Willard Students Win President's Fitness Awards
Thirteen Willard grade school students earned the President's Physical Fitness Award after passing seven tests. The 4th graders were Jeffrey Dean Scott McLish Farmina Harding and Kelly Thompson, 5th graders Matthew Rollins Beverly Bray and Tama Mayhue, and 6th graders Robbie O'Neal Danny Murray Mary Ann Miller Kelly Ebe ling Danita Nichols and Lori Skelton. About 172 students attempted tests, with a second chance offered for one failure.
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Steve Knickmeyer
Willard
Jeffrey Dean
Scott McLish
Farmina Harding
Kelly Thompson
Iti
Matthew Rollins
Beverly Bray
Tama Mayhue
Robbie O'Neal
Danny Murray
Mary Ann Miller
Kelly Ebeling
Danita Nichols
Lori Skelton
Jack Fowler
Fowler
Inmate Stabbed At State Prison In McAlester
Kenneth L. Conrad, 29, an inmate serving three years for burglary from Washington County, was stabbed to death in the prison yard at the state prison in McAlester. Acting Warden Park Anderson announced Conrad died from knife wounds to the throat.
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McAlester
Imate
Park Anderson
Kenneth L. Conrad
Washington County
Anderson
Conrad
Commissioners Vote To End Ambulance Contract
Pontotoc County commissioners voted unanimously to void Wadley’s Ambulance Service contract subject to city council approval and to begin bidding for a new ambulance provider. City Manager Jim Cook cited lack of proof of insurance and questionable staffing. Wadley was absent. Legal notes on six months notice and withheld payments were discussed as the council meeting proceeded.
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Pontotoc County
Wadley
Jim Cook
J. L. Putman
Clyde Haskins
Dave Gray
Rae Thompson
Cook
Ing
Les Younger
Younger
Thenight
County jail bids sought after architecture plans
Pontotoc County jail plans trigger bids as committee instructs architect Haskell Olivo Norman to advertise for construction bids. Two cost options, 131000 and 122000, prompt alternate bid planning. Judge West and officials discuss funding legality and statutory requirements for committee control of funds.
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Haskell Olive. Norman
Olivo
Lee West
West
Rae Thompson
Tye
Thompson
Dave Gray
Study of aging in Norwegian dog strain at Indiana Univ
An international team at Indiana University School of Medicine studies 40 English setters from a Norwegian aging strain to learn about progeria like premature aging. Researchers, led by Dr. Nils T. Koppang, observe brain pigment granules that accumulate in cells and cause aging, aiming to delay aging in dogs and humans.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana University School of Medicine
U.S. Public Health Service
Children’s Brain Diseases Foundation
San Francisco
Nils T. Koppang
Koppang
Veterinary College of Norway
Oslo
Oklahoma's 1972 Legislature Breaks Shortest Session Record
Oklahoma City AP reports the 52nd Legislature opened under a grim forecast and ended with modest accomplishments. Gov David Holt warned it would be a bite-the-bullet year as the session, the shortest in state history at 56 days in 1909, ran its course amid financial strains and limited growth revenue.
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Oklahoma. City
Oklahoma
David Halk
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