American Jets Destroy 13 Antiaircraft Guns in Laos and Vietnam
U S Air Force F4 Phantom jets destroyed 13 antiaircraft guns around the Mu Gia pass in North Vietnam while over Laos. The strikes left no U S losses and marked the most guns knocked out in a day since November 1968, with 57mm and 37mm weapons hit in two waves.
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Saigon
U.S. Air Force
Mu Gia Pass
North Vietnam
U.S
Laos
Jars
Plain of Jars
Sweeping Postal Service Reorganization Announced By Postmaster General
The Postmaster General announced a major restructuring of the U S Postal Service with a plan that shields non management staff from cuts while aiming to reduce overhead. Officials said the precise number of management employees affected is not yet determinable and reforms are partially in effect across five regions including New.
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Blount
Hall Pushes $9 Million Oklahoma Liquor Tax Measure
Governor David Hall endorses a $9 million liquor tax to fund education and roads, aiming to raise total new tax money to $42 million. Senate adds liquor tax to an unrelated House bill, now moving to committee and likely to the floor. Rep Heber Finch supports bringing the measure up for a vote.
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Klahoma City
David Hall
House
Senate
Oklahoma
Constitutional Revision and Regulatory Services Committee
Reve
Heber Finch
D-Sapulpa
Southern Turkey Earthquake Kills Dozens in Wide Reach
A powerful earthquake struck southern Turkey near Ankara causing at least 58 deaths. Aid arrives as plies and a mobile hospital are dispatched to the affected city about 225 miles southwest of the epicenter.
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Ankara
Turkey
House Passes Redistricting Measure In Oklahoma
Oklahoma House approves a redistricting bill sent to the Senate. The plan preserves veteran Congressman Tom Steed’s 4th District with few changes, aligning with his wishes and potentially influencing his re election plans.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma House
Senate
Tom Steed
House
Steed
Oklah
Oklahoma County
Redis
John Jarman
UN Official Cancels OSU Appearance
UN Undersecretary General C V Narasimhan canceled his OSU appearance amid threats from Pakistani students. He withdrew from the planned dedication of a 235 pound peace monument for OSU's international mail after informing university officials. An official explanation was not given.
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Stillwater
Okla
USN
C.V. Narasimhan
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State
Narasimhan
India
International Student Association
OSU
Norman Moore
OSA
Robert Kamm
ISA
Pakistan Student Association
Paki
City Receives 16574 Grant For Mass Transit Analysis
The City of Lawton secured a 16574 grant from the Urban Mass Transit Administration to fund a mass transit study. The two thirds of the project cost will back a 120 day analysis starting mid June, assessing local bus and taxi operations and offering policy recommendations. The study provides an insurance policy if the bus company fails and outlines a five year transit plan. Mayor Don Whitaker began the local probe on May 4 with council committees and Fort Sill transportation officials.
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Lawton
Urban Mass Transit Administration
Ported Financial On
and Associates
St. Louis
Joe Crain
Crain
Department of Transportation
Jack Mahoney
Fort Sill
Cool Readings To Stay Awhile Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for spring warmth with near 70 during the day and a low in the mid 40s tonight. Thursday’s high around 75 after Tuesday’s high 74 and low 54 with mild conditions continuing into the week.
One-Year Delay In Minimum Wage Hike Proposed
Secretary of Labor Hodgson proposes a one year delay in raising the minimum wage to 2.00 to ease inflation and unemployment risks. The administration backs a 2.00 jump on January 1, 1973 with a later delay to 1974, drawing criticism from Rep. Dent and Rep. Mills. Hodgson defends a slower second step as necessary.
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Mittee
Hodgson
John H. Dent
D-Penna
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D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
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