Turnpike Crash Kills OK City Driver
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports William Thomas Cockerell, 59, of 1306 Irwin died at St Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City from injuries after a one car crash on the H E Bailey Turnpike. The wreck four miles north of the Walters toll gate sent his car off the road into a guard rail then overturned. He was treated at Southwestern Clinic Hospital and airlifted to St Anthony's Hospital where he died at 6 15 p m Wednesday. He sustained head chest and internal injuries after being thrown from the vehicle.
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Two Liberian-Flag Supertankers Collide Off South Africa
A collision between the Venpet and Venpil, Liberian-flag supertankers, off Cape Town triggers fires and airlifts as crews fight to control blazes in 40 knot winds. The Venpet crew of 38 and Ven oil crew of about 49 abandoned ship. most were rescued within hours. No injuries reported. search continues in hot, clear weather.
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Middle East talks deepen as Carter and Begin eye second meeting
Carter and Begin hint at a second White House session after a private interview with Brzezinski. Sadat may meet Begin in Egypt this year, while Israel reevaluates West Bank control and Sinai demilitarization proposals. NBC reports outline possible joint Arab administration of parts of the West Bank and Sinai autonomy ideas. Carter weighs Israeli positions against Sadat’s acceptance.
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Vance
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NBC
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County Commissioners Fear State Takeover of County Functions
Legislators and county officials warn rising use tax and state aid could turn county offices into state venues. Sen. Al Terrill and Rep. Don Davis discuss consolidating offices, shifting assessments to the Tax Commission, and rethinking ad valorem taxes amid projected budget gaps of 90 million versus 400 to 500 million in requests. Rep. Roy Hooper suggests small bills to ease burdens.
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Lawton
Oklahoma Tax Commission
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D-Lawton
Roy
Butch) Hooper
Oklahoma jail standards eased for local jails
Comanche County sheriff says amendments to proposed guidelines ease compliance for Oklahoma jails. The crime commission lowered cell space requirements and dropped mandates for a full time medical technician and separate guilty and arrestee cells.
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Crime Commission
Rogers
Comanche County
Oklahoma official critiques education budget requests
Davis notes annual requests from the State Department of Education and the OFA exceed what Oklahoma can spend. He describes a balanced budget proposal at 36.5 million with a $500 teacher raise and doubts about a proposed 500 million bond for state agencies. He warns capital improvements would bypass local control and federal rules.
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Oklahoma
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OEA
Burglary Probed at Fred White Construction Co
Thieves broke into Fred White Construction overnight and fled with a flat-bed truck and nine refrigerators. Master Officer Bill Bailey said bolt cutters were used to cut a chain at the entrance. Two refrigerators fell from the truck and were recovered. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars.
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Veteran of SpanishAmerican War laid to rest in Cache
Jamieson, a Kansas native and longtime stamp collector with a 250000 stamp collection, died aged with survivors including grandsons Larry Gelvin and Pete Gelvin. He served in the 20th Kansas Vol unteer Infantry and stood as state department commander at the Lawton convention. Funeral at First United Methodist Church Cache with burial in Cache Cemetery.
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Lawton
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Hattie Simmons
Larry Gelvin
Marlow
Pete Gelvin
Oklahoma City
First United Methodist Church
George Stauffer
Judge Jack Atkinson Named Special District Judge in Comanche County
Judge Jack Atkinson 29 an assistant city attorney appointed Special District Judge for Comanche County District Court effective Jan 1. He replaces David Carter who resigned to enter private practice. Atkinson cited heavy city workload and need to focus on case preparation as key factors in his decision. He holds a 1974 law degree from the University of Oklahoma and a 1972 BS from Washington University. He previously worked as police legal advisor and as a national bank examiner for the U S Treasury.
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Comanche County
Atkinson
David Carter
Jack Brock
University of Oklahoma Law School
Washington University
St. Louis
Lawton
Bellhop Turned Manager at Henry Hudson Hotel
Thirty years ago Joe Stingo began as a bellhop at the Henry Hudson Hotel in New York. He earned a 10 day trial and rose through a dozen positions to become the hotel’s manager, where he remains today.
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