Congress Not Expected To OK Ford's Extra Saigon Aid
Congress leaders forecast rejection of President Ford's request for 722 million in South Vietnam military aid while likely approval of limited authority for evacuations. He also urged 250 million for humanitarian aid and noted Cambodia aid may be too late to save. The State of the World speech drew scant applause and a grim, near empty chamber.
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Cambodia
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Saigon Reports Third Day of Viet Cong Attacks Near Xuan Loc
South Vietnamese forces repel assaults on Long Khanh province capital and fight near Thu Thua and Ben Tranh as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops incur heavy losses. Government says over 900 Communists killed in two days, with 18 ARVN dead and 110 wounded. Cambodian front sees Khmer Rouge push halted near Phnom Penh airport as Ford requests aid measures.
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Lawton urban renewal buys City National Bank site for mall
Lawton Urban Renewal Authority approves a 426000 purchase of the City National Bank property at Fourth and D Avenue for a planned covered shopping mall. The deal includes the bank and related buildings, fixtures, and parking, with construction of the bank to begin spring or early summer.
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Study Aimed At Langston Officials Told
Cameron University figures in a legislative push to probe Langston and other state Category 2 colleges. Cameron President Don Owen denounces the move as a climate of suspicion and argues the measure targets Langston under disguise.
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Cameron
Lawton
Don Owen
State House
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Oklahoma City
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T.W
Bill’’ Holaday
George Camp
Don Davis
Clawton
Frates
Davis
al Terrill
Dlawton
Oklahoma receives nearly $600 million in federal aid
Oklahoma reports 597 775.74 dollars in federal aid for 1974 across 18 agencies led by Health Education and Welfare funds totaling 277 596 112 dollars. The gain over 1973 is more than 8 million. Washington brief notes citizenship, trial, and presidential aide events.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council
Drawing Fills Ward 2 Post Race After Tie In Recount
Ward 2 incumbent Harry Anderson won a final drawing to retain his seat after a recount tied him with Wynell McKenzie at 511 each. The tally had opened 512 to 510 in Anderson’s favor before the last ballot box recheck produced the deadlock. The drawing was held in Courtroom 204 near the Manche County Election Board offices.
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Harry Anderson
Anderson
Wynell McKenzie
McKenzie
Whittier
Comanche County Election Board
Portugal Parties Sign Draft Constitution Ceding Military Power
In Lisbon six major parties signed a pact to adopt a new constitution placing military authority above civilian rule for the foreseeable future. The ceremony at Belem Palace occurred with senior officers present and Revolutionary Military Council members watching as leftist groups refused to sign. President Gomes stressed critics may differ, but the platform moves ahead.
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Portugal
Belem
Revolutionary Military Council
Mild Weather Expected in Region This Weekend
A ridge of high pressure from the Canadian border brings mild temperatures to the Lawton area through the weekend. Tonight's low should be in the mid 30s and Saturday's high in the lower 60s. Thursday's highs reached 62 and lows around 40.
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Lawton
Apache Resident Dies In Two Vehicle Crash
A 22-year-old Apache man, Larry H. Rogers, was killed in a head on collision with a Snyder man, Tommy Joe Pruett, 24, on U.S. 62 near Indianoma. Rogers died at Comanche County Memorial Hospital from severe injuries. Pruett was hospitalized in serious condition and later transferred to St. Anthony's in Oklahoma City. Funeral for Rogers is set for Sunday at the United Methodist Church of Apache.
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