Uncertainties Plague Lawton School Year Start
Lawton officials face bus shortages delays and funding worries as the start of school nears amid possible HEW mandates. Annexation talks with Bishop district loom adding 300 black students and staffing challenges. Superintendent Hugh Bish seeks HEW talks in Dallas while desegregation plans hinge on federal decisions.
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July Employment Figures Show Jobless Rate Rises
The total number of Americans at work reached 80.6 million in July while unemployment rose to 5.8 percent. Seasonally adjusted figures show unemployment up 200,000 for the month, with teens and women facing higher jobless rates. See EMPLOYMENT, Page 4, Col. 3.
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General Underwood to Receive Fourth Star This Year
Lt. Gen. George W. Underwood Jr. will be promoted to four stars and take command of the U S Southern Command. He succeeds Gen. George R. Mather, overseeing a region of more than seven and a half million square miles and directing U S military aid programs in Central and South America.
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Lawton Marks 70th Anniversary with Rodeo Events
A Sunrise breakfast at LO Ranch opened Lawton’s week long 70th anniversary celebration hosted by the Lawton Rangers. Judy Boggs of Cyril set a new women’s barrel race time of 19.3 seconds, besting the previous 19.5. Jack Stuckey of Lawton scored 59 points in his rodeo ride.
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Action Due On Treasurer's Letter By Whitaker and Council
Mayor Whitaker and city councilmen plan formal action next week on the resignation of City Treasurer Kermit H. Denham. Auditors uncovered discrepancies in city records prompting the resignation dated August 5. Denham was bonded for $50 000 and a full audit is underway with an interim appointment possible at the Tuesday council meeting.
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Don Whitaker
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Tulsa Offices To Be Retained In Tax Commission Rent Cut
Oklahoma City AP reports Gov. David Hall ordered a rent reduction for the state Tax Commission Tulsa offices cutting annual costs by about 9 000 while keeping the agency in place at the Thompson building The move followed disclosure that the higher rent was partly tied to an ownership by a gubernatorial aide and prompted renegotiation or relocation talks with Sandston Investments Ltd
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State Tax Commission
Tulsa
David Hall
Science Research
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Board of Affairs
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Heavy Rains Threaten Floods Across Oklahoma
The National Weather Service reports over two inches of rain in south central and southeast Oklahoma with more possible up to four inches. Forecasters warn residents of flash floods along creeks and rivers as the heaviest rain, up to 3.75 inches in Medford, prompted temporary closures on U.S. 81.
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Senate approves continuing funds for federal agencies
The Senate passed a continuing appropriations measure to fund departments through Oct. 15 as Congress gears up for a summer recess. Debate featured Sen. Birch Bayh's measure to bar sex discrimination in colleges with federal aid, which failed amid concerns over military academies.
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