Federal plan to ease trucking fuel issues faces test
A three step proposal announced by Special Assistant W J Usery Jr seeks to pass through diesel cost differences to trucking firms, guarantee a 110 percent of 1972 fuel allotment, and boost price monitors. The plan aims to avert a shutdown though effects may raise consumer prices and ICC rate changes are possible.
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Steel Industry Union Open Crucial Contract Talks
The steel industry and the United Steelworkers opened key bargaining today as they reject wage price controls. This round involves nearly 10 million workers across industries and marks the first time in 32 years with no nationwide steel strike threat. USW President J W Abel and U S Steel vice chairman R Heath Larry led talks at a 60 foot table in Shoreham Hotel.
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Lawton Area Forecast Slightly Cooler Through Thursday
Warmer readings shift to a brief cooldown tonight in Lawton and southwest Oklahoma. Skies will be fair to partly cloudy through Thursday with highs near 70 today, mid 60s to 60s Thursday, and a low tonight around 28 to 30.
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Nixon to Reject Court Order for In Person Testimony
President Nixon intends to refuse a California court order that he testify in person at the trial of former aides linked to the Ellsberg psychiatrists break-in. White House aides say he will decline on constitutional grounds, possibly answering written questions instead.
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Nixon State of the Union Address Focus While Watergate Looms
President Nixon is due to address Congress at 9 p.m. EDT amid questions about Watergate. White House aides said he will cover all issues important to Americans, with foreign affairs likely included. A separate court case seeks Nixon’s testimony in the Ehrlichman Liddy and Young burglary probe, issuing a subpoena for February 25 and April 15 hearings.
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Fort Sill Museum Acquires Rare 1934 Half-Track
Fort Sill Field Artillery Museum adds a rare 1934 half-track to Cannon Walk this summer. Director Gillett Griswold noted early World War II use by U S tank destroyer forces and others. The vehicle, found in Tulsa salvage yard, was donated by Zeligson Co. Ron Sinclair and reflects varied armament from cargo to tank destroyer roles.
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Farm animal census dips as county tax values fall
Comanche County records show a sharp three year decline in cattle registrations and overall farm animal valuations for tax purposes. Cattle numbers dropped by over four thousand since 1970, while total valuations slid from 1.63 million to about 1.50 million.
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U.S. To Return Okinawa Bases
The United States agreed to give up five Army and two Marine bases on Okinawa and to release 12 other base sites after relocating personnel and facilities. The plan marks the largest return of areas to Japan since 1972.
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Oklahoma Considers 55 MPH Speed Limit Change
Oklahoma Safety Commissioner Wayne Lawson says a 55 mph limit will create enforcement challenges and public acceptance issues. The bill passed the House 62 to 31 and moves to the Senate to align with the federal Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act.
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