Jobless Rate Rises to Nine-Year High
Unemployment climbs to 6.2 percent matching a nine year peak. Wholesale prices rise at an annual 4.3 percent over the past six months, the sharpest six month span on record.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1971
Page
1
Nixon seeks boosts to energy supply and cleaner fuel push
In a special message to Congress President Nixon urged supplemental appropriations to speed energy projects and reduce waste. He proposed expanding federal spending beyond $10 noting plans to triple plant capacity and doubling reliance on natural gas as a cleaner energy source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Nixon
Enemy POWs Downcast After Hanoi's Rejection
On board the Upshur US prisoners were moved from Bien Hoa to a camp near Da Nang after Hanoi rejected their return. Officials said the POWs would stay at Da Nang and not return to Saigon. The Upshur with ten gunboats circled offshore as North Vietnamese called the act dishonorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upshur
da Nang
Bien Hoa
Saigon
NATO Allies Call Special Meeting On Europe Troop Cuts
In Lisbon, NATO ministers from 14 allies excluding France agree to a special meeting on mutual European troop reductions and related issues. The United States and others plan to send deputy representatives as Berlin talks intensify and a December Brussels session looms for further decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATO
Eon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
France
Soviet Union
Europe
United States
William P. Rogers
Berlin
Brussels
Lisbon
Senate Nixes Draft Cutoff Amid War Funding Fight
The Senate defeated Hatfield's July 1 draft cutoff and eyed Schweiker's one year extension proposal as the House backs a two year extension. Debate featured recesses and limited attendance while Eagleton urged a two year extension. Leaders eyed a June 18 vote to cut Indochina war funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Hatfield
Nixon
Thomas F. Eagleton
Dmo
Senate
North Vietnam
Steed's Retirement Threat Holds Up Redistricting
Conference committee members from the House and Senate neared an agreement on congressional redistricting but stalled as Tom Steed threatened retirement if Oklahoma County voters were added to his district. Boettcher backed plan would create Jarman’s Fifth District centered in Oklahoma County with eastern portions and Midwest City in Steed's district, risking 100 000 residents. Senate absences hindered a majority check. leaders sought recess until all senators could attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alahoma City
House
Senate
Tom Steed
Oklahoma County
Steed
Oklahoma
Fred Boettcher
D-Ponca City
House Conference Committee
John Jarman
Big County
Midwest City
Conference Committee
Rep
Heber Finch
D-Sapulpa
Education Groups Call Broad ROTC Changes
Six associations released a statement urging wide policy changes in college ROTC. They propose renaming the program to Army Navy and Air Force Officer Education Programs, greater government funding, better credentials for instructors, academic credit at each institution, and expansion to schools serving minority students.
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Washington
Ciations
Reserve Officer Training Corps
Army
Navy
Air Force
Rain Likely With 40 Percent Chance In Lawton Area
The forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of rain in Lawton and southwest Oklahoma today and tonight. Gusty southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 90s today and Saturday, with overnight lows around 70s. Thursday's high reached 89 with a low of 70.
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Lawton Land
Oklahoma
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Treee
Hanoi
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The
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American Council of Education
Association of American College
Association of American Univer
National Association For
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