Ford Nominates Scranton as U.N. Ambassador
President Ford names former Pennsylvania governor William Scranton as United Nations ambassador to replace Daniel Moynihan. The nomination faces expected Senate approval with broad support from leaders, while Scranton embraces Moynihan's outspoken style as he shifts U.S. stance at the UN.
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Closing arguments in Prejean murder trial near verdict
Jurors could begin deliberations after closing arguments in the Willis Lenton Prejean first degree murder trial. The case stems from the May 1 1975 Gatling killing in Lawton, with a possible death sentence if convicted. Defense emphasized sanity and mental health issues, presenting six witnesses.
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Ananias Prejean
Beaumont
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Veteran's Administration Hospital
Gatling
Ford Edges Out Reagan In New Hampshire Vote
In New Hampshire the Republican Ford narrowly leads Reagan with about 51 percent to 49 percent as partial returns come in. Carter dominates the Democratic field with 29 percent, Morris Udall 24 percent, Birch Bayh 16 percent, in a crowded contest.
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Teachers Lobbying Solons With Wires
Lawton teachers use Western Union to send public opinion messages to state legislators. The PEAL legislative committee distributes a form letter letting teachers authorize messages at $2 each billed to their home phones. About 300 authorizations have been received, with more expected.
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Weather outlook for Southwest Oklahoma high fire danger
The National Weather Service reports partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures with moderate surface winds in Southwest Oklahoma. Dry, warm weather and gusty winds keep the fire danger very high tonight and Thursday. Highs Thursday near the upper 60s, tonight's low mid-40s. Tuesday reached 72/47.
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Health Care Group Eyes End To Operations Here
The Family Health Care Services Inc board plans to end operations in Comanche County on March 12 unless federal objections to its financial records are resolved. Administrator Gloria Sherbourne said a Monday meeting will decide on closing and hopes for an audit and HEW debt decisions by then.
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US Military Beef Purchases Probed
The Pentagon probes potential fraud bribery and other criminal activity in beef purchases for the armed services. Investigators from the Defense Investigative Service and the Army Navy and Air Force are reviewing procurement after Senate subcommittee complaints led by Sen Lawton Chiles.
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Ill Fated Chappaquiddick Crash Probed By AP Reporters
The Associated Press eight month probe into the Chappaquiddick incident questions Kennedy and Miss Kopechne plans that night. Witnesses differ on whether they intended to return to Edgartown or the ferry, with Crimmins and others offering conflicting recollections. Kennedy says he does not recall a plan to drop Kopechne at a hotel.
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