Pentagon Papers stir calls to curb Congress in foreign policy
A three day hearing by 17 antiwar lawmakers scrutinizes the Pentagon papers and the government’s handling of Vietnam. Critics argue Congress abdicated oversight, urging impeachment talks and more disclosure on Cambodia and Laos invasions amid calls to inform the public and restore constitutional balance.
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Sapulpa Man Dies When Car Leaves Road
An 83 year old Sapulpa man named Fenton Culpepper died when his car veered off U S 75 in Tulsa County and struck a fence post. The death raised Oklahoma's 1971 highway toll to 433, compared with 423 at this time last year.
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Associated Press
Sapulpa
Tulsa
Highway Patrol
Fenton Culpepper
U.S. 75
Tulsa County
Oklahoma
Salinas lettuce center hit hard by rail strike
The Salinas Valley lettuce hub suffers an abrupt drop in production with 75 percent cut and $1.25 million daily crop losses as rail shipments halt. About 7,000 field hands work two hours, and trucks and air freight scramble to move produce to markets, raising costs and delaying shipments.
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Salinas
Calif
California
Derdivanis
Anne
New York
Spice Company
Aggie Summer Enrollment Shows Largest State Jump
Cameron College reports a 19.2 percent rise in daytime summer enrollment, leading state colleges. Southwestern College Weatherford follows with 14.9 percent, while Cameron’s fulltime student equivalent climbs. Panhandle and Northwestern show declines.
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Cameron College
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Lives Lost In Plane Crash At Pau France
The AP reports 30 officers four jump masters and three flight crew were killed when a Nord 2501 plane crashed near Pau Azein airfield at the parachute training center near the Basque region in southwest France. The aircraft ferried five tons of cargo for the French air force.
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Basque Country
Pyrenees
France
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Weatherford man seeks restraining order in Choctaw chief race
Langley, 31, demands federal relief to challenge the election set for August 14. He faces age eligibility issues after a 35 year minimum was imposed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Judge Edwin scheduled a hearing as Durant’s Harry J W Belvin, long time chief candidate, opposes Garner. Clark Garner leads Upward Bound at Southwestern State College but is barred from running.
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Okla
Weatherford
Langley
Garner
Harry J.W. Belvin
Durant
Clark David Garner
Southwestern State College
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Walter Greaza Studied Law and Politics in College
Walter Greaza of The Edge of Night majored in political science and business law but has never earned significant money outside acting.
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