Nixon names Schlesinger defense secretary amid Watergate shakeup
President Nixon picks CIA director James S. Schlesinger for defense secretary and adds John Connally as a White House special adviser to shore up the administration after Watergate. He also promotes William Colby to CIA director and assigns J. Fred Buzhardt Jr. as counsel. The moves follow resignations tied to the scandal and come as Nixon shifts Cabinet roles and rules on counselor positions.
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House Divided Over Cambodia Bombing Vote Narrow Caucus Split
Democrats open to an amendment by Rep. Addabbo to reject Nixon's 430 million transfer for defense and bombing in Indochina amid a looming floor vote. Warnings of possible first antiwar tilt surface as Rep. Waggonner notes a Republican leaning coalition remains short by about five votes.
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Indicted figures face charges in Nixon fund case
Former Atty General John Mitchell former Commerce Secretary Maurice Stans and two corporate officials are indicted on a 16 count conspiracy charge for arranging a secret $200 000 donation to the Nixon reelection effort Vesco contributed the funds which were later returned along with an extra $50 000 already from Sears led New Jersey campaign committee The grand jury sent the indictment to U S District Judge Sylvester Ryan for further action
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Georgia Sues to End Nixon Impoundment of Funds
The state of Georgia asks the U.S. Supreme Court to force President Nixon to stop impounding congressional funds. Georgia cites about 24 million highway, 1.3 million education, and 40 million water pollution control dollars blocked by executive action. The court will decide if it has jurisdiction and if the case is properly before it.
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Contract Signed For Courthouse Contract for Comanche County
The Comanche County Courthouse project worth 3.3 million dollars was awarded to Chapman Construction after bids from seven firms were opened April 26. Groundbreaking is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday on the courthouse lawn with county officials, city leaders, the Chamber of Commerce, Chapman officials, and Comanche County Bar Association representatives attending. Commissioners Frank White Oscar Sanders and W F Griswold presided over the letting with Chapman’s Sam Chapman Tom Chapman and Dale Clodfelder.
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Tom Chapman
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Oklahoma City Leads Population Gains Statewide
City population trends show Okla City expanding to 382,300 in 1972 up 13,900 since 1970. Tulsa added 10,800 residents to 341,100 while Lawton remains third in the state with 75,700 as of last July. Altus and Duncan also rise, Fort Sill impacts noted.
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Weather outlook for Lawton area warms into the workweek
The Lawton Southwest Oklahoma weather scene shows partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures through Friday. Highs near 90 today, lows in the 60s, and a forecasted high in the low 80s for Friday.
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Lawton May Gain $500000 From School Bill Conferees
Oklahoma City staff reports House and Senate conferees near agreement on a $165 million common education bill. The measure would fund teacher raises from 350 to 550 and provide more than $500,000 in additional funds for Lawton School District. The bill faces adjournment hurdles as negotiations focus on teacher benefits and retirement funding.
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Senate confirms Howard Callaway as Army secretary
The Senate confirmed Howard H. Callaway of Georgia for Secretary of the Army. The Interior Committee approved a bill authorizing Nixon to ration crude oil and refined products, sending it to the Senate floor for quick action. Congress completed action on a rural electric and telephone loan bill and sent it to Nixon for signature.
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Dean blasts White House over Watergate coverage
Former White House counsel John W Dean III says the White House refuses to face the truth about Watergate and pursues efforts to silence and discredit him. He cites discussions to end the matter and intimidation attempts while investigators question links to Nixon. A Monday hearing will decide the disposition of documents Dean placed in a safe deposit box.
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