Oklahoma Democrats push to replace SPA chief Peter King
Five Oklahoma Democratic congressmen urge Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus to remove Southwest Power Administration head Peter King. They claim his contracts and proposed rate hikes harm Oklahoma towns, noting contracts expire June 6 and urging new terms with no loss to residents. King, a Lawton native and West Point graduate, has served since 1969.
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Klahoma
Cecil Andrus
Peter King
Oklahoma
King
Lawton
Security Bank and Trust Company
Andrus
Tulsa
SPA
Henry Beilman
Rokla
Department of Energy
Glenn English
James R. Jones
Ted Risenhoover
Tom Steed
Wes Watkins
Mt. Kisco
N.Y
Security Bank
Nancy English
Exall English
Ward 2 Council
Southwest Power Administration
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
University of Pennsylvania
Mallard Feed Calls Echo Through Evening Skies
Ducks gathered in late afternoon and early evening numbers as Mallards fed in fields. Old Jack’s hail call drew flocks with hens and drakes vocalizing loudly, while Breathwit notes the chatter may reflect the day’s feed success and harsh weather.
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Jack
Airport projects seek federal funds for 238000 cost plan
Lawton officials discuss FAA funded airport upgrades totaling about 238 770 dollars with 90 percent federal support. Costs cover general aviation ramp repairs taxiway B extensions access road shrubs and a split rail fence the authority aims to keep local share near 211 000 while FAA may set priorities if exceeded.
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Ager
Cox
Airport Authority
FAA
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Chenault Seeks Re-Election To City Council
Ward 7 Councilman Fredrick M. Chenault announced his bid for a second term in the spring city elections. Filing for wards 1 3 5 7 8 and the mayor runs February 15 to 17 at the County Election Board. He cites work on citizen participation senior programs and code enforcement and notes a strong push for expanded community development funds and home rehabilitation programs in his ward.
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Fredrick M. Chenault
Chenault
County Election Board
Chamber Eyes Welcome Signs on H E Bailey Turnpike
The board endorsed placing welcome signs north and south of town on the H E Bailey Turnpike. Estimated annual cost is about 3500 dollars, as stated by chamber executive Clark Carpenter.
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Chamber
Clark Carpenter
Congress weighs repeal of Byrd amendment on Rhodesia chrome
Clark urges ending U S support for Smith regime to prove stance on racial equality and majority rule. The United Steelworkers Union backs repeal, arguing jobs not at risk. Industry leaders warn cutting Rhodesian chrome could raise prices and increase reliance on South Africa or the USSR. Previous repeal attempts stalled. Byrd Jr. has no comment.
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Clark
United States
Africa
Smith
United Steelworkers Union
Rhodesia
South Africa
Turkey
Soviet Union
Andrews
Congress
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Ind.Va
Vo Tech Hearing Planned Across Manit County Aimed at 400 Attendees
Local vo tech administrators send notices to area schools city offices and chamber officials about a two hour hearing expected to draw up to 400 participants. Classes dismiss at 2 p.m. Feb 17 to allow teacher attendance and parking.
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Vo-Tech
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche County
Fertilizer Use and Fertilizer Types for Plant Health
The text explains that plants need fertilizer even in perfect environments, stressing nitrogen for leaf health. It suggests time released fertilizers provide nutrients with each watering for up to four months and recommends a weak fish emulsion dilution during peak growing seasons.
Apache Pioneer Lawrence Barton Dies After Brief Illness
Lawrence Barton 4 died Wednesday in a Lawton hospital after a brief illness. Funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday in Apache United Methodist Church with Rev. Andy Camphius officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery Apache. Barton born Oct 19 1892 Amsterdam Missouri came to Apache in 1901. Survived by wife Eva Munkes four sons four daughters two brothers 22 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren.
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Lawrence Barton
Lawton
Apache United Methodist Church
Andy Camphius
Apache Reformed Church
Fairview Cemetery
Apache
Crews Funeral Home
Mr. Barton
Amsterdam
Eva Munkres
Rinker-Mason American Legion Post
Barton
T. H Rogers Lumber Company
Kenneth B. Clapp Dies and Rites Pending
Lawton businessman Kenneth B. Clapp 71 of 209 Arlington died about 4:30 a.m. after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Lawton Ritter Dalton Funeral Home. Clapp operated Clapp Produce House since 1933, born February 3, 1906 near Marshall Illinois, came to Lawton in 1921, married June 25, 1933. He was a longtime deacon at Beal Heights Presbyterian Church. He is survived by wife, two daughters Rita Beauchamp and Mrs. Jack Eggleston, two sons Fred and Dick, a brother, a half brother, a sister, and four grandchildren.
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Lawton
Kenneth B. Clapp
Arlington
Lawton-Ritter-Dalton
Mr. Clapp
Clapp
Marshall
Ill
Tulsa
Ethel Davenport
Sherman
Tex
Beal Heights Presbyterian Church
Milired Huggins
Marshall, Ill
Singing Canceled Near Lawton Over Park Dance
A Comanche Gourd Clan singing at George Smith Watchetaker's home north of Lawton was canceled. The decision followed a dance planned for Mrs. May Toppah at Tia-Piah Park tonight.
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George Smith
Woogee
Lawton
Tia-Piah Park
May Toppah
Stop Child Abuse Support and Prevention Efforts
A call from the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse urges action and information. It cites yearly child abuse deaths and a million cases, proposing that eighty percent of abusers could be helped with assistance.
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America
National Committee For Prevention of Child Abuse
Chicago
Ilinois
The Advertyme Ce sen Pub Service of The Newspaper
A fragmentary notice from The Advertyme Ce sen Pub Service provides publishing service details for the newspaper. The readable portion lists generic information without clear dates, names, or locations.
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