Regents Warn of Rising Insurance Costs for Oklahoma Colleges
The Board of Regents voiced concern over insurance premiums for colleges and universities. Regent Richard James warned against paying two to three times normal premiums to protect investments while Langston University President William Sims said insurers fear insuring campus buildings amid nationwide student disturbances. Sims noted Langston faces higher premiums and predicted other colleges under Regents will face similar increases as discussions continue.
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Stillwater
Board of Regents For
Oklahoma A&m Colleges
Regents
Richard James
Stroud
William E. Sims
Langston University
Sims
Langston
Area Families Improve Homes With FHA Help
Pontotoc and Murray counties borrowed 741,690 from the Farmers Home Administration in fiscal 1970 to build and improve homes. County supervisor C Arthur Ray quoted national administrator James V Smith on a nationwide rural housing program aiding over 61,500 families and 587.9 million dollars in loans. Local banks and lenders participate, with private investors funding over 98 percent of rural housing loans.
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Pontotoc
Murray Counties
Farmers Home Administration
Federal Agency
C. Arthur Ray
Pontotoc and
Murray County
Ray
James V. Smith
FHA
America
Early Enrollment At East Central State College
Pontotoc County students are urged to visit advisors on Monday or Tuesday to speed up enrollment at East Central State College. Dr. E W James notes last week's first round slowed by incomplete advisor meetings and registrar card returns.
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Pontotoc County
East Central State College
E. W. James
Andrews challenges Carl Albert in Oklahoma race
Marvin Andrews a 65 year old rancher in Sardis Oklahoma announced a campaign against Carl Albert the 3rd district congressman and potential House speaker. He built a watershed group opposing the Clayton Reservoir and plans a county by county tour with strong anti dam and pro welfare and education stances.
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Andrews
U.S
House of Representatives
Marvin Davis Andrews
Sardia
Oklahoma
Kiamichi Mountains
White
Jack Fork Mountain
Oklahoma State University
Agricul
Stillwater
Okla
Nick
Clayton
Marvin Andrews
Carl Albert
Little Giant
Little Dixie
Albert
Jackfork Valley
Clayton Reservoir
Sardis
Counseling and Tutoring Expanded at East Central State College
East Central State College expands aid for physically handicapped students with an $80 000 grant from the U S Office of Education to add coordinated counseling and tutoring. The project expects two counselors two graduate assistants and 15 tutors with four faculty released part time to support services.
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East Central State College
Office of Education
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
E. W. James
East Central
James
Burl Griffin Seeks Re election as Pontotoc County Sheriff
Incumbent Burl Griffin announces his bid for a fourth term as Pontotoc County sheriff. He emphasizes full time service, impartial enforcement, and 24 hour on call support. Griffin notes 42 years of combined sheriff and deputy experience, and points to his staff and community ties in Fittstown.
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Nixon
United States
Burl Griffin
Pontotoc County
Griffin
Bob Sliger
Taz Hixson
Fittstown
June Brady
McLish School
Oklahoma Sheriffs’ and Peace Officers Association
Disabled American Veterans
The
American Legion
Fittstown Baptist Church
Sheriff’s Office
East Central College Upward Bound Program Sees Strong Results
East Central State College reports five years of Upward Bound participation totaling about 500 students under Dr. Robert Hasskarl. Of 132 seniors, 118 advanced to college or training. 14 entered military service. The program boosted graduation rates from 30 to 7 percent for the 1967 cohort.
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East Central State College
Office of Economic Opportunity
Robert A. Hasskarl
East Central
Kentucky lawmakers approve 3000 raise for local officials
Frankfort AP reports the 1970 legislature authorized a 3000 annual raise for 600 local officials, but only about 100 will receive it. The funds must come from excess office fees, and many counties are not that prosperous.
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Frankfort
Pontotoc Red Cross Names New Officers and Board
The Pontotoc County Chapter of the American Red Cross installed new officers on July 1. Hicks A. Smith Jr. was re elected as chapter chairman with H. A. Blackburn as vice chairman and G. M. Rogers as treasurer. New board members include Tommy Oliver and others with terms ending 1972 and 1973, plus an executive committee featuring Joe Gifford and several officers and volunteers.
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Pontotoc County
The
American Red Cross
Hicks A. Smith Jr
H. A. Blackburn
G. M. Rogers
Tommy Oliver
Gordon H. Deen
C. A. Bolton
Paul Landrith
Stanley Wagner
Curtis C. Harlin Jr
Joe Gifford
Drury Spencer
Joyce Miller
Oliver Parker
John Cooper
Sara Boswell
H. B. Yagel
Ken Johnson
William C. Dunlap
Vanoss Alumni Banquet Draws 125 Attendees
The 16th Vanoss Alumni Banquet at Vanoss High School drew 125 attendees with the theme The Old South Reunion. Tina Cosby chaired decorating. Rev Don Newby was elected president for 1971 with Kenneth Stanfield as vice president and officers Martha Love Glendal Briggs Lavona Jones.
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Vanoss
Vanoss High School
Old South Reunion
Tina Cosby
Don Newby
Union Hill Baptist Church
Kenneth Stanfield
Martha Love
Glendal Briggs
Lavona Jones
Billy Ashley
Leonard McGeehee
Stockton
Calif
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Ebenezer
Hugo
Jack Fork
China
Japan
Hawaii
Jesus Christ
Supreme Court
State Welfare Department
Jim Caruthers
Curtiss Baker
John Bulman
O. J. Collins
Harvey Faust
James Harris
Don LaSalle
Willard Lee
Thomas
Caruthers
Roy Maxwell
Sheriff's Post
Kenneth Osborn
Welton Priest
Ernie Jones
Coy Young
FC Foundation
B. M
Mack” Welch
Pontotoc Red Cross
Hamilton
Bulova
Elgin
Gem Jewelers
W. Main
First National
First National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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