Congress debates Vietnam aid and evacuation plans
Lawmakers weigh steps to limit U S withdrawal options in Vietnam with evacuation funding and arms aid packages. House panels back aid totaling about 165 million in arms and similar humanitarian funds, while discussions consider using troops only for securing evacuation landing zones if needed.
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Senate
House International Relations Co
House Appropriations Committee
Ford
Army
Frederick C. Weyand
South Vietnam
Case
Rhodes
House
Saigon
Executive Branch
Indochina
House Armed Service Committee
Samuel S. Stratton
D-N.y
Patrol Cars Use Of American Motors In Lawton Increases
Green notes police cars face tougher use and parts delays as new vehicles wear bearings faster. Officials say higher patrol mileage boosts surveillance as Lawton shifts from eight to ten district coverage this year.
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American Motors Vehicles
Green
Lawton
State considers lower average tax assessment target
Howard said Boren proposed a state wide average assessment percentage under 35 percent of fair cash value. He floated gradual equalization with possible legislative use of alternative taxing powers in counties where assessments drop to compensate for lost revenue.
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Howard
Boren
Fire Reports From Storms In Various Locations
Lowton Fire Department logs list times and sites of cor fires after storms. Entries include 12:50 p.m. 2238 Polfard cor fire and 1:07 p.m. 1400 block of South Sheridan cor fire.
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Lowton Fire Department
Polfard
Cor
South
Sheridon
Hoover
Novee
Old Library Meeting Set at City Hall
The City Hall Post Office Trust Authority schedules a 9 a.m. Thursday meeting in City Hall to discuss the future of the Carnegie Library at Fifth and B Avenue. Councilman Wayne Smith urges citizen input as the authority weighs razing the building for post office expansion or converting it into a community arts center.
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City Hall Post Office Trust Authority
City Hall
Carnegie Library
Fifth and
B Avenue
Wayne Smith
Smith
Postal Service
Post Office
Andrew Carnegie
Lawton Public Library
Fourth Avenue
Council backs funding for transit with public hearing set
The city council approved matching a federal grant for a proposed mass transit system and set a public hearing for April 29. They paid engineer D Henry Jones 55000 for work on the industrial park water system while staff push for written change proposals.
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Glascock
D. Henry Jones
Jones
Mike Johnson
State grain and produce prices reported by Oklahoma City
The State Department of Agriculture released today prices for grain. Wheat prices ranged from 3.23 to 3.78 per bushel with variations across towns including Altus Hobart and Pauls Valley at 3.23, El Reno Geary and Kingfisher at 3.28, and Gulf at 3.78.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture
Afton
Altus
Hobart
Mancheser
Pauls Valley
Keyes
Liberal
Perryton
Clinton
el Reno
Geary
Kingfisher
Medford
Okeene
Ponca City
Temple
Watonga
Weatherford
Yukon
Gulf
Comanche County Improvement Foundation to Nominate Directors
Public meeting scheduled April 24 at 7 00 PM at Chattanooga School to nominate candidates for the Comanche County Improvement Foundation Inc Board of Directors. Election set April 25 at Coalpsocoee School from 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM.
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Lawton Constitution
Comanche County Improvement Foundation, Inc
Chattanooga
Comanche County Improvement Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
S* Coalpsocee School
Cameron University cafeteria faces higher food costs and cuts
Cameron University cafeteria director Allison says a 225 percent rise in costs over the past year hits budgets hard. He notes wholesale meat deals help, but most items come from Oklahoma City Dallas and Wichita Falls. The operation runs on a $422000 annual budget and returns profits to fund the Shepler Center bond.
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FAA
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Allison's
Food Services
Cameron University
Shepler Center
Cameron
Shepler Complex
Allison Allison
College
University Food Service
St. Louis
Cameron's
New Harmony's Minerva Society Founded in 1859
In New Harmony Indiana a women's club formed the Minerva Society under Pope Owen Fauntleroy with a written constitution. The society's stated goal was the self development and mental cultivation of New Harmony's young ladies.
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NEW Harmony, Ind
Ica
Minerva Society
Pope Owen Fauntleroy
New Harmony
Arafat Absence Clouds Riyadh Session Amid Middle East Talks
Palestinian sources say Yasir Arafat did not attend the Riyadh session as Iran’s agency notes Sadat’s Tehran visit planned for Wednesday. Ford told CBS there are three options for Kissinger shuttle diplomacy or Geneva talks while a technical committee weighs Syria Iraq water disputes. Iraq warns of danger to over 3 million lives as Syria seeks half of 29 billion cubic meters despite Baghdad’s claim of two thirds.
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Riyadh
Sadat
Tehran
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Ford
CBS
Kissinger
Middle East
United States
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Israel
Arab League
Cairo
Euphrates River
Iraq
Evacuation from Saigon Expected as Thieu Plans Unclear
Refugees aboard C141 and C130 cargo planes totaling about 3900 are to land at 30 to 45 minute intervals, lifting total evacuations from South Vietnam to 6500 since April 4. Thieu plans unsettled. rumors spread he and his wife may flee to Taiwan. Huong, 71, arrives at the palace and meets generals while Duong Minh calls for a new, popular leadership.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Thieu
Tan Son Nhut
Taiwan
Tran van Huong
Duong van “Big Minh
Huong
Price trends show mixed declines and modest rises in early 1975
Consumer prices eased for meat poultry fish and fresh vegetables in February while milk flour and bread also fell. Nonfood items rose slightly but below earlier monthly gains. services costs edged up. Gasoline moved higher in March and earnings rose little after inflation.
Maine's Rugged Coast Exposed Shoreline Stretch
Maine's coast runs from Calais to Kittery with a 228 mile direct line, expanding to 3478 miles of rough shoreline. The terrain features a rugged Atlantic edge along the entire stretch, highlighting Maine's exposed maritime landscape.
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Maine
Calais
Kittery
New Hampshire Line
Parents Held In City Jail In Child Abuse Investigation
A 19 year old Fort Sill soldier and his 20 year old wife were jailed on child abuse charges after police reported their 17 month old son had severe injuries and was in critical condition at Reynolds Army Hospital. The infant arrived at the emergency room with bruises and a possible brain bleed after a seizure. Det. Sgt Pat Vickers said the investigation continues with medical reports pending. The couple were taken into custody around 9 am today.
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Fort Sill
City
Reynolds Army Hospital
Reynolds
Pat Vickers
City Police
Benefit Powwow Set At Anadarko
A benefit powwow to raise funds for rations for campers at the American Indian Exposition will start at 6 p m Saturday at the Indian City dance ground in Anadarko. Willie Hail serves as master of ceremonies with Joe Attockine as arena director and a roster including Star Hawk Society gourd dancers Ralph Kotay Leonard Cozad Sr Woogie Watchetaker Deanna Harragarra and Kenneth Goodeagle in leading roles.
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Anadarko
Indian City Dance Ground
Willie Hail
Joe Attockine
Star Hawk Society
Ralph Kotay
Leonard Cozad Sr
Woogie Watchetaker
Deanna Harragarra
Kenneth Goodeagle
Salvation Army Has Operated Since 1865
The Salvation Army has conducted its charitable work since 1865, establishing a long history of aid, shelter, and community services across multiple regions and generations.
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Salvation Army
Death Investigated In City Man Found In Apartment
Police continue to investigate the death of 32 year old Charles Harrison found in his Gore apartment. Det Lt Don Cunningham says preliminary cause is natural but autopsy results from Lawton and Oklahoma City are pending.
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Gore
Charles Harrison
Chateau DeVille
Mental Health Department
Don Cunningham
Oklahoma City
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