Zero Draft Proposal Sways House Toward Volunteer Army
President Nixon’s zero draft volunteer army plan with a larger pay boost may win House approval within weeks. The bill would extend draft terms, allow abolition of student deferments, and raise nonmilitary service for conscientious objectors. Armed Services Chairman Hebert expects passage before Easter recess.
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Nixon
House
William A.steiger
R-Wis
Steiger
Armed Services
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Congress
Clemency Hearing Set for Man Slain Highway Worker
The Oklahoma State Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency for John Stephen McNally, 27, in a 41 vote on a 20 year manslaughter sentence linked to the beating death of highway worker Frank Calvin on a county road. The proposal goes to Gov. David Hall for final action. McNally previously faced denial by the board and governor.
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State Pardon and Parole Board
Collinsville
John Stephen McNally
David Hall
McNally
Robert Calvin Jackson
Frank Calvin
Jackson
James
Womack
Hover County
G. Gettings
Kansas
Oklahoma
Court Orders Nevada Welfare Rolls Restored
A Nevada welfare program was ordered restored by a court. The ruling compels state officials to reinstate benefits to residents who had been removed or denied eligibility. Details on implementation and timelines were not disclosed.
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Nevada
Kingfisher Girl Has Top Steer
Oklahoma City AP report notes a local youth, Kingfisher Girl, achieving top steer honors in a regional event. Details remain limited with fragmented text from the source.
Addition to Elgin Elementary School Bid Invitation
Public notice invites bids for a 1971 addition to Elgin Elementary School in Elgin Oklahoma. Architect is Cottingham & Cook Lawton. project includes a 4428 square foot one story classroom building with load bearing masonry walls and a built up roof. A lump sum contract will be awarded to a single general contractor with electrical and mechanical work included.
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Lawton
Elgin
Oklahome
Cottingham & Cook
Gore
NYU Scientist Reports Immunization Against Hepatitis
Dr. Saul Krugman of New York University Medical Center announced successful immunization against serum hepatitis in a small study at Willowbrook on Staten Island. Two injections of boiled MS2 serum protected all exposed individuals, with five of ten protected after one dose, marking a major step toward a vaccine within years.
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YORK
New York University
Saul Krugman
New York University Medical Center
Krugman
Willowbrook State School
Staten Island
New York City
Nixon Says Presidency Faces Communication Challenges
President Nixon says presidents struggle to reach the public and cautions that failing Vietnam or economic policies could complicate re election plans. He hedges on 1972 candidacy and criticizes press bias while insisting he will speak directly to Americans.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Former Artillery Officer To Lead Silva Mind Control Lecture
Ron Bynum, ex Fort Sill artillery commander and Purple Heart recipient, will conduct a Silva Mind Control seminar in the Comanche Room at Hotel Lawtonian on Friday March 26 at 7 30 p m. He has taught Mind Control nationwide from Dallas to Phoenix and Commerce.
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Lawton
Ron Bynum
Fort Sill
Comanche Room
Hotel Lawtonian
Dallas
Bynum
Phoenix
Ariz, & Commerce
Tex
East Texas State College
Vietnam
105Th
Dmz
Lawtonian
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