Jail bedding ruling could raise costs and risk says sheriff
Mayes County suit challenges a 1910 Oklahoma bedclothes mandate. The Comanche County jailer cites security hazards and higher costs for providing sheets and pillowcases to inmates while noting current bedding includes two blankets and a mattress cover. The state Supreme Court decision could set future bedding standards for county prisoners.
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Carter invites Middle East leaders to Washington for peace talks
President Carter announced plans to invite leaders from Israel Egypt Syria Saudi Arabia Lebanon and Jordan to Washington this year to discuss peace efforts and preparations for possible Geneva talks with the United States and the Soviet Union as co chairs He stressed the goal is a negotiated settlement by the involved parties not outside pressure and noted a reorganization plan to create a Department of Energy while preserving federal control of key resources and a push to consolidate equal employment programs.
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Inflation drives January price jump hit eight tenths in month
Prices for food and fuel surged in January pushing CPI up 0.8 percent the sharpest monthly rise in 18 months. Labor data show workers’ buying power fell 1.1 percent while 1976 home prices rose 12.7 percent to 48000. GNP growth for late 1976 slowed to 2.4 percent from 3.0.
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Anadarko Group Seeks De Annexation Over High Bills
About 25 of 31 property owners in Anadarko’s Town and Country subdivision plan to sign a de annexation petition due to rising electric bills. Spokesman Dr. Aaron Dry says monthly charges have jumped 125 percent since 1973 and exceed 200 dollars at some homes, hoping joining Caddo Electric Co op would cut costs by up to 90 dollars. The city may permit the move but loses customers.
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Aaron Dry
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Caddo Electric Co-Op
Jordan King Hussein and Vance Ready for Talks in Amman
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance arrives in Amman for talks with King Hussein on Middle East peace. He says Egypt moves toward compromise on Palestinians and discusses possible Jordanian Palestinian linkup amid regional tensions.
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Armed Forces YMCA in Lawton stays busy despite less bus service
The Lawton Armed Forces YMCA formerly the USO reports strong daytime class attendance despite reduced funding and bus service cuts. Executive director Felix Mantell notes crowds daily and Mrs Jo Johnson keeps programs running part time with car pools and occasional mileage pay. Daytime classes include crocheting knitting and patchwork animals taught by volunteers.
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Southwest Oklahoma Weather Forecast
Fair to partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures forecast for southwest Oklahoma through Saturday. Light variable winds tonight with low in the 40s. Saturday high expected in the mid 60s. Thursday high 72 and low 40.
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Washington Birthday Holiday Closings In Lawton Fort Sill
George Washingtons birthday is a soft holiday for city workers with many Lawtonians and Fort Sill staff off for a three day weekend. Banks federal offices and city county buildings close while City Hall stays open. Cameron University Lawton Public Schools and health and safety offices observe closures with essential post duties only at Fort Sill.
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Lawton
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Fifteen Seek City Offices in Lawton Spring Elections
Fifteen candidates, including four for mayor, file for six city offices in Lawton. Incumbent Wayne Gilley faces Charles Beller, Clyde Williams, and Bill Layton in a four way mayoral race. Ward 8 has three candidates, Wards 1 3 5 and 7 have two each, with a March 15 primary and April 5 runoff if no majority. Williams, a former officer dismissed in 1976, and Layton, planning commissioner member, enter mayoral field.
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Don Kerbo
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Barbara Pipes
Don Aust
Wayne Gilley
Charles Beller
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