Congress Sends Nixon Busing Education Package
Congress approved a 21.3 billion education bill with an antibusing rider and sent it to President Nixon. The House voted 218 to 180 and the Senate 63 to 15. The measure blocks court desegregation orders for 18 months, barring appeals, while funding would support college aid and school desegregation efforts.
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Oklahoma Officials Welcome Landmark Education Bill
Oklahoma officials say the House education bill could bring about 18.5 billion dollars to U S colleges over five years. Chancellor Dr E T Dunlap notes strong state planning requirements and enrollment based funding may boost Oklahoma’s share. Community colleges in Oklahoma City and Tulsa likely benefit and aid to students increases with new student count based grants. He adds uncertainty remains about exact Oklahoma totals.
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Lawton Gets 157 910 For Pre Release Center
Lawton and Comanche County receive grants totaling 224 852 including 157 910 for a convict pre release center in Lawton. Mayor Don Whitaker announced the approval after the Oklahoma Crime Commission meeting. Location undecided with a January 1973 opening hoped. Only non assaultive, minimum security from southwest Oklahoma eligible. No local funds required. Corrections Dept to administer.
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Waurika Reservoir work delayed by funds shortage
The Army Corps of Engineers delays the Waurika Reservoir project by several months due to lack of funds for plans and land acquisition. Contract for the dam and facilities is now expected to be awarded in November with ground breaking last June attended by House Speaker Carl Albert.
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Edmondson's Son Dies In Muskogee Motorcycle Crash
The son of U.S. Rep. Ed Edmondson was killed and his fiancée seriously injured in a Muskogee motorcycle crash. Their bodies lay beside a road for hours before a passerby alerted police. Tad Edmondson died at Muskogee General Hospital. Verna Elizabeth Winburn remained in serious condition. The couple had announced a June 23 wedding. Police said the crash occurred on Southeast 45th Street after midnight. This is the second personal loss for Edmondson’s family since last fall.
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Oklahoma City fights to seat black convention delegates
Oklahoma City attorney Henry Floyd for the NAACP asked the state credentials committee to remove delegates from the 2nd 3rd 4th and 6th Congressional Districts over black disenfranchisement and seat only the 1st and 5th District delegates. The move accompanies AP reports from London and Saigon on airline pilots threats over hijacking and intensified bombing in the Hanoi Haiphong area.
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Weekend Weather Outlook For Lawton Area
Forecast calls for hot weekend with fair skies in Lawton area. Highs expected in mid 90s both today and Saturday with southerly to southwesterly winds 12 to 22 mph reducing to 8 to 15 mph tonight. Thursday's high 94, low 72.
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Oklahoma Democrats Hopeful McGovern to Attend Fund Dinner
Oklahoma Democrats anticipate a high profile fundraising dinner with potential $40 000 in funds as Sen George McGovern plans to attend while Sen Hubert Humphrey reverses a cancellation and aims to meet the Oklahoma delegation Governor David Hall expects Muskie to attend while others weigh trips after McGovern's California primary victory
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Fourth of July Picnic at Fort Sill Highlights Fireworks and Skydiving
The 14th annual Fort Sill Fourth of July picnic features spectacular fireworks and a skydiving exhibition by the Fort Sill Sport Parachute Club. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with opening ceremonies at 6, a color guard from Eisenhower High School ROTC, and performances by the 77th U.S. Army Band. Children can join sack and balloon races and set off fireworks, with prizes and a special stage concert at 8 p.m. See page 4 for details.
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Improvements Praised Cameron Accreditation Extended
The Fae State Regents extended Cameron College provisional accreditation for 1972 73 praising progress in upgrading programs. E T Dunlap announced a two year review with a self study for North Central Association and notes like expanded library holdings and open communication between administration and faculty.
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