Former General Vows Court Fight Over PX Probe Demotion
The general declares he will contest a demotion to colonel stemming from an PXs and clubs corruption probe in Vietnam. He alleges a long, troubled relationship with Cole and claims he was offered a $50,000 bribe to shield himself from self inquiry. The testimony notes his disappearance in October 1969 while stationed in Europe and subsequent questions about his career.
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Vember
Cole
Korea
China
Europe
Temperature Chart Accusations in Senate Testimony
A senate hearing reveals a long series of officers including Army police investigators and a brigadier general accusing each other over temperature chart allegations. The witness says he seeks a fair forum to present the whole story and to end sensationalist accusations.
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Senate
Army
Senate Panel Holds Back Hall Gas Tax Bill
Oklahoma City AP Gov David Hall pushes a 72 million tax package with 37.3 million in gas and oil taxes. Senate leaders indicate revisions likely, while House aims for a 36.7 million income tax bill next week. Reapportionment talks continue but action on the tax program stalls.
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Oklahoma City
David Hall
Senate
House
Rex Privett
Unclear text on defense and SALT policy debate
Fragmented AP copy discusses military funding and strategic arms talks. Mentions No Slowdown line and SALT limits, with quotes about realistic deterrence and hedging against potential threats.
Warm Weather To Stay Through Weekend Here
Southwest Oklahomans can expect more warm weather through Thursday with chances it continues through the weekend. Highs today in the upper 60s and Thursday's highs in the mid-70s.
No Strings Help In Nixon Rural Revenue Plan
The Nixon administration proposes a $16 billion rural revenue sharing package. He says rural and urban areas would share resources and avoid shifting burdens, with rural funds distributed by a new formula.
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Nixon
Bad Weather Slows Laos Operations Amid Fog
Fog and towing stalled the Ho Chi Minh trail activity as South Vietnamese and U S forces reported minimal action. The U S command logged about 120 helicopter sorties Tuesday vs the usual 1,000 plus, with Lt Col Tran Van An noting bad weather and no westward push beyond Seponе area 25 miles from the border.
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U.S
Tran van
Sepone
Laos
Pose
Interchange Death Toll Rises In Lawton Traffic Woes
A byline account details the deadly trilevel interchange in Lawton opened in the 1950s. It notes nine deaths and many injuries tied to high speed, wrong way driving, and persistent darkness factors. The 1970 Christmas Eve crash near U S 62 and U S 277 killed a Duncan couple and severely injured their three sons. An Abilene man also died in the broader pattern of fatal crashes at this site.
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Skip Gibson
Lawton
U.S. 62
U.S. 277
Duncan
Abilene, Texas
Three Counties Under Rabies Quarantine In Oklahoma
A 60 day rabies quarantine is set for Garfield Kingfisher and Alfalfa counties to control carnivore movement. Pet owners and kennels must obtain veterinary certificates proving pets are disease free to move in or out during the period. The Health Department cites an 800 percent rise in rabies cases in the state early this year, mainly in skunks.
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Garfield
Kingfisher
Alfalfa
State Health Department
Day
Garfield County
Funds Switched To Help Finish Cameron Project
The McMahon Foundation redirects 110,161 to aid the Cameron project to match federal funds for land clearing and college use. The plan shifts 23,911 from land purchase to plaza development as LURA pledges a four acre park. The funds aim to leverage 481,969 in new federal HUD-DOH funds for the master development plan.
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Cameron
McMahon Foundation
LURA
Arch March
4Acre Park and Plaza
Alss
Plaza
Department of Housing and Urban Developand
Medina Denies Ordered Kill at My Lai Trial
Lt Calleys commander Capt Ernest Medina testified he did not order killings or wasting civilians during the March 16 1968 My Lai assault. Medina broke into sobs as he contradicted Calleys account and faced court martial on the same civilian death charges.
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Fo Benning
William Calley
My Lai
Calley
Ernest Medina
Medina
Pose
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Laird
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Sir Christopher
Enid
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Betty Edward Lene
Repoir
Wonoge & Col
Enid, Okla
Owen
Col
Reid Kennedy
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