Oklahoma Senate Leader Sees Lawyer-Legislator Bill Passage
Senate President Pro Tem Gene Howard predicted passage this session of a bill barring lawyer-legislators from appearing as paid attorneys before state boards. He noted a dinner with House and Senate leaders showed broad support and cited other bills like natural gas tax revision and auto tag reform, while warning retirement funds need about $800 million more in reserves.
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Pageant Sees Donations and Records Amid Winds
The Fort Sill pageant faced gusty winds of 17 knots with 24 knot gusts as it continued amid several small fires. The Comanche County Red Cross treated 32 attendees for minor injuries and welcomed a new Disaster Van valued at about 6000 dollars. Wes Miller noted donations at the gates and the Lawton Jaycees tallied about 700 dollars from food stands. Since its start, roughly 136 993 people have attended, with crowds ranging from 1 700 in 1970 to 32 675 in 1973.
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Elks Lodge
Lawton Jaycees
Bob Stueven
Equipment to Mark Valuables Available in Comanche County
Comanche County sheriff's office offers a national program to mark valuables with a unique number for recovery. Four electric engravers three heavy duty stamps and diamond point pens are available to loan for 24 hours. Residents can apply for identification numbers and check out equipment weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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City Woman To Go To National Meeting
Joyce Hennessee president of the Comanche County United Cerebral Palsy Association will attend the national conference in Washington D C April 21 through 23 The meeting focuses on federal programs for the handicapped and their impact on 750 000 Americans with cerebral palsy The Washington Hilton hosts the event The awards dinner will honor Bob Hope with the UCP top volunteer award and present research and technology awards to leading scientists
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Health Meeting Slated On Goals For OHSA Council
The sub-area council of the Oklahoma Health Systems Agency will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Great Plains Area Vo-Tech School to discuss an official goals statement to be submitted to the state OHSA board and a tentative set of state health care priorities. The 30 member council includes representatives from a 12 county area.
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Mapam Votes to Stay in Labor Coalition in Israel
Israel's Mapam faction narrowly voted 159 to 115 to remain in the Labor-led coalition after Rabin's resignation sparked turmoil. Labor finalized its 120 seat slate with Peres at the top, while Likud sought alliances with Ariel Sharon to bolster support.
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Allen
Adolfo Molina Orantes
Israel
Asher Ben-Nathan
Washington
Carter Administration
Ben-Nathan
Road Access Plan Draws Opposition By The Constitution Staff
Comanche County commissioners oppose limited access on roads planned for the Goodyear plant area and urge the city to replace it with access control. They favor at least county road access and note problems from limited access on U S 62 and Cache Road. They approve architect talks for Marie Detty Youth Services Center remodeling to separate juveniles and offenders, aligning with federal guidelines, with fees only if plans are used.
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Coast Guard Seizes Vessel Over Herring Overage
The Coast Guard reports a ship exceeded its river herring quota by about 3 500 pounds, with four tons aboard equal to 1 2 percent of the catch. LT CMDR Thomas Nunes calls it a gross violation as investigations continue. Violations under the 1976 act risk ship forfeiture and equipment loss, with civil penalties up to 25 000 per violation.
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Weyerhaeuser Cleared On Oklahoma Clear-Cutting Probe
State officials tentatively exonerate Weyerhaeuser in southeastern Oklahoma after an investigation into clear-cutting practices. Gov. Boren ordered the study. initial findings show responsible management and replanting plans.
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LeFlore
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Cameron Hosts Oklahoma Student Chemistry Meeting
Cameron University hosts the 12th annual American Chemical Society Student Affiliate Meeting in the Shepler Center mezzanine with about 60 attendees. Seventeen papers are presented by students from Cameron and regional universities, including Carl Engelman and Alice Dunham.
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Shepler Center
Southwestern State
Tulsa
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University of Oklahoma
Cameron
Carl Engelman
Alice Dunham
Kathy Shemek
Theodore Snider
Elizabeth Nalley
Rod O’conner
Texas A&m University
O’connor
UAW Strike Settlements Reach Local Level At Auto Plant
In New Haven Michigan about 600 workers at an independent foundry, part of UAW Local 429, continue a strike begun April 1 over relief time in pouring areas. Union and company officials say a settlement may be near addressing relief time wage and pension benefits at the plant that makes car and truck engines.
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New Haven
Mich
Robert Moses
Water bills trigger restoration of service in Medicine Park
Water payments were up to date for one resident, but the Public Works Authority moved to restore water and sewage after a deposit was paid. Ms. Cable said landlords were responsible for bills, and Ms. Gee received service back after the deposit cleared. Three other homes had water cut off, with limited restoration.
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New Wrinkles Save Gas In Prune Drying Tunnels
In Fort Washington Pennsylvania researchers using a Honeywell recorder found that ten percent of the natural gas used to dry California prune crops leaks from drying tunnels. They estimate saving 273 million cubic feet of gas this drying season by plugging the leaks.
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Fort Washington
California
Honeywell
Stereotype Invented by Ged in Scotland 1725
The stereotype was created by William Ged in Scotland in 1725, marking an early development in metalworking and printing technology. Ged devised a process to produce a single impression from a matrix, enabling repeated casts for multiple copies. This innovation influenced subsequent printing and typography practices.
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Scotland
Prices Up At Lawton Breast X Ray Clinic
Inflation prompts a $5 price hike at the Lawton Breast X Ray Clinic. The mammogram now costs $20, while other state locations charge about $55. The clinic sits in the City County Health Department at 1010 S Sheridan. The piece notes yearly X rays for women over 40 or high risk.
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Hanska
S. Sheridan
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