Silent Majority rallies to back Nixon during Unity Week
United Press International reports a broad push by Nixon supporters to counter antiwar protests. The plan includes flags, armbands, lighted homes, and parades led by veterans groups and notable backers like Bob Hope and Ronald Reagan.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Daley
Washington
Reagan
Southeast Asia
American Legion
San Francisco
Lompoc Couple Die in Fiery Arizona Crash
A Lompoc pair, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Compton of 305 Amherst Pt., died in a collision near Gila Bend Arizona. The truck driver Glen Elkins of Long Beach allegedly fell asleep. The Comptons had been en route to a Dallas reunion. Mrs. Compton chaired local health boards. Funeral plans were pending in Ennis Texas.
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Another senator vetoes Haynsworth
Sen Thomas J McIntyre of New Hampshire said he will vote against Clement F Haynsworth for the Supreme Court. The move dents Haynsworth hopes and raises opposition to 44 against 37 in favor among undecided and opposing senators.
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Supreme Court
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New England
Nixon weighs Rockefeller Latin America proposals
President Nixon invited Nelson A. Rockefeller to the White House to review about 80 Latin America policy proposals. A 137 page Rockefeller report, based on tours of 20 countries, warns Marxist subversion fears and backs some military regimes while urging reduced visible U.S. military presence. Nixon planned a Bethesda Naval Hospital checkup before meeting Rockefeller.
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U.S
Latin America
National Guard on standby for Washington antiwar protests
The 2700 strong District of Columbia National Guard is available as Justice Department officials warn of possible violence during protests planned around Saturday the 15th. A Defense Department advisory was sent to units beyond 100 miles of D C at the department’s request.
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Lompoc Considers Easement for FCI Annexation
The Lompoc City Council will review a resolution to accept a Pine Canyon Road easement from the US Army as a condition for annexing the Federal Correctional Institution. Approval could enable LAFCO filing and a year-end annexation, boosting city revenue and population.
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Veterans Day Observances and Closures Across City
County offices and schools will be closed for Veterans Day while City Hall remains open. City Hall employees observed the holiday on Monday, Oct. 27. Flags are urged to be flown by veteran organizations tomorrow. The West Ocean Avenue post office will be closed. The Lompoc Record will publish as usual.
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Lompoc Record
Weather Outlook With Variable Rain and Tides
Cloudy and rainy at times today with highs 65 to 70. Partly cloudy tonight and a few showers with lows 45 to 55. Mostly fair and warmer Tuesday highs 68 to 75. Local gusty northeast winds. High tides 6.7 feet at 9:50 a.m. and 3.6 feet at 11:56 p.m. Low tides 2.2 feet at 3:26 a.m. and minus 1.1 feet at 5:14 p.m.
Viet Cong raid hits Ban Me Thuot airfield base
Viet Cong commandos attacked the Ban Me Thuot helicopter base 157 miles northeast of Saigon. They destroyed three trucks and hit six huts and a bunker with mortars, wounding eight Americans. one attacker was fatally hurt.
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U.S
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Nixon
United States
Ban Me Thout
Boy Attacked by St Bernard in Lompoc Suburb
A seven year old Hapgood student Joey Katin of 1612 Penbrooke Dr Lompoc suffered severe facial wounds after a St Bernard owned by Paul Leary attacked him at 305 Huntington Pl Police said the dog was chained Mark Leary restrained the animal and it is under a 10 day quarantine Rabies inoculations were reportedly up to date at the time of the incident
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