Cloud-Seeding Project Launches Across 12 Counties
A $210,000 cloud seeding initiative by the Bureau of Reclamation, backed by Economic Preparedness funds, starts Monday in 12 counties. Using a converted C-97, the program aims to boost moisture. if successful, further funding may follow. Dr. Raymond Booker leads Weather Science Inc. which contributed to planning.
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Tex
Weather Science Inc
Raymond Booker
Lerry Gee
Clement Todd
Bureau of Reclamation
Division of Atmospheric Water Resources Management
Denver
Colo
Henry Bellman
Herschel Crow
Altus
Standing
George Hastings
Office of Economic Preparedness
Denton
North Vietnamese Attack Reopens Heaviest Fighting Since June
North Vietnamese forces launched a series of attacks along the DMZ breaking a lull in the war. At least 15 U S planes dropped flares to illuminate the assault while American helicopter gunships backed the defense through the night. Government troops conducted a sweep.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Vietnam
Sooner Guard Announces General Masterson and Weber Appointments
Sooner officials report General Masterson a graduate of the Air Tactical School and related aviation programs. Governor Hall also announced LaVern E. Weber, Oklahoma Adjutant General, to the U S Reserve Forces Policy Board. Weber will continue as adjutant general while serving on the board, per Defense Secretary Melvin Laird’s notification.
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Hall
Secretary of Defense
Melvin Laird
Weber
Oklahoma
Study Bares High Cost of Red China Progress
Washington AP reports a subcommittee chairing senator James Eastland notes the study traces Communism to at least 34 million lives lost and possibly up to 63 million in the last century. The study, begun last fall under Sen. Thomas J. Dodd, aims to show the human cost alongside economic and social changes. Walker praises progress in some areas but emphasizes the price paid.
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China
Washington
South Carolina
James O. Eastland
Dmiss
Subcommittee
Thomas J. Dodd
Dconn
Eastland
Apollo Crew Urges More Moon Flights
Apollo 15 astronauts told Commander David Ley and James B. Irwin that a simple plaque and a silver spaceman figure mark the lunar memorial for four space program fatalities. Two moon landings remain planned Apollo 16 in March and Apollo 17 in December 1972.
Rain Forecast Extends Two More Days In Lawton Area
Two days of showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the Lawton area as a cool front meets warm moist air. The latest reports show varying rainfall with Lake Ellsworth at 0.9 inch and Apache at 0.10 inch, while Lake Lawtonka remains light. Strong winds hail and scattered heavy rains are noted as the weather system continues.
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Lawton
Lake Ellsworth
Lake Lawtonka
Meers
Ardmore Wins Lake Arbuckles Water Rights Deal
Ardmore officials secure storage rights for 11 million gallons per day in Lake Arbuckles after a 10 year fight with the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District Board. Voters twice rejected a 5.3 million bond issue to fund water from the lake amid a two year court battle. The State Supreme Court ruling a year earlier influenced the agreement.
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DAVIS
Arbuckle Master Conservancy District Board
Ardmore
Lake of the Arbuckles
Conservancy Board
Lawton
State Supreme Court
Gorton Fired as Defense Minister by Australian Prime Minister
Sydney AP report says Prime Minister William McMahon dismissed Defense Minister John Gorton from the Cabinet. Gorton, 59, plans to continue in politics and publish his views in a weekly newspaper criticizing ministers for leaking secrets and overstepping cabinet boundaries.
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Sydney
Australia
William McMahon
John Gorton
Gorton
Sunday Australian
Marine Sgt. Sweeney Cleared of Running Away Charges
Marine Sgt. Jon M. Sweeney, held in Vietnam after alleged desertion and talking to Communist captors, was found innocent of running away in the presence of the enemy. The court-martial ended after an 18 month POW ordeal and Sweeney pledged to explain the POW situation.
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Uantico
Jon M. Sweeney
Vietnam
Sweeney
Perkins
Ho Chi Minh Trail
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