Dollar Crisis Spurs Global Monetary Talks In 1971
U.S. and Europe moved toward an international monetary conference after Washington's dollar measures sparked market shifts. Volcker flew to London to brief British French and West German officials while leaders from Paris to Geneva weighed reforms and the status of the Bretton Woods system.
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Gent
Georges Pompidou
France
Paris
Paul Volcker
U.S. W
the Treasury
London
U.S
Bretton Woods
N.H
Europe
Volcker
Heathrow
United States
J. Dewey Duane
Federal Reserve System
Tass
Nixon
Connally Defends Dollar Stand Amid Wage Price Freeze
Secretary Connally said the dollar is not necessarily devalued and warned violators of the wage price freeze could face public disfavor. He avoided specifics on Bell Telephone retroactive raises and car maker disputes while outlining planned congressional talks led by Rep. Mills. He noted no major firings, attrition instead, and urged broad compliance as a Living Cost Council forms to ensure post freeze stability.
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Connally
Bell Telephone Co. Con
Bers
Congress
Nixon
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Annexation would shift control and taxes in Ranch Oaks areas
Lawton district leaders discuss annexation with Bishop School facing enrollment drop to about 180 after 221 students move to Lawton. Tax rates would rise for Ranch Oaks and Post Oak property owners from 89.67 to 103.4 mills. Loss of federal aid and staff under contract cited as risks. Enrollment at Bishop Elementary set for Aug. 30 as Lawton classes begin.
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Lawton
Bishop
Ranch Oaks
Post Oak
Bishop School
Fort Sill
Lawton Supt. of
Hugh Bish
Bish
Bishop Elementary School
Lawton Public School
Public Records Reported to City Police
Names and business firm listings show complaints including thefts of blankets and mattresses from rental homes, bicycle theft, auto burglary and stereo theft, battery theft from autos, mail theft, and checkbook loss. Several addresses and individuals such as John J. Roberts and Jeannie Hennessee are noted with respective incidents. Fort Sill and Lewtonian Hotel ties appear among assault and strong armed robbery mentions.
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Lewton
David A. Well
A. Williamson
Smith
John J. Roberts
Mike G. Franklin
James W. Wilson
Jeannie Hennessee
Roosevelt
Lee Beffington
N. Seventh
James Elrod
Sheridan
Saoger
Lee
Cache Road
David Schworse
William Norton
Agaan
Cody
Randy Neetoce
Fort Sill
Henry D. von Brant
Hotel Lewtonian
John Lewton
Fire Report From Sunday Smoke Alarm at 415 Bell
Fire units responded to smoke in a house at 415 Bell Sunday at 12 43 p m. Parth end C Avenue, cor.
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Parth End C Avenue
Cor
Jaywalkers The Etymology of a Rebellious Term
The word jaywalker traces to “jay” meaning rustic or hayseed. It linked pedestrians who ignore rules to a type of defiant behavior rooted in 19th century urban slang.
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Jay
Prairie dog earns its name from shrill bark like a canine
The prairie dog is named for its sharp bark that resembles a dog's cry. This distinctive vocalization helps distinguish it from other burrowing rodents and signals alarm to nearby members of the colony.
Hall Noncommital On Nixon Proposal
Oklahoma Governor David Hall backed the president's broader aims but declined to commit to Nixon's plan. He urged support for actions to curb inflation and unemployment and improve rivers and streams. Officials said the policy would have only minor effects on state government though tax choices may shift corporate taxation and exemptions take effect next January.
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Oklahoma City
David Hall
Hall
America
Tax Commission
Clarence DeWees
Rain totals and flood reports across Texas and Oklahoma
Heavy rains drenched the region with Grandfield tallying 1.63 inches and Frederick 0.82 while Wichita Falls logged 4.66 inches. The Wichita River flooded cresting five feet above its flood stage. Iowa Park reported 10.7 inches. Forecasts show showers today with a 30 percent chance in Lawton dropping to 20 percent later.
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Red River
Wichita Falls
Wichita River
Iowa Park
Tex
Lawton
the Weatherman
Questions over proposed charges and hikes take effect pending orders
The questions ask how proposed telephone charges, plane and bus fare hikes, and already announced college tuition increases set for September would be affected. It notes pending White House guidance on merit pay increases and negotiated settlements and that the orders specify they must follow new directions.
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White House
New York City Opens World’s First Streetcar
New York City began operating the first streetcar on November 26, 1832. The horse drawn car marked the start of urban street transit.
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New York City
Auto makers hike prices amid inflation debate
GM Ford and Chrysler announce 4 to 5 percent price increases as Nixon seeks to curb inflation with tax changes and import surcharges. Chrysler welcomes the tax plan. Ford offers no comment. Toyota and Japanese cartels cited as concerns by textile leader Shockley. John Stastny lauds Nixon actions.
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Roche
Ford
Chrysler Corp
Lynn Townsend
Chrysler
Ford Motor Co
W. Ray Shockley
South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association
Shockley
John A. Stastny
National Association of Home Builders
Nixon
Columbus Credited With Planting First Orange Tree in New World
A historical note credits Christopher Columbus with planting the first orange tree in the New World, marking a milestone in early horticultural exchange and exploration era.
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Christopher Columbus
New World
Nixon Unveils Broad New Economic Plan
Nixon proposes a largely voluntary program under the Office of Emergency Preparedness with civil penalties up to 5,000 dollars for violators. The plan includes wage and price freezes, federal spending cuts aimed at 4.7 billion dollars, and tax writeoffs to spur investment. Congress vacation delayed reaction from lawmakers.
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Nixon
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Wheat and oats price listings in local market
Market notes show figures for wheat and oats with a price line reading 2.40. Anomalous text fragment suggests bicycle pricing or equipment mentions, but no clear context or full items are readable.
Funeral Rites For Frank G Husted Held In Liberty Heights Church
Funeral services for Frank G Husted 71 of 2007 N 24th will be at 10 a m Tuesday in Liberty Heights Christian Church with Dr Tom B Clark officiating. Burial is set for 10 a m Wednesday at Maplewood Cemetery Harrison Ark Local arranger Ritter Dalton Funeral Home. He was born January 29 1900 in Osceola Mo and lived here since 1951 a retired cement company employee He married Ruth Moore September 23 1939 in Harrison Survivors include his wife of the home.
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Liberty Heights Christian Church
Frank G. Husted
N. 24Th
Tom B. Clark
Maplewood Cemetery
Harrison
Ark
Ritter-Dalton Funeral Home
Osceola
Ruth Moore
Grace United Methodist Church
Ritter-Dalton
Maude W. White
Lawton
William Walker
Church of Christ
Midland
Tex
Highland Cemetery
Charleston
Lawton-Chattanooga
James C. White
The
Baptist Church
Husmanity
Wesley White
Cement
Naomi Grand
Waco
Viola Leslie
Louise Haley
Ster
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LG Cole
Home Entertainment Center
Vietnam
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Spiro T. Agnew
Ways and Means Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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