McGinnas Urges City Civil Defense Independence
A. W. McGinnas resigning under county pressure urged Lawton to hire its own civil defense director. The move follows his Feb 14 resignation and a May or council vote on Miller’s appointment. The director’s $6,040 salary is funded by city, county, state and federal funds. Mayor Whitaker said talks with county officials are set for Tuesday. Council action on the resignations and appointment is expected then.
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A. W. McGinnas
McGinnas
Wes Milter
Lawton
Don Whitaker
Miller
Frank White
Bec Cab Company
Terry Bell
Block 11
Lawton View Addition
South Central District
Oklahoma State Square Dance Association
National Guard Armory
Vehicle Registration Increases In County
Comanche County vehicle registration rose to 813 units with fees totaling 14 336 02 last year up from 1071 units and 12 171 in the prior period. Motor homes showed the largest rise, while mobile homes gained to 2 141 units and 74 360 92 in fees. Excise tax receipts reached 817 963 61 on 25 985 vehicles, with 95 percent of license fees returned to local school districts. County tag agent Florenc Tennessee noted 1973 fees will double next Monday and a 10 cent penalty has applied since February 1. About 28 500 new 1973 car tags have been sold locally.
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Comanche County
Florenc Tennessee
Public Records Summary of Local Theft and Vandalism Reports
Police department logs list numerous thefts and vandalism incidents. Reported items include a bicycle, four traveler checks, clock, cigars, tape deck, gas clock, and yard equipment, with locations at residences, motels, and construction sites. References include individuals such as Alfred Torrella, Rollie Joe Sexton, Witla Lowery, and others across multiple streets and towns.
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Bupinentos
Lowson
Cagle
N. Misslon
Alfred Torrella
Taylory
House Ct
Tala Baldwin
Rollie Joe Sexton
Elealon Calif
Bob ‘Dinmuke
Compass
Arallee House
Vendalism
Witla Lowery
Nu Ferriss
Lowton Fire Deavermacht
Wisconsin
Apt. A
Faya Ballos
Malgom Horizon
Dtd J
Rouse
Stave Lyon
Maple
Ewald Werner
Surrey
Claude ‘Soper
Irwin
Tor
Howard Johnston
Smith Construction Co
Ty Lawton
Koviek
Park Lang
Albert Priniup
Fire alarms logged by Lawton Fire Department weekend report
Summary of alarms with locations and notes including Sunday calls at gray 11th and Summit for grease fire, 1611 Wisconsin false alarm, 62 Codhe Road rash fire, 200 E. Bell cross fire. Monday entries show two calls in the evening with directions and brief descriptors.
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Lawton
Gray 11Th and
Summit
Wisconsin
Codhe Road
Bell
Preparation H Relief for Hemorrhoidal Itch In Trials
Doctors tested Preparation H on hundreds of patients finding prompt relief from rectal itching and pain and reductions in swelling. Many physicians use or recommend Preparation H for families. The product comes as ointment or suppositories.
Prisoners in Vietnam War Ceasefire Shares and Delays
The article reports on POW repatriation under the Paris ceasefire, noting 143 American prisoners released February 12 and a second group expected soon, with 20 more handed over February 18 as a gesture for Kissinger. It cites 4,071 servicemem and 15 civilians still held, and cites U.S. and Saigon positions on timelines and withdrawals.
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North Vietnam
Vist Loong
Paris
United States
U.S
Hanoi
Henry A. Kissinger
Vietnam
Laos
Tin
Saigon
Tteir
Thea
South Een
Vocalists Win District Honors
Students from 32 Southwest Oklahoma junior and senior high schools competed in a district vocal music contest at Cameron College. Soloists and ensembles earning superior ratings received medals. the list names numerous junior and senior high ensembles and individuals across many towns and districts.
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Southwest Oklahoma
Cameron College
Talks Continue From Page One Amid Diplomatic Strain
Officials cautioned the risk to peace remains but private diplomacy should prevail. Joseph Sisco said governments are committed to a political solution as tensions flare over an air attack. Egypt blamed Israel for the tragedy, while Al Moharref urged oil powers to retaliate against U S arms support. The Israeli cabinet offered full information to international authorities and released flight tape transcripts showing misidentification of targets. Less than four percent of the nation’s lawyers are women.
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Nat
Joseph Sisco
Beirut
al Moharref
United States
Israel
Taeli
Era
Duroc Swine Honors Highlight County Livestock Show
The Comanche County Junior Livestock Show awarded 4-H and FFA members from Lawton, Faxon, and Geronimo. Grand champion Duroc went to Gall Turner of Flower Mound 4-H, with other honors to David Turner, Danny Zeller, and Leroy Conway among Lawton and New Hope 4-H and FFA entries. The event featured about 850 entries and runs Wednesday to Friday ending with the premium sale.
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MacArthur High School
Frank Turner
Lawton
Zeller
Paul Zeller
Geronimo
Geronimo High School
Farmers of America
Faxon and
Comanche County
FFA
Durac
Leroy Conway
Max
Selbold
Lewton Ffa
Lecay Conway
Lawton Ffa
Reed
Nox W. Selbold
Lewton
Barrows Burne
David
Mike Dewlin
Lawson
Leroy Genway
Duroc
David Turner
Flower Mound
Monte Wyers
New Hope
Danny Zeller
Gall
Gell
Mole Wyal
Berishire
Ishin Wilson
Lawian Ffa
Brort
Yorkshire
Michele Hoods
Gra Lee
Crossbraid
Monte Wyall
New Hope Ih
Greg Jonnsey
Geronimo Ffa
Menta Wat
New Hope &H
Rogers Seeks Global Authority and Laos Peace Support
Rogers said Canada would serve provisionally until a replacement is found if no effective international authority or operating UN commission exists by March 30. He urged endorsement of Laos cease fire and support to end fighting in Cambodia, while a draft statement is prepared for the conference. He emphasized economic aid for Indochina rehabilitation.
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Sharp
Canada
China
North Vietnam
United Nations
U.S
U.s.hanoi
Rogers
Laos
Cambodia
Indochina
Pay Hike Shows New Industry Wage Committee Proposals
The administration announced a new wage control committee for the food industry modeled on the construction sector. Members will include labor and management figures plus the public, with AFL-CIO President George Meany among leaders from major firms. The panel aims to foster settlement of major bargaining and to curb inflation in 1973.
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Afl-Cio
George Meany
Tenn
Lake Ellsworth to Lawtonka Pumping Surges In Rain
Rain measurements show Lawtonka at 15.41 feet below spillway gates up 21 inches from February 16. Ellsworth read 18.48 feet, down slightly from 18.50. Pumping continued over the weekend with more than 74 million gallons moved from Ellsworth to Lawtonka in 72 hours.
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Lawlonka
Six killed as jet crashes near Atlanta after brush with apartment
An executive jet registered to Machinery Buyers Corp and originating from Nouston Tex crashed into woods near an Atlanta apartment complex after reporting a brush with something near the building. Firefighters recovered six bodies though five were listed on the flight plan. No injuries reported in the building.
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Atlanta
Woman defends age amid Shell theft trial in South Africa
A woman defendant claimed 53 years old but judges note the implausibility amid allegations she helped steal from Shell during a case connected to the death of Elgin man J R Pointer. Pointer, about 45, died of heart trouble. body found in his Carler home. Preliminary inquiry: large harbor claim in Mazatlan noted by sheriffs.
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Gurbawn
South Africa
Tasistal
Shell
Carler
J. R. Pointer
Sheril
Police Convict Nineteen for Housebreaking and Theft
Nineteen policemen were convicted on charges of housebreaking and theft in Vretorla Soul Africa. One officer was found guilty of stealing goods from a police station, according to AP reports.
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Vwretorla
Soul Africa
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