Lompoc Wins Public Works Grant for New City Hall
The Economic Development Administration approves a 1.36 million grant fueling a 2.2 million Civic Center project in Lompoc. Groundbreaking may occur mid December with completion expected early 1978. the 26 000 square foot complex will cost 840 000 from city funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Sweeney
Economic Development Administration
Lompoc
Robert Lagomarsino
Gene Wahlers
Wahlers
Carter calls Panama Canal treaties fair and open
President Carter told business and former government leaders that the Panama Canal treaties are fair and open the canal, outlining the agreements for about 70 invitees at the White House. He urged Senate ratification amid conservative opposition.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
North
South America
White House
Senate
Panama
State water project likely blocked in Santa Barbara County
Stanley C. Hatch, legal counsel for the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, warned at a four hour Santa Ynez board meeting that the state water project may never materialize in Santa Barbara County due to high costs and resulting political opposition.
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Vaughn Proctor
Santa Barbara
Stanley C. Hatch
Santa Ynez River
Salsipuedes Creek
Water District
Lompoc
Richard Henning
Division 1
Stetson
Hatch
CDM Corp
CDM
Bureau of Reclamation
City of
Gibralter Reservoir
Oakdale man arrested for SM bank robbery
FBI agents arrested Wilbur Bennet Davis, 57, of Oakdale, on charges of robbing the Bank of America in Santa Maria of 1000 dollars. He was taken at a motel in Turlock after a stake out, booked in Stanislaus County Jail, and will be arraigned in Modesto on bank robbery charges. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both.
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FBI
Wilbur Bennett Davis
Oakdale
Bank of America
Santa Maria
Davis
Turlock
Stanislaus County
U.S
San Luis Obispo
Fire burns woman in Lompoc apartment arson case
Denise Edwards 24 is listed in serious condition at Santa Barbara County General Hospital after a fire at 220 W College Ave. Port Hueneme man Rafael Valadez 45 is in custody on arson and attempted murder charges. Police say he had a key to the unit and witnesses placed both at a tavern and the apartment.
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Duane Norman
W. College Ave
Rialto
Santa Barbara County General Hospital
Lompoc
Port Hueneme
Denise Evelyn Edwards
Rafael Raul Valadez
J.D. Smith
Valadez
Edwards
Smith
West College Avenue
County Housing Authority
Fire Department
H Street project plans spark council clash in Lompoc
Lompoc City Council debated final North H Street Improvement drawings and a 44500 dollar request for more work after earlier approval of 57000 dollars. Disputes centered on eight foot medians and left turn lanes for Bank of America and Beattie Motors, with staff urged to report on median lengthening. The panel also okayed street vacatings and tabled several related actions awaiting broader state water issues.
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Lompoc
Rob Northrop
North H Street
Joe Valencia
Charles Ward
Valencia
Rocky Fluhart
Public Works
Barry Gustafson
Bank of America
Beattie Motors
North H
Ward
Gustafson
E.C
Stevens
H Street
Cypress Avenue
South Alley
Cypress
Santa Barbara
Alan Davidson
Santa Ynez
Livingston
Bombings Near White House Sought by Anti Castro Groups
Two pre dawn bombs exploded near the White House and the Soviet embassy in Washington minutes apart as officials noted suspected anti Castro commandos. No injuries reported. FBI investigates with UPI offices receiving claims of responsibility. Weather forecast: sunny through Thursday with patchy fog, highs 76 to 94 and tides listed.
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Washington
UPI
White House
FBI
Latin America
Jody Powell
Carter
Miami
Woman in Downtown Wears Football Helmet During Early Walk
A woman strolling downtown in the early morning wears a football helmet as part of her unusual attire. Police or bystanders did not report any incident or threat. no injuries or crimes are noted in the brief sighting.
Cable TV franchise set to tighten customer protections
City Attorney Alan Davidson outlines a proposed 1978 franchise adding 24 hour customer contact, six hour response, prorated rebates, installation refunds within 90 days, and 25 percent service penalties. TelePrompTer plans $80k–$100k solid state upgrades to improve reception from Los Angeles signals. The council weighs public disclosure and advertising rules and details free service criteria.
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James P. Sweeney
Alan Davidson
TelePrompTer
FCC
Federal Communication Commission
Lompoc
Joe Johnson
Davidson
Charles Ward
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Bob Wong
City Hall
USO
Thomas M. Stetson
County Water Agency
Water Commission
Puzzle Council
Patton
Los Angeles
Johnson
Sulfur Peak
Ojai
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