Pentagon plans near 900 million naval facilities for Saudi Arabia
The Pentagon notified Congress it plans to spend about 900 million dollars to build new naval facilities for Saudi Arabia. The move follows reports that a 1.2 billion arms deal had been sealed, including tanks antitank missiles and armored personnel carriers for the Saudi army. Army weapons still awaits congressional forwarding.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Saudi Arabia
Ten hopefuls in council election draw
No new filings at the County Election Board kept candidates at 16 for city council races. Filing runs through Thursday with contests in At-Large No. 1 and 2 and Wards 2 4 6 and 8 plus a possible runoff, primary set for March 16 and seating May 4.
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County Election Board
Norma Roberts
Vic Ramirez
N. 14Th
Harry Knight
NW Cherry
Paul Soper
Village Drive
Don van Meter
Robert Prince
Rex Pierce
Wycliffe
Ed Riddle
Adam Matthews
Riddle
City Fire Rages Across Three Counties Threatening Explosives
A fierce multi location blaze spread across northern Oklahoma City and surrounding areas destroying buildings and burning grasslands. Firefighters battled flames across Rush Springs Jefferson County and McClain County with winds driving the fires. One firefighter sustained minor burns as crews from Stratford Pauls Valley Wewoka Konawa and other towns fought the blazes. No injuries reported.
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Page
Edmond
Oklahoma City Eisenhower Elementary
McClain County
Byars High School
Anno
Stratford
Pauls Valley
Wewoka
Konawa
Shawnee
Purcell
Wanette
Tecumseh
Creek County
Bristow
Mounds
Chamber Board Considers Higher Dues and Fund Drives
The chamber board proposed higher member investments with a new fair share of 100 for professionals and a minimum dues of 36 for individuals and 72 for businesses. 1975 dues totaled 63000 with 115000 goal for 1976 and comparisons shown for Muskogee and Enid. Roads and transportation committee urged faster right of way work on multiple streets and Heart Association fund drive in Lawton plus Arthritis Foundation drive scheduled.
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Chamber
Muskogee
Enid
Roads and Transportation Committee
F Street
Sixth
38Th Street
Lee Boulevard
Rogers Lane
U.S. 277
53Rd Street
East Gore Boulevard
45Th Street
Oklahoma Heart Association
Lawton
Oklahoma
Arthritis Foundation
Lawmen Continue Probe Of Slaying At Rush Lake
The Comanche County Sheriff’s Office investigates the death of Pvt. Michael John Perkins 18 of Battery A 1st Battalion 18th Field Artillery whose body was found Monday afternoon at Rush Lake in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. An autopsy suggests death occurred six to 24 hours before discovery with signs of beating and a skull puncture. Perkins formerly bartended at The She Bar on Fort Sill Boulevard.
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Comanche County
Pvt
Michael John Perkins
Battery A
1St Battalion
18Th Field Artillery
Perkins
Bean Dinner Set by Lawton Club
The Central Riding Club of Lawton sponsors a chili and bean supper from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Women's Building, Comanche County Fairgrounds. Dessert included. Cost is $1 per plate.
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The
Central Riding Club of
Lawton
Comanche County Fairgrounds
Drought Fuels Extreme Fire Danger Across Oklahoma
National Weather Service says drought humidity between 15 and 25 percent and surface winds 10 to 20 mph create extreme fire danger in central and western Oklahoma with very high risk in the east. Lawton will see clear skies, warm days, cool nights through Thursday as winds ease tonight. Tonight's low near 40, Thursday's high in the low 70s, with a through Sunday mild and mostly fair in the 60s.
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Oklahoma
National Weather Service
Lawton
Debaters from Cameron University at Chamber Forum
Cameron University debaters Candy Sterett and Bill Burgess Jr will argue the question The CIA is a Government Agency out of Control at a noon forum held at the Holiday Inn. The event costs 2.25 for lunch and reservations are through the chamber office.
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Walters
Bill W. Burgess
Wichita Falls
Tex
Eisenhower High School
Burgess
Lawtonian
Holiday Inn
Chamber
Trip to Participate in Carter Campaign
Three Lawtonians joined a Carter Volunteers trip to Atlanta and then fly to Manchester New Hampshire to campaign for Jimmy Carter before the presidential primary. The team includes Mrs. J. C. Kennedy Mrs. Helen Bolt and Cynthia Cain.
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Atlanta
Jimmy Carter
Manchester
N.H
Georgia
Carter
J. C. Kennedy
Helen Bolt
Cynthia Cain
Legal Notice on Uncompensated Care at Comanche County Hospital
Comanche County Hospital Lawton Oklahoma reports it will provide services without charge or at affordable rates to patients unable to pay. The level of uncompensated care for fiscal year July 1 1975 to June 30 1976 complies with Federal and Oklahoma State Plan guidelines. Public records available for inspection at the Oklahoma Health Department in Oklahoma City weekdays 8 am to 5 pm.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
Ofovenomed
Oklahome
Public Health Service
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Oklahoma State
Oklaghoma Hill-Burton
Hill-Burton State Agency
c/o Health Facilities Planning and Construction
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Northeast Tenth
Stonewoll
Oklahoma City
Ford Secrecy Plan Prompts National Security Debate
Ford proposes a secrecy framework tied to a foreign power and covert operations under CIA direction with presses on national security. Senate leader Mansfield backs tighter congressional scrutiny as Ford touts intelligence reform while predicting strong showings in New Hampshire and Florida primaries.
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Ford
White House
CIA
National Security Council
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Congress
Mansfield
U.S
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
New Hampshire
Florida
Tornado Levelled Homes along Arkansas 52
A reporter described a tornado along Arkansas 52 that destroyed homes and trapped several people including a boy named Anderson who died. He noted large tree roots uprooted, concrete slabs tossed, and praised two Vietnam Era doctors at the Wilmot Clinic who began work immediately after the storm.
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Anderson
Arkansas 52
Wilmot Clinic
Judge Rejects State Sentence Recommendation in Sykes Case
Judge Friday declined the state recommended sentence after reviewing the pre-sentence report from the Department of Corrections. The case involves Jeffrey Sykes, an 18-month-old who died from blunt trauma after severe bruising and a coma lasting from April to April 27, while Sykes faced multiple charges culminating in first degree murder.
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Department of Corrections
Sykes
Oklahoma
Jeffrey Sykes
Reynolds Army Hospital
Jeffrey
Army unit aids Guatemala flood victims under harsh conditions
O Connell describes language barriers with Guatemalans while treating over 800 injured at a central hospital. 90 Fort Sill personnel near the capital faced 12 to 18 hour shifts, cold nights, C rations, and flu outbreaks as Guatemalan hospitals resume operations and families stay close to injured relatives.
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O’connell
O'Connell
Townsend
Fort Sill
Central America
Southwest Intertribal Club Benefit Gourd Dance Sunday
The Southwest Intertribal Club of Lawton sponsors a benefit gourd dance at 2 p.m. Sunday at Tia Piah Park with the Ladies Auxiliary selling food. Proceeds support the pewwow in June. Principals include Edgar Mone tathchi as master of ceremonies Billy Evans Horse head singer Aurillia Sapeut Craig head lady dancer and Bill Peniston head gourd dancer.
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Southwest
Lawton
Tia-Piah Park
Edgar Monetathchi
Billy Evans Horse
Aurillia Sapeut Craig
Bill Peniston
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