Air Strikes Continue In North Vietnam
U S war planes pressed attacks on North Vietnam while tighter limits were reported around Hanoi after damage to foreign missions in a Wednesday raid. The Gia Lam yard was hit and officials noted possible missile involvement, with casualties among French and Vietnamese staff at the mission.
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Senate shelves antibusing bill after third filibuster attempt
The Senate defeated a final bid to end debate on a House-passed antibusing bill by 49 to 38, paving the way to lay the measure aside and move to a catch-all appropriation. Supporters warned they may filibuster again, while President Nixon urged action before adjournment.
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Rain Chance Set At 20 Percent In Southwest Oklahoma
A 20 percent chance of rain is forecast for Lawton and Southwest Oklahoma through Friday. Otherwise skies will be fair to partly cloudy with warm temperatures. Highs near 90 expected this afternoon and Friday, with lows in the low 60s. Wednesday's high was 88 and low 63.
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Oklahoma
Weather Bureau
Abrams Named Army Chief Of Staff By Senate Vote
The Senate approved Gen Creighton Abrams as Army chief of staff 84 to 0 amid questions from the Armed Services Committee about unauthorized bombings in North Vietnam. Abrams said he was unaware of the raids while commander in Vietnam.
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Vietnam
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UN official shot in Beirut office. former Iraqi minister named
Hachem Jawad resident representative for the UNDP in the Middle East was shot and killed in his Beirut suburb office. Jawad previously served as Iraq’s foreign minister. The killing was announced by the Lebanese government.
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U.N. Development Program
Middle East
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Iraq
Military Bonus OK'd By House
The House approved a system of bonuses up to 17000 for skilled volunteers in the U S military. The vote was 337 to 35 and the bill moves to the Senate. Pentagon estimates place five year bonus outlay at 1.4 billion dollars.
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House
U.S
Senate
Bertram L. Podell
D-N.y
Pentagon
Congress
Kissinger Ends Secret Talks in Paris on Peace Efforts
Henry Kissinger left Paris to report to President Nixon on fresh Vietnam peace talks with Hanoi and Saigon negotiators. White House spokesmen declined to disclose details while noting ongoing daily briefings and a Friday morning meeting with Nixon Rogers.
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Paris
North Vietnam
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Trick-Or-Treat Night Proclaimed In Lawton
Mayor Don Whitaker has proclaimed Tuesday October 31 as the official trick-or-treat night in Lawton. He urged residents to limit activities to that date and motorists to extra caution while driving. The public was asked to prepare non injurious treats for Halloween children.
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Don Whitaker
Lawton
New NCO at Sill Named to Succeed Irby as CSM
Rueben L. Thomas Jr. has been chosen to replace retiring Al C. Irby as command sergeant major of Fort Sill. Official word will come Friday during a II Corps Artillery review led by Maj. Gen. Roderick Wetherill. Irby serves as Fort Sill’s top enlisted man after 32 years of service.
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Special Ammunition Support Command
Europe
al C. Irby
Fort Sill
Roderick Wetherill
II Corps
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III Corps Artillery
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Pace 4A
Rebelling Inmates Free Hostages at D C Jail
Public defender lawyers met with inmates who rioted over trial delays at the District of Columbia jail. The revolt ended when inmates released 11 guards after about 24 hours, returning Cell Block 1 to officials following tense talks and a late court session.
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District of Columbia
U.S. District Court
William Bryant
D.C
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United Way Drive Near Halfway Mark in Lawton Fort Sill Campaign
The Lawton Fort Sill United Way fund drive stands at 43.5 percent of its $355,000 goal with $154,711.76 received. Campaign chairman Tony Libro reports progress at a YMCA meeting and aims to reach the goal by 7 a.m. October 19 at the Hotel Lawtonian breakfast.
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United Way
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