Lompocan injured in Ventura crash on Highway 101
A Lompoc man Warren J. Preslar, 49, was listed in serious condition at Ventura General Hospital after his car went out of control on Highway 101 near Faria Park and flipped into a drainage ditch. His wife Sara Louise, 42, and son Larry John, 7, were not admitted. The incident happened during heavy rain with CHP noting slick roads.
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Census final count reshapes House with 14 states gaining seats
The Census Bureau data show 204,765,770 people in the United States, triggering reapportionment that adds five seats to California and three to Florida, with Arizona Colorado and Texas each gaining one. Nine states lose seats including New York and Pennsylvania. Changes effective with the 93rd Congress in 1973.
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Robertson named city safety director in Lompoc
Former police chief Ray Robertson began work today as director of Public Safety in Lompoc after a recent promotion. City Administrator Gene Wahlers announced the post, with Robertson to update the city's disaster preparedness plan as his initial duty.
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Residents rake pine needles amid mild South H Street crowd
In Lompoc residents surveyed on Thanksgiving travel report clear weather with strong winds and rain moving in tonight and Tuesday. Forecast calls for highs in the 50s, overnight upper 40s, and tricky tides.
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Pope Paul VI Welcomed in Sydney Amid Crowds
Pope Paul VI arrived in Sydney to a turbulent welcome as about 3,000 greeted him at the airport, while thousands lined streets for a Town Hall ceremony. Police counted some 700,000 observers by nightfall. The pope urged aid to Samoa’s needs and warned Australia against excessive wealth, while noting his trip aimed to join Australian and Oceanian bishops.
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City Officials Promote Pollution Control and Beautification
Lompoc city leaders pursue air quality and waste cleanup efforts. City Administrator Gene Wahlers cites tires ban near the wastewater plant, low lead gasoline, landfill use, and exploration of natural gas. Officials urge no burning and seek council approval for building burn requests.
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Israel accuses Egypt of renewed Suez ceasefire violations
Israel charges Egypt with new cease-fire breaches along the Suez Canal. It says Egypt is establishing SAM2 and SAM3 missile bases on the Egyptian side, with a protest filed to United Nations cease-fire supervisors in Jerusalem. Israel plans Dayan to push terms for peace talks when meeting U.S. leaders in mid-December.
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95 California fatalities lead Holiday death toll
United Press International estimates show 629 traffic deaths over the Thanksgiving weekend with California recording a record 95 fatalities. Ohio 34 and New York 31 follow. the Pennsylvania Turnpike crash among the worst with 10 killed and 11 wounded.
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