Two Airmen Die In Fiery Highway 1 Crash
Two airmen identified as David Paul Kroll and James Stephen Revak, both 21, died when their car left Highway 1 near a canyon and burst into flames. Cass Bennett, 19, survived with multiple injuries. Revak was the driver incinerated in the wreck. Civilian Bennett was listed in stable condition at Lompoc Hospital.
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David Paul Kroll
James Stephen Revak
North B St
Cass Bennett
Rainslick Highway 1
Wye
Bennett
Lompoc
Revak
Kroll
Beattie Motors
California Highway Patrol
Sheriff’s Department
County Fire Department
County approves lease for park in Lompoc
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously authorized a 50 year lease of a 4.5 acre parcel in Lompoc for park use. The site between Lompoc High School and the shopping center may host a privately developed racquetball facility with rent paid to the city.
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Lompoc
Ryan Park
Santa Barbara
Board of Supervisors
Lompoc High School
Epee
Parks and Recreation Commission
Francis H. Beattie
Eugene Stevens
Stevens
Rainbow
Peacekeeping force takes over in Beirut
Syrian dominated peacekeeping army sweeps through Beirut taking control of the capital with little resistance. Four civilians and three Syrians wounded by a mine, a sniper killed by the Syrians, and troops from Saudi Arabia Sudan and Libya participate in the operation as residents cheer the advance through east and west Beirut.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Libya
Beiruit
Rue Basta
West Beirut
Indications point to lower food price hikes in 1977
Washington reports that retail food prices may rise 3 to 4 percent in 1977, similar to the 3 percent increase this year. Agriculture Department economists cite potential big crops next year, with restaurant prices likely up 5 to 6 percent and grocery prices rising less, while overall food costs ease relative to past years.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Rex F. Daly
James Donald
Donald
Ford in Palm Springs Focus on Retirement Home Decision
President Ford ends California vacation leaning toward Palm Springs as retirement site after Carter era. He and Betty viewed homes in Thunderbird complex with Firestone villa, amid reports of a private, upscale community and possible purchase. aides say he is casual about plans and unused to press queries. Ford lost four pounds and returns to Washington for a busy November with personal decision making on where to live post presidency.
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Palm Springs
UPS
Ford
California Desert
Thunderbird Golf Complex
Betty
Washington
Jimmy Carter
White House
Ron Nessen
Fords
Nelsen
Maj
Robert Barrett
Arizona
Leonard K. Firestone
U.S
Belgium
California
Firestone
Rain adds to early season totals in Lompoc and Santa Ynez
Light showers spread across the Lom poc and Santa Ynez Valleys pushing season totals to 4.59 inches in Lompoc and 6.85 inches in Santa Ynez. The region previously endured a severe drought with sparse rainfall last year while daytime highs hovered near the 90s and October marked the start of measurable rain.
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Lompoc
Santa Ynez
Santa Barbara County
Ber
Santa Ynez Valley
Postal surplus may spare higher postage next year
The Postal Service posted a $15 million surplus for the three months ending Oct 1, the first since 1971 under the semi public system. Postmaster General Bailar credits efficiency and minor volume rise, noting any 1977 rate increase would be very late if needed.
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Washington
UPI
Benjamin F. Bailar
Bailar
Congress
Postal Service
Bailor
Quake Strikes Peking With Heavy Seismic Shock
A strong earthquake, rated 6.5 by the U.S. Geologic Survey, rocked Peking in the heaviest tremor since July in northeast China. The Royal Hong Kong Observatory logged the event at 9:57 p.m. local time, with observers noting potential damage and unclear epicenter details. Kyodo News in Tokyo cited rapid reports from China. Marcus Baath of Uppsala Institute warned the quake could cause damage.
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Hong Kong
UPI
Peking
China
Royal Hong Kong Observatory
Kyodo News Rvice
Tokyo
Marcus Baath
Uppsala Institute
Sunny Warm Days With Clear Cool Nights This Week
Warmer days and clear cool nights through Tuesday with lows from 50 to 57 and highs from 75 to 82. Coastal tides run high at 4.8 feet and 4.0 feet on Tuesday with 5:42 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. low tides at 1.6 feet and 0.9 feet at 11:47 p.m.
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Lompoc Hospital
CHP
Highway 1
Lompoc-Casmalia Road
Daly
Tan and
Slim
Cabrillo High School
Flip Reade
Sheriff's
Huyck Stadium
Cabrillo
Photos
Adrienne McAdam
U.S. Geological Survey
Golden
Colo
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