Protest Delays Major Street Widening Project
Citizens oppose a 66 foot widening from Gore to south of Ferris prompting a delay and reconsideration of costs and funding. The council carries over 50 000 to next year while exploring up to 400 000 for a full project. Additional actions include a private club license appeal and animal shelter pickup policy changes. A rezoning case at 7280 New Cache Road is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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See
Gilley
The
Constitution
John Thomson
Gore
Ferris
Jinnie Gonzales
Osaka Gardens
N. Sheridan
Adam Matthews
City Hall
New Cache Road
Lebanon crisis raises fears of partition and coup
Reports say three camps near Tripoli are under fire as heavy clashes hit Beirut. A major blaze engulfs the port while fires lash the banking district and fuel supplies threaten bakeries. Karami warns of Christian leaders seeking de facto partition and a military coup, urging unity to protect Lebanon’s territorial integrity.
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Jinias
Tripoli
Lebanon
Ford Says Domestic Auto Prices Rise Amid Import Pressure
The White House cited a mid 1975 economic review projecting unemployment around 7.5 to 7.75 percent as 200 industries studied. Ford plans higher pricing while other domestic producers refrain, risking lost market share unless discounts or incentives are offered. Model year timing gives imports a later arrival, delaying impact.
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White House
Ford
Nessen
Health program faces 20 percent cut in Lawton area
HEW survey shows Family Health Care in Comanche County ranks fourth in administrative costs among 200 agencies. The 10 member admin staff and seven clinician staff face 30 day layoffs as of Jan 31 while a new HEW funding request is uncertain. Center plans to continue operations without HEW funds.
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Ford
Comanche County
Wright
Family Health
Lawton
Family Health Care Services, Inc
Bid Approved For Electro Surgical Unit At Memorial Hospital
The Board of Trustees approved a bid from International Biomedical Corp Ft Worth Texas for one electro surgical unit at 2390 dollars. The board also granted full staff privileges to Dr Robert Plehn anesthesiologist.
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Comanche County Memorial Hospital
International Biomedical Corporation
Ft. Worth
Tex
Robert Plehn
Fifteen File For City and County School Posts
Fifteen persons had filed by noon for 18 school board posts to be decided January 27. Most races were uncontested, with five county posts open, and Lawton candidates Dr. Robert Morford Ill and Dr. George Bridges Jr. filing for city and vocational posts. District 1 residents may file for the city seat, while all county districts have at least one post open.
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Election Board
J. N. Logan
Robert Morford
Brent Circle
Lawton
Lawton Board of Education
Morford
George Bridges Jr
Great Plains
Vo-Tech
City School Board
Lee, Jefferson, Taft, Jackson, Swinney and Westwood
Elgin
Cache
Ert Crabtree
Geronimo
Edward Sims
Ruben Stollt
S. Victor A. Sorely
Faxon
Marvin Norrell
Medicine Park
Joe W. Henson
Fletcher
Sterling
Bishop
Flower Mound
Stony Point
Lawton School Board Seeks Superintendent Applicants
The Lawton school board on January 5 set March 31 as the deadline for applications for a 1977-78 superintendent. Current leader Bish, in place since 1966, is expected to receive a likely raise. Qualifications include a master's degree and a state superintendent certificate. eight city administrators already hold such certificates.
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Bish
Pearl Harmon
Sharon Montague
Montague
Lawton
Wheatley
Harmon
Oklahoma
State Department of Education
Oklahoma State Employment Service
Comanche County ARC to Meet at Western Hills Church
The Comanche County Association for Retarded Citizens meets at 7 30 p m January 20 at Western Hills Christian Church northwest 57th and Liberty. Mrs F H Kuchta Lawton Public Schools special education director will discuss special school programs offered here.
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Comanche County Association For Retarded Citizens
Western Hills Christian Church
Northwest 57Th and Liberty
F. H. Kuchta
Lawton
New Jet Slated To Arrive Here
One of the newest Air Force jets, the A-10A built by Fairchild, will stop at Fort Sill for a two day public inspection en route to Edwards AFB California. It is slated to land at Henry Post Army Air field around 4 pm Wednesday with display times and pilot on hand to answer questions.
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Air Force
Fort Sill
Air Force Flight Center
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Fairchild Industries
Henry Post Army Airfield
Farmingdale
N. Y
Morton resignation linked to health rumors in Commerce post
Politicians including Rep Barber Conable question factors behind Morton's resignation from the Commerce Department after prostate cancer treatment in 1973. Officials insist health not the reason while Nessen says Morton is fit for a top White House role. Morton served 1971 to 1975 under Nixon and later led the Republican National Committee. A deputy will run the department until Elliot Richardson takes over after Senate confirmation.
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Page Oneton
Commerce Department
Barber G. Conable Jr
Rn.y
Morton
White House
Nessen
Nixon
Ford
Department of Commerce
Republican National Committee
Elliot L. Richardson
Richardson
Senate
Oklahoma City Market Prices Show Wheat Soybeans and More
State Department of Agriculture lists today prices for wheat from 3.25 to 3.85 per bushel across towns including Muskogee Afton Beaver Liberal and 3.38 at Temple with Gulf 3.85. milo ranges 3.85 to 4.20 with towns like Afton Weatherford and Muskogee. soybeans at Pauls Valley 4.25 and 4.30 in several towns. alfalfa hay 60 to 70 per ton in Chickasha and Pauls Valley. broilers live at 22.44 per pound. eggs large 67 per dozen.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture
Muskogee
Afton
Beaver
Liberal
Manchester
Medford
Pauls Valley
Eldorado
Banner
Clinton
el Reno
Geary
Okeene
Ponca City
Weatherford
Yukon
Keyes
Rryton
Temple
Hobart
Gulf
Keral
Perryton
Kingfisher
MILO
Paey
Chickasha
Northern Ireland talks amid Protestant threats and UDA warning
Rees pledges NI to be governed from Parliament, vows no withdrawal from the war torn province. Protestant hardliners threaten civil war and plan disruption at the assembly. Ian Paisley asserts control and warns of stymieing power sharing debates. UDA spokesman threatens a military campaign against the IRA within weeks.
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Rees
Northern Ireland
Ian Paisley
IRA
Ulster Defense Association
UDA
Oklahoma City Livestock Prices Maintain Mixed Tone
Oklahoma City livestock report shows 5300 cattle and calves with moderate trade. Slaughter cows and bulls mix declines while cattle for feeder use scarce. Hogs demand weak under 400 pounds, heavier hogs steady. feeder pigs down. Replacement cows with calves at side fetch 290 to 327 per pair, and good to choice cows 22.75 to 26.00.
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Oklahoma Livestock
Oklahoma City
Angola Sows Neutrality as MPLA Gains Recognition Votes
Delegates urge neutrality while 21 of 46 members already recognize the MPLA government. Mozambican delegate notes ongoing deadlock is irrelevant and predicts MPLA will secure recognition from more states, as debate continues over Soviet-backed factions.
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OAU
MPLA
Popular Movement
Mozambique
Lawton Airport Authority Seeks Public Input on Recommendations
The Lawton Metropolitan Area Airport Authority invites all interested persons to attend a meeting to review and consider the recommendations contained in a recent legal notice. Public input is welcome on the proposed actions and plans.
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Sean Demandos Aitoaekeal
Beled Tee Eaaele
Lawton Metropolitan Area
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