Supreme Court to decide Indian welfare extension
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the government appeal challenging a San Francisco circuit ruling that extends federal welfare benefits to all Indians rather than only those on reservations. The case could double eligible Indians to about 827,000 and reduce funds for reservation programs.
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Major Missouri flood set to sweep in
Missouri braces for a second major flood in a month as the Mississippi at St. Louis nears a 42.5 foot crest. National Guard units expanded evacuations while the Army Corps of Engineers ordered a 50 mile evacuation south of Quincy. Four deaths were linked to flood events, with rainfall totals reaching over 10 inches in several counties.
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Two Sisters Killed In Turner Turnpike Crash
Twin sisters from Illinois died when their brother's car crashed on the Turner Turnpike. A young Arkansas woman also died in a West Siloam Springs accident Sunday, authorities said.
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Pari mutuel petition fails to reach signature goal
Oklahoma sponsors concede they failed to gather enough signatures to put the pari mutuel gambling measure on the statewide ballot. About 145,000 signatures were collected of the 155,000 required, hampered by weather publicity and opposition from horse racing interests. The death of the petition leaves a legislative bill as the remaining path, with a proposal to legalize horse racing betting on a county option basis and a new racing commission.
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More Rain Expected In City Area This Week
The National Weather Service alerts Southwest Oklahoma to continued rain with thunderstorms today and tonight. Rain chances drop to 40 percent Tuesday as warmth persists with highs near 80 and lows around the upper 50s. Sunday’s showers brought .60 inch at Lake Lawtonka and .70 inch at Lake Ellsworth, with lesser amounts nearby.
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Nixon Eyes New Atlantic Charter With Europe
Henry Kissinger outlined a blueprint for a revitalized Atlantic alliance with Britain Italy West Germany and France. He said the United States would maintain forces in Europe as a cornerstone of defense and urged a joint effort to set future objectives before Nixon travels to Europe later this year.
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Six Indians nabbed in Oklahoma stockpile of weapons
Six American Indians arrested Saturday night in Wagoner County with a stockpile of rifles pistols and hundreds of rounds of ammunition awaited arraignment. Authorities said the group likely headed for an AIM convention staging area.
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Tulsa
Gunman Captured After Wild Spree Ends in Merced
A gunman captured after a 40 mile spree of six abductions two rapes and two fatal shootings ended near Merced California. John P Bunyard 27 of San Francisco was wounded by police and hospitalized in fair condition. The rampage began with a kidnapping and rape of a 19 year old woman in South Lake Tahoe and stretched through Sunday as authorities pursued the suspect.
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City eyes 137000 engineering bid for revenue sharing projects
City councilmen will discuss hiring an engineering firm for 137000 in revenue sharing projects and separate 55000 in repairs at Lake Lawtonka filter plant. A Florence Alabama contractor led bids for two contracts with 4200 and 33630 amounts. Leaks in the clearwell drive water losses and money has been budgeted since last June.
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Clerk's Future Clouded As Council Alters Job
Ella Madden says she will not seek reappointment as city clerk as duties shrink and revenue tasks move to the finance department. The council plans an executive secretary role at 373 dollars monthly, down from Madden's 775. The post remains appointive, with a May term expiry and the shift to other departments under City Manager Larry Fountaine.
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