Nixon Eyes Year End Hope On SALT Arms Curb
President Nixon expressed optimism that a year may bring a pact to curb offensive and defensive nuclear weapons through the SALT talks with the Soviet Union. He noted intensive negotiations ahead and said both sides would focus this year on ABM limits and measures to restrain offensive strategic weapons while continuing Safeguard ABM plans.
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Partial Immunity Ruling Barred for Grand Jury Witness
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal on a 9th Circuit ruling upholding partial immunity for a grand jury witness. The case centers on testimonial versus transactional immunity and implications for witnesses compelled to testify.
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France and Britain Near Major European Trade Accord
Presidents Pompidou and Heath signaled progress toward Britain's entry into the European Economic Community after secret talks. They stressed unity to curb American and Soviet influence and revitalize a European identity, with negotiations continuing on enlargement and wider European cooperation.
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Resor resigns as Army Secretary after six-year tenure
Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Resor resigns citing family reasons after six years leading the Army through Vietnam and postwar reforms. President Nixon’s defense chief Melvin Laird accepts with praise, Resor to stay until a successor is named by month’s end.
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South Vietnam Forefront Crashes See Increased Attacks
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong intensified shelling across South Vietnam. Saigon reported 24 small rocket and mortar attacks in 24 hours, with casualties light. At A Shau valley and eastern Cambodia, 119 enemy troops were killed in four and five locations. An irrigation project by volunteers was attacked. eight militiamen killed, 12 wounded. US advisers fear further civic action sites targeted.
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Hall Sets $310 Million Budget Goal Next Year
Oklahoma Governor David Hall seeks a 310 million dollar state budget for the next year with 39 million in new money for education and highways. Legislative leaders advised 305 million and keeping slack for slow revenue growth. Spiller says passing pending tax measures could make 310 million feasible and avoid board of equalization action.
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Turnpike Ramp Study Sought for Lawton Elgin Link
Rep. Fred Ferrell asks the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to study adding an Elgin Lawton traffic ramp. Currently Elgin residents cannot reach Lawton via the turnpike. a feasibility cost estimate will be prepared by Wilbur Smith and Associates for the June 17 meeting.
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Thieves Steal Thousands of Phenobarbital in Oklahoma Capitol
Thieves took several thousand phenobarbital tablets from Civil Defense medical kits stored in the state Capitol. Officials say the theft occurred months ago, possibly during renovation, with an estimated 4000 pills taken. CD director LeRoy Hansen notes county kits vary and not all contained pills, and fear of further pilferage led to quiet handling.
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