Kissinger Starts Latin America Tour to Reassure Allies
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger begins a Latin American tour with stops in Venezuela and planned visits to Peru Brazil Colombia Costa Rica and Guatemala before returning February 24 Officials say the trip aims to reassure skeptical allies while steering clear of Cuba and Panama topics and emphasize economic and trade discussions See TOUR Page 4
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Ford Proposes Restructuring the Federal Election Commission
President Ford urged Congress to restructure the Federal Election Commission to six presidentially appointed members confirmed by the Senate. He warned inaction could strip powers within two weeks and urged quick passage to preserve public confidence and prevent election abuses.
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Cleanup Start After Massachusetts Prison Riot at Concord
A major cleanup began at Concord State Prison after an inmate riot caused an estimated 1 million dollars in damages. 60 to 80 inmates were involved over four hours, with 100 state police and 50 off‑duty officers securing the scene. The dormitory sustained extensive damage as fires were set and the facility flooded, leaving books soaked and equipment damaged. The inmates surrendered peacefully after authorities surrounded the dormitory.
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Mediterranean states back first pollution treaty amid signatory doubts
Two thirds of Mediterranean coastal states approved the first treaty to curb pollution in the sea. Yugoslavia and Tunisia criticized final convention and dumping protocols citing constitutional issues. Morocco reports renewed clashes with Algeria over Western Sahara while Algeria denies involvement. Ford budget chief says higher postal rates are inevitable and subsidies should end.
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Mild Warm Weather Prevails in Southwest Oklahoma
Weather today shows continued mild and warm conditions for Southwest Oklahoma through Tuesday. Slight cooling is expected tonight and Tuesday with westerly winds around 10 to 18 mph, overnight lows in the mid 40s, and Tuesday’s high reaching the upper 60s.
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Bible Banned Works Highlighted at Lawton Library Exhibit
Lawton Public Library hosts a display from the Limits To Freedom program showing historically banned books including Alice in Wonderland and Huckleberry Finn. The exhibit explains why items were restricted and compares differing readings of censorship across regions.
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Oklahoma teachers face back pay risk over sick leave limits
Oklahoma school districts may face lawsuits as teachers seek back pay for unused sick leave. The 1971 state school code allowed compensation only for the portion of sick leave beyond a defined threshold, leaving many districts exposed to claims for unpaid days.
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City Council weighs tougher state tax record demand for licensees
Councilmen consider a city manager proposal to require state sales tax records from beverage license applicants to distinguish restaurants from taverns. The move follows concerns that some firms classify as restaurants to obtain cheaper licenses, while taverns top $120 and require committee review.
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