Laos Cease Fire Leaves Pessimists About Lasting Peace
AP analyzes Laos cease fire amid doubts it will endure like earlier agreements. History shows lasting neutrality proved elusive as great powers pursued influence, with Laos caught in the cold war struggle and domino fears. The piece notes Laos historic ties to France, U.S. aid, and the looming Paris conference.
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Oklahoma Senate okays appointive labor commissioner plan
The Oklahoma Senate approved a constitutional amendment to make the labor commissioner appointive by the governor with Senate consent, while voting down the special election provision. The House had passed a similar measure earlier, also rejecting a special election clause. The move follows a controversy over travel claims by Labor Commissioner Wilbur Wright, who resigned amid investigations.
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Chamber urges salary cuts for Lawton officials
The Lawton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors calls for immediate reductions in the mayor and city council members salaries, to be set before the April 1973 general election, matching pay levels of comparable Oklahoma cities and aligning with the City Charter spirit. Mayor Don Whitaker and councilors had previously debated the issue, with the council tabling it on February 13.
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