October cost of living up 0.7 percent in third rise this year
UPI reports the Labor Department shows October CPI rising 0.7 percent led by higher prices for new cars fuel oil dairy products coffee clothing and mortgage rates. The index totals 164.6 with annual inflation at 8.4 percent and goods costing 164.60 for 100 in 1967. Real spendable income unchanged due to higher earnings and hours worked.
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Voters may decide on Santa Barbara County split in 1976
Santa Barbara County may vote in November 1976 on splitting the county into two parts. Fifth District Supervisor Harrell Fletcher outlined the plan at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast, detailing feasibility, boundaries, petition requirements, and a governor appointed commission to decide assets, fiscal impact, and governance.
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Reagan cracks to challenge Ford for 1976 nomination
Ronald Reagan announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 1976 while on a Miami visit. He pledged a gentlemanly campaign, targeted New Hampshire and Florida, and said he would rely on early primary showings to weaken Ford. A security incident occurred when a man was disarmed near Reagan as he spoke.
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Self-insurance barrier down for Lompoc District Hospital
The Lompoc District Hospital may adopt self-insurance after a policy shift by the SSA and possible Medicare acceptance of self-insurance costs. Board president Harold Thompson cautions that final adoption depends on future approvals while considering higher lab ECG and therapy fees to align with current market rates. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will be held at the hospital.
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Senate defies Ford on CIA report release
The Senate moved to publish a sensitive CIA assassination plots report after a four hour secret session. No vote was reached on public release or suppression, leaving plans to unveil the 400 page document at 6 30 p m EST intact despite President Ford's objections over national security concerns.
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