Prison Left In Ruins After Oklahoma Riot
In McAlester Oklahoma the state penitentiary lay in ruins after a violent weekend riot that held 23 hostages with at least two inmates killed and 17 inmates plus three guards injured. Fire damage is estimated at 20 to 30 million dollars. Guards and police regained control by Sunday as authorities planned temporary housing for 1,750 inmates and sought federal help for rebuilding. The rioters demanded amnesty for ringleaders an inmate council access to DOJ and ACLU attorneys and the suspension of a longtime employee. The prison may receive temporary cell-block repairs but permanent use is unlikely. The Oklahoma Crime Commission will meet Tuesday to decide on using federal grants already available.
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Ehrlichman Testifies Nixon Sought Watergate Reports
Ehrlichman testified that Nixon asked eight times between September and March for a complete, definitive Watergate report and never received satisfaction. He said he was kept in the dark about planning meetings until April, though notified of them within an hour of learning. He detailed requests on December and March and noted Nixon did not get a full written explanation.
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Today in History highlights from July 30
On this date in history events span 1619 Jamestown first assembly 1626 Naples earthquake 1718 William Penn death 1863 Henry Ford birth 1909 Wright biplane cost 31000 1916 Black Tom Island sabotage 1953 Chicago race riots 1963 ten years ago tariff disputes with EEC 1969 five years ago Mexico City student rioting 2018 Soviet navy claims global reach
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Weather outlook for Texas shows scattered storms and heat
Weather readings report highs around 90 in Snyder and 87 to 101 across Texas with lows from 66 to 81. Northwest and Southwest Texas see partly cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms through Tuesday, while North Central and Northeast Texas stay mostly cloudy with possible afternoon thundershowers.
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Evans Rites Pending for Local Resident George H. Evans
Bell Seale Funeral Home set services for George H. Evans 42 found dead at his 2802 Avenue E home Sunday. Justice of the Peace J P Billingsley ruled death from natural causes. Evans born April 14 1931 in Snyder was a U S Marine veteran of Korea. Survived by mother Minnie Evans sisters Gladys Russell Mary Lois Grim and brother Ralph Evans.
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Snyder
Ralph Evans
Singapore
Malaysia
California Bar to Investigate Nixon and Five Lawyers
The San Francisco Examiner reports the State Bar of California voted to initiate formal proceedings against President Nixon and five lawyers over Watergate. Details were unavailable, but sources say the resolution focuses on Watergate and notifications may be sent today. The bar can seek penalties up to disbarment, though actions typically stay confidential.
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Nixon
California
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Los Angeles
Joanne Garvey
State Bar
State Supreme Court
Bid Accepted For BCD Equipment By County Commission
County Commissioners accepted the sole bid from Stinson Drug Company worth 507.50 for slide projection equipment for the board of county development. They set a public hearing on the county budget for 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20.
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Board of County Development
Cambodian Military Claims Over 1000 Rebels Killed Near Phnom Penh
Cambodian military spokesman Col. Am Rong says more than 1,000 insurgents have died around Phnom Penh's southern defenses since Friday. U.S. bombing and air support are cited as major factors, with claims of heavy battles and sizable government advances near Prateah Lang and along Highway 3. Independent verification is unavailable as reporters are barred from the front.
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Cambodia
U.S
Hanoi
Vietnam
Am Rong
Prateah Lang
Kompong Tuol
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Pochentong
Baseth Mountain
Thalidomide Awards Made
A London High Court judge approved a 50 million dollar compensation for thalidomide affected children. The Distillers Co will pay about 15 million to 443 victims and families, with 85 million placed in a trust for their future needs. The drug caused severe birth defects when taken by mothers between 1958 and 1961.
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London
Distillers Co
Britain
Papadopoulos Wins Referendum In Greece Promises Reforms
In Athens, President Papadopoulos secured a sweeping yes vote in a referendum on his control of Greece and seven-year presidency. He pledged to restore political parties and hold elections while rejecting monarchy and affirming the republic amid heavy turnout and questions about vote validity.
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Greece
George Papadopoulos
Papadopoulos
Italy
Laos Reaches Coalition Accord With Pathet Lao
Premier Souvanna Phouma and Pathet Lao seal a political military pact giving the Communists 80 percent of Laos with a coalition government. Foreign forces to withdraw in 60 days. Prince Souphanouvong to be senior deputy premier. About 1,200 Americans to be reduced to 600 largely in economic and aid roles.
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Laos
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Pathet Lao
Ho Chi Minh Trail
South Vietnam
United States
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Pheng Phongsavang
Royal Army
Mekong River
Savannakhet
Pakse
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Vang Pao
State Department
Showers Return to Snyder Area and Surrounding Counties
Light showers brushed the city while the south part of the county endured heavier rains over the weekend. Dunn reported .90 inch Saturday and .50 Sunday with two more showers morning. Ira area and Lake J.B. Thomas dam saw 1.45 inches Saturday. East of Gail in Borden County and runoff into Lake Thomas noted. Snyder guage tallied .13 inch Saturday evening and .06 Sunday. Hermleigh area reported .25 to .50 inch.
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Borden County
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