Sudanese government offers plane to fly Arab guerrillas hostage group
Arab guerrillas of the Palestinian Black September seize U S ambassador in Khartoum and threaten execution after a hostage deadline. Sudan’s government reportedly agrees to provide a plane to move the group to the United States. demands include two Sudanese cabinet members joining, which Khartoum reportedly refuses. The group seeks release of colleagues in Jordan and Sirhan Sirhan’s freedom. latest dispatches note easing of some demands.
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Sudan Hostage Flight Plan Faces Sudden Setback
Sudan rejects letting Minister Mansour Khaled and Information Minister Omar Haj Nousa accompany a flight to the United States as hostages remain held. Among captives are U.S. Ambassador Cleo Noel Jr and chargé d’affaires G Curtis Moore. A diplomatic tug now surrounds whether the plan proceeds and when a U.S. emissary may arrive for negotiations.
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Omar Haj Nousa
Sudan
United States
Cleo A. Noel Jr
U.S
G. Curtis Moore
Moore
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Nixon says Hanoi aid essential for peace stake
President Nixon told reporters that postwar aid to Hanoi is essential and he expects North Vietnam to have a stake in peace. He announced a April 23 meeting at San Clemente with South Vietnam's President Thieu and forecast no new dollar devaluation despite market pressures.
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Congress
Mall Bill Gets Final OK From Senate
The Oklahoma state Senate approved a bill to repeal a portion of the Unit Ownership Act hindering Downtown Mall development. Sponsored by Jim Taliaferro and Al Terrill, the measure passed 40 to 0 and goes to Gov. David Hall for signing.
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Comanche County
U S POWs to be freed Sunday amid Viet Cong delay
The U S delegation said North Vietnam will release 106 American prisoners in Hanoi on Sunday while Viet Cong stalled on freeing 30 more prisoners. The holdup stems from a dispute over how many Communist detainees Saigon will release in South Vietnam, with the Viet Cong delaying the date for the 34.
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Boston HEW ruling blocks federal funds for segregated schools
An HEW administrative judge ruled Boston’s school system operates dual segregated systems in violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and is ineligible for federal aid, withholding at least 10 million dollars. The city may appeal to an HEW appeals board and then to the secretary of education.
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Militant Indians Barricade at Wounded Knee Amid Fire Bombing
Senator McGovern said a negotiating session with about 200 Indians at Wounded Knee ended on a jarring note when the militants learned a home of leader Aaron Deseras was fire bombed during talks. Deseras' wife was injured and damage was limited to the rear of the building. Police declined to comment.
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James Abourezk
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Wounded Knee
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City council slashes Model Cities budget and jobs
A divided city council cut 68 Model Cities positions and $551,665 from the agency budget. It revised a plan to terminate 16 contracts, choosing to end 11 now and allow five to continue to June 30.
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Lawton Trooper Suspended After Lounge Disturbance
Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Walter Ward of Lawton has been suspended pending a Monday hearing after an alleged disturbance at Rendezvous Lounge on Cache Road Saturday night. Ward faces a formal charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and will appear at the Department of Public Safety in Oklahoma City. Lawton police were dispatched to the lounge at 11 21 p.m. Saturday.
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Rendezvous
Cache Road
Ernest Allen
World Markets Close As U S Dollar Slumps
World exchanges shut as the dollar fell on free markets and banks despite hoped calm over a long weekend. In London the pound rose to 2.5114 dollars unofficially while Paris and Frankfurt saw the dollar weaken to 4.5005 francs and 2.7450 marks respectively, prompting central bank support and trading halts. Americans abroad faced limited exchange options as banks offered lower rates and Spain’s Bank of Spain faced a rush for dollars.
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Mild Days Dominant In Lawton Oklahoma Forecast
Variable cloudiness and mild temperatures expected in Lawton and southwest Oklahoma through Saturday. Highs in the low to mid 60s today with mid 40s at night. Saturday high near 70. Thursday’s high 68 and low 50. Skies to clear after Pacific cool front passed overnight.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
Ammon Indians Win Right to Continue Own School
Agreement reached after a long negotiation allows the Cheyenne Freedom School in Ammon Oklahoma to operate with regular hours, safe conditions, and qualified teachers. The one room school serves about 35 students boycotting public schools amid a 11 point set of revised demands.
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Yenne Freedom School
Council Lodge
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