Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and state leaders.
The Labor Department reports the Wholesale Price Index rose 2.3 percent in October driven by a 4.7 percent jump in farm products and processed foods. The index reached 170.0, about 70 percent above 1967 levels, signaling higher consumer prices soon.
Chester Curtis fills in for his Record carrier son Clyde who is recovering from an appendectomy and walks the route for porch deliveries. Constable Livingston of Lompoc's Justice Court canvassed downtown yesterday morning to assemble a jury for the afternoon session.
County consultants Livingston and Blayney unveil a master plan for Ocean Park at the Santa Ynez River mouth. It calls for elevated boardwalks over marshes, expanded picnicking and day-use areas, controlled viewing, improved sanitation, a driftwood management edge, and an environmental interpretive center while preserving habitats. The plan outlines six core actions and multiple site enhancements to balance recreation with conservation.
A single engine aircraft crashed near Santa Maria Airport killing the pilot. Officials found the wreck at 9:20 a.m. near the Dragstrip on the south side of the airport and suspect the crash occurred overnight. An airport official described the impact as crushing the plane into a ball. No overdue aircraft reports were found at Lompoc or Santa Maria airports.
President Ford arrives in Las Vegas for an economic talk to realtors. He urges consumers to buy wisely, cut federal spending, raise taxes, and support housing measures while forecasting an eventual economic upturn despite inflation and recession fears. He backs extending Home Purchase Aid to used housing and pushing financial reforms.
United Mine Workers 38 member bargaining council meets to decide whether to recommend rank and file approval of a wage and benefits agreement covering 120,000 miners. The pact includes pension gains, health fund funding, inflation bonuses, and staged pay raises.
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved forwarding the working drawings of the Ryon Park Community Facility Building to the city council for final approval with the stipulation that a senior citizens committee and Commissioner Leonard Akronowitz review them first. The $100,000 project by Richard Taylor is a 2800 square foot, single story facility with a lobby, billiard room, kitchen, restrooms, and a 12 foot high assembly room, funded entirely by federal revenue sharing. Construction bids will follow after Dec 17 council consideration, with possible early February start.
Fair through Friday with high clouds and morning fog. Cooler today with highs in the 60s to low 70s and nights near 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Friday tides reach 6.1 feet at 10:55 a.m. Low tides 0.7 feet at 6:11 p.m. and 2.0 feet at 4:40 a.m.
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