Friday Final Day To Enlist For Full GI Education Benefits
The Friday deadline ends current full GI education benefits at government expense. After 1977 new enlistees must contribute part of their pay toward the GI Bill, with the VA matching funds for school costs up to 8100 per person. The plan runs five years as part of an all volunteer force and requires at least 12 consecutive months service.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Pentagon
Army
Veterans Administration
Boren Eyes Tax Tag Reform And Workmen Compensation
Oklahoma Governor David Boren said he may seek laws to improve auto tag fund accounting and public service. He backs workmen compensation reform toward an administrator system with impartial medical panels and stricter disability definitions. He criticized low weekly benefits under the current Oklahoma system.
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Oklahoma City
David Boren
Boren
Woodward County
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Index of Leading Indicators Signals Upturn Ahead
The Commerce Department reports a 1 percent rise in November in the index of leading economic indicators, suggesting improved growth in coming months. Revisions show July to September declines, but economists see a shift toward expansion. Carter’s team may weigh less government help if growth persists, with unemployment at 8.1 percent in November and revisions affecting the outlook.
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Washington
Carter
Commerce Department
John W. Kendrick
Justice Dept Sues Illinois and Chicago Officials Over Prison Conditions
The Justice Department accuses Illinois and Chicago leaders of widespread civil rights deprivations in 17 state facilities and Cook County jail. Two suits seek injunctions to stop unconstitutional practices, improve safety and eliminate racial discrimination, citing overcrowding, poor sanitation, and insufficient medical care.
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Washington
Justice Department
Illinois
Chicago
Cook County
Aty
Edward H. Levi
Daniel Walker
U.S. District Court
Springfield
Charles Rowe
Sher
Iff
Richard Elrod
Rowe
County Sons
Winston Moore
Southwest Oklahoma Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures expected through Thursday. Light southwest winds tonight with near 30 degree lows. Thursday highs in the lower 30s following Tuesday’s 50 with a 28 low.
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Oklahoma
Accelerated crack sealing protects Ton concrete streets
Three man city crews accelerate crack sealing to protect Ton roads. Since 1973 the program seals 100 miles of lanes this year using about 450000 pounds of tar. Brune notes moisture in the sub grade causes damage, justifying regular sealing on major streets and four year cycles for residential roads.
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Cache Road
Lawton
Public Works
Paul Brune
New Health Planning Group Formed for Southwest Oklahoma
A private non profit organization under Public Law 93-641 aims to study medical needs in a 12 county area. An organizational meeting is set for January 13 at 7 p.m. in the Great Plains Area Vo Tech School. Tomm y C Throckmorton will lead the OHSA office in the vo tech building.
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Oklahoma
Great Plains Area
Vo-Tech
Advisory Council
Oklahoma Health Systems Agency
Tommy C. Throckmorton
OHSA
U. S
Throckmorton
State Board of Trustees
Decision Nears On County Assessor Post In Comanche County
The county assessor vacancy left by the death of Stanley Sasser on December 16 is to be filled by January 3. Five or six applicants are being considered, including Louise Sasser and Ron Gates, with others like Richard Taliaferro, Harry Garrett, Garland Clark, and Howard Way in the mix. The appointment coincides with sworn-in ceremonies for three newly elected county officials.
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Stanley Sasser
Comanche
Oscar Sanders
Sasser
Louise Sasser
Ron Gates
Richard Taliaferro
Jim Taliaferro
Harry Garrett
Garland Clark
Howard Way
Dist
Bill Roberts
Rosa Hines
Coy Rogers
Janice Mitchell
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