Tax Issue Could Make Campaign Liv ely
Oklahoma voters face a sparse issue slate before the November general election. Democrats view candidate apathy as a problem, while Republicans fear waning party loyalty. The American Party appears as a minor bid, while drug control, tax revenue, and state services dominate voter concerns. Governor Barnett vs David Hall looms as tax impact decides the race.
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Oklahoma
George Wallace
David Hail
Pontotoc County
Immunity in Slander Cases for Lawmakers and Officials
A discussion of absolute and relative immunity for lawmakers and government officials. Judges and legislators have protection when acting in office, but lower level officials may be liable for slander, with courts weighing public function against individual reputation.
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Lawmaker
Peng
Rearson
Victom
States join Oklahoma in mammoth antitrust suit
New York and several states including New York City joined Oklahoma in a federal suit against Chrysler General Motors and Ford. The states allege a conspiracy to stop state government fleet sales at reduced prices and seek to force continued discounts to states.
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New York
New York City
Oklahoma
Chrysler
General Motors
Ford
G.T. Blankenship
Fire department douses car fire in Stockton area
Wednesday morning firefighters controlled a car blaze linked to a backfire at the carburetor. The incident involved Larry Stevens near Mein and Stockton, with no injuries reported.
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Larry Stevens
Mein and
Stockton
Weather forecasts and the danger of percentages
A column criticizes new forecasting phrases used by the Weather Bureau and media. It argues that percentage forecasts like ten or sixty percent spread over wide areas mislead the public, calling such language deceitful and cowardly while noting storm warnings save lives.
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Pontotoc County
Weather Bureau
Werang
Kentucky
the Nazarené Preacher
Marriages and Divorces Reported in Briefs
Clyde Alan Beaty of Bridgeport Texas wed Loretta Lois Thomas of Keota. Mona B Coventon divorced Harland W Coventon. Bill Murray and wife Joyce used a 37 ton truck to relocate their newly bought home, a 140 ton former railroad station, to a new site in Castle Rock Colorado.
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Clyde Alan Beaty
Bridgeport
Tex
Loretta Lois Thomaas
Keota
Castle Rock
Colo
Bill Murray
Joyce
Earthquake Risk Analysis Offered by SoCal Firm
A C Martin and Associates of Los Angeles markets an earthquake risk analysis for older buildings. The service estimates damage probability at intensities, identifies vulnerable areas, and projects repair costs, potentially enabling affordable earthquake insurance where carriers currently refuse or charge high premiums.
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Los Angeles
Southern
California
A.C. Martin & Associates
Belief and purpose in uncertain times
Questioning whether the content of belief matters more than belief itself, and exploring what constitutes genuine conviction. The fragment hints at a search for meaning and perhaps a call for personal clarity amid confusion.
Strayed Sages and Moral Musings in a Fragment
A collage of quotes, sermons, jokes, and reflections on belief, ethics, and daily conduct. It weighs religious plurality, courage, kindness, and personal responsibility with anecdotes about rent trouble, salary requests, and campus life. The piece contrasts Christ centrality with other faiths and ends with motivational lines about mindset.
Joe Don Hood Returns Home After Surgery
Joe LON nupu, Tyee, wil Bon of Mr. and Mrs. Don Hood of Ada, has returned home from an Oklahoma City hospital. He underwent delicate brain surgery in September and spent two weeks in intensive care at St. Anthony's Hospital after cyst removal. A special fund to defray costs remains in effect in Ada through local businesses and the school superintendent’s office for contributions.
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Joe Lon Nupu
Tyee
Wil Bon
Don Hood
Ada
Oklahoma City
St. Anthony's Hospital
Ada area names appear in fragmented public notices
Fragmented OCR mentions include Johnny Keith Boyles Ada to Brenda Sutton Ada and others like Larry Harder Vanessa Anne 35 LP student Carolyn Hillikson Ada Kenwood School and Ada High teacher and coach Padberg Ada East Central public information office lists Susan Piliman Ada.
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Johnny Keith Boyles
Ada
Brenda Gail Sutton
Larry Dean Harder
Vaness
Anne
Carolyn Lee Hillikson
Kenwood School
Ada High
Mee
Fire crew called to smoke at 153h Nancy Drive
Firemen responded to the Ronnie Stiles residence on Tuesday afternoon after smoke filled the home from an ant in the central heating unit. No fire was found.
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Ronnie Stiles
Nancy Drive
Ant
Police Study Burglary Case
Police investigated a daylight burglary on Tuesday between 1 10 and 5 pm. Maxine Stolt of 824 H Main reported entry through an unlocked rear door and theft of 28 dollars in cash and a carton of cigarettes. The wallet with the cash was found at the end of the garage.
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Maxine Stolt
H. Main
Galley-Wanting Around the County Weekend Guests
Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Nickell included Rosco Stonecypher of Coalgate and Bessie Van Horn with Randell of Daits Texas. Visits to Haldenville General Hospital by Mrs. Esther Roger and others followed. Allen FFA boys from Muskogee judged livestock with a large group listed by name.
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H. C. Nickell
Rosco Stonecypher
Coalgate
Bessie Van‘horn
Vinama Randell
Daits
Tex
Stonecyphers
Randell
Esther Roger
Haldenville General Hospital
Te Allen Ffa
Muskogee
Walter Young
Delton Royer
Steve Spitler
Doug Beck
David Baker
Dale Boyd
Terry Blankenship
Buddy Thompson
Randy Shires
Dann Holder
Jack Wofford
Bill Stephens
Ferlon Taylor
Dean Butler
Kenny Cundiff
Local Social News and Obituaries In Anadarko Area
Anadarko and surrounding towns show a busy week with visitors and funeral attendances. Many residents and relatives frequent churches, hospitals, and nursing homes. Notable items include Dr. Cowling funeral attendance, hospital discharges at Valley View, and revival services at Ross Baptist Church led by evangelist Morris Memorial.
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Dave Kelley
Morris Memorial Baptist Church
the Ross Baptist Church
Rick Johnston
Family marks 350 years with oil company
A Tulsa area feature profiles the Lee and related families tied to Standard Oil Indiana and Pan American Petroleum, noting 351 years of combined service and five current employees across Fort Worth Dallas and New Orleans divisions. It highlights long tenure across generations, including Homer and Harold Lee, Raymond Lee, Buck Goodson, and others, plus relatives in Tulsa and Enid.
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Tulsa
APJ
Henry J. Lee
Ohio
Missouri
Indiana Standard
Kansas City
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Pan Amer
Marvin Lee
Doug
Jerry
Howard Wilbur Friday
Pan American
Fort Worth
Fex
New Orleans
Homer
Harold Lee
Hormer
The
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Harold
Raymond Lee
Buck Goodson
Okeene
Okla
Virginia Lee
Luther Gee
Superior
Harold Lee Jr
Mis
Navy
Japan
Homer James Lee II
General Office
Vance Air Force Base
Enid
Jim
University of Tulsa
Frank Lee
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Oleta Bryant
Tim Kelley
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Jan Francis Nursing Home
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Durant Hospital
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Wewoka
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Charles Floyd
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Presidents Council Club
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