Jets Strike At Targets Near China Near Lang Son and Hanoi raids
U S jets damaged a North Vietnamese marshalling yard and a highway bridge within 25 miles of the Chinese border, the closest attack to the north since the resumed bombing. Phantoms used conventional and laser guided bombs on Lang Son area targets while a second strike hit the Bag Giang power plant near Hanoi. Over 270 missions were flown, with additional hits on bridges and watercraft as fighting continued around Saigon and An Loc.
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North Vietnam
Lang Son
China
Air Force
Bag Giang
Hanoi
U.S
Saratoga
Yen Lap
Tien Giao
South Vietnam
7Th Division
Chu Chi
Trang Bang
Khiem Hanh
An Loc
Highway 13
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McGovern Claims Demo Nomination Gains in California Primary
George McGovern captured California's 271 delegates to boost his Democratic nomination bid. With 94 percent counted, McGovern led Humphrey 45 to 39 percent as Alabama Governor Wallace trailed. McGovern also won in New Jersey New Mexico and South Dakota, pushing his total past 900 delegates.
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California
Associated Press
Humphrey
Democratic Party
McGovern
South Dakota
Hubert H. Humphrey
New Jersey
New Mexico
Los Angeles County
San Diego
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Court to rule on states funding public school methods
The High Court is set to decide how states finance public education, while a House panel urges more funds for family planning and lead paint poisoning remedies. The Appropriations Committee recommended 137 million for family planning grants in FY1973, stressing compliance with a 1970 abortion funding ban and voluntary participation rules.
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Washington
United States
House Appropriations Committee
Labor Department
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
House
Set For Airing Next Term Review
The Supreme Court agreed to rule next term on how states other than Hawaii finance public schools. Texas led about thirty states in seeking review of a San Antonio ruling that the property tax system biases funding and is unconstitutional. The case could rival Brown v Board in impact. The court also upheld FCC authority over cable programmers, allowed ICC rules on freight car returns, and agreed to review Connecticut bar admission requirements for US citizenship.
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Supreme Court
Hawaii
Texas
San Antonio
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Brown Vy. Board of Education
Federal Communication Commission
FCC
Interstate Commerce Commission
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U.S
St. Louis
National Flag Week proclaimed by Nixon
President Nixon designated June 14 as Flag Day and named the week of June 11 National Flag Week in a presidential proclamation. The move highlights the nation’s tribute to the flag and its symbolism.
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Washington
Nixon
Pilots Begin Boycott Targeting Countries Harboring Hijackers
American pilots union ALPA says its 46,000 members will not fly to Cuba, Algeria, or any nation that refuses to prosecute or extradite hijackers. Spokesman expects the boycott to spread to airlines serving Cuba or Middle Eastern countries.
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Afl-Cio
Airline Pilots Association
Cuba
Algeria
ALPA
County Districts Realigned In Comanche County
Comanche County commissioners approved redistricting for Central Eastern and Western Districts based on registered voters. Eastern gains about 2,712 voters. Western loses about as many. Central remains near current totals. Districts include Lawton wards and surrounding townships with lines aligned to Oklahoma House and Senate redistricting.
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J. N. Logan
County Election Board
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Garfield
Adams
Whittier
Ferris
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Taft
Swinney
Grant
Jefferson
Smith
Jackson
Nixon
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Fort Sill
Warm Readings Still With Us In Lawton Area
Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma see unchanged weather with fair skies and warm temperatures. Highs in the mid 90s, tonight's low around the upper 60s. Tuesday's Lawton high was 93 with a 66 low. noon temperature near 91.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
Nixon urges states to handle no fault auto insurance reform
President Nixon says no fault auto insurance should be a state matter not a federal one. He informs West Virginia Governor Moore Jr. and the National Governors Conference meeting in Houston that reform should be dealt with by states, opposing federal involvement and urging action at the state level.
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Nixon
Arch A
Moore Jr
West Virginia
Houston
Disabled Vets Converge for State Convention Banquet Program
Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary meet in Lawton with state Sen. Ed Berrong and Rep. Ed Edmondson delivering speeches. Registration opens Friday at 1 30 p m in the Hotel Lawtonian lounge for about 500 delegates. Saturday 10 30 a m features the Commander Award and Employee of the Year Awards.
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Ed Berrong
U.S
Ed Edmondson
The
Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary
Lawtonian
Pace
Fort Sill Chief of Staff Nominated for Brigadier General
Notification from Fort Sill states Col. Tom J. Perkins, the post Chief of Staff, has been nominated by the Army for promotion to brigadier general. His six months in the role precede a congressional review for approval.
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Fort Sill
Tom J. Perkins
Department of the Army
Col. Perkins
Congress
West Point Cadets Visit Fort Sill For Demonstrations
The West Point senior class will visit Fort Sill next Wednesday for a program of firepower displays, buffalo burgers, and a dance. Highlights include the Artillery Firepower Demonstration at Mow Way House, rockets and missiles, radar and aerial artillery instruction, and a five station equipment round robin to show artillery duties. Cadets will also participate in a direct fire shoot to glimpse the enlisted role.
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N. Y
Fort Sill
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