Nixon Signs Education Bill With Busing Provisions Criticized
President Nixon signed a $21.3 billion education bill and blasted its antibusing provisions as inadequate and a retreat from responsibility. He urged a one year moratorium on new court ordered bus ing and warned of serious fall consequences if changes are not made. The measure expands aid from elementary to graduate school while the administration seeks broader changes and cites brezhnev warnings.
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Ashington
Nixon
Deluge from Agnes floods East killing dozens
A massive storm drenched the East after Tropical storm Agnes, driving tens of thousands from New York and Pennsylvania, prompting National Guard rescues. The toll rose to 47 with many missing as Virginia declared a state of emergency and Richmond faced widespread blackout.
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Wilkes-Barre
British float stops government support for pound exchange
Britain announced a free float for the pound to determine a new exchange rate, triggering market turmoil. Gold rose to about 64 dollars an ounce while the U K treasury shut the London FX market until Tuesday. European markets fell as the dollar dipped and central banks prepared for a Paris meeting.
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Floating Of Pound Wise Choice Economists Say
United States economists say the pound floating would aid both Britain and the dollar. Dr. Ira O Scott notes it relieves market pressure and helps dollar stability as Europe closed markets during the shift. Treasury officials and bankers monitor value, with Volcker and others discussing implications of the post agreement floating.
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Washington
U.S. Blames New Leak on Ellsberg
The government accuses Dr Daniel Ellsberg's defense of leaking Pentagon papers material to columnist Jack Anderson. A petition asks a hearing to identify the source of fresh leaks from the last four volumes covering 1965 to 1968.
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U.S
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Pentagon
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William M. Byrne Jr
Washington
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David R. Nissen
Anderson
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Byrne
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First Annual Wild Horse Powwow Bridges Old and New
At Eagle Park in Cache the Comanche Chief Wild Horse powwow opens the three day encampment with sun dried beef, ceremonial dances, and a grand entry by Wild Horse descendants. Spiro Agnew sends greetings while families explain traditions of sun drying beef and traditional cooking methods.
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Jessie Poahway
Indiahoma
Bill Komahcheet
Michael Roy Figueroa
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Roy) Wookmetooah
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Doc Pewewardy
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Ad reads Heatwave emergency office contact
Ad copy appears fragmented listing an office and a phone number 353-0620. No clear event or organization is identified. The readable text hints at an advertisement related to an emergency heat advisory or service but specifics are unclear.
South Vietnam Defense Presses North under Massive B52 Bombing
North Vietnamese forces renew attacks on South Vietnam's northern defense lines as 100 B52 bombers drop 2,500 tons of bombs. South Vietnam reports 5 killed and 22 wounded, 99 NVA killed and one tank destroyed in three dawn to noon engagements. The strikes target troop positions and supply caches along the My Chanh River line and toward the A Shau Valley. President Thieu orders a three month campaign to retake territory lost in the offensive.
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Rain Chance Set At 30 Percent In State
Thunderstorms left rainfall amounts up to an inch in northern and eastern parts overnight. National Weather Service forecasts a 30 percent shower chance for the Lawton area this afternoon and tonight with clearing skies Saturday. Highs in the upper 80s today and low temperatures in the lower 60s.
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National Weather Service
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Lawton
Meir arrives in Vienna for socialist party congress
Israeli Premier Golda Meir lands in Vienna amid unprecedented security to attend a four day Congress of Western Socialist Parties opening Monday. Leaders include Willy Brandt and the premiers of the Nordic countries.
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Golda Meir
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Weddle Shocked By School Board Firing
Lawton Public Schools treasurer ENRY Weddle said he was shocked after a 3-2 vote to fire him at a stormy Thursday meeting. He denied health issues interrupted his work and questioned if politics influenced the decision. He earned 4000 dollars annually and expected to leave after June 30.
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Enry Weddle
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Leo Holmes
Morford
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Sam Joyner Jr
H. D. Hulett
John Coady
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