Kissinger Appointment Pleased by Foreign Diplomats
Washington diplomats welcomed Henry Kissinger as secretary of state and national security adviser. They expect stronger U S foreign policy, closer Senate contact, and reduced Watergate influence. Officials note his independence could boost administration authority and policy focus while delegating routine tasks.
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Nixon Defends Stay, Says Watergate Water Under Bridge
President Nixon told reporters in San Clemente that he will not resign and that Watergate is water under the bridge. He defended decisions, noted Rogers resignation, and defended Cambodia bombing while pledging to answer any questions at a news conference.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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John W. Dean ME
L. Patrick Gray III
Minority Business Program Expands Federal Contracts Access
The article details GSA's Minority Business Program, noting that since 1969 over 1,200 non-competitive contracts valued at more than 100 million dollars were awarded to minority firms under Section 8a. It highlights the growth of contracts, seminar efforts with over 20,000 attendees at 80 sessions, and the broadened scope in 1972 to include all contracting with the Federal Government and private sector opportunities.
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Fair Livestock Fair Sets 1973 State Judging Panel
Saunders outlined fair judging standards with state breed associations co sponsoring. OSU Animal Sciences recommendations influence cattle and sheep judges. Nine judges from Oklahoma and other states serve, with Oklahoma City hosting Sept 21 to 30, 1973.
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Illinois
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Minnesota
Oklahoma City
Record Wheat Exports Rise Amid Strong Global Demand
U S Department reports 1.1 billion bushels of wheat to foreign buyers for the current year with Russia holding 121.3 million bushels on order. Farm exports total a record 12.9 billion dollars, led by wheat and cotton sales, boosted by a weaker dollar and rising world demand. Wool prices projected to stay high as synthetic fiber use rises and sheep numbers fall, especially in Australia where inventory dropped 13 percent to 140 million head.
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U.S
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Peoples Republic of China
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Agriculture Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
Australia
Denim origins and rising cotton use in jeans demand
The Agriculture Department explains denim's medieval roots in Nimes, France, via serge de Nimes and notes cotton usage in denim rising 96 percent over five years. In 1968 about 849000 bales fed denim, last year 683000 bales used. An Agriculture Department Farm Paper Letter says cattle placements in seven states fell 5 percent July versus a year earlier, signaling possible tighter beef supplies ahead.
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France
U.S
East
Frome to Speak on Oklahoma Conservation Efforts
The Oklahoma Wildlife Federation sponsors a two day program September 7 and 8 featuring wildlife slides by OU ecology professor Dr. Cluft Hopla, tours of Texoma Biological Research Station and Durant fish hatchery, plus a banquet honoring Oklahoma Conservationists of the Year. State winners qualify for national recognition. contact the federation at P. O. Box 1262 Norman 73069 or 405-384-3609 for arrangements.
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Sail in junk tests theory on Chinese reach Americas
An Austeine Danish expedition plans to sail a Chinese junk from Hong Kong 8600 nautical miles to the Bay of Panama to test the claim that Chinese reached Central America 2000 years ago. The idea emerged in Gras Austria between Arno Dennig and Kuno Knoebl. Evidence of Chinese influence on artifacts in Panama, Peru and Ecuador fuels the debate.
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Pacific
Bay of
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Austria
Arno Dennig
St. Gotthard Schloss
Kuno Knoebl
Oklahoma hunter safety courses expand across state
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation reports a rising push for mandatory hunter safety courses before licensing. Game rangers plan to hold multiple sessions in their counties with testing to certify holders and instructors. Oklahoma County rangers Dwight Witt and Ralph Blair led the recent session in the department auditorium.
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Osage County
Ken van Hoozer
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
van Hoozer
Oklahoma
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Oklahoma County Game Rangers
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Ralph Blair
AIM and police tensions in Des Moines escalate
In Des Moines Iowa AIM leaders warn the city could become another Wounded Knee after a 22 hour occupation of the State Department of Public Instruction office The demonstrators demand parole reforms and alleged discrimination against Indian prisoners They accuse officials of inaction and say the department funded minority programs but misused them Local AIM members call for board appointments and argue welfare frauds and discrimination fuel the protest.
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Ron Petite
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Labor Day Observances Across Nations Highlight Differences
Chicago reports summarize how Labor Day differs worldwide. May Day in Europe marks spring traditions and later became a day for international demonstrations for workers, including the eight hour day. In the USSR May Day is a major national holiday with speeches and parades, while Australia observes May 1 as the Eight Hour Day.
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President Nixon backs Agnew amid leaks and probe
President Nixon reiterated strong support for Vice President Spiro Agnew and asked the Justice Department to investigate leaks about a Baltimore grand jury probe into alleged kickbacks and political wrongdoing. Attorney General Richardson pledged to take steps to stop leaks.
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