Lawton Council OKs Hearings On Lease Proposals
The Lawton City Council pledged public hearings before any substantial change in the use of Lake Lawtonka west shore land. The move came amid debate over a convict pre-release center site outside city limits, with petitions opposing the site but supporting a center, and a state leasing dispute involving Therman French.
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Supreme Court rules on land taken for federal project
The Supreme Court in a 5 to 4 decision held that when the government condemns land for a federal project it need not pay for access to adjoining grazing land. Justice Rehnquist authored the majority reversing lower courts over Chester Fuller’s Western Arizona land and cattle grazing rights tied to the Alamo Dam project. A dissent by Justice Powell criticized weakening the just compensation clause.
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Cease-fire talks sparking new peace hopes in Vietnam
Reports say both sides face pressure amid detente as Kissinger Thieu talks yield possible cease-fire terms. A 3,000 member international police force is proposed with 60 day U.S. troop pullout and POW release.
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Uterine Cancer Task Force Meet Slated in Comanche County
The Comanche County Cancer Society will hold an organizational meeting for an uterine cancer task force at 7 p m Thursday in the Shepler Center north dining room. Dr Frank Darrow and Dr Adolph Dammen will speak. Mayor Don Whitaker is honorary chairman. Dr Chesley Montague is medical advisor and Mrs Dorothy Wood is task force coordinator.
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Hepburn Becomes First Actress With Three Oscars
Katharine Hepburn earns her third Academy Award at the 1968 ceremony for The Lion in Winter making her the first motion picture actress to win three Oscars.
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Woodsy Owl Calls for Clean Environment Fight
Woodsy Owl rallies nationwide against pollution. He urges citizens to join the fight to protect skies lakes forests and wildlife from trash and smog.
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Borzoi Dog: Russian Wolfhound of Speed and Grace
A Borzoi is a tall lean sporting dog 28 to 31 inches high and 75 to 105 pounds. Color ranges white or dark with gray brown or black spots. coat dense soft and silky. Used in Russia since the 17th century for hunting wolves and hare. The term Borzoi means swift, bred for speed and related to the Saluki. Origin traces to Arabian greyhounds crossed with Russian heavy furred dogs by a 17th century Russian Duke.
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House OKs Hall’s Drug Tax Bill
The measure would reduce federal matching funds by about 3 million dollars annually for the State Welfare Department. Democrats against it included Reps. Bradley Draper Duke and Trent. Republicans against it included Ford Kamas Taggart and Thornhill. Rep Hugh Sandlin proposed a bill to cap state and local sales tax at four percent noting the state rate is two percent.
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Sheridan Gore road work delays puzzling city council
City officials report Gore Boulevard delay between 17th and 53rd streets while Sheridan Road moves toward contract award. Brune, named public works director, says right of way purchases are needed. Seibold cautions not to rush Sheridan Road ahead of Gore. Town funds cover both projects, with $15.04 million approved for four bonds in 1971.
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Viet Cong frames war effort and seeks ceasefire push
In a Saigon monitored broadcast the Viet Cong accuse the United States and South Vietnam of land grabbing and vow to intensify their offensive. They urge a political struggle to demand peace independence democracy and national concord and call for an end to all U S military actions in South Vietnam and to sign the October 20 1972 agreement.
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Boston Named as Athens of America by Culture Hub
Boston Massachusetts earns the nickname Athens of America for its abundance of cultural institutions and vibrant arts scene. The label reflects the citys rich museums theaters and intellectual community.
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Marijuana use rises among Montgomery youths
A study in Montgomery County Maryland shows 6.7 percent of junior high students smoke marijuana at least monthly, over three times the 2.1 percent rate in 1969. High school usage increased from 11.4 percent to 26.2 percent.
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Moon program ends as Apollo 17 completes manned lunar work
Moon program concludes with Apollo 17 marking the end of crewed lunar missions. The United States discloses no immediate plans for future moon visits, while Soviet plans remain unspecified. Earlier, Luna 20 landed in February 1972 spending 2715 hours drilling samples and returning them to Earth.
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