CBS Defends Editing of Defense Documentary Stirs Clash
Critics accuse CBS of misediting an Army colonel and Daniel Z. Henkin remarks altering meaning. Defense officials call the film unprofessional while supporters say editors preserve story. controversy widens with editorials and letters from Post, NBC, and CBS executives.
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Fighting toll rises as Saigon reports casualties
Saigon headquarters tallies 146 government personnel killed and 342 wounded since March 31 with 37 more wounded and six missing in today’s fighting. Pleiku officials report about 23,000 government troops in the tri border region to stem the North Vietnamese push. U.S. and Vietnamese forces suffer continued losses including two American deaths and 20 Vietnamese killed in northern attacks.
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Center aims to study chemical exposure and disease links
Researchers plan a new center to develop test methods for chemical exposure, seeking to understand cumulative effects and possible connections to mutations birth defects cancer or other diseases. The facility will function as a research complex rather than a national testing lab, not relieving manufacturers of responsibility.
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Revival Campaign Led by Local Pastor at Duncan Church
Rev. L. K. Jones, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church on 7 E. Bell, leads a revival this week at Antioch Baptist Church in Duncan.
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Fire destroys sections of Mentor-on-the-Lake building
A January 1 blaze at Mentor-on-the-Lake near Cleveland damaged the basement lower lobby main lobby and mezzanine of a building used by the United Steelworkers Amvers and Communications Workers of America. Firefighters reported smoke and three exits blocked as they evacuated and fought the flames.
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Five U S team in Peking headed home from Canton
Report notes a U S pingpong team in Peking will depart Canton Friday for Hong Kong and home. Officials discuss future relations with Communist China while pursuing limited trade licenses for non strategic items.
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Chou Enlai Sees Chinese United States Ties Expand
The Chinese and American participants discussed future exchanges and contracts with non-diplomatic countries as Gra ham Steenhoven confirmed invitations to the United States. Chou praised budding ties and predicted more American visitors to China. In Beijing the group toured the Summer Palace and listened to impressions from Tim Boggan and Conan about the site’s beauty and architecture.
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Blackbuck Antelope Outruns Fast Greyhound in India
A report notes the blackbuck antelope of India is exceptionally swift, capable of outrunning the fastest greyhounds in pursuit. The observation highlights the animal's speed and agility in its native habitat.
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Six Lawton students named to President’s Honor Roll at OBU
Six Lawton students earned straight A averages for the fall semester at Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee Lana Jo Bolthouse Judith Raeann Brown Franca Jones Sheryl Ann Means Carolyn Louise Power and Jeanette Alice Thornton achieved high honors.
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Lana Jo Bolthouse
Joe Gomez
Judith Raeann Brown
Dorres Ray Brown
Fra Na Jones
Eugene F. Jones
Denver
Sheryl Ann Means
Royce Means
Carolyn Louise Power
Donald Ellis
Lee Read
Fort Sill
Jeanette Alice Thornton
Lowell F. Thornton
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Rain costs mount as wheat crops suffer losses
Rain has caused heavy damage to area crops with wheat especially hit and monetary losses running into millions. Municipal water supplies and stock ponds are dwindling as the weather worsens agricultural prospects.
Game Rescheduled for Cameron and Northers This Afternoon
The Cameron and North er game scheduled this afternoon has been moved to 6 p.m. today.
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Oklahoma House backs tax clash over electric utilities
The committee substitute measure backs private and co op territories while private firms seek repeal of tax exemptions for co ops. Lawmakers pass a non censure resolution on Lt Calley verdict stating military judges need not be censured. Earlier resolutions urged Nixon clemency. Rep Ben Hill explains intent to protect jurors, not condemn them.
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Salt iodization rate in use estimated at fifty five percent
A report estimates that about 55 percent of table salt used is iodized. The figure highlights a substantial but incomplete adoption of iodine fortification in common household salt.
Area Weather Forecast Summary
Twenty percent chance of rain Thursday. Highs in the low 70s today with tonight’s low in the low 50s. Thursday will reach the low 80s. Tuesday’s high was 67 with overnight low around 41.
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