Satellite finally launched Sunday from Vandenberg AFB
The nations newest weather satellite ITOS-D was orbited from Vandenberg AFB at 10:19 a.m. after a hold. NASA officials praised the launch as a near flawless flight with a 115 minute orbit and a mission to scan global weather and surface temperatures using high definition sensors and solar powered transmission.
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County studies 68 environmental declarations amid housing plans
County agencies review 68 negative declarations claiming little ecological impact, 17 tied to housing in Goleta. Water District faces drought. Bakersfield candidate Armour visits Lompoc for interviews and a press briefing on endorsements. Allan Hancock trustees meet in Santa Maria to review EOP and college legislation.
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Closing Stocks Quoted by Rohrbaugh and Co Record
The Record provides closing stock quotations via Rohrbaugh and Co at 3865 F Constellation Road Lompoc RE 3 3551.
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Constellation Road
Lompoc
Rand researchers urge long term energy plan to avert blackouts
The Rand report warns that California faces potential blackouts over the next five years and urges permanent relief through long term solutions. It projects electricity use rising from 123 billion kWh in 1970 to 848 billion kWh by 2100, unless stringent slow down policies curb growth and promote gas substitution in new installations and reduced lighting demand.
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Obituary notices for Sarah F Weber Marion Grover and others in Lompoc
Obituaries list Mrs. Sarah F Weber 85 with services at McPeek Mortuary Chapel and La Purisima Church, interment at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery with Father Andrew McGrath officiating. Survived by husband Leer, son John, daughter Mrs Pablo Avila, sister Mrs P O Reynolds, 22 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Also notice Mrs Marion B Grover 70 with services pending, interment at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, survivors include sister Mrs Edna Liepolt and son Donald Grover. Additional notices for Mr Benjamin L Kohal Jr 43 with services pending, and Robert Abrams 39 former district teacher, with service in Sacramento and Heart Fund donation, plus details on George S Thomas 84 and cousin Mrs Harry McCabe.
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Shell Beach
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Port Hueneme
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Space shuttle cost debate and launch plans discussed
Space shuttle panel discusses costs per pound to orbit with figures from 31 cents to 140 dollars and notes that 60 flights yearly are planned by 1982. Officials cite Air Force interest, Vandenberg launches, and possible booster refurbishment locally as a future option. The program aims for first vertical flight in 1976 with December 1976 testing and 1982 deployment.
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Krazy Days Set to Liven Lompoc This Week
Lompoc shoppers will enjoy Krazy Days from Thursday to Saturday with costumes and wacky merchandising. Lions Inn hosts an 8:00 a.m. costume breakfast and trophies reward the most original and bizarre outfits among participating Chamber of Commerce members. John Martin chairs the event promising a fun shopping promotion. California 1972 second quarter taxable retail sales reach $10.397 million in Lompoc, up from 1971, with county total at $140.363 million.
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