Terrorists seize U S Consul in Kuala Lumpur standoff
In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia terrorists holding 50 hostages stormed the American International Assurance building taking U S Consul Robert Stebbins and a Swedish diplomat. They demand seven Japanese prisoners be released and a helicopter and plane to remove them. Police surround the building as negotiations begin with Malaysia's government and Tokyo backs a life preserving stance.
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Jala Lumpur
Malaysia
Japan
Kuala Lumpur
U.S
Robert Stebbins
Stockholm
Sweden
American International Assurance
Struc
Ture
Tokyo
Takeo Miki
United States
Japan Air Lines
Red Army
City council approves emergency laws amid strike protests
Lawton officials pass fencing for the city shop area and an emergency ordinance to curb interference with workers. Two men were arrested for assault related incidents as city employees faced threats while heading to work during a weekend protest by former city employees seeking union recognition. The measure imposes fines up to 100 and up to 30 days in jail for violations.
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John Thomson
Lawton
Thomson
Douglas Eugene Lowe
Summit
Barney James Hobbs
Wolf St
Council
Council Eyes Radio Law 2 Percent Tax Proposal
City Council weighs a proposed ordinance to regulate and license CB and amateur radio operators amid interference complaints. The measure would require registration, licenses, and details on equipment including base stations and call letters, with a license fee likely if passed. City officials doubt enforcement will be easy but see potential impact. The proposal, drafted by Officer John Stowe and the City Attorney, could draw many operators to the session. Related details to be provided as seen on the city agenda.
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Lawton
John Stowe
John Thomson
Ford pledges personal attention to Yugoslav arms request
President Ford told Yugoslav President Tito he would give his very personal attention to a Yugoslav request to buy second line American arms and spare parts. He said he would also focus on economic relations with Yugoslavia, while Tito endorsed moderation for a Middle East settlement and said their views align after Ford outlined U.S. future actions.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Ford
Tito
U.S
United States
Lawton Area Weather Forecast Through Friday
Fair skies and warm days with mild nights are forecast through Tuesday for the Lawton area with light and variable winds. Tonight's low is expected in the mid 60s. Tuesday's high should reach the low 90s. Temperatures remain steady Wednesday through Friday with a chance of showers or thunderstorms. Sunday's temperatures ranged from 89 down to 66.
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Lawton
Residents Warned Against Dumping On County Roads
Comanche County sheriff warns residents to remove county road trash within 24 hours or face charges. Convictions carry up to 200 dollars fine or 3 days in jail. Police found dumps at 67th and Bishop, 52nd and Bishop, and SW 67th Street near Lee Boulevard. some contain former owners’ names and addresses.
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Comanche County
Lawton
Coy Rogers
67Th and
Bishop Road
52Nd
Lee Boulevard
67Th Street
Lawton Area Highways Included in Long Range Plan
The Oklahoma Highway Commission approved a five year program totaling over 253 million dollars with Oklahoma 7 and U S 62 in Comanche County among the projects. Highway Director Richard Ward called it a statewide plan and noted it includes only part of next five years projects while continuing interstate lake and industrial access programs. District summaries show major funded routes across multiple counties with U S 69 U S 62 U S 77 and other highways receiving allocations.
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Lawton
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Oklahoma 7
U.S. 62
Comanche County
Richard Ward
Commission
Highway Commission
J. C. Kennedy
Ward
Oklahoma
Delaware
Mayes
Rogers
U.S. 69
Ottawa
U.S
Tulsa
District 2
Muskogee
Wagoner
McIntosh
Cherokee
District 3
Pittsburg
Atoka
Bryan
Hoffa Disappearance Faces FBI Probe and Kidnap Theories
FBI opens inquiry into Jimmy Hoffa missing person case amid speculation he was kidnapped or killed tied to his union power bid. Sources link plans to unseat Frank Fitzsimmons and possible ties to Detroit Mafia figures and ex-Teamsters officials while agents interview potential witnesses.
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Teamsters
Jimmy Hoffa
Union
FBI
Jay E. Bailey
Bureau
Detroit
Hoffa
Detroit News
Teamsters Union
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Chicago Sun-Times
Bailey
Anthony
Tony Jack
Giaca
Tony
Provenzano
Leonard Schultz
Associated Press
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