McGovern O'Brien Power Shifts In Nomination Debate
O'Brien exits as McGovern weighs role post convention. Sources say friction over sharing chair with Jean Westwood and timing around South Dakota vote influenced the decision. McGovern faces AFL CIO endorsement setback and vows support from rank and file despite tensions with union leaders.
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Jean Westwood
Utah
O'Brien
Washington State
Washington
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Black Hills
Peter Dominick
R-Corp
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Defeat of Emergency Job-Making Bill Shocks Congress
The House rejected a 5 billion emergency job making bill 206 to 189, killing a plan to fund public works including water and sewage plants to create about 500000 construction jobs within 90 days. Debate centered on deficit limits with Republicans denouncing the measure as wasteful while Democrats framed it as vital amid pollution concerns.
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House
Hale Boggs
Louisana
Michigan
Ford
Official Says Rural America Poverty Stricken
Oklahoma City report quotes William W. Erwin, undersecretary for rural development, saying rural America is poverty stricken and in need of economic development and people-building. He notes most chronically ill people live in rural areas and says education and health are key.
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America
U.S. Department of Agriculture
William W. Erwin
Department
Erwin
Fired Trooper Seeks Reinstatement After Turnpike Advances
Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Gerald P. Sipe of Sapulpa was fired April 20 for conduct toward female motorists on the Turner Turnpike. The state Personnel Board unanimously overruled his appeal, with four women signing affidavits accusing him of making advances. Mayberry said Sipe admitted the charges to him, but Sipe denied the allegations before the board.
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Sapulpa
Sipe
W. E. Mayberry
Mayberry
Sadat limits Soviet presence in Egypt amid arms shift
Cairo and Beirut report Sadat moves to reduce Soviet personnel as Moscow pledges continued aid and a 15 year friendship treaty. Observers estimate 10,000 to 20,000 military advisers could depart with civilian experts staying, while Britain probes arms sales as U.S. and Soviet influence adjust in the Middle East.
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Brownouts Spark Citywide Heat Wave and Outages
New York and surrounding areas endured extended power failures as record electricity demand collided with a four day smog event. Con Ed logged a record 7.872 million kilowatts between 3 and 4 p.m. Mayor Lindsay urged conservation while Providence and eastern Massachusetts faced lightning outages and traffic chaos.
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Democrats push 2.20 minimum wage amid Nixon proposals
Democrats argue the 2.20 minimum wage is needed to offset living costs since the 1.60 floor set in 1966 and to remove millions of low wage workers from poverty. Republicans warn the increase would inflate prices and curb job opportunities for youths and Black workers. Democrats vow to defeat the substitute to calm labor leaders.
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Vietnam Negotiations Show Little Progress After Talks
U S and North Vietnam remain split four months after the pact to withdraw forces. Khr Kissinger met with North Vietnamese officials as negotiations resume with no clear path to end the war. South Vietnamese Ambassador Lam urged parallel military and political settlements while Washington seeks a broader deal.
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Quang Tri
Night airstrike mishap and fresh North Vietnam raids
The report details a premature bomb explosion that downed two U S Navy A7 bombers and an Air Force fighter, with three rescued and one missing. It notes Laser guided strikes on Bai Thuong Quang Lang and Don Hoi air bases within 40 miles of the Chinese border and Cao Nung bridge damage near Hanoi.
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Lawton Charter Copies Available at Local Publisher
Copies of Lawton's proposed city charter, printed earlier in booklet form, are now on sale at the Lawton Publishing Company office at Third and A Street for 10 cents each. The notice notes the public availability of the charter document for residents and officials to review.
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Lawton
Lawton Publishing Company
Third and
Rail labor talks eyed by House over fireman role
William H. Dempsey of the National Railway Labor Conference says the deal will raise short term railroad costs but lead to long term savings as firemen are reduced on freight and yard diesels. The accord excludes passenger trains from elimination plans and centers on safety concerns with engineers needing a lookout on the opposite cab side.
Laird Rejects Halt on Missiles and VP Bid
Secretary Laird warned against halting long range missile development and nuclear arms programs unless the Soviet Union agrees to curbs. He noted continued Soviet tests and defended Trident subs and the B1 project while saying he would not accept the vice presidential spot. He plans a six month vacation starting January 20.
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Russia
Nixon
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