Nixon proposes 2.9 billion foreign aid plan
President Nixon asks Congress to approve a 2.9 billion foreign aid program for fiscal 1974 focusing on South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia with 632 million for Indochina reconstruction. No funds are allotted for North Vietnam rehabilitation but potential aid may be reviewed if Hanoi ends military actions. The package includes 652 million in direct military grants and 525 million in foreign military sales credits. The plan aims to curb hunger poverty and disease while promoting development and security.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Indochina
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Hanoi
Senate
House
United States
Vietnam
Councilmen Approve New Ambulance Service Amid Debate
Lawton council votes six to four to grant Huddieston's Ambulance a letter of necessity despite objections from Royal and Kirk's Ambulance firms. Proponents cite rising demand from nursing homes and hospital transfers while opponents warn overcompetition could lower overall service quality.
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ITV
Huddieston
Royal Ambulance
Josef Hettiger
Kirk’s
H. P. Kuykendall
Huddleston’s
Jimmy
S. J. Huddleston
Lawton
Cache
Sam Johnson
Wilson
Huddleston
Kuykendall
Johnson
Dent
Hettiger
Royal Ambulance Service
Ernest Roper
Roper
FBI Agents Guard White House Offices In Watergate Probe
FBI agents posted outside key White House offices as Nixon broadened the Watergate inquiry. Aide John Ehrlichman admitted hiring Liddy and Hunt to probe the Pentagon Papers and knew of the Elisberg psychiatrist office burglary. Haldeman and Ehrlichman were seen leaving with documents as investigators met authorities.
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FBI
White House
Watergate
Los Angeles
John Ehrlichman
G. Gordon Liddy
E. Howard Hunt
Daniel Elisberg
Washington
Nixon
Ronald L. Ziegler
H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
John W. Dean III
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Vtite
Federal
Senate
Ziegler
Government Cuts Forecast of 1973 74 Budget Deficits
Washington AP Secretary of the Treasury George P. Shultz said 1973 should show a deficit of 19.8 billion, 5.7 billion less than prior estimates. The 1974 deficit is now projected at 5 billion, down 7 billion, due to higher tax receipts amid a growing economy. Total outlays remain 249.8 billion for 1973 and 268.7 billion for 1974.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
George P. Shultz
Shultz
1974 Budget Projections Foresee Tax Increases
The 1974 budget awaits Congressional approval. Individual income taxes are seen rising about $2 billion to 101.4 billion this year and 115.3 billion in 1974. Corporate taxes grow similarly, up about $2 billion to 35.5 billion this year and 40 billion in 1974.
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Congress
Cease Fire Talks End In Stalemate
AP reports that North Vietnam remains firm as Kissinger and Le Duc Tho wrap tense talks. Deputy Thach says Hanoi must choose full implementation or risk worsening military alignment while Sullivan says future talks won’t occur under bombing threats.
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ARIS
North Vietfire
Hanoi
Man Rings
Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Indictments Against Winters Expected by U S Sources
Federal sources say indictments against Oklahoma State Treasurer Leo Winters and several bank officials will be sought when a federal grand jury meets May 16 in Oklahoma City. The investigation, aided by FBI and IRS agents, centers on Winters handling of state funds and deposits across banks.
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Klahoma City
Leo Winters
U.S. Atty
William R. Burkett
Burkett
Winters
FBI
Internal Revenue Service
Ness
Storms Belt State Killing One Injuring At Least Six
Oklahoma storms produce a fatality in Alfalfa County and injuries to six in Jet, plus damages near Great Salt Plains Dam. A separate tornado event damages a Medford school and a Burlingon farmer dies from lightning. Kansas faces multi tornadoes and strong winds with several towns hit.
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Belt State
Jet
Okla
Alfalfa County
Oklahoma
Leon Reed
Jetlin Alfalfa County
Great Salt Plains
Highway Patrol
Everett Ellis
Reed
Fula
Enid
Medford
Okeene
Mooreland
Perry
Jim Meredith
Burlington
Meredith
Caldwell
Kan
Rainfall in Lawton 1973 Surpasses Averages Significantly
Peggy Jo Ormson reports Lawton and surrounding sites show unusually high rainfall through the first four months of 1973. Downtown Lawton totals reach 14.07 inches with 4.10 inches in April, nearly double the 7.06 inch four month average. Lake Lawtonka records 22 inches since January with 5 inches in April. Lake Ellsworth at 18.22 inches year to date, 3.90 in April, and Fire Station Five notes 4.34 inches in April.
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Lawton
Lawton Publishing Company
Lake Lawtonka
Lawtonka
Lake Ellsworth
8Rd
Gore Boulevard
Rain Chance for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma
A 2 percent chance of thunderstorms is forecast for Lawton and southwest Oklahoma this afternoon. Otherwise partly cloudy skies and cooler conditions are expected through Wednesday with highs in the mid 80s, tonight’s low near 50, and a Wednesday high in the mid 60s. Monday’s high was 71 and low 68.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
Oklahoma House OKs pari mutuel betting bill
Oklahoma City AP bulletin reports the House voted 53 to 37 to legalize pari mutuel betting on horse racing in Oklahoma, reversing an earlier position.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma House
Oklahoma
Senate urges Nixon to appoint outside Watergate prosecutor
The Senate voted to urge President Nixon to appoint a special prosecutor from outside the government to oversee the Watergate investigation. The move, by voice vote, followed Nixon naming Elliot Richardson to become attorney general with full power to run the probe.
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Senate
Nixon
Elliot L. Richardson
Percy
Richardson
Executive Branch
John Anderpigs
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