India reports Pakistani troops retreating near Dacca
New Delhi said East Pakistan forces reached within 28 miles of Dacca while Rawalpindi claimed ground held. India accused the United States of breach of confidence and said Indian troops had entered East Pakistan before U.S. peace efforts. Pakistan denied Jesore fell and reported heavy fighting across fronts.
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Supreme Court Reverses NLRB on Retiree Benefits Bargaining
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 1 that unions cannot compel management to bargain over benefits for retired workers. The 1969 NLRB decision allowing such bargaining was overturned. The case began in 1965 with Local 1 of the Allied Chemical Workers and Pittsburgh Plate Glass, tied to Medicare and retiree medical plans.
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State Question 478 Drives Weekend Voting Edge
State Question 478 carried most metropolitan areas but failed in rural districts amid strong opposition. The measure would have allowed a broader vote while the larger overall tally marked SQ 478’s closer outcome.
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Alahoma City
Sunal
U.S
New Vote Due On McCracken
Journalists object to a secret board vote elevating McCracken as Gov. David Hall states a new vote is due. Officials indicate transparency concerns and a planned review of the decision.
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McCracken
County Voters Buck Trend On Best Law
County voters cast 4 310 votes in a heavier than expected turnout of 7 474. The amendment, embedded in the Constitution, requires a vote of the people to change, while other laws on voter qualifications can be altered by the legislature to fit federal rulings. The court's ruling will prevail despite the vote against the amendment and the authority to convene a grand jury in counties for multi county criminal investigations.
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Consultants To Urge City Charter Change In Lawton
Lawton Mayor Don Whitaker said a private CONSAD Research Corp study of city government will likely recommend moving from an elective to a non elective charter form. The final report is due Friday.
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Lawton
Don Whitaker
Consad Research Corp
Pittsburgh
Slippery Roads Warned as Panhandle Cold Front Slows
A hazardous driving warning covered the Panhandle with Cimarron County an exception. Temperatures ranged from the mid 40s to mid 20s with a high 51 and low 39 previously. Northerly winds 8 to 18 mph. Precipitation chances 60 tonight 50 Thursday.
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Oklahoma
Blind Bob Porter Gives Free Christmas Trees To Poor Families
In Los Angeles blind vendor Bob Porter plans to distribute thousands of free Christmas trees this season after giving away 3,000 last year from 12 locations. He aims for 10,000 this year and seeks volunteers to drive him to tree lots and a Catholic church in East Los Angeles to aid distribution.
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Bob Porter
Porter
Seeeet Eel Eerie Porter
East Los
Kerosene Found In Fire Material At Stag Shop Blaze
Traces of kerosene were found in material taken from the Stag Shop at 317 C after a fire last month. William J. Caveny of the state crime bureau said steam distillation recovered a flam mable hydrocarbon liquid with a smoky yellow flame and ultraviolet spectrum identical to kerosene. Fire Marshal Ray Catlin said the investigation continues and no charges have been filed yet in the $135 000 damage blaze.
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William J. Caveny
State Crime Bureau
Ray Catlin
Libya Seizes British Oil Firm Assets
The Libyan government nationalized assets of British Petroleum Co. in Libya and withdrew Libyan funds from British banks. The moves, cited as retribution for Iran's island seizures, sparked London protests and a sharp BP share drop before recovering.
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Israel
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Nixon faces decision on $2 billion child development bill
President Nixon weighs signing or vetoing a major bill creating a $2 billion child development program amid party contention and broad support from women's groups, labor, civil rights, and churches. The measure also extends the Economic Opportunity Act, complicating his choice.
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