Kleindienst Vote Slated
Washington AP report says the Senate is expected to approve Rich ard G. Kleindienst as attorney general despite opposition from Sen. Robert C. Byrd. Byrd cited contradictions after 22 days of hearings and criticized a disputed ITT antitrust settlement linked to Kleindienst tenure.
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House Ed Measure Faces Crucial Vote Amid Division
In Washington the House weighs a $21.3 billion three year education bill with a contentious antibusing clause. Civil rights groups oppose the provision and may defeat the package while antibusing forces seek a stronger measure. Outcome hinges on White House and GOP leadership actions as caucus decisions loom.
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Gold climbs to new highs on European markets
The price of gold surged to record highs on Europe’s bullion markets for the third straight day as the dollar weakened in foreign exchange trading. A railroad derailment in New York injured at least 15 commuters, while Algeria agreed to return extorted funds from Western Airlines hijackers. The Senate Finance Committee moved to extend Medicare drug coverage for chronically ill patients, and West Germany and Egypt restored full diplomatic relations for the first time since 1965.
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Lubbo ck boy wins 45th National Spelling Bee title
Robin Kral of Lubbock Texas won the 45th National Spelling Bee beating 78 contenders. Lauren H Pringle of Buffalo New York finished second after missing gar net. Robin spelled macerate to clinch the win as the crowd cheered.
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Lubbock, Tex
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Buffalo
N.Y
Robin
Smart Bomb Destroys Key Hanoi Railway Tunnel
U S planes pounded North Vietnam with the heaviest raids in three weeks. A group of planes guided a bomb into a 600 foot tunnel on the northeast rail line 20 miles south of the Chinese border. US B52s returned to North Vietnam for the first time in nearly two months. South Vietnam sees the Communist offensive continue into its 11th week as fighting grows around Trang Bang and near Hue. Marine units push into Quang Tri Province with light resistance reported.
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Hanoi
Smith says SALT limits Soviet missile programs not U. S.
US disarmament chief Gerard C. Smith defended the SALT agreement, saying it curbs Soviet submarine and intercontinental missile programs while not constraining American plans. He noted no U S program to add long range missiles and called for future accords to cut both sides’ strategic weapons.
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Washington
Gerard C. Smith
U.S
Smith
Nixon
Congress
Moscow
United States
State Department
Muskie May Release Delegates to Aid McGovern Nomination
The Associated Press reports growing talk that Edmund S. Muskie may release his 166 delegates to back George S. McGovern. NBC and the New York Times cited a possible announcement at the National Press Club in Washington. McGovern eyes a first ballot win in Miami Beach after overcoming Humphrey's California primary and three other contests. Humphrey says his best path may be a second or third convention ballot.
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Minnesota
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Nixon
Fair Skies and Warm Weather Forecast for Lawton Area
National Weather Service notes high clouds but little chance of showers. Forecast calls for fair skies and warm temperatures with highs in the mid 90s and lows around 68 to 69. Southerly winds 8 to 15 mph continue through tonight. Previous high was 95 with a 69 low.
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Pilots Call For Worldwide Union Boycott Over Skyjackers
ALPA urged all workers to boycott airlines of nations that harbor hijackers and terrorists. The union arranged FBI training for its 46,000 members to handle air pirates, signaling a tougher stance. John J. O'Donnell urged AFL-CIO chief Meany to rally global unions, noting many mechanics belong to foreign brotherhoods. Benjamin O. Davis Jr said FBI training would boost safety.
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Benjamin O. Davis, Jr
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