Soviets land moon rover Lunokhod 2 on Moon
The Soviets report Luna 21 made a soft lunar landing and deployed Lunokhod 2, an 1848 pound solar powered rover, which sent television pictures from the Sea of Serenity. It rolled from the lander at 4:14 am and will recharge before continuing the mission.
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Pay-Out Study Ordered as Council Proposes Salary Review
City council members form a committee to study salaries of elected officials and propose a pay cut from 250 dollars a month per member. They consider raising city worker pay this year while pledging hearings on land lease proposals at Lake Lawtonka and facing public opposition to the convict pre release center site. Council members Ferguson Matthews opposed the cut but supported the salary study.
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Beller
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Seibold
Woody Wolverton
Don Whitaker
Cease Fire Said to Be Planned Before Nixon Inauguration
South Vietnamese sources report a unilateral U S and South Vietnamese cease-fire on the eve of Nixon's inauguration to enable prisoner exchanges and a Paris peace settlement. Nixon reportedly told Thieu to “trust in me” as talks continue with Hanoi and the Viet Cong. White House spokesmen declined comment on the rumors.
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Nixon Treasury Official Resigns
Press reports confirm the resignation of Undersecretary Edwin S. Cohen after a career shaping Nixon tax policy. Nixon also accepted resignations of three Pentagon officials and moved to renominate Frank Fitzsimmons to the Communications Satellite Corp board.
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Sheridan Improvement Dilemma Delays Gore Priority
City council faces road project clash under 1971 bond issue as Gore Boulevard waits for right of way appraisals and purchases while Sheridan Road proceeds. State highway figures show lengthy acquisition times with hearings planned and contracts possible this summer.
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Inside Editorials And Sections Highlighted
A reader friendly pager lists columns and features including Markets Classified Women Bridge Comics Entertainment Obituaries and a note on editorial offices and contact numbers.
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Battle in Saigon area as cease fire nears
In South Vietnam heavy fighting continued around Que Son Valley and the Mekong Delta edge as Saigon forces and the Communists battled to hold or regain territory. U S air support persisted after the bombing halt, with B 52s and fighter bombers targeting supply routes in North Vietnam prior to the cease fire.
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Brune Named Public Works Director In City Boost
City Manager Larry Fountaine announced AUL Brune 32 former assistant city engineer as the new Public Works Director. Brune takes charge of engineering building and safety streets and utility divisions with a salary of 14800 annually. He joins after eight years private consulting and holds a civil engineering degree from New Mexico State University. He is a licensed professional engineer and surveyor.
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Warm Readings To Hang Around In Southwest Oklahoma
Partly cloudy skies and continued warm readings forecast for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma through Wednesday. National Weather Service projects highs near 54 today and around 60 on Wednesday with a low tonight in the upper 30s. Monday high reached 55 and low 34 as winds drift from 10 to 20 mph, easing to 6 to 12 mph tonight.
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Oklahoma
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Hargrave declines lie detector test over trooper incident
Oklahoma City Rep. Jerry Hargrave D Tulsa says he will not take a lie detector test regarding claims he was manhandled by two highway patrol troopers nor will he address the House floor on personal privilege about the incident.
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Jerry Hargrave
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Oklahoma House blocks Hall drug sales tax exemption
Gov David Hall’s plan to exempt prescription drugs from the sales tax failed in the Oklahoma House by 84 to 9. Five Democrats and four Republicans voted no as debate included attempts to expand exemptions for newspapers ads groceries and other items. The measure now goes to the Senate amid political maneuvering and concerns over tax relief versus revenue loss.
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Oklahoma City
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D-Clinton
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