Lawmakers urged to keep Oklahoma Crime Commission intact
An editorial argues against abolishing the Oklahoma Crime Commission, noting it funds Lawton programs and federal crime-fighting aid. It warns removal would jeopardize millions in federal funds and local efforts, urging lawmakers to reconsider in favor of preserving the commission despite policy strings.
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Crime Commission
Oklahoma
Lawton
Commission
Public Defender’s Office
OCC
Quotations and quips from Peter’s book shown here
A columnist previews lines from Peter’s Quotations by Laurence J. Peter noting wit on religion art history and reading. The commentary cites Montaigne and a series of aphorisms about life work and society while teasing readers with playful insights.
Quotable Lines from Richard M Nixon on Censorship and Society
A compilation of aphorisms attributed to Richard M Nixon touching on censorship politics attitude and society. It includes comments on state control freedom of expression and human nature reflecting a 1960s 1970s public discourse context.
Ethical lines blur at Sarasota cancer prevention jamboree
A hush over the American Cancer Society event in Sarasota as scientists discuss a Vitamin A like substance to prevent cancer. Dr. Michael B. Sporn cautions no guarantees amid critics who worry about hype and funding influence.
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American Cancer Society
Sarasota
Fla
Michael B. Sporn
National Cancer Institute
Nixon and Carter faced with Taiwan policy shift
Buckley notes February Kraft claim that Nixon and Kissinger promised to scrap the Taiwan connection within years. He recalls Abplanalp warning Nixon could lose conservative support if he sells out Taiwan. Watergate delayed normalization and raised questions about Carter’s stance.
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United States
Joseph Kraft
Nixon
Kissinger
Peking
Taiwan
Kraft
Carter
Chou
China
Abplanalp
Barry Goldwater
Bob Abplanalo
Congress
Southeast Asia
Oklahoma reflections on politics health and media
The column questions the call for drug and pill based cancer prevention and criticizes the American Cancer Society and the Center for Disease Control for public relations tactics. It laments reliance on medical authorities and urges personal responsibility for health while noting dubious claims and media sensationalism about epidemics and quack cures.
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Pontiac
Mich
Atlanta Center
Joplin
Albuquerque
N.M
Oklahoma House Defeats Gasoline Tax Increase Plan
Lawmakers stopped a bill to switch Oklahoma gasoline tax from 6.58 cents per gallon to a price percentage, which would raise revenue as prices rise. Other revenue ideas linger, including a possible 2 percent sales tax increase for schools and a 39 mill cut to ad valorem taxes, while uncertainties over constitutionality remain.
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Oklahoma House of Representatives
Oklaho
Tough On Drug Pushers In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City and other population centers face a serious drug traffic problem. District Attorney Andy Coats says police investigation has become so tense that three of four drug purchases in Oklahoma County are by undercover agents. He vows no deferred sentences for drug sellers, declaring those offenders will go to jail.
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Hollywood
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Andy Coats
Coats
Oklahoma
Coun
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James Buckley
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Buckley
Stan Karnow
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Henry Kissinger
William Rogers
Charlie McCarthy
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William F. Buckley Jr
Robert Abplanalp
Gene Howard
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Howard
Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
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