Lawton Constitution May Be Behind Rainmaking Debate
The Bureau of Reclamation proposed limits on private weather firms amid Oklahoma talks on weather modification. Lawton figures question whether federal plans aim to squeeze out Dr Krick and his weather network, with critics citing a $1 million carrot and past bureau experiments in the state.
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United States
Terrill
Kenneth McFall
State Farm Bureau
State Board of Agriculture
Ralston
Bob Smith
Hobart Farmer
Nixon Drives Energy Stance With Offshore Leases and Sanctions
President Nixon proposes tripling federal offshore oil and gas leasing by 1979 extending into waters beyond 200 meters and near Santa Barbara while seeking an oil free sanctuary there. He asks Congress to authorize deep water port licensing, convert the Interior Department into a Department of Energy and Natural Resources, and delay national clean air standards to protect coal power.
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Santa Barbara
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U.S
United States
Federal Court Upholds State Authority Over Shoreline Cleanup
The three judge court ruled Florida may regulate shoreline cleanup and recover its costs within federal limits, rejecting a claim that state law unduly intrudes on the federal admiralty domain. The decision follows discussions on energy, pollution controls, and interstate cooperation.
Gunmen surrender after bank siege in New York
The latest robbery ends with two gunmen surrendering after hostages are released including a woman and a four year old. Patrolman Phillip Marion enters with Bergen to act as shields, the robbers say they would have surrendered earlier but feared police fire. It is the second holdup at the bank in ten days and follows an April 9 incident.
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Patriots
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Port Arthur
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Big Fight
Wounded Knee confrontations renew in village siege
Interior spokesman Cadieux reports gunfire began two hours after daybreak when Indians fired on a government helicopter during a reconnaissance mission over the village. Pottinger says 13 000 rounds were fired and 1 000 to 2 000 returned as planes remained untracked. Bellecourt announces Easter march on Wounded Knee to deliver aid to occupiers.
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Interior Department
Charles Cadieux
Asst. U.S. Atty
Stanley Pottinger
Los Angeles
American Indian Movement
Vernon Bellecourt
Wounded Knee
Fire Alarm Log Details At Several Local Sites
Alarm responses recorded at multiple locations with times and events. Green Meadows address noted for a garden fire. No 39 S Fourth Street reported a minor house fire. Lewten Municipal Airport noted a washdown of spilled material. Reneda Trolter Park and Fourth and McKinley listed for trail or structural fire events.
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Cattle Missing and Butchered Amid University Scandal
The report cites killings of cattle including two calves and a cow with .22 bullets and leg removal. Separate pasture each near Stoney Point School and Cotton County area noted. Oklahoma football turmoil includes transcript tampering whispers, coach changes, and recruiting irregularities under Big Eight scrutiny.
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Donald Rankin
Stoney Point School
Hulen
Comanche
Sollie Fischer
Chattanooga
Cache
Lil
Walker
Dr. Sharp
Big Eight
University of Oklahoma
Sharp
Chuck Fairbanks
Curtis battle over programming control at Public Broadcasting Service
Curtis the corporation resists removing programming control and a compromise is debated by a three member committee, with White House aides urged to block the deal. James Killian likely to chair temporarily after Curtis resignation as negotiations continue. Cattle rustling warns issued by sheriff as four thefts, 53 cattle valued at $14,000 reported at Altus feed lot.
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Curtis
White House
Cary T. Whitehead
Office of Telecommunications Policy
Patrick J. Buchanan
James Killian
Cambridge
Mass
Altus
US foreign aid in fiscal 1972 totals 22.3 billion
In fiscal 1972 the United States spent 11.3 billion on foreign aid 5.3 billion on military assistance and 6 billion for economic aid.
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United States
Eastern strikes leave airports crowded with stranded travelers
James Ashlock said Eastern canceled flights when supervisory staff could not continue operations. Most stranded passengers reached destinations on later flights or with other airlines. The airline did not know how many were overnight, but cancellations hit the New York Miami route and the Washington New York Boston shuttle.
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