Instapoll Respondents Oppose Local Revenue Boost for Counties
Last week's Instapoll shows 83 percent of respondents, nineteen people, said counties do not need more local revenue and 17 percent, four people, said yes. Voters rejected a county option one cent sales tax. both questions yielded the same totals. A second item notes active lobbying by the State Officers and Deputies Association and county offices groups pushing for higher filing fees and funding relief for election boards. City finances report $6,600 recovered from former treasurer and ongoing $62.50 monthly repayments from pay.
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Oklahoma
State Officers and Deputies Association
Rosa Hines
County Clerks and Commissioners
Oklahoma lawmakers push agenda as second session nears third week
Oklahoma City reports centered on a public hearing at 10 a.m. on the national farm strike and parity aims, while a Senate panel drafts its report on Judge Bohanon’s prison population order. Chilocco District Attorney Wideman seeks adult certification for two teens linked to a student beating death. Tulsa plans a $2.6 million adolescent psychiatric hospital, and Bartlesville weighs ousting City Manager Bill Faught amid 58 audit deficiencies. Tulsa police seek murder charges against Kevin Smith in Sandra Tribble case, with details on the suspect and weapon. Bellmon asks Bergland to announce a wheat set-aside of 20 percent to curb surplus.
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Capitol
al Terrill
D-Lawton
U.S
Luther Bohanon
Chilocco (Ap
Joe Wideman
Chilocco
Bartlesville
City Commission
Bill Faught
Faught
Boyd Webster
Tulsa
District Attorney's Office
Kevin Eugene Smith
Sandra Jo Tribble
Miss Tribble
Skintook
Frances Spears
Lyons
Kan
Smith
Rain Storms Across California Leave Several Dead
The Associated Press reports heavy rain and storms across California and the East Coast caused floods power outages and at least three deaths. Rivers rose and roads closed as trees felled power lines and mud slides snarled travel. In San Diego the downpours forced rescues and two drownings occurred on flooded roads near the coast. A Pomona crash also linked to the weather killed 18-year-old James Edward Perkins.
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California
San Francisco Bay Area
National Weather Service
San Diego
James Edward Perkins
Claremont
Pomona
Lawton Area Guards Enter Air Force Delayed Enlistments
Two Lawtonians enlist in the Air Force Delayed Enlistment program Debbie L Brisendine of Lawton and MacArthur High School graduate departs March 2 for Lackland AFB Texas for six weeks of basic training Ronnie L Miller Jr son of Lawton residents departs May 31 for Lackland AFB to begin six weeks of basic training Also: 2nd Lt Robert M Boyle Army medical logistics course Fort Sam Houston Texas and related Army service moves plus a major promotion for Robert W Zawilski in Korea and reenlistment of Sgt Millard S Gardner in the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell Ky Weather and power outages across Northeast Southeast and Midwest regions follow weekend snowstorm reports
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Texas
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Robert L. Boyle
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Fort Sam Houston
Medical Service Corps
Boyle
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Army
Cameron University
Debra
Fort Sill
Robert W. Zawilski
Marilyn
Lawton
2Nd Infantry Division
Unjong-Bu
Korea
Zawilski
Angelo State University
San Angelo
Millard S. Gardner
John M. Gardner
3319
Overland Drive
101St Airborne Division
Fort Campbell, Ky
Gardner
Lawton High School
Humphrey Remembered as Nation’s Conscience and Hope
Mondale hailed Hubert Humphrey as a beacon who shaped national ideals. The vice president inspired hope, taught courage, and showed how to live and die, even as politics kept him from the presidency. The remarks honored his civil rights leadership and lasting moral influence.
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Mondale
Oklahoma City Market Prices for Grains and Livestock
State Department of Agriculture reports prices for wheat barley milo and soybeans in towns led by Beaver Keyes Liberal and Muskogee with wheat from 2.46 to 3.12 per bushel and barley 1.30 to 1.60. Livestock shows cattle and calves activity with higher slaughter cows bulls and feeder cattle and hogs unchanged for early sales. feeder pigs 35 to 95 pounds at 40.00 to 40.50.
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Keyes
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Perryton
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Pauls Valley
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Clinton
Medford
Weatherford
Eldorado
Hobart
Ponca City
Okeene
Watonga
Banner
el Reno
Geary
Kingfisher
Yukon
Lawton
Temple
Houston
Barley
MILO
Aston
Talk of Diarrhea in Pets and When to See a Vet
Diarrhea affects many pets and ranges from brief discomfort to life threatening dehydration. Causes include upset stomach, emotional disturbance, infections, and systemic diseases. Small dogs and puppies are especially at risk. puppies require prompt veterinary care. A vet will ask about vaccines, diet, behavior, and may request a stool sample to locate the origin of the diarrhea.
Suspect Caught On Victim's Roof
A 19 year old Lawton man was arrested Sunday on the roof of a city woman's home after she said he broke into her house and pulled a butcher knife. Patricia Holmes reported two torn window screens and entered her home about 3 pm to find the suspect in her living room with a knife before fleeing to call police.
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Lawton
Patricia Holmes
Oklahoma Weather Outlook With Snow Expected in Northeast
Snow had no effect across most of the state. Four or more inches were forecast for extreme northeast Oklahoma with one to three inches in north central and northwest regions before ending tonight. Temperatures ranged from highs near 40 to overnight lows around 10.
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McAlester
City Eyes Funds For Carnegie Library Renovation
Lawton Oklahoma seeks up to 125000 in state matching funds to renovate the vacant Carnegie Library at Fifth and B. Mayor Wayne Gilley says 110000 from the general fund is already set aside and an application will be filed. Dr. Howard Meredith of the Oklahoma Historical Society confirmed eligibility while the Carnegie Library Advisory Committee prepares architectural plans.
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Wayne Gilley
Gilley
Howard Meredith
Historical Society
Lawton
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