Nixon Charts Strategy For Re-Election Effort
President Nixon plans to fly to Camp David to discuss proposals stalled in Congress as he seeks a new Republican or bipartisan majority to back programs on revenue sharing government reorganization health and welfare and environmental initiatives. He critics Congress for inaction, while Senate Leader Mansfield and House Speaker Albert argue the administration misuses veto power amid growing campaign pressure. The article also reports a fatal forklift accident in Lawton involving Thomas Wayne Thomas 16 and Alfred Fitzgerald 15, with Robert of 911 S. Second pinned beneath a heavy counterweight in a Tompkins Demolition yard. Wayne and Alfred witnessed the incident. Robert died en route to hospital. Thomas was a Eisenhower High School student and ROTC member.
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Homer Williams
Lanette
Ala
Mary Thomas
St. Petersburg
Fla
Luther Sadler
Temple
Tex
European ministers discuss Middle East crisis in Rome
West Germany Britain France Italy and Benelux ministers met in Rome for three hours to talk about Arab terrorism and call for united action against hijacking. They postponed detailed talks for a wider meeting with Denmark Norway and Ireland as the enlarged Common Market nears formation on January 1. The ICAO subcommittee in Washington showed a lack of unified support for tougher terrorism measures, with Britain and France opposed to the US backed international convention on aviation sanctions for states aiding hijackers.
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Charles W. Bray
Soviet Union
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Norman Firm Named Superintendent for Hospital Expansion
Harmon Construction Co. of Norman will serve as job superintendent for the $6 million expansion and remodeling of Co manche County Memorial Hospital. Caudill Rowlett Scott Construction Management of Houston was earlier named to oversee all phases. The project should start in 45 to 60 days with bids advertised in 2–3 weeks.
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Norman
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Hospital Board of Trustees
Caudill, Rowlett and Scott Construction
Houston
Suspected Armed Robbery Accomplice and Wife Charged
District court charges filed against 24 year old Fort Sill man Michael Glen Maddox connected to robberies at Elmer Thomas Park and Wichita Mountains Refuge. His wife Judy B. Maddox is charged as an accessory after the fact. Bond set at $2500 for Judy. Maddox bond denied. Police found women’s underwear at Maddox home during search.
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Fort Sillman
Elmer Thomas Park
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Michael Glen Maddox
S. 26Th
Judy B. Maddox
Maddox
Court bonds on ballot to fund new county building
Voters face a bond issue requiring approval of a majority. Turn er precinct led with 129 votes while others ranged from 49 to 79 in county totals. If approved, a five story courthouse would rise immediately west of the present structure and the old building would be torn down after offices move. Ample off street parking would be provided for visitors and staff.
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Ble
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Garfield
Adams
Whittier
Swinney
Snake in School Causes Stir at Eisenhower
Mr Ingram, a first year teacher, defends a snake in a locked aquarium in his classroom claiming it poses no danger. Custodians and teachers joke about releasing the reptile at night while students seem to be more intrigued than alarmed.
Japan's Rice Crops Damaged by Rains and Typhoons
Heavy rains and multiple typhoons in Japan have damaged the rice crop across several prefectures. Farmers report reduced yields and concerns over supply in the coming harvest. Officials assess agricultural impact and may implement relief measures.
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Japan
Senate voting shapes urbanized state grant plan
The final distribution plan failed 57 to 27. Javits criticized the formula saying cities face the core problems and industrialized states are shortchanged. Pastore noted 13 of 16 Finance members benefited from the shift while Long defended aiding poorer states. A Chiles amendment to curb welfare runs was defeated 67 to 17.
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John C. Pastore
D-R.l
Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
D-La
Bill and Finance
Senate
Lawton Chiles
D-Fla
Oklahoma to pay 5.4 million for billboard removals
Highway Director Chester Brooks said on Monday that Oklahoma will pay 5.4 million dollars over the next six years for its share of removing billboards from along federal highways.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Chester Brooks
City to lease land for burial vault firm and veto power set
Lawton council debates timing of a special election on charter provisions. Mayor Whitaker backs retaining current provisions, while Wolverton and Craig spar over inviting public hearing and election. Governor's signoff on the charter is awaited after AG review.
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Craig
Lawton
Don Whitaker
Whitaker
Connie Miles
League of Women Voters
Attorney General
Autopsy confirms strangulation in Lawton woman death near Faxon
State Crime Bureau autopsy shows Patsy Owens aged about 40s was killed by strangulation with a leather shoelace from her moccasins. She was found on a roadside four miles southeast of Faxon after missing since Thursday. Dentures broken by a jaw blow. purse with about $300 missing.
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Lawton
Faxon
State Crime Bureau
Patsy Owens
Roosevelt
Owens
Typical voter undecided amid McGovern campaign observations
A 43 year old Chicago area credit manager Richard J Johnson chosen as a typical middle American for a year long study says he remains undecided about his presidential vote. He notes McGovern shows improvement and admires his honesty yet doubts linger about experience and the Eagleton replacement. Johnson criticizes the Eagleton collapse but backs Agnew’s performance. He commutes to Evanston daily and worries about his family finances. He attended McGovern events in Wisconsin Des Moines and California.
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Albuquerque
NOL AP
Chicago Area
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Richard J Johnson
McGovern
Johnson
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Hell
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Iowa
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Missouri
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Eagleton
Kennedy
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Panama Assembly Elects New Leaders Under Torrijos
The Panamanian assembly elected Aug 6 to lead after Torrijos took power meets to approve a provisional constitution. It seeks a new canal treaty with the United States, with options to expand the existing canal or build a sea level canal elsewhere. Provisional President Demetrios B. Lakas is a leading candidate for a ceremonial presidency as Torrijos keeps government and the National Guard.
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Panama
Torrijos
Canal Zone
Demetrios B. Lakas i
Torajos
National Guard
Citadel forces cut supply route across Thach Han River
In Quang Tri area Marines cleared the Thach Han River crossing west of the city, trapping North Vietnamese units and forcing many to surrender. An East Vietnamese recruit admitted only seven weeks in uniform. Marine casualties were described as moderate as fighters noted they were taking some knocks. U.S. jets also damaged North Vietnam rail lines to China.
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Quang Tri
Quang Tri Front
North Vietnam
U.S
China
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