Supreme Court Nears Decisive Death Penalty Ruling
The Supreme Court may be near a ruling on capital punishment affecting 618 inmates on death row. Justices are expected to reject a bid to separate the penalty phase from the trial, with only limited support for the second argument. Appeals involve Dennis McGautha of Los Angeles and James Crampton of Toledo. McGautha argues lack of state standards. Crampton contends split procedures could avoid self incrimination and mitigate penalties. California follows a two phase process, as do six other states.
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Nixon proposes national volunteer corps plan to Congress
President Nixon asks Congress to fund a new national volunteer corps with a budget of 176.33 million dollars by merging existing programs and adding 20 million for related volunteer efforts. The plan would absorb the Peace Corps and the Office of Voluntary Action as part of a broader reorganization.
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South Vietnam ends Laos Trail drive as tanks advance
Saigon reports the South Vietnamese Laos campaign halted with the last fire base abandoned near the border. Marines stay near a ridge inside Laos to block North Vietnamese shelling from the base, while field reports claim 8 to 90 percent of objectives achieved.
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General Dies At Ft. Sam Houston After Heart Attack
Lt. Gen. George G. O'Connor aged 56, commander of the 4th U.S. Army, died at Brooke Army Medical Center Ft. Sam Houston Texas after an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead at 7 10 am by Dr. John E. Lewis in the hospital emergency room.
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New York Flag Law Upheld by Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court, in a divided ruling, upheld New York's crime statute against defiling or contempt toward the American flag. The decision came as the court also affirmed the conviction of Madison Avenue gallery owner Stephen Radich for exhibiting war protest sculptures depicting the flag as a male organ.
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Senate Poised For SST Vote Climax in Congress
Washington AP reports the Senate faced a pivotal SST vote with 13,000 workers facing layoffs if federal support ends. Senators awaited decisive moment as Magnuson warned the nation’s stance on technology, while White House aides prepared outreach to swing undecided votes.
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Oklahoma City Edges Senate on Oil and Gas Tax Bill
Gov. David Hall claimed victory as the Senate passed a 20.5 million oil and gas tax bill by 25 to 22 but needs four more votes for the emergency clause to fund the measure this year. Without it the money awaits adjournment and could be delayed until next year.
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Weather Forecast for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma
A 30 percent chance of rain is possible tonight and Thursday in Lawton and southwest Oklahoma. Light southeast winds 10 to 18 mph expected this afternoon. Overnight low near 40 tonight. Thursday high near 60. Tuesday high 52, overnight low 36. Census data note growth in Washington DC metro area ranking, with SMSA changes and population counts referenced.
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Easter Pageant Becomes Wichita Mountains Tradition
Hundreds of locals and visitors helped grow the Easter Sunrise Pageant into a major annual event in Lawton and Medicine Park. From a small 1926 pantomime on a hillside to a widely attended production, the Holy City retells the Resurrection story with a long history linked to Rev. A M Wallack and Fort Sill.
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