Lawmakers oppose reduced lumber standards in homebuilding
Reps John Dingell and Benjamin Rosenthal urge Commerce Secretary Maurice Stans to reject a proposal to weaken lumber size and strength for homes. FTC Chairman Paul Rand Dixon says new standards before Stans could be deceptive under Fair Trade laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Sammi Washington
UPI
House
Commerce
Maurice H. Stans
Paul Rand Dixon
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Stans
Stans This Week, Reps, John D. Dingell, D-Mich., and Benjamin S. Rosenthal
Dn.y
Industry lumber standards spark congressional clash
Representatives Dingell and Rosenthal oppose proposed American Lumber Standards Committee rules backed by the Commerce Department. The plan would cut 2x4 dimensions and allow strength ratings based on multiple species, raising home costs and complicating pipe installations. IDS executives addressed a Minneapolis career conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lumber Standards Committee
Dixon
Dingell
Dingell-Rosenthal
Commerce Department
U.S
Stans
Hempstead
N.Y
Russo
House Selection Committee
Rosenthal
House
Government Operations Committee
Edwards Promoted to Assistant Cashier at Regional Office
Kirk V. Edwards former assistant manager at the Lompoc Branch of Security Pacific National Bank is promoted to assistant cashier at the Tri Counties Regional Office in Santa Barbara. He will assist regional operations officer and supervise operations at 33 Security Pacific locations in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk V. Edwards
Lompoc
Security Pacific National Bank
Tri-Counties
Santa Barbara
Edwards
Security Pacific
Ventura
San Luis Obispo
Soldier Promotions and Assignments Highlight California Native
Army Sergeant Jesse A. Faragan, 21, son of Manuel and Patricia Faragan of Lompoс, promoted Sept. 25 in Germany with the 3d Infantry Division. A tracked vehicle mechanic, he joined in January 1968 after basic at Fort Ord and a June 1968 overseas arrival. Also, Private First Class Charles W. Barnes, 20, of Sunset Manor Vandenberg AFB, joined Oct. 16 with Americal Division in Vietnam as an infantryman.
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Aschaffenburg
Germany
Jesse A. Faragan
Manuel F. Faragan
E. Pine
Lompoc
3D Infantry
Faragan
Fort Ord
Calif
Lompoc High School
Allan Hancock Junior College
Santa Maria
U. S. Army
Vietnam
Charles W. Barnes
Rowland F. Barnes
Sunset Manor
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Americal Division
Army Specialist Four Gary Burnett Assigned in Vietnam
Army Specialist Four Gary A. Burnett aged 19 is assigned Oct 12 to the Americal Division in Vietnam as a medical supply specialist. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Melvin H Burnett of Lompoch Lompoch is a typographical error for Lom Pok.
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U.S. Army
Vietnam
AHTNC
Gary A. Burnett
Melvin H. Burnett
Alcor Ave
Lompoc
Americal Division
Lompoc Graduate Named Stinger of the Month Aboard Sara toga
George E. Taylor, a Lompoc High School graduate, has been named Stinger of the Month aboard the Navy aircraft carrier Saratoga, now on duty in the Mediterranean. He serves as senior line petty officer with Attack Squadron 113 and is the son of Delton Scherer of Lompoc and George Taylor of Santa Barbara. He previously earned Plane Captain of the Month with another squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Taylor
Lompoc High School
Saratoga
Mediterranean Sea
Taylor
Delton Scherer
Lompoc
George Taylor
Santa Barbara
Private Soberano Assigned to 1st Infantry in Vietnam News
Private First Class Pet Soberano, 20, and his wife Jenifer, live in Santa Maria and Lompoc. He was assigned October 13 to the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam as an infantryman.
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U.S. Army
Vietnam
Pet Soberano
Lloyd Johnson
Windsor
Santa Maria
Jenifer
First St
Lompoc
Accrediting Team to Visit Allan Hancock College
Allan Hancock College will host a three day visit by the Accrediting Commission for Junior Colleges from April 14 to 16 to evaluate reaccreditation. The team will review seven divisions, visit classes and clubs, and interview students and staff as part of a renewal process.
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Allan Hancock College
Accrediting Commission For Junior Colleges
William Houpt
Houpt
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Allan Hancock
John S. Hansen
State Center
Moire C. Charters
Reedley College
Philip E. DeMarco
Community Colleges Board of Governors
John MacDonald
Mira Costa College
Alex D. Aloia
Loyola University
John W. Adams
Solano College
Miguel Guerrero
San Joaquin Delta College
William N. Kepley, Jr
Antelope Valley College
Dr. Houpt
Vandenberg military honored on retirement ceremony
Six personnel stationed at Vandenberg were retired in a ceremony. Medal presentations were made by Major General William C. Garland of the 1st Strategic Aerospace Division. Names include Lt Col Lester D. Snell Major Joseph G. Petit Major Joseph F. Daly and others with new residence plans announced.
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Vandenberg
Lester D. Snell
Joseph G. Petit
Joseph F. Daly
Alvin C. Busby
Calvin Cook
Felix F. Esquibel
William C. Garland
1St
Strategic Aerospace Division
Snell
Istrad
Marjorie
Petit
4392Nd Aerospace Support Group
Trust fund scholars announced first annual Davis Scholarship recipients
Recipients of the J. M. and Phoebe Davis Educational Trust Fund Scholarship were announced. The $2,000 total gifts four $500 awards to Hancock College and area high schools, honoring John Lee Anderson, Phillip Amido, Cheryl Utsunomiya, and Kevin Ontiveros for their achievements and potential.
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J. M
Phoebe Davis
Robert Penny
Allan Hancock College
Hancock
John Lee Anderson
Lompoc
Community rap sessions aid youth problems at local house
The Drug Abuse Committee reported rising attendance at rap sessions held twice weekly at Community Services House. About 15 to 20 participate on average, with two youths referred to a state heroin program. Director Jack Hanstein and the committee seek community support for more education and counseling, sending letters to local organizations with a progress report.
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Community Services House
Jack Hanstein
Hanstein
Lompoc group to explore rehab options and referrals
A Lompoc health committee plans to use a vacant home at no cost as a half way house or rehab center for drug problems. Members Dunn and Hanstein will visit Sin hospital and other centers to learn more and discuss bringing in Berkeley's Committee for Psychedlic Drug Information to speak with youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Eileen Dunn
Hanstein
Mendocino State Hospital
Committee For Psychedlic Drug Information
Berkeley
Lompoc
Bridges and bids spark dramatic end play study
In a bridge discussion Jacoby notes South might have bid 3NT but pursued 150 honors. Oswald explains the successful defense required precise play including end play and an unusual unblock. The hands show West North East South at 2NT Pass 3 Pass 3NT Pass Pass Pass, with a club lead bamboozling South and producing a dramatic rescue.
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Jim
South
Oswald
East
West
Cancer Education Week Observed in Lompoc This Month
Lompoc observes Cancer Education Week November 9 to 15 with posters films and talks to highlight smoking hazards. Local display of the Peter Max poster and an Honor Roll of those who quit will be featured.
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Lompoc
Ray Williams
Peter Max
la Purisima
Williams
American Cancer Society
Your Birthday Horoscope Highlights For November 10 1969
A romantic and optimistic birthday nature helps you endure hardships and form strong friendships. You attract supporters and admiration, yet you may misjudge by not thinking things through. Learn from errors, seek education, and stay realistic as you face tomorrow.
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OMPOC
Jim Schermerhorn
Princeton Place
Investors Diversified Services, Inc
IDS
Investors Syndicate Life Insurance and Annuity Company
ISL
Minneapolis
Stuart Silloway
William Boscow
Jay Hines
Patricia Ann
Venus St
Vandenberg Village
Daly
1STRAD
Miami
Alwin C. Busby
NCOIC
394Th Strategic Missile Squadron
Selma
Nancy
Cook
Verdie
Esquibel
Marilyn
Denver
Navy
South Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Marines
Delta
Trust Fund
Anderson
AHC
Penny
Phillip Amido
Amido
San Diego State
Santa Maria High School
Cheryl Utsunomiya
Cheryl
Theatre Repertory Group
Kevin Ontiveros
St. Joseph’s High School
University of California At Berkeley
Jacoby
James Jacoby
A &K
Dummy
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
By Rene Aeberhard
William Durant
General Motors
Henry Ford
Ford
General Motor
Durant
New York
Lumbago
Ford Motor Company
Rene’s
Rene
Richfield
OCEAN
Smoke House
Prime Rib
Foster's
Stella
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
ARIES
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
LIBRA
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Tiny Tim
Phyllis Diller
Phyllis
Harry Morris Insurance
College Avenue
Life & Casualty
Aeina Casualty & Surety Co
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