Inmate Donald walks seventh step to freedom at release
Donald, 27, former bank robbery convict and founder of the Iron Mine Chapter of 7th Step, leaves Federal Correctional Institution after serving since 1971. He plans monthly prison outreach, starts USC cinema studies, and received a Presidential Pin for prison service. The article notes his reflections on freedom and urging fellow inmates to stay connected.
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Federal Correctional Institution
Tom Donald
FCI
Seventh Step Foundation
Donald
University of Southern California
7Th Step
Iron Mine
Oakland
7Th Step Foundation
National Executive Committee
Ray White
Holiday hours for California Admission Day observance
Schools and county offices close Monday for California Admission Day. Lompoc City Hall Public Library and Municipal Pool will be open. Banks close while most business outlets stay open.
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California
Lompoc City
Homeowners Run Sprinklers Overtime Amid Heat Wave
Homeowners cope with rising temperatures by running lawn sprinklers longer today as warm weather extends across regions. Watering patterns shift as heat intensifies demand on residential irrigation.
Governors defend state lotteries against federal ban
Governors and state officials from 13 states meet with Attorney General Saxbe to insist federal law does not apply to state lotteries. Maryland Gov. Mandel and Connecticut Gov. Meskill deny violations, while Saxbe urges legislative relief and legal clarity. A UPI survey shows many would fight court actions to shut lotteries, with only two governors attending in person.
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Washington
UPI
William B. Saxbe
Saxbe
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Connecticut
Thomas Meskill
Meskill
Pennsylvania
Israel Packel
Congress
Justice Department
Department
Lead poisoning found in nearly all tested in Idaho mining district
In the Coeur d'Alene Mining District nearly all of 175 children tested showed lead in blood. Dr. James Bax said results suggest the valley is heavily contaminated and the investigation will expand to test 925 additional children, high school students, and adults.
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Bunker Hill Co
Idaho
U.S. Public Health Service
Bax
Teen murder suspect freed pending hearing in Lompoc
A 16 year old boy accused in the shooting death of his father was released from Juvenile Hall to his mother pending a jurisdictional hearing scheduled for Sept. 24. The case file cites murder charges and an adult versus juvenile trial decision.
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Lompoc
Owen Gerry Etheridge
Roscoe Owen Etheridge
Superior Court
Arden T. Jensen
Santa Barbara
Young
Etheridge
Lompoc Hosts First AKC Dog Show This Saturday
The Lompoc Valley Kennel Club stages its first AKC licensed all breed dog show and obedience trial at Ryan Park starting 8 a.m. Saturday with 1 263 dogs entered. 47 Afghan Hounds 59 poodles 37 Great Danes 50 Doberman pinschers and 37 German shepherds are among entries.
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Lompoc Valley
American Kennel Club
Four hurt in two car crash at B Street and Maple Avenue
A grinding collision left one car on its top and another heavily damaged. Four people, all treated for cuts and bruises, were released. Victims: Anna Marie Velez Elsie Jackson Ronda Lynn Trezza and Thomas Gentile. Eyewitness John O Connor aided Gentile as police managed the scene.
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Anna Marie Velez
Maple Avenue
B Street
Randa Lynn Trezza
Vandenberg Village
Oceanview Ave
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Elsie Jackson
Calle Segunda
Mission Hills
Ronda Lynn Trezza
Mesa Circle Dr
Thomas Francis Gentile
Velez
John C. O'Connor
Maple Ave
O'Connor
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Jim Howard
Young Etheridge
West Nectarine Avenue
Fred Young
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