Nixon Promises Aid for Old Americans in Annual Speech
President Nixon pledged a personal appearance with Pat Nixon to close the week long event and urged passage of his family assistance plan to improve aging Americans incomes and benefits. He outlined a post conference board under Flemming to advocate for the elderly and proposed Congress action to ease property taxes for older Americans.
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Washington
Nixon
Pat
Flemming
Congress
Snowstorm Closes In on Lawton Fort Sill Braces for More Snow
An early winter storm sweeps Lawton and Fort Sill with up to two inches by noon and up to four inches more expected tonight. Severe driving conditions persist as sand crews work on bridges and highways while civilian and nonessential military staff are sent home. Several minor collisions occur and schools plan to dismiss on schedule unless snow worsens.
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Fort Sill
Weather Bureau
Panhandle
State
Hugh Bish
Highway Department
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Gore
Devaluation Fears Send Dollar to Record European Lows
The prospect of a devaluation sparked a sharp dollar drop across Europe. In London and Zurich bullion prices edged up while the West German mark and Swiss franc hit record lows against the dollar. Frankfurt's exchange rate fell to 3.29 marks per dollar, an 11 percent rise in the mark’s value since May.
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Washingto
London
Zurich
Ten Bodies Seen In Lost Copter Near Saigon
U S search aircraft sighted ten bodies after a helicopter went missing near Saigon. Poor weather and rough terrain hindered landing and rescue operations as the area was reported heavily booby trapped.
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Saigon
U.S
Cambodia forces abandon two towns on northeast front collapse
Cambodian troops withdraw from Baray and Kompong Thmar as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong pressure increases. Lon Nol ordered garrisons to retreat after a helicopter flight to a forward base, aiming to avert a bigger disaster. U S air support with B52s and A37s aids the defense.
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Hnom Penh
Cambodia
Lon Nol
Baray
Kompong Thmar
Mekong
Fire Tagged As Arson
Fire officials say the blaze at the Stag Shop Cherokee News Arcade and an Lee caused about 135000 dollars in damage. Fire Marshall Ray Catlin stated this morning that investigators consider arson likely.
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Ray Catlin
Stag Shop
Cherokee News Arcade
Lee
Senate Poised For Butz Vote
Dr. Earl L. Butz appears certain to win Senate confirmation today as secretary of agriculture despite farm state opposition and Republican misgivings. The tally shows 52 hard votes for Butz, while two opponents predict victory. Sen. Harris says 38 votes against and Sen. Hughes estimates 42 opposing.
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Washington
Earl L. Butz
Senate
Butz
Fred R. Harris
D-Okla
Harold E. Hughes
O-Iona
Senate Extends Price Wage Controls Amid Controversy
The Senate approved an 86 to 4 bill extending wage price and rent controls through April due to the August to November pay freeze. The measure faces ongoing House debates and a hoped finish today as votes split over retroactive raises and pay increases for federal workers and military personnel.
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White House
Nixon
Alan Lee
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