Sill Man Draws Fine Jail Term Faces New Count
Fort Sillman Elgie Owen Simmons aged 50 pleaded guilty in Special Sessions to driving while intoxicated receiving a 150 fine and 10 days in jail and was ordered to a preliminary hearing on a felony count of leaving the scene of a personal injury crash. He was scheduled for overseas duty April 20.
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Kennedy Hesitates on Punitive Steel Price Move
The administration weighs opposing a broad steel price rise linked to a wider inflation fight. Meetings with top officials, cautious industry reaction, and doubts about stickiness amid slack demand shape the debate over modernizing and competing costs.
Thresher Loss Confirmed Admiral Says No Radiation Threat
Admiral Anderson announced the Thresher is lost with no radiation danger to shipping lanes. A naval court will probe for sabotage or possible Russian involvement while Trieste may be used to aid deep-water search. Nine officers and 16 enlisted plus 17 civilians were aboard. the sub was built for deep dives near 8400 feet.
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Old Bari custom strange ritual over aging ox
In Bari practice a man must kill his favorite ox when old. Friends eat the flesh and the owner grieves in his hut. Meanwhile many buildings at the American Museum of Natural History in New York obscure the original cornerstone laid by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1874.
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Lawton High Names April Students of the Month
Three seniors and a junior at Lawton High were named Students of the Month for April. Gloria Gould leads Latin and NHS among others and will speak at commencement. Erica Bjugstad serves as Spanish Honor Society president and will attend St Olaf College. Bob Stephens presides Hi Y and plans OU study in journalism and business. Jerry Porter, a junior, was honored as a stalwart Hi Y leader and delegate to state conventions.
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St. Olaf College
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Planning Meeting On Courthouse Lawn Tonight
Opponents and supporters of county planning gather for a public meeting at 7 30 p m on the courthouse lawn. The event involves the county board of commissioners the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and the city council as invited attendees.
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Deep Submarine Drill Below Tested Hull Depth
The crew drills in waters deeper than the hull was tested for while the captain orders quiet patrol and ultraquiet postures. The submarine endures extreme pressure causing rapid influx through valves and fittings as compartments flood and the vessel sinks to the ocean bottom.
Sergeant Rites Set Saturday for New Army Battalion
The 5th Missile Battalion of the 73rd Artillery will be organized as the Army’s fourth Sergeant battalion at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lucas Field. Brig. Gen. Robert H. Safford and Col. Joel F. Thomason will review officers and Gen. Safford will present colors to Col. Thomason, who will pass them to Col. Drozd. The unit joins the 9th Field Artillery Missile Group, birthplace of all Army Sergeant units.
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Eight Individuals Charged With Traffic Offenses
The county attorney filed traffic charges against eight persons at the request of highway patrol. Ram sey and Alison face reckless driving charges. Alison allegedly drove a vehicle on a county road that overturned twice. Other defendants include Camp for improperly registered vehicle and Adams and Petty for speeding at night. Hill, Roberts, and Everhart charged with operating an overweight vehicle despite a special permit.
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Ray Omar Alison
Rt. 2
Lawton
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Calvin Lee Camp
Oklahoma
James Sherman Adams
Billie Jo Petty
Joe Hill
Oklahoma City
Herbert F. Roberts
Jesse C. Everhart
Tulsa
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Maundy Thursday Pageant Set by United Scottish Rite
The United Scottish Rite society presents its second annual Maundy Thursday pageant at 8 p.m. in McMahon auditorium. The public performance features a "Breaking of the Bread" ceremony and three tableaus. All Masons are asked to wear Scottish Rite caps.
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Contamination Assessment Of Deep Ocean Nuclear Reactor
An expert outlines that if a reactor remains intact at ocean depth the surrounding high pressure would cool the core and limit melting. Leakage would be diluted by seawater. a broken submarine would pose even less hazard as chunks dilute radioactivity. Automatic shutdown features likely prevented further fission after trouble.
Costa Rica Compared to Switzerland of the Americas
Costa Rica has been described as the Switzerland of the Americas reflecting its mountainous landscape and peaceful traditions in regional commentary.
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