19 Sep 1974
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1974
Page
1
Lompoc readers vote against wide clemency for Watergate figures and draft evaders. A strong majority say Nixon should not have been pardoned by Ford, with many favoring case by case or due process and equal treatment under law.
The Senate 64 to 35 cleared a 5.52 percent pay hike for 3.5 million civilian and military workers effective Oct 1, rejecting Ford's three month deferral plan and stating the increase auto-advances on disapproval by either chamber. Ford voiced disappointment yet defended the boost as due for federal workers.
Four war deserters arrived at the Fort Benjamin Harrison clemency center after Pentagon officials admitted a loophole in Ford's amnesty offer could free deserters from 24 months of alternate service. All four indicated willingness to join the amnesty plan, receiving undesirable discharges and potential clemency discharge after public service. Greenspan warns inflationary economy to stay dull through mid-1975.
Sacramento Department of Consumer Affairs urged the legislature to revamp California milk pricing rules to ensure fair prices. At a two day hearing, consumers sought a 13 cent cut per half gallon while industry spokesmen signaled possible price hikes later.
Greg Young recounts a summer aboard the Turkish destroyer Kocatepe during heightened Cyprus tensions. He details training interruptions, emergency naval alert, and the July upheaval that precedes the attack and eventual sinking of Turkish forces amid regional conflict.
County supervisors consider adding two more trappers and predator control staff to curb rabies in Santa Ynez Valley. Estimated cost 15 000 to 20 000 dollars, no state or federal funds available. Six months tours of two trappers planned. vaccination clinics for pets to be proposed.
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