Funds Asked To Fight VD
Washington AP The National Commission on Venereal Disease recommends the federal government spend 296 million dollars for VD control over five years. It urges HEW to promote school education from seventh grade, vaccines, nationwide controls, and tracing undetected cases. It cites 80 000 infectious syphilis and 2.2 million gonorrhea cases last year, with under 26 percent reported.
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South Viet forces lose two more bases amid invasion
U S air and naval forces hit North Vietnam as South Vietnamese bases fell in the north. The navy abandoned its base at the Cua Viet estuary after heavy attacks while Fire Base Anne near Quang Tri City reportedly fell. The tally of lost bases rose to fourteen as fighting continued near Dong Ha.
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U S Rejects Red Demand to Restart Paris Talks
In Paris the United States and South Vietnam rejected North Vietnam and Viet Cong demands to resume peace talks on Thursday. Washington reaffirmed a three week pause unless Hanoi shows serious willingness to negotiate. The Saigon delegation echoed the stance and noted lack of genuine negotiation intent.
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Tulsa Explosion Kills Firm Owner in Suspected Accident
Police ruled out deliberate action in a downtown Tulsa blast that killed Isco Totten Jr. and critically injured Paul Williams. Investigators found dynamite caps in Totten’s warehouse, suggesting possible workplace involvement but no tied motive. Williams was conscious after the blast as the two waited for his girlfriend. The bomb squad secured the area as the investigation continued.
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Censor Threat Raised Over Vietnam War News
Saigon a press director says South Vietnam will take action against any journalist publishing groundless military reports. Tran Van Luu cannot specify actions against foreign reporters. Meanwhile Vietnamese reporters are restricted to sources from the military command information office and Vietnam Press.
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Polls Open Until 7 P.M. In Ward 1 Council Race
Polls will stay open until 7 p.m. in the Ward 1 council contest. Candidates include Charles Beller, 46, an Independent, and Lt. Col. (Ret.) George W. Nikkel, 68, a Democrat, competing for the seat vacated by Kenneth Easton. It is the city's only general election race.
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City Council Okays Convict Pre-Release Center For Lawton
City officials approve a pre release center plan for Lawton highlighting criminal justice reform. The vote signals local focus on rehabilitation facilities and inmate integration support within municipal policy.
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Lawton Moves to Fund City Rainmaking Program
City council approves transfer of up to 27000 to a special rainmaking account for a 12 month weather modification program with Dr Irvin Krick. Mayor Whitaker to bring in Krick to brief the council as Ernest Roper objects to the funding.
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Oklahoma House Speaker names five appointees to tax study panel
Oklahoma City House Speaker Rex Privett announced five appointees to the Ad Valorem Tax Study Commission, part of a 26 member panel authorized by the 1972 legislature. The appointees include Reps Lonnie Abbott L H Bengston Jr Jack Harrison James Kardakus and James Townsend.
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Prison Work Center Approved 5-2 By City Council
City council approves by a 32 vote the site of a prison pre release work center here but postpones final site approval. Rev Day cites strong support and says residential-area exclusion. Roper seeks site review. Cagle opposes tying site to center approval. A panel will review possible locations with corrections officials.
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City Council approves garage sale regulation by 7 to 0 vote
The City Council passed a residential garage sale ordinance 7 to 0. It limits sale frequency to once every six months, requires a license for three days with a $5 fee, and restricts advertising to one sign on the property.
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