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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
2
Washington reports a draft overhaul amid U S troop levels held to 3 461 million by early 1969. Senate sets a 3 461 million ceiling until next July, automatic cuts with Vietnam withdrawals. Defense chief Laird to press draft easing at Friday briefing.
In Sacramento UPI report Judge Earl Warren Jr. says jurors will find it easier to judge lewd or obscene acts after watching a nude go go dancer perform. The trial of two dancers charged with indecent exposure and lewd conduct moved from the courtroom to the Pink Pussy Rat tavern, with the bar stool proceeding conducted by the judge. The case, now in its fourth week, will resume in court after two weeks of anticipated testimony.
Elder Paul Ferguson 23 and younger Thomas Ferguson 18 were found guilty of first degree murder in the Oct 30 slaying of silent film star Ramon Novarro. A seven by five juror panel will decide Paul’s possible death sentence or life in prison while Thomas awaits life since he was 17 at the time. Each brother claimed innocence and blamed the other, and Navarro died after a brutal beating with a movie cane.
FTC hearings reveal auto dealers set trade in allowances based on car cost, buyer relations, or even relation to the seller. Chrysler price gaps show discounts from maker vary by model, affecting trade in value and overall bargain perception.
Look Magazine faces a $12.5 million libel suit from Mayor Joseph Alioto over a story linking him to the Mafia. Attorneys claim three informants may be assassinated if named, with affidavits noting underworld ties and threats. Records were sealed by U.S. Dist. Judge Gerald S. Levin pending further argument.
Los Angeles public schools brace for a one day strike by about two thirds of the citys 25000 teachers with substitutes lined up and principals authorized to close schools if needed ACT LA representing 19200 teachers and Local 1021 AFL CIO with around 3000 members led the boycott while AFT plans extending the stoppage through Friday
Debbie Reynolds canceled production of her TV series after a cigarette commercial aired during the debut. She, who earns about 25 000 weekly, owns half the show produced with Filmways Inc. Reynolds sent NBC a telegram saying the sponsorship violated her agreement and she will stop production. Nine segments had been filmed. the series centers on a wife of a sportswriter.
South Vietnam reports new North Vietnamese regulars moving into the Mekong Delta even as U.S. forces withdraw. Negotiators trade bars about prisoner of war issues amid stalled talks and replacements in Hanoi delegations following Ho Chi Minh's funeral.
The University of California faces a 1500 enrollment cut for 1971 due to construction fund shortages. Elmo Morgan cited $21.7 million deferred capital outlay, with funds frozen by the Reagan administration, delaying major projects across nine campuses and increasing per-project costs. Domestic bond market conditions limit new major starts.
In Southampton police report a thief stole Robert Motherwell’s Beside the Sea worth 2880 dollars from the Queen Elizabeth 2 art gallery. Cunard Line notes this as the ship’s first floating art shop theft.
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