CBS News documentary sparks growing dispute across networks
A CBS News film The Selling of the Pentagon sparks a congressional inquiry after the House subpoenas CBS for all broadcast and nonbroadcast materials. NBC and ABC defend press freedom while CBS limits disclosure to aired content amid a widening dispute involving Agnew and Defense Secretary Laird.
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Rain Offer Brightens Drought Hit Lawton Area
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts a general rain for Thursday or Friday as a West Coast storm moves eastward. Showers expected across western Oklahoma with widespread rainfall by Friday and warmer Lawton temperatures as a cold front weakens.
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Heavy Fighting Around Fire Base Amid Siege
In the central highlands near Fire Base 6, intense combat persisted as a U.S. helicopter evacuated four of five American advisers. About 40 South Vietnamese soldiers fled to the chopper, eight entering, amid a two week siege that has left North Vietnamese casualties ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 per various reports. Reinforcements reached the hilltop base from multiple directions, with some suggesting the North Vietnamese force is regrouping.
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Plants Switched To Peaceful Use
The federal government begins converting a Defense Department plant at Pine Bluff Arkansas from germ development to peaceful chemical research. The FDA will study long term effects of common environmental chemicals, with a one year plan to expand entry and research activities following Nixon’s November announcement.
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Chou En Lui and Nixon Comment On Trade Hope Near
Communist Chinese Premier Chou En Lai and the U S president urged improved ties as table tennis delegates visited Peking. Chou said a new page in China U S relations had opened and anticipated more Americans visiting as exchanges expand amid the world championships in Japan.
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City students win Merit Scholarships
Lawton students are among 1,300 high school seniors named Merit Scholars today. James Brazell of Lawton and Karen Anderson of Lawton are National Merit Scholars, with Brazell aiming for biological science and holding roles in Future Scientists of America.
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Casey Installed As SEC Chairman
William J. Casey was sworn in today as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. President Nixon hailed the pick noting Casey survived the Senate confirmation struggles and can now pursue his work.
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Special House Subcommittee OKs Hall Income Tax Boost
A special House subcommittee approved Gov. David Hall’s 15.8 million income tax increase after edits. The bill moves toward final House passage next Tuesday with a full Revenue and Taxation Committee review and a secret session before action. The measure, supported by electric co op and private utility allies, would shift tax liability and bring co operatives under Oklahoma Corp Commission oversight starting Jan 1, 1973.
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Hotel Blaze in Ohio Kills Seven
Flames raced through the ten story Pick Carter Hotel in Cleveland killing seven people. Four victims were relatives of members of the road company of the musical Hair. About 220 guests and 80 staff were evacuated as firemen battled the blaze and warned guests to stay put. Authorities listed the cause as undetermined pending arson squad check.
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Nixon unveils five steps to ease China relations
President Nixon announced five measures to improve relations with the People's Republic of China. The plan includes expedited visas for Chinese visitors, relaxed dollar controls, fuel ship exemptions, a non strategic export list, and authorization for direct imports after review. He signaled further steps after assessing trade and travel changes and welcomed a potential US invitation to the Chinese table tennis team.
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