Nixon Pays Emotional Tribute to Hoover at Death
President Nixon mourned the death of FBI Director J Edgar Hoover calling him a close friend and adviser. He ordered flags lowered to half staff and praised Hoover as a remarkable man who served 48 years under eight presidents with courage and integrity. Tributes flowed from Congress including Sen. Muskie and former Atty Gen. Ramsey Clark as the nation reflected on Hoover’s legacy.
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Hoover Dies at 77 in Washington Home After Long FBI Rule
J Edgar Hoover longtime FBI chief dies of natural causes at his residence in Washington D C Police and officials note his career lasting 48 years under eight presidents He was 77 and unmarried noted for building a powerful agency and dominating the bureau His body found by his maid at about 8 30 am Deputy Attorney General Kleindienst states death due to natural causes Condolences flow from Capitol Hill and others as speculation about a successor grows
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Oklahoma mourns J Edgar Hoover death
Gov David Hall notes Hoover inspired many to rededicate against crime and orders state flags lowered to half staff for his funeral. Former Gov Bartlett and House Speaker Albert pay tribute to Hoover’s dedication to law and public service.
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North Vietnamese drive along coast strikes Hue and Quang Tri
North Vietnamese forces press coastal advances driving South Vietnamese from areas around Hue as Quang Tri falls. U S adviser Bowen notes new heat seeking missile downing a helicopter. 600 Viet Cong agents seized in Hue amid mass refugee influx. High level talks in Saigon assess the 34 day offensive as battles widen across central Vietnam.
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Computers To Take Over City Bookkeeping Work
Lawton City Council moved to computerize all city bookkeeping to modernize accounting and financial management. The NCR system selected will be trialed in June and officially launched July 1 at an estimated 2400 dollars per month, with no employee layoffs expected.
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Calley defense accuses victor's hypocrisy to block Westmoreland trial
An appeal for Lt. William L. Calley Jr. claims general hindrance blocked Gen. William Westmoreland from facing trial for the My Lai massacre. The 461 page brief was filed with the Court of Military Appeals. A separate report notes a smoke bomb at the Journal offices with no injuries. Paris reports reveal secret U.S. Chinese talks in Paris with meetings on March 13 20 and April 2 to thaw ties after Nixon's China visit.
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Voting Machine Snag Angers Humprey and McGovern Aides
Democratic candidates Humphrey and aides to McGovern criticized voting problems in Cleveland as Ohio voters selected national convention delegates. Mechanical failures delayed opening of at least 100 polling places, spurring complaints to state and federal authorities. Humphrey vowed to consider legal action and blasted the Cleveland Board of Elections and election process.
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Welfare Costs Drop Slow in 1971 End Half
Washington reports a slowdown in both the rise of national welfare costs and the number of recipients in the last half of 1971. Officials privately cite state cuts in payments and eligibility as helping stem the drain on treasuries. The Department of Health Education and Welfare lists total public assistance costs at 17.7 billion dollars for the year, up 23 percent.
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Weather Outlook for Lawton Area Midweek
Fair to partly cloudy skies and mild days with cool nights persist as a dry high pressure ridge settles over Lawton and southwest Oklahoma. Highs near the upper sixties, nights in the mid forties, with northwest winds 12 to 18 mph today, easing tonight.
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City and React To Death With Shock and Sorrow
Civic and political leaders in the Lawton Fort Sill community reacted with shock and sorrow at the death of J Edgar Hoover. Fort Sill officials praised his long service as FBI director and his impact on national security and justice. They called Hoover a symbol of Americanism and a defender of American ideals.
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