Constitutional clash over Pentagon Papers publication heads to Supreme Court
The AP reports a major legal battle on government secrecy and press freedom as the Supreme Court takes up cases from The Times and The Post about the Pentagon Papers. In Los Angeles a grand jury probes the leak while immunity is granted to two witnesses. Daniels Elisberg named as source. The full document’s release looms.
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Blast Rips Through LA Tunnel Project Fatal Gas Explosion
Two dead and fifteen missing after a gas explosion during a Los Angeles tunnel project. Surviving workers Ly Bagley and Louis Renteria, 51, describe the blast location about a mile from the scene as crews fear for the remaining missing men. Gas pockets had been suspected despite prior tests showing no gas in the area.
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Summer Weather Expected Across Southwest Oklahoma
The forecast calls for hot conditions with highs near 100 in Southwest Oklahoma today and Friday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with little rain. Lows tonight in the upper 70s.
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Future Of Military Draft Still In Doubt
The future of the military draft remained in doubt as a Senate vote to limit debate failed to secure a final passage before the June 30 expiry. The bill advances to a House-Senate conference, with fears a renewed filibuster could derail it if the pullout amendment is removed.
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Outposts Fall In Heavy Attacks Near DMZ
North Vietnam attacked two western bases as South Vietnamese forces abandoned Fire Base Fuller four miles south of the DMZ after an 800 mortar barrage. One American soldier was killed and another wounded. eight U.S. advisers escaped to safety as South Vietnamese claimed to pull back and regroup around 7 Hien reported unconfirmed reports of a retreat and continued fighting through Wednesday night with artillery support nearby.
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le Trung Hien
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Indochina
Nixon to Help in Dedication at Indiana Site
President Nixon travels to Indiana for a road marker dedication near Hannah Milhous Nixon birthplace in North Vernon. He will speak at Jennings County ceremony with a plaque noting Hannah Nixon born on a farm 40 miles southeast before her family moved to California in 1897.
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Six men injured on ore carrier Roger Blough in Lorain
Five broke out on the docked ship Roger Blough, with six injured and unconfirmed reports of others possibly trapped below decks. Firefighters noted no confirmed need for further rescue after checks.
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Roger Blough
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Willie Chavis
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Tax Stamp to Replace Ad Valorem in Oklahoma
Osage County expects 27000 from a new 2 stamp for first time registrations of cars trucks and motorcycles starting July 1. Dealers pay per sale with 4 cents to state tax commission and 98 cents to county fund and schools. 13500 registrations projected first year rising five percent annually. distributions include about 13230 each to county schools and the general fund.
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