Sea Pollution Pact Signed by U.S. and 29 Nations
The United States and 29 nations sign an international convention to curb ocean pollution. The pact bans dumping mercury cadmium DDT PCB persistent plastics oil and radioactive or warfare agents with special permits for heavy metals and certain waste containers. Undersecretary U. Alexis Johnson calls it a major step toward preventing ocean pollution.
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Inside Editorials And Columns Led By Dear Abby
The page outlines sections including Inside Editorials Dear Abby Markets Sports Classified Women and Entertainment with listings for obituaries and editorial offices. It notes contact numbers Circulation and wants ads.
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Five In Family Two Others Killed In Nebraska Crash
Five members of a North Glenn Colorado family and a couple from Thornton Colorado were killed in a single engine Cherkee PA-32 crash near Amherst Nebraska. The victims included Larry Hall 31 and his wife Sharon 29 and their three children Larry Susan and Aaron along with Douglas Stanley 24 and his wife Annette 22. The wreck occurred nine miles north and one mile east of Amherst as the plane en route from Denver to Omaha crashed around 7 30 p m. FAA and NTSB investigators are handling the crash scene and the Denver Center provided radar and weather advisory services prior to the crash.
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Major Strikes To Continue On Hanoi Haiphong Areas
Pentagon spokesman says bombing will persist on Hanoi Haiphong despite civilian casualties questions. He cites downed aircraft in the city and SAM explosions, maintains strikes target military objectives only, notes ongoing high losses and new B52s in the air war.
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Four Arabs land safely in Cairo after embassy hostage drama
Thai officials ferried four Black September commandos from the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok to Cairo to free 10 Thai officials and the Egyptian ambassador. The transit followed a 4 800 mile flight with a refueling stop in Pakistan. The embassy siege lasted 19 hours and contrasted with Munich by avoiding violence.
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CBS Technicians Return To Work After Narrow Strike Vote
CBS crews end an eight week walkout after the IBEW narrowly approved a three year contract with a 5.5 percent annual wage increase. Picket lines in New York and six other cities were taken down within an hour of the 561 to 509 vote. Frank Stanton called the pact a fair solution and Arthur Korff voiced concerns over automation and jurisdiction.
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Winter Storm Watch Issued for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma
A winter storm watch covers the western third of Oklahoma as a powerful system over the Rockies moves east. Expect colder temperatures with a 40 to 60 percent chance of precipitation, possible rain or snow mixed with thunderstorms, gusty winds, and highs in the 60s today dropping to upper 30s by Saturday.
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81 County Farmers To Get Drought Aid After Nixon Clamp
Comanche County farmers and stockmen out of 354 applicants for emergency drought loans from the Farmers Home Administration will receive the loans. Dwight Whitworth said 81 loans totaling $478,000 will be granted as $2.5 million in potential write offs were halted with the Nixon administration action. Loans processed before December 27 are the only ones approved, with 273 unprocessed applications remaining.
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Gibbons Drops Bid for House Majority Leader Post
Rep. Sam Gibbons of Florida withdraws from the race for House majority leader, clearing the path for Rep. Thomas P. ONeill of Massachusetts to secure the post. ONeill already led in support as the current Democratic whip.
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Oklahoma jobs rise modestly before Christmas rush
Oklahoma City reported a November rise in nonfarm employment with total payrolls reaching 15 900. The gain of 1 800 positions marks a .2 percent month to month increase as the holiday season begins.
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Oklahoma lawmakers favor death penalty in AP survey
Oklahoma legislators show overwhelming support for reinstituting the death penalty with 97 percent backing. They favor removing jury discretion and making certain crimes punishable by death, arguing the Supreme Court ruling addressed administration, not the concept.
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