Peace accord nears end of long Vietnam War
A broad cease fire and political framework for Vietnam is outlined in a 12 page pact with four side accords. Key points include a 60 day cease fire, prisoner releases, withdrawal of foreign troops, South Vietnam determines its own future, and a four nation International Control Commission to supervise. A conference of great powers will be held within 30 days to guarantee peace.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Washington
Hanoi
Nixon
U.S
Indochina
Laos
Cambodia
International Control Commission
Canada
Indonesia
Poland
Hungary
Vietnam
Thieu
Kissinger
Hang Thun Hak
Phnom Penh
le Duc Tho
Paris
North Vietnam
Vientiane
Thailand
National Council of National Reconciliation and Concord
Cease fire announced as Vietnam clashes continue
South Vietnamese forces report 242 enemy deaths during the cease fire period. President Thieu warns delegates the cease-fire is not peace and pledges vigilance and allied support. Officials deny a nationwide curfew but local authorities may impose curfews as needed.
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Hien
United States
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
International Supervisory Commission
Thieu
Hoang Duc Nha
Johnson letter echoes motto of school pride
Lyndon B. Johnson sent a personal note with a token of pride and warm regards in 1959. The nation honors the late president who lived by the motto Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon Johnson
Strike Calls Teachers Back Amid Prolonged Negotiations
The strike began January 10 closing most of the city’s 650 schools leaving 558000 students without formal instruction. The district with 25970 teachers saw about 9 percent on strike as critics argued the resolution pressed teachers to concede. Two resolutions proposing board resignations and arbitration were referred to committee.
Boston Job Mention Leaves Contract Unclear
Chuck refused to sign a contract with any team and said he had not signed with anybody. Billy Sullivan of the Patriots was in New York aligned with Fairbanks, though Fairbanks says he did not meet Sullivan in person. He confirmed prior telephone talks with Sullivan.
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Boston
Billy Sullivan
Patriots
New York
Fairbanks
Sullivan
Nixon burial marks end of a nation’s farewell to Johnson
The Washington state funeral for Lyndon B. Johnson drew leaders from Congress and the Supreme Court, with President Nixon and Mrs Johnson leading the dignitaries. Military honors filled a long procession to Andrews Air Force Base for a Texas burial, as tributes recalled Johnson’s rise from 1930s congressman to president.
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Lyndon Johnson
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Johnson
Washington
Texas
Congress
Supreme Court
Mamie Eisenhower
Sen
George McGovern
Robert G
Bobby) Baker
Eisaku Sato
Robert S
America
Beautiful
Washington Streets
Andrews Air Force Base
Maryland
Air Force
Lincoln Catafalque
White House
U.S
Constitution Avenue
Senate
Vietnam
J.J. Pickle
Dean Rusk
Capitol Dome
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Luci
Glenn
Blair House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Spiro T. Agnew
Rotunda
Pickle
Oklahoma Ed Funding Rises Two Spots to 46th
Oklahoma per pupil spending climbs to 704 dollars for the current school year, up 71 dollars from last year, but remains near the bottom. The Oklahoma Education Association notes Alabama at 590 leads to the bottom with Oklahoma 330 dollars below the national average of 1,034 and 150 below the regional average of 854. Nearby Texas leads the region at 1,044 with Colorado 955, Kansas 919, Missouri 881, New Mexico 829, Arkansas 652.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Education Association
OEA
John Haynes
National Education Association
Haynes
Alabama
Texas
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
New Mexico
Arkansas
Tulsa Panel Backs Birth Control
The Tulsa City-County Board of Health approved providing contraceptive supplies and information to minors without parental consent. The State Health Department supports the concept and seeks bills to let physicians advise and dispense to minors. Seven members were present with two dissents. The director cited a 354 birth increase for ages 12 to 18 from 1971 to 1972, about half illegitimate.
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Tulsa
Okla
Indian Prisoners Must Cut Braids
Oklahoma State Penitentiary officials won a suit by six Indians who alleged hair length and braids were restricted while inmates. Judge Robert Bell ruled courts cannot interfere with prison administration, noting policy differences between inmate groups.
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Mcalester
Okla
Oklahoma State
State District Court
Robert Bell
Warden Park Anderson
State Department of Corrections
Bell
Bar seeks $5,000 raise for Oklahoma judges
Oklahoma Bar Association pushes for a $5,000 salary increase for district court judges. Thomas R. Brett notes support from Gov. Hall and lawmakers but questions available funds. He warns low morale could drive qualified judges away, worsening court quality. Oklahoma ranks 51st in trial court salaries.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma
Thomas R. Brett
Court of Criminal Appeals
Bar
David Hall
Brett
States
District of Columbia
Mountain Hoofed Animals Adapt Cloven Hoof Design
Mountain dwelling hoofed animals show small cloven hooves as an adaptation to rough craggy terrain aiding grip and balance on steep surfaces.
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Bibles
Book Shelf, Inc
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Gore Ave
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Discount Center
S. Sheridan
Lawton, Okla
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