Training Troops Not Now Continued From Page One
United States maintains a military mission in Saudi Arabia advising the Saudi regular army. The Vinnell Corporation, a trainer of foreign personnel, had a Vietnam contract to train logistics troops. A $300 million Saudi modernization deal announced April 15, 1974, spans five to six years including facilities and equipment shipments. Vinnell’s $76.96 million contract was listed January 7 for services outside the United States. The Defense Department remains silent on many foreign aid contracts, a stance journalists have challenged without effect.
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City considers flood control ordinance and funeral home review
Public hearing to assign city engineer oversight for flood prone structures and subdivisions under Federal Flood Insurance Program. Also hearing on making funeral homes in C-5 districts use permitted on review. Consider Roy Moore as assistant municipal judge at 6.20 per hour.
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Virginia B. Crow
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Scott T. Muse, Jr
Murder Charges To Be Filed In Lawton Club Slayings
District Attorney Don Beauchamp planned to file murder charges against Bill Roberts operator of the Bandolero Club after the Friday dawn shootings that killed J. L. Nash 37 and Terry Allen Womack 34. Autopsies at Memorial Hospital showed multiple bullets in both victims. Roberts surrendered to deputies Friday morning and is jailed.
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Terry Allen Womack
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Memorial Hospital
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Womack
Nash
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School Board Holds Line on Turf Lease at 150000
The board stuck to a 150000 ten year lease for a turf field while Cameron would keep concessions. Postgame cleanup costs to be sorted later. Lawton bands ROTC could use turf when no Cameron events clash. Dr Owen would decide after confirming feasibility. Potential funding from McMahon Foundation or City of Lawton discussed.
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McMahon Foundation
Black Film Shown Here During Black History Week
The film Through The Looking Glass Darkly, a history of blacks in Oklahoma, screens today through Wednesday at the Museum of the Great Plains in connection with Black History Week. Produced by WKY TV, it has won numerous awards including a 1974 Emmy for best community service program and a Broadcast Media Award this month. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. tonight 10 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday at 601 Ferris.
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WKY Television
Oklahoma City
Funeral Notice for Anna D. Davis in Lawton
Anna D. Davis 75 of 913 H died at 8 30 am in a local hospital after a brief illness Funeral services 10 am Wednesday at Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall Elder Raymond Haack officiating Burial Stoneberg Tex Lawton Ritter Dalton Funeral Home in charge Born Nov 27 1899 Stoneberg Tex Resident Lawton since 1919 Married Dec 1921 in Lawton Member of Jehovahs Witnesses Survived by husband and sister Mrs J M Dossett 911 H
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Harry K. Davis
Lawton
J. M. Dossett
Ford Hosts Governors at Camp David Weekend
Ford and wife Betty with daughter Susan spend the weekend at Camp David and return to the White House. Ford then drives to Andrews Air Force Base to bid farewell to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger before his Middle East trip.
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Elijah Muhammad in Critical Condition at Mercy Hospital
Elijah Muhammad founder of the Nation of Islam is reported to have congestive heart failure and remains in critical condition at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. The 77 year old entered January 30 for a general checkup and tests and was moved to intensive care after heart failure Saturday night.
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IRA ends Christmas truce over prisoner releases and troop withdrawal
The IRA says it ended the Christmas truce after British failure to meet demands for 500 interned suspects and withdrawal of 14 500 British troops in Northern Ireland. Britain denies secret deals while signaling a possible path to peace and reduced arrests, with officials noting a hunger strike among 22 imprisoned IRA members could end.
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Local stores report rising demand for clothing and tailoring services
Retailers say donations to Goodwill have slowed as customers hold onto items longer. Alteration shops report higher volume with last year’s clothes updated for current fashion, including suit lapel changes, pant narrowing, and tapered trousers. Inflation boosts Lucy’s Tailor Shop business by 75 percent.
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Kissinger departs as Ford backs policy in cold sendoff
President Ford and Vice President Rockefeller joined Cabinet members at Andrews Air Force Base on Sunday night to bid farewell to Henry Kissinger. Ford declared strong support and the blessings of 213 million Americans as Kissinger heads to address regional explosive issues with the Palestinians and other concerns.
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Panels To Get Jacobs Plans For Lawton Mall Land
Chicago developer Jack Jacobs with an option on downtown Lawton land will brief Lawton Urban Renewal Authority officials on his plan for a covered shopping mall. He has a six week extension on the 12 month option to buy at least 300000 square feet, now due May 30.
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Lawton
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Culvert Work To Begin On 38th Street
Culvert improvements on 38th Street between Lee Boulevard and Bishop Road will start today after a two week delay due to bad weather. City crews will close 38th Street between Lee and Bishop during installation.
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State grain prices reported for wheat barley and more
Oklahoma City AP State Department of Agriculture lists current prices for wheat 3.74 to 4.29 a bushel with multiple towns cited, barley 2.20 to 2.75, Milo 4.00 to 5.00 cents per bushel, soybeans 5.30 to 6.22 per bushel, alfalfa hay and poultry egg prices shown. figures from towns including Afton Altus Hobart Manchester Pauls Valley Perryton and others.
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Food stamp costs to top 4 billion this year and 5 billion next
The Agriculture Department disclosed December stamp figures as enrollment spiked. Federal food stamp spending could exceed 4 billion in the current year ending June 30 and over 5 billion next year. President Ford planned to raise charges but Congress kept the program. ABC News says he will let the law pass without a signature.
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Mead man to be charged in Witt killings
A 32 year old Mead man, Claude Eugene Dennis, faces two counts of first degree murder in the January 31 shooting deaths of Henry and Mary Witt at their farm home east of Marlow. Authorities say a 6mm rifle matched bullets from the Witt bodies, Dennis was arrested Friday, and further questioning is underway with Bryan County authorities. Dennis had lived in the Witt house before foreclosure and eviction.
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Bryan County
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Bockchite
Witts
Women Now Pick Wine For Serving Says Survey
The California Wine Institute reports its latest survey showing the woman of the house now selects wines to be served. A similar survey seven years earlier found women made the choice only 41 percent of the time.
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