New Artillery Unit On Move To Fort Sill
Fort Sill prepares for the arrival next month of the 212th Field Artillery Group from Fort Lewis Washington. Advance parties have already moved in since July and about 650 soldiers will transfer by mid September. The unit adds 155mm and eight inch self propelled howitzers and will be commanded by Col. John C. Cooper.
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U S B52 Bombers Hit North Vietnamese Division
U S B52 bombers attacked a fresh North Vietnamese division near the demilitarized zone as Saigon forces defended southwestern borders. The Saigon command reported heavy fighting with 113 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed, 28 South Vietnamese dead and 71 wounded. About 30 B52s released 750 tons of explosives inside and just above the DMZ.
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Protesters Ordered Out Of Park During RNC Prep
About 50 demonstrators camping in Fla ming o Park in Miami Beach were ordered to leave by police before dawn. They returned at sunrise, breakfasting under trees as officers monitored the scene. The city council will decide whether to allow camping during the August 21 convention.
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Burger calls to end three‑judge federal panels
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger urged the elimination of the special three‑judge federal district courts at the American Bar Association. He said they have outlived usefulness and worsen the Supreme Court's workload, proposing direct paths to appellate review only when circumstances require. Burger urged Congress to fix federal jurisdiction anomalies and noted the Court has increasingly sidelined three‑judge panel appeals.
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Kissinger Holds Secret Talks as Nixon Pushes Peace Effort
Paris AP report says Henry Kissinger met with Le Duc Tho and Xuan Thuy in secret discussions renewing weekly Paris talks. White House confirmed the visit but declined details. Kissinger planned a Swiss family visit after leaving Paris, with no timetable for return.
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Eight Inch Cloudburst Hits Snyder Texas City
An eight inch cloudburst caused catastrophic flooding in Snyder Texas and nearby Colorado City with up to seven feet of water. A driver drowned when her car was swept off Texas Route 208 near Snyder. National Guard units assisted evacuations as 400 residents were stranded.
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Vow Comes During GOP Panel Talks
Secretary of State William P. Rogers urged a negotiated Vietnam settlement while addressing the Republican Platform Committee. He endorsed Nixon peace moves, rejected McGovern’s withdrawal plan, and called for continued support to South Vietnam as negotiations with European allies seek mutual force reductions.
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Showers Possible Through Tuesday in Lawton Weather
Cloudy skies threaten showers in Lawton through Tuesday with rain chances of 40 percent this afternoon 30 percent tonight and 20 percent Tuesday. Highs near 85 today with a low around 75 and a Tuesday high near 90. Sunday's high was 86 and low 74 with a trace of rain over the weekend.
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SALT Talks to Resume in Geneva This Fall
The United States and Soviet Union plan a second SALT round in Geneva likely in October, with Bern confirming Swiss hosting. Washington and Moscow to issue a formal announcement today as Senate approval of the treaty remains noted and Mansfield cites no progress on interim amendments before the upcoming recess.
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