Leaders Sign Security Pact Affirming Europe Divisions
The nonbinding accord pledges civil liberties and East West information exchange among signatories, with Kissinger calling Brezhnev's speech moderate though ambiguous and Ford urging a two way detente. Western nations pressed for human rights as talks in Helsinki and Geneva shaped the accord.
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Europe
Henry A. Kissinger
Brezhnev
Soviet Union
Kissinger
Breshnev
United States
Ford
Helsinki
Geneva
Downtown Glenn Term Ends July 31
Downtown Glenn’s term expires July 31. Greb says he will rely on staff and other members to review the urban renewal program’s direction. He stresses a collaborative approach and aims to move quickly to improve the community.
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Glenn
Greb
Subscription Rates For Short Term Plans
The notice lists monthly subscription prices with annual equivalents noting 3.85 and 2.85 figures for certain periods and 2.25 and 3.25 for others. It specifies monthly rates for subscriptions under one year.
Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe Meeting Notice
The Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe of Oklahoma announces a regular meeting on Monday August 4 1975 at 7 30 PM at the Housing Authority Office north of City Lawton Oklahoma.
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Lawton
Morning Press
Comanche Indian Tribe OF Oklahoma
Housing Authority
City
Okla
Labor Department reports unemployment rate revisions and teen gains
The Labor Department revised unemployment figures citing statistical quirks from seasonal adjustments. Three month average unemployment through June was 8.9 percent with July yearly comparisons showing teens and women making gains, married men modestly rising, and black unemployment easing from May levels. Black teen unemployment fell from 41.6 percent in March 1975 to 33.5 percent in July.
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Labor Department
Gunmen Take Hostages Then Leave Store
Hostages were released as gunmen escorted them from the store. Police, warned by a co manager, surrounded the building within minutes. Moseley at the television station said the three hostages are safe though shaken. Robbers threaten to kill co manager Ron Miller while other hostages Jack Linn and Gary Stone stayed nearby. Captain Marvin Maxwell and detectives spoke with the gunmen multiple times.
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Moseley
Ron Miller
Jack Linn
Gary Stone
Marvin Maxwell
Health department struggles with fly and mosquito control
Green notes sanitation issues persist after pickups as two fogging machines are limited. One needs repair while the other operates evenings to midnight with little wind. Fogging targets streets, ball parks, and lots with high weeds. malathion pellets are planted in ponds to curb mosquitos. Warm weather worsens the fly problem. Swat The Fly is labeled the first preventive health measure.
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Green
Health Department
Ball Park
Gore Boulevard project delayed by rain on site
Construction on Gore Boulevard halted after heavy rains soaked the excavation. Floyd Freeman of Freeman Inc says only 88 days suitable for work since January 14, with more than 60 percent of the job completed. If dry weather returns, crews will resume Monday.
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Gore Boulevard
Floyd Freeman
Freeman, Inc
Freeman
Lawton Parade and Rodeo Highlight City Anniversary
The parade will run west on D Avenue from Rail road to Sixth and turn north to C Avenue before returning to Railroad. Fort Sill's 77th Army Band and Half-Section join the festivities. The Chamber awards top four floats and riding clubs may join the grand entry. A dawn breakfast and memorial service mark Lawton's 74th founding anniversary on Aug. 6, 1901.
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C Avenue
Fort Sill
77Th Army Band
Chamber of Commerce
LO Ranch
Museum of the Great Plains
Lawton
Workers Demand Union Recognition Delays City Checks
City council convened in a special session to review legal research on municipal worker union recognition. About 100 workers and families gathered as Joe Green, spokesman, reaffirmed the demand for recognition and said the workers would withhold returning until it is granted. The city attorney advised that the city is not legally bound to recognize unions.
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Green
Joe Green
Jerry Cade
Fredrick Chenault
Cade
Chenault
Norma Roberts
Don van Meter
John Thomson
Thomson
Council
National Guard
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Lawton
Pound Down LONDON as dollar strengthens world markets
The pound hits a new low against the dollar at 2.1425 amid a rally in the dollar across Europe as U S economic recovery expectations grow. In Frankfurt and Zurich the dollar rose to 2.5748 and 2.7035 marks and francs respectively while London traders anticipate higher British rates to lure money home. The article notes labor unrest in Lawton Oklahoma with blue collar workers striking, several being terminated, some returning with police escort to handle emergency services.
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London
Frankfurt
Zurich
Doctor Removed From Army Medical Research Programs
Washington AP notes Dr. Van M. Sim, head of Edgewood Arsenal medical testing since 1956, is reassigned as a special adviser after an inquiry into reports he misused drugs decades ago. He goes on annual leave and is not due back until mid September.
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Washington
van M. Sim
Army
Sim
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
Edgewood
Oklahoma grain and produce prices from state markets
State Agriculture report lists current quotes for wheat barley and other staples in Oklahoma markets. Wheat ranges from 3.27 to 3.8749 per bushel with regional listings. barley 1.90 to 2.40. Milo 4.25 to 4.95. soybeans 5.27 to 5.87 per bushel. alfalfa 4.00 per ton. live roilers 29.44 pounds. eggs large 58 cents dozen and medium 47 cents.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture
Afton
Banner
Cliniton
el Reno
Geary
Kingfisher
Muskogee
Okeene
Pauls Valley
Ponca City
Watonga
Weatherford
Yukon
Manchester
Medford
Hobart
el Dorado
Temple
Keyes
Liberal
Perryton
Gulf
MILO
Chickasha
Sroilers
Fire Department Responds to Three Alarms This Thursday
Lawyer Fire Department answered alarms at 4 36 p.m. 57th and Lee cor fire at 4 53 p.m. 622 Bishor Road trash fire and 9 29 p.m. 6712 Cheyenne Drive transformer fire. Dispatches this year total 914.
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57Th and Lee.cor
Bishor Road
Cheyenne Drive
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Lawton Morning Press
Sunday Constitution
Lawton Publishing Co
Incord & A Ave
Ohio
Oklahoma
Constitution-Press
Constitution
Cacheco
APO
Jeree L. Toyebo
Gore
Sears
Norman
Sears and
SAVE
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Lith& Gore
Cal
Lawyer Fire Department
U.S.D
Levines
LEVIS
Big Bell Jeans
BankAmericaid
Cache Rd
Safeway
Lee Bivd
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