Oklahoma Joins 38th State in Ratifying Amendment
In a hurry-up session Oklahoma legislators approved the ratification amid a swift national push. The Senate voted 36-5 and the House 88-4, with Gov Hall calling Oklahoma the catalyst. Four state officials traveled to Washington amid cautious optimism, welcomed by federal archivist Eemery.
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Fred J. Emery
Office of the Federal Registry, National Archives and Records Service
Highway Patrol Gate Tolls as Wreck Blocks Road and Rail
Troopers arrive at the wreck site and divert traffic while a Rock Island train is rerouted around the blockage. Spilled gravel from Baker's truck halted rail and road operations. troopers remain at the scene at noon as the cleanup continues.
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Thule as ancient northern limit of the world
Thule described as the distant land six days sail north of Britain marking the extreme northern edge of the world in early geographies.
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Thule
Britain
Unemployment Dips Slightly Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The department reports a sixth tenths of a percent drop in unemployment to the rate last October level, aided by teen and young adult job gains. Total employment fell to 78.4 million. The AFL-CIO calls for immediate job-creating measures as most of the decline masks broader economic weakness.
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Afl-Cio
Pilot and Co-Pilot Fight Ends In Mid-Flight
Two Oregon pilots in a $175 000 transcontinental air race clashed mid air leaving the copilot injured and hospitalized in Ayr Scotland. The pilot continued solo as headquarters in Canada determines the next leg. The event started July 7 from Victoria with 37 two man crews racing handicap style.
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Scotland
England
Canada
Victoria
British Columbia
Drought Disaster Loans Discussed
In Wichita Falls Texas the AP reports drought conditions discussed with focus on disaster loan eligibility and the impact of prolonged dryness on communities and farmers. The piece notes Oklahoma eligibility considerations and potential aid discussions amid continued drought.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Oklahoma
Weather brief notes slight chance of rain
A slight chance of rain is listed for Saturday with a low temperature in the mid 70s. The forecast emphasizes mild conditions and warm nights across the area.
Rusk hints at public record on Vietnam secrets
Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk says 99 percent of Vietnam war details were public. He notes the Pentagon papers show a 1964 White House plan for air attacks and Johnson orders in 1965, asserting no secrets would alter public judgment. The remarks followed Supreme Court rulings on publication.
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Vietnam
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Supreme Court
New York Times
Johnson
White House
North Vietnam
Sen
Barry Goldwater
The
Times
Sabotage Suspicion Dismissed In Navy Incident
An official inquiry opened today after an incident described as five feet above the surface with released air and bubbles. A Navy spokesman said sabotage is not suspected. The record recalls a 19M sabotage attempt on Artemis where a stoker faced accusations over signal grenades in the engine.
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Navy
Laird Plays Down Rand Security Breach and Draft Outlook
Secretary Laird ordered a security review after Rand Corp documents were allegedly removed from custody. He noted Rand's 18.6 million dollar government business in 1971 and 1,100 employees, while pressing for a swift draft extension decision and continued troop withdrawals from Vietnam.
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D.C
Santa Monica
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