Nixon Seeks Urban Fund Combination
President Nixon asked Congress to approve a 2 billion urban redevelopment fund replacing fragmented programs while preserving model cities. He proposed 100 million yearly for states and local planning and expanded revenue sharing to protect federal support for urban development. The plan would combine existing funds from the Office of Economic Opportunity starting in 1973 and allow cities to use allocations for blight removal public works housing and related projects.
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Nixon
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Newal
Office of Economic Opportunity
Two Students and Police Clashes in Turkey Claim Two
Turmoil at Middle East Technical University ends with two dead as troops tried to enter a dormitory to free four kidnapped American airmen. Gunfire and dynamite injured several onlookers while a government source cited a fatal head wound to a soldier.
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Middle East Technical University
Technical University
World In 1970 annual offered by Lawton publishers
The Lawton Publishing Co offers The World in 1970, an Associated Press produced annual with about 175000 words and over 200 dramatic photos in color. It can be purchased for 4.50 dollars at the office or by mail with a coupon on page 4.
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Lawton Publishing Co
Associated Press
Nixon denies U.S. backing for invasion after Laos operation
President Nixon says the Laotian operation supports continued U.S. troop withdrawals from Indochina and rejects any plan for American involvement in invading North Vietnam. He states a force must stay in the South while prisoners remain and defends Secretary Rogers against criticism from Senator Symington.
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Washington
Nixon
U.S
Indochina
North Vietnam
South
William P. Rogers
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Rogers
Jobless Rate Edges Down In February
The unemployment rate fell from 6.0 to 5.8 percent in February, with official counts showing 5.4 million jobless. Secretary Hodgson called the drop a sign the economy is moving in a favorable direction. Total employment rose slightly to 77.2 million.
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Washington
Secretary of
J. D. Hodgson
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hodgson
South Viet Infantry Poised For Assault On Key Base
South Viet nam massed over 1,000 troops near Sepone as US helicopters moved reinforcements within three miles of the town. Recon teams reported three hours of fighting with a strong North Vietnamese force near Sepone amid heavy air attacks.
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U.S
Ankara
Saigon
South Vietnam
Sepone
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Cambodia
Tran van An
Woman commandeers bus in Richmond chase with police pursuit
Edith Lanters, 32, tried to board a Virginia Transit Co bus with her German shepherd in downtown Richmond. After being refused the dog, she boarded anyway and steered the bus through six cruisers over about 20 blocks before officers wrestled control. the dog was subdued with mace and turned over to the SPCA.
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Richmond
Virginia Transit Co
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Edith Oliver Lanters
Whitaker Files for Mayor Post Clarified in Local Filing
Filing papers indicate Whitaker may run for mayor as the period opens Monday. Eleven persons filed during the first day, with Herman Ledford among those considered candidates. report continues on WHITAKER, Page 4.
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Whitaker
Front To Bring Colder Readings Across State
A cold front over the Oklahoma Panhandle is expected to move across the state. Temperatures will fall with a low in the mid-30s tonight and a high in the mid-40s Saturday.
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Oklahoma Panhandle
State
Cameron College Eyes Voluntary ROTC Program
Owen To Recommend Voluntary ROTC at Cameron College as the college studies the current mandatory program. The policy panel urges approval by the earliest date and notes potential funding needs for supplies and equipment.
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Cameron
Don Owen
Cameron College
Rec State University
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