Lawyer says Nixon might have survived without tapes
Houston AP Leon Jaworski argues in a new book that Nixon would have stayed in office if he had destroyed the Watergate tapes. He cites greed for money and power and recalls Nixon crying to Sen James Eastland and a proposed plea deal by H R Haldeman that collapsed after Judge Sirica refused to guarantee a light sentence.
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Butz Opens $14 Million Screwworm Factory In Mexico
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz dedicates a new screwworm fly production plant in Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico with Mexican President Luis Echeverria present. The facility will produce sterile male flies to halt screwworm infestations along the southern isthmus Tehuantepec, aiming to create a pest-free zone over five to seven years.
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Alliance Meet Set at USC Center
The Alliance Francaise schedules a general business meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at the USC Center 201 SW Fourth. Open to high school and Cameron University students teachers and members. French refreshments will be served.
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Duluth Incorporation As City Date Noted
Duluth Minnesota was incorporated as a city on March 1, 1870, marking its official municipal status in the late 19th century.
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Connally Receives Top Police Honor From Local Jaycees
Lawton Detective Charles Connally, 42, a 10 year veteran of the Lawton Police Department, was named Outstanding Young Police Officer of the Quarter by the Lawton Jaycees. He was cited for leading the May 15 shooting death investigation of Pvt. Merlin S. Moore. Connally has 702 hours of training and is one of two LPD officers licensed to operate a polygraph.
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Grass Fire Destroys Reange Land Northwest of Meers
A Tuesday grass fire burned through 1,200 to 1,500 acres of rangeland northwest of Meers and east of Saddle Mountain. Lightning likely started the blaze which began near the Bayless Evatt residence and spread across multiple landowners. About 100 firefighters from Meers, Medicine Park, Carnegie and other areas battled the flames with trucks and an 8,090 gallon water tanker. Fort Sill helicopter support was denied as the danger abated by evening. no injuries were reported.
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Fun Match Dog Show at Great Plains Coliseum
A sanctioned fun match dog show by Lawton-Fort Sill Kennel Club with breed and obedience classes, best puppy in sweepstakes, and best junior handler. Entry is $3 per participant, spectators free. Registration Sunday 9 to 11 a.m. with show to follow. Puppies aged 3 months to 1 year. novice juniors 8 to 12. novice seniors 12 to 16.
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Trivia Tidbits From History And Nature
A quirky collection notes Reliant tortoises outliving men. The inch once called the thumb breath divided the foot into twelve units. Kangaroos reach speeds up to 44 miles per hour without fatigue.
Draft Signed to Register Men Aged 18 to 25
President Truman signed the Selective Service Act on June 24 1948 requiring men aged 18 to 25 to register for military service.
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