Viet Nam War Viewed From Air Force Captain’s Lens
Air Force Captain John R. Grant reflecting on Vietnam war reporting notes day to day clashes differ from big battles. He says Communist forces face air superiority and weak ground arms while government pilots show quick learning and effective strike evaluation methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Air Force
John R. Grant
Grant
Peggy
Gary
S. Highland
Grants
Fort Mead
Polio Clinic Set For Sunday At Armory On Broadway
The final oral polio clinic will be held Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Armory on North Broadway. The clinic will use type III vaccine and has been cleared by the Surgeon General and Public Health Service. A token 25 cent charge applies, but no one is denied vaccine for inability to pay. Local medical society leaders and community groups organize the event for ages three months to 96. A pre-registration blank appears on page two.
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Armory
North Broadway
U. S. Surgeon General
U. S. Public Health Service
S. P. Harrison
Pontotoc County Medical Society
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Jaynes
Medical Society
Democrats Plan Saturday Session in Pontotoc County
Democrats will meet Saturday in the district courtroom to form committees and set details for fund raising and preparations for the Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Oklahoma City on May 20. Vice President Lyndon Johnson will speak. tickets start at 25 dollars with donations accepted of any size.
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Pontotoc County
J. I. Jones
Oklahoma City
Lyndon Johnson
Lady Bird
Democratic Central Committee
Jones
Stunt Flying Champ Visits Ada for May Air Show
J Don Pittman national amateur aerobatics champion 1962 visited Ada to meet Civil Air Patrol leaders and plan an air show at Ada Municipal Airport on May 26. He described the 16 foot long 18 foot wingspan 125 horsepower biplane built for aerobatics weighing 800 pounds including pilot and fuel.
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Pittman
Ada
Civil Air Patrol
Dean Case
Wichita
Kan
Stunt Pilot Pittman Heads to May Air Show
The story profiles Pittman a national amateur aerobatics flyer known for outside snap rolls and precision maneuvers. He explains the danger and nerve required as he performs high risk stunts in a biplane while supporting his family of two children. The May 26 air show will feature antique and experimental aircraft plus a dramatic truck platform takeoff and landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittman
Immelman
Cyanide Gun Causes Howl In Legislature
The state House passed HB 1014 allowing cyanide gas guns for predator control by a 107 to 3 vote. Proponents say the devices are essential for meat producers, while hunters with dogs warn of dogs dying. one legislator parodied his dogs in protest.
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House of Representatives
Old Blue
Old Saucer
Old Lemon
Old Pert
Rain and Hail Sweep Through Stratford and Ada
A stormy spring night brought a five minute hail shower to Stratford with hail stones about marble size. Rainfall reached about half an inch in Stratford and .33 inch in Ada. Hail damaged leaves and possibly roofs. no wind reported. Ada saw a brief hail flurry with no damage reported as drizzle continued.
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Stratford
Ada
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J. Don Pittman
Woodward Airport
Ledford
Carl Ledford
California
Don Case
Spear
R. L. Hale
Midway Home Demonstration Club
Wayne Magee
Lakeside Acres Club
Martha Mote
County H.D
Joe Engle
Colbert H.D. Club
Bunny Rogers
Union Valley H.D. Club
M. M. MacDonald
Center H.D. Club
Mote
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