Lebanon War Heats Up Over Holiday Inn Siege
In Beirut heavy fighting surrounds the Holiday Inn as Moslem militias press a leftist push toward central hotels. The Phoenicia Intercontinental and St Georges hotels are also held, with casualties and ongoing exchanges as a Starce Center clash unfolds.
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Freezing Weather Moves Into Oklahoma Tonight
A slow moving cold front will push into Oklahoma this evening. Cloudy skies, north winds 12 to 20 mph, and a sharp drop in temperatures signal a return to winter conditions after unseasonably warm December weather. Clouds linger Friday as readings fall.
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Bates Proposes FBI Guidelines Limiting Domestic Probes
Attorney General Edward H. Levi outlined proposed Justice Department rules to curb FBI domestic security investigations. The draft would bar nonviolent group harassment and require a clear standard for full investigations, with nonviolent preventive actions only where life is at risk or government operations are at stake.
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Edward H. Levi
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J. Edgar Hoover
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House OKs Picketing Bill Roughly Shuts Down Sites
The House approved a bill 229 to 189 allowing construction unions to shut down an entire site through picketing even if the dispute involves a single contractor. The Senate expected to pass. Ford’s decision to sign or veto remained undecided as administration lobbyists warned of political risk.
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White House
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Scrooge Visits Lawton Family Shelters Carols Outdoors
The Robert Dick family at 2311 NW 32nd staged outdoor carols with original decorations. A neighbor objected with bah humbug and a Lawton officer asked them to stop around 8 p.m. Mrs Dick expressed disappointment and noted last year’s quieter scene. Local authorities were called to address the dispute.
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Robert Dick
Kissinger Warns Ministers on Angola Fallout
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told foreign ministers that Soviet intervention in Angola disturbs the world balance. He accused the Russians of destabilizing the region and criticized their actions in Angola and surrounding affairs.
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Angola
Russels
Belgium
Henry A. Kissinger
North Atlantic Council
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U.S
City Officials Plan Fire Plug Replacement Drive
City Manager John Thomson and Public Works Director Paul Brune map a costly replacement program after a faulty fire plug sparked a Dec. 4 Almor West house fire that killed two children. Brune estimates repairs at about 1000 dollars each while replacements run about 1500 dollars. a manpower and equipment shortage has slowed progress since the new year.
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John Thomson
Thomson
Public Works
Paul Brune
Almor West
Brune
OSBI seeks plan to bridge funding gap for HQ
Oklahoma officials report bids on the OSBI regional headquarters near the Public Safety complex were about $9 000 above the $50 000 legislative appropriation. Rep Don Davis says Director Jeff Laird will meet with Horacek and Smith architects to trim costs or seek a supplemental appropriation if needed.
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D-Lawton
Jeff Laird
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Laird
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Lawton
Board of Public Affairs
City Students Share Bicentennial Thoughts in PTA Contest
Donna Everl awton reports on a city wide PTA council contest where first second and third place winners in song poem essay and poster categories were named. Local winners exhibit at Shoemaker Education Center and first place essays advance to state DAR competition with state and national rounds to follow.
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Shoemaker Education Center
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Pioneer Park
Kevin
Columbus
Michelle Felis
Paul Revere
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