Nixon asks more funds to aid elderly persons
President Nixon requests Congress provide an extra 1 million dollars next year to boost nutrition programs for Americans over 65. He links the request to faster passage of welfare reform and Social Security liberalization, warning delaying reforms costs older Americans billions. He also seeks 100 million more for the Older Americans Act and plans to push higher military retiree pensions to reflect cost of living increases.
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Conflict expands in Mekong Delta town Truc Giang
In Mekong Delta, Communist forces attacked Truc Giang killing 19 militia and police and nine of their wives and children, with 29 wounded. The assault occurred 50 miles southwest of Saigon on Wednesday.
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Peace talks collapse as U S Viet Nam session canceled
The United States and South Vietnam canceled next week's Vietnam peace talks. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong rejected conditions for resuming, accusing Porter of ultimatums and blackmail. The conference neared breakup as both sides refused to meet without meaningful exchanges and prisoner of war progress. See U S Page 4A Col 4.
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High Court Rules Georgia Bad Language Law Is Not a Crime
The Supreme Court struck down a Georgia statute criminalizing abusive language in public, ruling it vague and violating free speech. The decision, 5 to 2, comes in a case involving Johnny C. Wilson, a SNCC worker jailed for using profanity during a 1966 Atlanta demonstration.
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MacArthur High School Gains North Central Accreditation
MacArthur High School has earned accreditation from the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Principal Gene Rochelle announced the decision after North Central’s 77th annual convention in Chicago.
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Nixon to Fill Pay Board Gap After Resignations
President Nixon will announce how to fill the vacancy created by the resignations of three AFL-CIO leaders on the Pay Board. White House deputy press secretary Gerald R. Warren said the decision will be revealed late this afternoon.
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Spring Shower Marks First Precipitation For Lawton
Lawton recorded its first spring shower with .02 inch of rain this morning in the downtown area. The U S Weather Service forecasts further showers tonight and Friday with 40 percent, 60 percent, and 50 percent chances. Temperatures ranged from a high in the upper 70s to a low in the lower 50s, with Friday’s high in the mid 60s. Wednesday’s high was 81 and low 56.
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Fort Sill gains library and jail in $14.96 million project plan
The Nixon Administration sent a Fiscal 73 military construction package to Congress totaling 14.96 million for Fort Sill and Oklahoma sites. Fort Sill receives 33.913 million in state allocations, including a 10.403 million enlisted barracks complex a 3.475 million confinement facility and a 21.08 million main post library. The plan also funds 12.076 million for Tinker AFB 6.336 million for McAlester Naval Ammunition Depot and 545,400 for Altus AFB. The Fort Sill complex will house 1,630 enlisted men and include multiple support buildings and a new 250-prisoner confinement facility.
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Humphrey Urges Defeating Nixon To Restore Work in State
Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey told Oklahoma Democrats that Nixon must be defeated to put the country back to work and protect the nation. He spoke at a breakfast for Oklahoma Democratic and labor leaders during a four hour visit seeking to win the state’s 39 national convention delegates for his 1968 campaign.
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Humphrey blasts Nixon and unemployment in campaign remarks
The speaker accuses Nixon of being unbeatable due to China outreach and urges visiting farmers to address rising unemployment reported in new monthly figures. He says his goal is to win in 1972 and restore jobs for Americans, promising to put the country back to work if elected.
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Lonesome Joe statue drive gains at Holy City site
An old buffalo named Lonesome Joe appears near the Holy City of the Wichitas where a Christ statue may stand. The Easter Sunrise Service fundraiser aims for a 10 000 goal, with about 5200 raised so far mainly in small donations. Local resident Maude Smith supported the dream for years, and plans call for a twice life size white marble statue on a pink granite pedestal about 12 feet high.
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