Vonnegut and critics rail against America in Miami coverage
The essay critiques Kurt Vonnegut and other voices for anti Americanism linking war to moral decline. It contrasts Nixon McGovern coverage and notes the tendency to paint America as irredeemable. It cites Harper’s Magazine reviews and Burned by wartime history as fueling distress over current politics.
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United States
Richard Nixon
Nixon
America
McGovern
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr
Harper's Magazine
Miami
Art Buchwald
Republican Party
Vietnam
Norman Mailer
Hollister Ranch expands as MGIC acres grow
Special counsel George Allen for MGIC Equities said the Hollister Ranch west of Gaviota is expanding as 14 000 acre property with 20 parcels sold to 17 owners. Water development, 55 wells now produce about five million gallons daily, six times prior output, and 1 280 acres are under cultivation with plans to add 1 000 acres yearly. Grapes and avocados are being tested. new owners sign agricultural leases to join the program.
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Hollister
Gaviota
Mgic Equities Corp
County Planning Commission
George Allen
MGIC
Allen
Changes in State operations proposed by Propositions
California voters face two measures on November 7. Prop 4 would extend legislative sessions to two years while preserving salaries and per diem. Propers would also abolish veto power over pay raises for state patrol and other workers. The proposals seek constitutional amendments to widen government efficiency.
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Sacramento
UPI
California
Congress
California State Employer Association
University of California
State University and College System
California Association of Highway Patrolmen
Alan Post
State Personnel Board
University Regents
State College
Ronald Reagan
Zoning change to shrink rear yards defeated in county vote
The commission dropped from consideration a proposal to reduce rear yard requirements from 25 to 15 feet for single family and duplex homes. Santa Maria Contractors Association favored the cut, while commissioners warned of wider spread effects and space constraints for vehicles.
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County Planning Commission
Mr. Duncan
Born Again in Louisville Dearborn Dear Abby Letter
A reader shares battling addiction to artificial stimulants. After praying and seeking help, she flushed pills and stayed sober for months, describing a renewed life and urging others to seek faith based support. Classified ad line included for RE 6-2313.
Firth Re elected Council Chairman in Santa Barbara Session
Santa Maria Councilman Dan Firth was chosen for a third term as chairman of the County Cities Area Planning Council at a Santa Barbara session. County Supervisor Charles F. Catterlin was elected vice chairman, and state lawmakers may join as ex officio members. The council endorsed a wastewater plan for Lompoc and pursued federal state grants totaling about 7.3 million with local match. The meeting also highlighted public transportation as a priority under SB 325 and noted hundreds of thousands in grants and match funds.
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Santa Maria
Dan Firth
County Cities Area Planning Council
Santa Barbara
Charles F. Catterlin
Daniel G. Grant
Goleta Valley
Santa Barbara County
Robert Lagomarsino
W. Don MacGillivray
City of
Lompoc
Brown
Caldwell
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Abby
Dear Abby
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M.D
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Act of Congress
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Vaughn Proctor
Dan Duffy
Stan Tulledo
California Newspaper Publishers Association
United Press International
International Press Institute
Inter-American Press Association
California Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Lompoc Theatre
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Toklat
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