Nixon Details Vietnam Withdrawal Timetable And Reactions
Nixon announces a planned withdrawal to a residual force below 50,000 advisers by November 1972. He cites South Vietnamese gains Cambodian success and Laos operations as reasons. Critics question South Vietnamese combat effectiveness while lawmakers offer mixed responses amid seven withdrawal announcements since 1969 and a troop level near 302,000.
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Laos
Ho Chi Minh Trail
California Fire May Be Arson
Fire raced through UC Santa Cruz administration building early today destroying about two thirds of the $3 million structure. Authorities said the blaze may have been set and began near the second floor office of Chancellor Dean McHenry, which was destroyed along with many university records.
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University of California At
Education funding clash stalls over big aid package
A House vote failed 191 to 187 to add 728 million for education programs as Republicans split with Democrats. The Emergency Committee for Full Funding for Education backed a large increase, while Nixon vetoes and overrides shaped the final measure amid concerns about deficits and overall education spending.
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John N. Happy Camp
Way
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Emergency Committee For
Nixon
Senate
Regional Workshop to Honor Mildred Owens at Saturday Luncheon
A regional workshop features Mrs. Mildred Owens of Lawton receiving a service award. Zeta Amicae and Zeta youth groups will meet, led by Mrs. Kay Watkins of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Artis Fuller. A noon Focus on Amicae luncheon includes a fashion show narrated by Mrs. Juanita Harris.
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Mildred Owens
Lawton
Zeta Amicae
Zeta
Amicae
Kay Watkins
Oklahoma City
Artis Fuller
Amica
Juanita Harris
Clara Luper
NAACP
Janice Henry
Zeta Epsilon Zeta
Seven New Forest Fires Burst Across Southeast Oklahoma
On Wednesday seven new fires erupted in southeastern Oklahoma as forester Al Engstrom expressed amazement the region was not yet completely on fire. The largest blaze near Bengal in Latimer County consumed about 1000 acres while others affected Smithville Pickens Antlers and Kiamichi. A $900 reward funded by the Society of American Foresters Broken Bow Jaycees Lions Club and an Oklahoma City man is offered for arrest and conviction related to the arson activity.
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Latimer
Smithville
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Antlers
Kiamichi
Society of American Foresters
Broken Bow Jaycees
The
Lions Club
Oklahoma City
House Bill Exempts National Guardsmen From Civil Liability
The House passed a bill to shield National Guardsmen from civil liability when giving emergency aid at accidents. A motion to reconsider by Rep. Lee Cate was tabled after Privett ruled Riggs amendment non germane, keeping the bill as written and sending it to the Senate. The session also sent a corrections director appointment bill for Leo McCracken, allowing experience to substitute for a college degree.
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Lee Cate
D-Norman
Privett
Riggs
Arnold Pontesso
Hall
Board of Corrections
New York Advances Welfare Reform With Legislation
Albany New York legislative action approves a 10 bill welfare reform package including a statewide standard for benefit payments and provisions shifting recipients to work requirements. The measure sets 110 to 33 employment re posals and triggers a pause for Easter recess with plans to resume April 20. The package also contemplates eligibility tightening and potential authority for communities to deny benefits during health emergencies.
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New York
Christa Bray Earns Fall Honor Roll at University
Christa L. Bray of 1304 Upton Road Fort Sill earns a place on the fall honor roll at the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.
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Christa L. Bray
Upton Road
Fort Sill
Uni of Kansas
Lawrence
Albert Attacks Nixon Economy
Washington AP Carl Albert assails President Nixon over economic inaction. He says the nation endures a severe recession as the House Democratic leadership vows to provide trusted national leadership. The House backs a two year wage price control extension and considers a $2 billion public works bill.
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Washington
Nixon
House
Carl Albert
Oklahoma Senator Criticizes Nixon Indochina Plan
Oklahoma senior senator Fred R. Harris criticizes President Nixon for slow troop withdrawals from Indochina. Harris says he is glad withdrawals continue but believes more rapid action is needed to spare American lives in the war.
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Cambodia
Capitol Hill
Senate
Hugh Scott
Nixon
Pennsylvania
Robert Dole
Muskie
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Southeast Asia
United States
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Cameron College Drops Aggie Reference Move
Cameron liberal arts college joins Central State College in Edmond to drop the Aggie identity. Dr. Owen notes Cameron students seek an identity distinct from other state colleges.
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Aggie
Central State College
Edmond
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Owen
Area Weather Forecast Winds Up Warmth Narrowed By Cooling Friday
Windy and warm today with highs in the low 70s. Tonight's low in the low 50s. Friday cooler with highs in the upper 70s. The high on Wednesday reached 74 with an overnight low around 48.
Ridgway Named to Dean's Honor Roll at Saint Marys
Kathleen Ridgway daughter of Lt Col and Mrs John Ridgway 4 NW 56th is named to the mid term Dean's Honor Roll at Saint Mary of the Plains College Dodge City Kan She is a freshman majoring in medical technology.
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Kathleen Ridgway
John Ridgway
56Th
Saint Mary of the Plains College
Dodge City
Kan
Recount Plan Outlined With Individual Vote Callouts
A single person will recount by calling out each vote while a fourth observer watches and strings ballots from precinct boxes after the tally. The thread will be wax sealed with the state seal on the recount. Logan said Simmons cashes to Cain Friday.
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Siimais
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