Budget gaps push Oklahoma reform and funding requests
Oklahoma leaders press for additional education and higher education funding while Governor Boren pushes five major government reorganization bills. He seeks a large bond fund transfer and a broader department consolidation to curb taxes and sustain recurring items. He also outlines an anti crime plan including statewide grand juries and more investigators, aiming to place an agent presence within 50 miles of every community.
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Ford Kissinger Witness Buried as CIA Agent Slain
A murdered CIA agent is buried as government figures Ford and Kissinger are cited in relation to revelations about plots against foreign leaders. Ackerman, a colleague, mourns the loss and recalls the slain agent’s role and sport.
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Appeals Court Hears Nixon-Era Perjury Conviction Appeals
Wilson led arguments for John D Ehrlichman John N Mitchell and Robert C M ar chan appealing their perjury convictions. He faulted juror open mind assurances amid publicity and urged thorough juror screening by U S District Judge John J Sirica. The panel met in the federal courthouse with many former prosecutors and defense lawyers present.
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Weather drifts bring chill across eastern Colorado
Light through and wind gusts push wind chill well below zero in eastern Colorado while the forecast shows a chance of snow in Southwest Oklahoma through Thursday. Overnight lows dip to five above in much of the state, then a warming trend lifts temperatures into the low 30s by the weekend.
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Southwest Oklahoma seeks new interstate bridge route approval
Regional leaders push for an Interstate bridge linking Lawton and Wichita Falls area as part of the turnpike expansion begun in the 1960s. Officials note new routes require Congressional approval and emphasize limited access for safety in discussions held last October with highway authorities.
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Smokey Incident Marks First of Its Kind Here
The report notes a local man certified in Red Cross first aid and using a CB radio for noon activities. An obstructing an officer charge followed a CB Smokey report, believed to be the first such incident in the area.
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Red Cross
Scientists from Abroad Helped Build Atomic Bomb
The article credits foreign-born scientists and refugees from Nazi and Fascist regimes for the United States advancement to develop the first atomic bomb, highlighting their largely pivotal efforts.
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United States
Petitions Circulated Against Fund Slash In Lawton
About 350 Lawton parents signed petitions opposing cuts to federal funding including Title I and impact aid. Title I funds support extra help for academically deprived students and funded 14 Learning Resource Centers and reading classes in city schools. Ray Catlin, chair of the Title I parent committee, said petitions will go to Rep. Tom Steed this week.
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Patriot staffers win honors in Oklahoma press contest
Eisenhower High School Patriot staff members receive multiple IAPA recognitions. Lee Nichols won first in general sports column writing in November and was runner-up in October. Lori Hoefert took first in general column writing in September. Mark Meyer was runner-up in general artwork in November, and Richard Walburn was runner-up for in depth article writing in October. Walburn is exchange editor, Meyer staff artist.
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Senate panel to summon Kissinger Rumsfeld Colby for Angola hearings
The Angola subcommittee plans to call Henry Kissinger Donald Rumsfeld and William Colby to testify as hearings aim to provide Congress and the public with a thorough, orderly look at the adminstration’s actions in Angola. Chairman Dick Clark said the panel will seek these officials to appear at hearings addressing past actions and future intentions.
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Dick Clark
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Cotton Compress Fire Damages Frederick Facility
Fire destroyed an estimated 45 000 bales of cotton at a Frederick compress killing time damaged by flames. The blaze began around 11 30 a m and control was achieved by 4 30 p m while hot spots kept crews at the scene Monday evening. No injuries were reported and authorities warned of possible rekindling from drifting embers.
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Working Women Share of Employed Aged 15 to 64
The United States and West Germany both report 49 percent of women aged 15 to 64 work outside the home. Russia leads with 82 percent and East Germany with 80 percent.
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