Richardson says Agnew deal spared nation from agony and uncertainty
Attorney General Elliott Richardson defended the plea bargain that led to Spiro Agnew's resignation and no contest tax evasion plea. He asserted Nixon had no knowledge of Agnew's dealings and said the arrangement served national interests by avoiding a prolonged crisis. Public notes cite Agnew's $85,000 cash payments and $10,000 fine with probation, while governors and officials weigh succession possibilities.
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Israel armor drives toward Damascus in six day war
Defense Minister Moise Dayan announced Israeli armored columns were advancing toward Damascus after Gen. Chaim Herzog reported Israel had destroyed 800 of Syria’s 1,400 tanks. Dayan spoke at a Tel Aviv news conference following the Sinai battles.
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Frontline clashes as Israel presses toward Damascus in Syria war
Israeli forces push toward Damascus amid heavy air strikes and combat with Syrian forces. Syria reports many Israeli planes shot down and oil installations hit. Israel conducts Suez Canal actions and commando raids on Egyptian targets with reports of tank losses for Syria.
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County Admin Building Evacuated Over Water System Alarm
Hundreds of county government employees were evacuated from the four story County Administration Building in Santa Barbara after a water system alarm sounded. The alarm prompted a swift, orderly stairway and elevator exit with no damage reported and workers returning by 9 am.
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Raymond D. Johnson
Detox center okayed in Lompoc Valley by EQAA
The county Environmental Quality Advisory Agency approves a negative declaration for Charles and Violet Willis to operate an alcohol detoxification center with a conditional use permit sought. The project sits at the southeast corner of Sweeney Road and State Highway 246.
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Lompoc Valley
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Sweeney Rd
Isla Vista Incorporation Petition Expected Today
A petition seeking incorporation of Isla Vista may be filed with county authorities today, with UCSB campus area expected to be included. A plebiscite last year showed 83 percent support for incorporation, while local groups debate the move and related dog control issues.
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University of California, Santa Barbara
War power bill faces veto in Senate vote
The Senate approved a bill limiting a president’s war powers by a 75 to 20 vote, restricting troop deployment to 90 days without specific authorization and allowing Congress to end hostilities by simple majority. The measure heads to the House where a veto is anticipated, with key backer Sen. Eagleton criticizing the compromise as an open-ended blank check for presidential warmaking.
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Nixon seeks nomination for new vice president
President Nixon requested recommendations for a successor to Spiro Agnew and urged consideration of the best man regardless of White House ambitions. House Republicans favored Gerald Ford of Michigan, while Gov. Nelson Rockefeller was also discussed as a willing candidate.
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Lompoc Storm Drain Project Delayed to February
County flood control officials say the Lompoc backbone storm drain will be delayed to mid February. State plans submission is due by early November to qualify for about 30 000 to 35 000 dollars in state funds.
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