Nixon bid to delay federal pay raise faces Senate hurdle
President Nixon's plan to save 1.3 billion by delaying six months of federal pay raises survived a House fight but faces Senate action. The House rejected the veto 207 to 174 with 59 Democrats backing Republicans. Senator Frank Moss plans to bring the measure to the Senate floor, risking the 30 day veto deadline as he seeks a vote in the Civil Service Committee.
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United Way Campaign Opens With Optimism in Lawton Fort Sill
The 1971 Lawton Fort Sill United Way kickoff drew 175 volunteers at the Hotel with pledges eight percent ahead of last year. Virginia Brewczynski urged workers not to let the community down while aiming for a $350000 goal and noting optimism for success.
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Former Lawton Officials Testify On City Treasurers Discrepancies
Former mayor Wayne Gil ley and four ex Lawton councilmen testified before a 10 man jury about an auditor’s report alleging discrepancies in the city treasurer’s office. Testimony named Stanley Sasser L M Knight Richard Dalton and Richard Glenn with Cleo Craig and Kenneth Easton expected to testify.
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Wayne Gilley
Stanley Sasser
L. M. Knight
Richard Dalton
Richard Glenn
Cleo Craig
Kenneth Easton
Gravel Amendment Defeated in Senate Amid War Time Tension
The Senate defeated the Gravel amendment 64 to 19 as the Nixon administration used Taft Hartley emergency powers to curb U S dock strikes. Nixon moved toward halting stoppages that shut deep water ports while a board led by J Keith Mann of Stanford Law School screens the stalemated disputes and reports by Wednesday. The President signed the order Monday night and aimed for an 80 day cooling off period as West Coast, Atlantic and Gulf Coast negotiations continued.
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J.keith Mann
Stanford Law School
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Kissinger To Lead Nixon Visit Talks In Peking
President Nixon plans to send Henry Kissinger and a full traveling party to Peking later this month. The talks aim to discuss possible dates for a Nixon visit while officials say no date has been set and no information has been volunteered. White House contacts with Peking continue as Beijing pushes ahead with advance planning.
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Henry Kissinger
Peking
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Council Endorses Election Road Projects Hazy List
The council approves further work on election related road projects listing Gore Boulevard from West 17th to 53rd Sheridan Road from Lee Boulevard north to Rogers Lane Lee Boulevard from Sheridan Road west to SW 53rd 3th Street from Lee Boulevard north to Gore Second Street from Ferris south to Gore and llth Street from Lee Boulevard.
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Teens die in stolen car crash after police chase
Two 14 year old Moore youths Ronald Austin and David Rodman were killed when a stolen car they rode in plunged off a bridge during a chase by Moore police. Four others were injured as officers fired at the fleeing vehicle.
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David Rodman
Senate rejects Laos bombing halt amid Laos Laos Laos funding debate
The Senate defeated a Gravel amendment 4 to 19 to halt all bombing in Indochina as discussions continued on a $21 billion military procurement bill. Stennis warned against a total withdrawal and argued bombing should keep the defense and leaders emphasized Laos and Southeast Asia stakes. The day before the vote the Senate approved a Symington proposal limiting Laos spending to 350 million dollars for the year.
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Southeast Asian
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Alaska
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Nixon
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Is Monday A Holiday In Lawton Says State Rep Don Davis
Lawton residents will observe a Monday holiday according to State Rep Don Davis, despite Columbus Day appearing in the paid holiday list alongside Christmas and July 4. Davis notes legislative ambiguity in the law and urges clarification.
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