Living Costs Rise In May
Higher costs for food clothing and gasoline pushed consumer prices up in May while the annual rate eased slightly. The Labor Department said the cost of living rose six tenths of a percent for the month, with food the main driver. Meats fell marginally unadjusted as administration price controls influenced markets.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Coche Aichabt Vetanal
Nixon Brezhnev To Sign Nuclear Arms Agreement
At Camp David Nixon and Brezhnev plan to sign a basic principles accord on strategic offensive arms and a separate pact on peaceful uses of atomic energy. Ziegler said the two leaders finalized the terms during their summit and will meet aides before a cabinet briefing in Washington.
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Camp David
Nixon
Leonid I. Brezhnev
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
White House East Room
Washington
U.S
Geneva
Ziegler
Brezhnev
Bre Pie
Hel
Postal unions reach tentative two year contract agreement
The U S Postal Service announces a tentative two year contract with the last of four unions. Wage and benefit increases are expected to total about 15 percent for roughly 600000 workers. Major unions approve while two smaller groups with 90000 members hold final approval.
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Washington
U.S. Postal Service
National Letter Carriers Association
American Postal Workers Union
National Rural Letter Carriers Association
Laborers International Division
New City Clerk Joins and Then Resigns
Mrs. Joann Bayne, who began duties as city clerk on Monday, resigned this morning for personal reasons. Councilman Charles Beller and Mayor Don Whitaker received the notice. a replacement is hoped to be named by next week.
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Joann Bayne
Charles Beller
Don Whitaker
Beller
Labor survey in Lawton shows 4200 job applications
Lawton officials report 4200 applications during a three day labor market survey at the National Guard Armory, well above the 3000 goal. Spokesman Head believes the strong response could attract new industry with 60 to 90 days before jobs begin. 500 to 700 positions may be created if a company locates in Lawton, starting with a pilot plant.
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Lawton
Head
National Guard Armory
Supreme Court narrows obscenity standards state control grows
In a 5 to 4 ruling the Supreme Court curbed national limits on obscenity and empowered states to apply local standards. Chief Justice Burger’s opinion allows juries to judge overall value and upholds several conservative actions including desegregation orders and welfare work registration.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Warren E. Burger
Burger
South
New York
Skylab 1 Astronauts Prepare End of 28 Day Flight
Skylab 1 astronauts Charles Conrad Jr Joseph P Kerwin and Paul J Weitz wrap up a 28 day mission in orbit by cleaning the lab transferring film and equipment to the Apollo ferry ship and preparing to return to Earth. They work ahead of schedule and report high efficiency as they edge toward home.
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Astro
Donald Puddy
Conrad
Mission Control
Weitz
Ticonderoga
Senate Approves Broad Land Use Bill With Grants
The Senate passed a wide land use bill by a 64 to 21 vote, authorizing 1.06 billion dollars in planning grants over eight years. The measure aims to fund state and regional planning while preserving environmentally critical areas and limiting federal interference.
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Washington
Senate
House
James L. Buckley
C-R-N
Four rescue workers search rugged jungle for Aeromexico DC9 crash survivors
A DC9 from Houston crashed near Puerto Vallarta killing or stranding all aboard. Four Red Cross parachutists planned a descent into El Moro Mountain to reach survivors as authorities awaited word on 23 passengers and four crew.
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Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
Aeromexico
Houston
Tex
Pacific Coast
el Moro
Chimo
Chocala
Red Cross
Mexico City
Mexican Pacific
Carlos Fernandez de Lara
Fernandez de Lara
Warm Weather Returns To Area
Summer has returned to Southwest Oklahoma with fair skies and warm temperatures forecast through Friday. Highs near 90 degrees today and in the low 90s Friday, with lows in the 60s. Wednesday’s high reached 86 and the low 63.
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Oklahoma
House approves Labor HEW funds amid Nixon cuts
The Depropriations Committee approved a 32.8 billion fiscal 1973 Labor and Health Education and Welfare bill sent to the House floor. It preserves and expands several programs including community action and health training while defying Nixon budget proposals. The measure faces a veto risk similar to last year and follows a pattern of emergency funding after Nixon vetoes.
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Iduay
Nixon
House
Departments of Labor and Health
Education
Vive
Office of Economic, Opportunity
Congress
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Lewis F. Powell Jr
William H. Rehnquist
Byron R. White
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