Murphy hints VAFB to get space shuttle
U S Senator George Murphy signaled the space shuttle program would base at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California rather than other states. Congressman Charles Teague reinforced the claim as a 2,000 strong Republican crowd heard promises to back Vandenberg as the site.
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Harley Craig
Lompoc
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Buddy Ebsen
Beverly Hillbillies
Egypt to name successor to Nasser this week likely
Cairo sources say a successor to President Gamal Abdel Nasser will be named soon with power spread among three or more top aides to avoid a single strongman. Possible choices include acting President Anwar el Sadat or former Prime Minister Ali Sabry amid Arab, Soviet, and regional tensions.
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Nixon Ends nine day European tour in Ireland visit
President Nixon flew from Dublin to Washington after a nine day trip highlighted by vows to pursue a full generation of peace. He met Eamon de Valera and Jack Lynch, faced antiwar protests, and dedicated a memorial marker at Timahoe for Milhouse ancestors as he urged renewed peace efforts in the Arab-Israeli conflict and Vietnam.
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Kent State Panel Blames Protests and Guards for Tragedy
The President's Commission on Campus Unrest faults violent protest and indiscriminate National Guard fire for four Kent State deaths last May 4. It condemns on both sides, vows no sanctuary for criminal acts, and warns against loaded rifles for guardsmen confronting demonstrators.
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Lompoc Water Report Finds Treated Water Harmless to Pipes and Plants
A Public Works report by Ken Dawson states treated water in Lompoc has higher pH and calcium carbonate coating that reduces corrosion in galvanized pipes and is less harmful to plants than raw water or home softeners. The study notes sodium levels and suggests further testing, public brochures, and UC Extension analysis to address corrosion concerns.
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Public Works
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Dawson
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Communists Step Up Attacks Across South Vietnam and Cambodia
Government spokesmen report a rapid increase in Communist operations in the Central Provinces of South Vietnam with deadly raids on a funeral, a restaurant, and a Saigon residence killing 27. In Cambodia Viet Cong sapper forces attacked a garrison on Route 4, destroyed several facilities, and left blood trails indicating wounded enemies. Route 4 remained open but light after a 12 hour battle aided by AC47 gunships.
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City Council to decide on auto wrecking locations in Lompoc
Lompoc City Council to consider two legal paths after Oct 1 deadline for two auto wrecking yards in non conforming zones. Options include civil injunction or criminal action. Also on agenda: weed abatement costs, water treatment pipe impact, a tree nursery at FCI property, motorcyclist nuisance, and a League of California Cities revenue note.
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Sand Word Help Saves Man from Isolated Island
Charles W. Baird of Santa Barbara, stranded four days on San Miguel Island after his Sea Mistress failed, scratched help in the sand and fired distress flares. A Coast Guard helicopter spotted the signals and rescued him after locating the fire and his waving shirt.
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