Freakish East West results in World Pair Olympiad bridge
In a World Pair Olympiad deal at 39 tables two American pairs played East West. Jordan Robinson overcalled with five diamonds and then doubled six hearts but finished second. Miles Feldesman at another table reached a grand slam for 1 630 points, beating the Dutch by 2 840.
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Jordan
Robinson
North
South
Miles and
Feldesman
West
Declarer
Lawton Woman Not Charged in Fatal Self-Defense Killing
A 49 year old Lawton woman will not face charges after killing her husband during a backyard argument. Detected asphyxiation and alcohol in the victim’s system noted in the autopsy, with toxicology pending in Oklahoma City. Services for George Smith are pending.
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Lawton
Don Beauchamp
George Smith
Roosevelt
Mildred
Smith
Mark McFarland
McFarland
Soldier Charged With Marijuana Possession On Traffic Stop
Fort Sill soldier Ronald J. Bowles 19 from C Btry 40th Field Artillery was charged in district court with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after police found five plastic bags containing marijuana during a lane straddling stop at 2 10 a m Saturday.
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Fort Sill
Ronald J. Bowles
C Btry
40Th Field Artillery
Lane
Men In Service Three Cityans End Atlantic Operation
Three Lawton men returned from the maritime portion of NATO Autumn Forge 76 exercises. Navy Seaman Jackie E. Campbell served aboard USS Brumby from Charleston. Marine Corporal Clifton O. Allen, Cherry Point, NC, from Lawton High, 1974 enlistment. Navy Ships Serviceman 3 C. Anthony Huffmaster served aboard USS Austin from Norfolk, VA, 1973 enlistment.
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Lawton
NATO Alliance
Europe
Navy
Jackie E. Campbell
Leon Barnett
Irwin
Marvin L. Huffmaster
N. 25Th
Austin
Norfolk
Lawton High School
Papaya Shipments Boost Hawaii Farmers’ 1976 Income
Fresh papaya shipments to the mainland and foreign markets generated 3.7 million dollars for Hawaiian farmers in the first half of 1976.
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U.S
Traffic Detour Set For Gore
Motorists on 53rd Street near Gore Boulevard face a detour today as a street widening project closes the intersection for about 10 to 20 days. East west traffic on Gore remains unaffected while drivers follow detour signs through residential areas with caution.
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53Rd Street
Gore Boulevard
City Street Department
Gore
New U.S. Marshal Assigned Permanent Role in Lawton
Earnest will become Lawton’s first permanently stationed U.S. Marshal. He will handle court duties, serve papers, assist in moving federal prisoners, and coordinate with local agencies. Officials expect faster federal processes and describe family relocation plans to Lawton as favorable.
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U.S
Sam A. Joyner
Joyner
Lawton
Oklahoma City
Carrier
Earnest
T. E. O'Malley
Fort Sill
O'Malley
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Donna
Desert bunkers yield weapons. owner released on bond
Donald G. Wiggins, 41, of Ontario and Pomona, tied to three tons of arms and supplies found at a desert bunkers site, is scheduled for a Friday hearing in Antelope Valley Municipal Court for possessing destructive devices and unauthorized possession of machine guns. Aerial infrared surveys at Edwards AFB search the desert near the San Bernardino Los Angeles county line for more sites.
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Donald G. Wiggins
Ontario
Pomona
Antelope Valley
San Bernardino
Los Angeles County
Edwards Air Force Base
Bridge contract awarded for Tony Creek crossing upgrade
County commissioners accepted a $76,950 bid from Independent Industry Corp of Meeker to replace the Tony Creek bridge on a county road between Elgin and Apache. The new bridge will be five feet higher and wider and work is to begin within two weeks as the area has periodically flooded.
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Tony Creek
Elgin
Apache
Lake Ellsworth
Indutry Corp
Meeker
Chicken Dip Recipe Mixes Creamy Spreads and Apple
A simple party dip combines chunky chicken spread with sour cream curry powder and chopped apple. Chill and serve with chips or crackers for a quick savory snack.
Water shutoff planned in north Lawton district
The city water division announces a shutoff Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for main line valve replacement. Affected areas include 17th Street from Smith to Lindy, Williams and Floyd from 17th to 20th, Prentice from Floyd to Pollard, Hoover from 17th to 19th, and 19th Street from Lincoln to Rogers Lane.
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North Lawton
City Water Division
17Th Street
Smith
Lindy
Williams
Floyd
Prentice
Pollard
Hoover
Lincoln
Rogers Lane
Dry spell dents forage and water in southwest Oklahoma
Rainfall shortfalls stretch into spring with January and February barren. March and April finally brought nearly 10 inches, beating 99 year averages, but May onward monthly rains lagged about 1.5 inches below normal. Lakes Lawtonka and Ellsworth fell modestly from floodgates, contrasting with a wetter 1975.
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Moten
Oklahoma
Lake Ellsworth
Lake Lawtonka
Ellsworth
Carter Moves Toward Naming Cabinet Members
President elect Carter and aides interview candidates for top posts including commerce and treasury. Rex Granum says full cabinet names expected by end of next week. Carter and Rosalynn attend Plains Church as Rev Clennon King seeks church membership.
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Carter
Rex Granum
Rosalynn
Daugther Amy
the Plains Baptist Church
Clennon King
Albany, Ga
Mr. King
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report
Markets show cattle and calves total 3000 head with moderate activity. Slaughter cows steady to 23.60, bulls 28.75 to 32.00, feeder pigs 5.00 to 6.00 higher, 24.00 to 40.00 per head, 57 lb pigs at 43.00. Slaughter steers 39.10 per cwt with assorted grades noted. Hog early sales unavailable.
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Oklahoma Livestock
Oklahoma City
Mayors push urban summit role for HUD chief
The Urban Summit discusses expanding HUD to urban development with Maier eyed for the post. Mayors push public works funding, League of Cities seeks 3.5 billion, while Carter weighs faster stimulus options. Phyllis Lamphere and Tom Moody are noted among attendees.
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HUD
Carter
Maier
National League of Cities
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Congress
Gunther
League of Cities
Seattle
Phyllis Lamphere
Tom Moody
Columbus
Ohio
Kissinger Plans After Eight White House Years
The article notes Kissinger may not serve as Middle East envoy or as a nuclear treaty broker, and he rejects a TV commentator role. It states Walter Mondale could be elected president for two terms and Kissinger plans a Caribbean trip after Carter's inauguration with wife Nancy to sort papers and plan memoirs.
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White House
Walter Mondale
Middle East
Kissinger
Caribbean
Carter
Nancy
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