Winters Testifies In Fraud Trial In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City state treasurer Leo Winters prepares to testify in his second federal mail fraud trial. Prosecutors and defense expect cross examination by U S Attorney William Burket and a jury of 12. The case ties to former public relations man Ross Cummings, once indicted but dismissed, with prior testimony detailing Winters personal finances and fund raising.
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Severe storms force Stillwater residents from homes
About 150 Stillwater families evacuated as Boomer Creek rose after nearly four inches of rain. nationwide storms spawned 60 mph winds hail and tornadoes across central Oklahoma injuring four in Oklahoma City and causing property damage in several counties.
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Gulf Oil Stations Seized By Peru in Expropriation
Peru's military government expropriated Gulf Oil Corp stations, giving PetroPeru a monopoly on marketing petroleum. Gulf, which has five of the 13 Gulf-branded stations, also sells crude and lubricants to private firms and the government. No compensation was mentioned.
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Sadat Aims to Keep Syria Iraq From Breaking Ties
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat tours the region visiting Baghdad and Damascus to avert a rupture in Syria Iraq relations over Euphrates water rights. Tensions rise as Syria closes offices and expels Iraqi staff while Iraq accuses Damascus of violations.
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Lake View Nursing Home Closed for Fire Hazard in Eufaula
The Lake View Nursing Home in Eufaula was shut by the state Fire Marshal as a fire hazard. Twenty three residents were relocated: thirteen to local facilities and ten to McAlester or relatives. Fire damage totaled twenty thousand dollars from an April 5 incident. Owner Myrtle Strugo criticized short notice. officials cited communication issues.
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May Day on Wall Street Signals New Price Competition
Wall Street eyes May 1 as fixed commissions end after two centuries. The SEC abolished fixed charges to let investors shop for lowest prices and services. Analysts urge caution on how many NYSE firms survive while institutions dominate trading.
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Amtrak's Paul Reistrup Leads Effort to Speed Nation
Amtrak president Paul Reistrup, in his second month, tours the system from 30th Street Station and vows faster, safer trains. He cites track wear, generator failures, and vandalism as speed barriers while pressing Congress for track rebuilding and avoiding fare hikes to retain riders.
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Deer Overpopulation and Deaths Plague Presque Isle Park
In Presque Isle State Park Erie Pennsylvania deer die in large numbers due to overpopulation starvation and disease. Park protectors have used hypodermic darts to drug 127 deer for relocation while noting many succumbed to weakness under sedation. The peninsula hosts no hunters or natural predators drawing many visitors.
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Ada Hobos Plan Leisure Camping With Motor Homes
Ada Hobos a 36 member group affiliated with the National Hikers and Campers Association lease 40 acres near Byrd's Mill spring for monthly camps and regional trips. Bill and Marlena Lee lead the retired group which favors leisure living over roughing it with motor homes and travel trailers.
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HUD Grants Ada Nod for City Hiring Plan
The Department of Housing and Urban Development tentatively approved Ada’s affirmative action hiring program on Tuesday after minor plan changes. HUD funding of 337000 in Community Development aid hinges on final approval, with Dick Stephenson of Ada Urban Renewal Authority presenting the plan.
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Monay
First Rain Slippery After Dry Spells Warns Goodyear
Akron based Goodyear Motor Sports Club cautions drivers when rain first hits after a dry period oil on highways mixes with water making roads slick as ice. If heavy rain lasts about 20 minutes the oil washes away but until then drivers should reduce speeds and avoid sharp braking or turning.
Secret LEIU Data Bank Tracks 18 905 Names Nationwide
The Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit using 1.3 million federal funds maintains the Interstate Organized Crime Index with 18 905 names. LEIU gathers data on organized crime and some officials fear it also records political dissenters and curious civilians. The IOСI, housed in the California Department of Justice, stems from LEAA grants aimed at crime control.
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