Oklahoma Badman To Join Buddies In State Cemetery
Oklahoma badman Elmer McCurdy, identified by forensic experts, to be buried with other outlaws in a state Boot Hill cemetery. McCurdy, killed by a sheriff's posse in 1911 after a train robbery, was once displayed in sideshows and later found in Long Beach. Burial planned by Guthrie officials in a city plot with other notorious figures.
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Los Angeles
Elmer McCurdy
Oklahoma Boot Hill
Long Beach
McCurdy
Oklahoma
Clyde Snow
Oklahoma City
Judy Suchey
Nu-Pike
I Snow
Oklahoma Territorial Museum
Guthrie
Snow
Fred Olds
The
Oklahoma Historical Society
Colorado
Olds
Texas
Ralph MecCalmont
Boot Hill
Oklahoma lawmaker warns on wildlife funds cut
Ward says reduced Wildlife Department fees would curb services and voters will know who made the cut. Waid states the committee is honest but has not been confirmed and is no longer a candidate as Boren must nominate another for the post.
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Wildlife Department
Ward
Philosphy
Waid
Boren
FDA moves to ban saccharin as food additive
Kennedy says animal cancer studies show saccharin is unsafe for continued use in foods. FDA declares intent to ban saccharin under a cancer standard, while debates Delaney amendment and calls for possible drug classification for diabetics.
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FDA
Kennedy
Sherwin Gardner
Gardner
Carter Calls for Cooperation Over Terrorism Threats
The remarks emphasize that terrorism must be addressed with cross regional cooperation and challenge old diplomacy. He asserts the well being of peoples depends on joint actions and that such issues will occupy a growing role in future deliberations.
Housing Authority Meeting Notice for Comanche Indian Tribe
The Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe of Oklahoma announces a regular meeting scheduled for April 18, 1977, at 7 30 P M at the housing authority office north of City Lawton Oklahoma. Executive Director Jerree L Toyebo.
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Lawton Constitution
Lawton Morning Press
Housing Authority OF the
Comanche Indian Tribe OF Oklahoma
Housing Authority
City
Lawton
Oklahoma
City Hall
Suspected Thieves Chased to Lawton by Marlow Man
Clarence Pete Boles chased two suspects in a Marlow incident along SH 7 to Lawton where law enforcement stopped the vehicle. Deputies arrested two men, 21 and 23, on grand larceny, possession of stolen property and marijuana charges. One suspect faced DWI and a Georgia felony warrant, with prosecuting at Stephens County and Comanche County authorities.
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Marlow
Lawton
Clarence
Pete
Boles
REACT
C. Graikowski
Comanche County
Lee Askins
Nolan Hackler
Hackler
Stephens County
Decateur
North Korea Tank Build-Up Near Demilitarized Zone Alarms U.S.
U.S. officials note a recent North Korean tank strength increase and greater armor concentration within about 30 miles of the demilitarized zone while missiles moved from the main defense line six years ago to South Korea. The U.S. division remains in a key position to shield Seoul in case of northern invasion.
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U.S
Seoul
Self-serve gas grows as dealers shift pumps
The Federal Energy Administration reports self-service pumps rose from 6.2 percent to 36 percent over two years. The shift accelerates as car owners pump themselves and pay lower prices, signaling a broader move toward DIY fueling.
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Federal Energy Administration
Funeral for Sgt J C Jacobs Held at Fort Sill
Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Friday at Lawton Ritter Dalton for Sgt J C Jacobs 32 of 2522 H who died of an apparent heart attack at Fort Sill. Burial with military honors at Post Cemetery Fort Sill. Jacobs born Sept 30 1944 in Owasso married Feb 22 1976 in Lawton to Louisa Diaz. He was a Vietnam veteran and member of Btry C Staff and Faculty Bn Field Artillery School. Survivors include his wife, a daughter Robin, his mother in Tulsa and a sister in California.
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J.C. Jack R. Jacobs
Fort Sill
Lawton-Ritter-Dalton Funeral Home
Post Cemetery
Sgt. Jacobs
Owasso
Louisa Diaz
Lawton
Btry. C
Field Artillery School
Robin
Watts
Tulsa
California
Collapse Of Scaffold Breaks Lawton Man's Leg
A 52 year old Lawton man, D C Bone, fractured his right lower leg when a scaffold collapsed at a 7 11 Store under construction near Sheridan and E. He received first aid at the scene and was taken to Comanche County Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
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Lawton
D.C. Bone
Meadowbrook Drive
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Kirk
Sheridan and
Bone
Memorial
Bellmon critiques Carter energy plan and praises Tinker radar base
Bellmon says Carter energy proposals must be issued in final form and stresses the need to enhance production and remove price restraints. He criticizes the parts he has heard for not emphasizing that goal. He toured an advanced radar aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base and regarded Tinker as the new aircraft's headquarters.
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Carter
Bellmon
Tinker Air Force Base
Tinker
Burkburnett Man Denies Marijuana Possession Charge
An 18 year old from Burkburnett Texas pleaded not guilty in federal court to a marijuana possession count. Lawrence David Phillips was arrested last week at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge by refuges officers with two bags of suspected marijuana. He waived jury trial and will be tried by U S Magistrate Sam Joyner on the charge. Conviction could bring up to one year in prison and or a 500 dollar fine. He remains free on a 350 dollar cash bond.
Carter Drops Rebates as Stimulus Plan Faces Change
President Carter withdraws the $10 billion rebate element of his $31 billion stimulus plan amid mixed advice from Treasury and Budget chiefs. The move aims to ease congressional passage as Republicans press for a permanent tax cut and lawmakers debate water project cuts.
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Robert Giaimo
House Budget Committee
Senate
Giamo
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Senate Finance Committee
Joint Taxation Committee
Bert Lance
Blumenthal
Lance
Los Angeles Times
Carter
Burns
Treasury
Congress
House
Plains
Harry Byrd
Ind.Va
Lab workers honored in National Medical Laboratory Week
Lawton and Fort Sill medical laboratory technicians join National Medical Laboratory Week to recognize professionals who aid diagnosis treatment study and prevention of disease. More than 100 people work in Lawton area. the local American Society of Medical Technicians District Six leads with George Ford as president.
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Lawton
Fort Sill
National Medical Laboratory
American Society of Medical Technicians
George Ford
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