Hall Texas men faced bribe counts in federal case
Former Gov David Hall and two Texas men were indicted by a federal grand jury on six counts alleging attempted bribe to influence $19 million state pension fund investments. Rogers heads the retirement fund board. Hall offered to split a $50,000 bribe. Hall appeared for processing and bond, with bond set differently for co-defendants.
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David Hall
Pons Hall
Texas
John Rogers
Hall
Rogers
Pat Wai
Last Minute Talks Raise Hopes of Averting National Refinery Strike
A tentative settlement with several refiners reduced strike threats but Mobil remained a major hurdle. Union leaders noted pattern settlements with Texaco and Amoco as leverage to pressure others. Gulf Atlantic Richfield and smaller refiners had already approved a 26 percent wage boost, while Mobil faced persistent demands amid ongoing talks.
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Boren adds Roy Boecher to Oklahoma liaison team
Governor Dalanoma City announces Roy Boecher, former Senate leader, joins the staff with over 20 years in the Senate. Also adds Jan Cartwright and Don Coffin to the liaison team. J. C. Kennedy named Highway Commission chairman replacing Payne Swan Whiteneck. Mrs. Parker becomes first woman on the commission in over four decades. See Kennedy page 4.
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David Boren
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Kinefisher
Boecher
Jan Cartwright
Muskogee
Don Coffin
Guthrie
Boren
J.C. Kennedy
Lawton
Robert L. Parker
Tahlequah
James Gungell
Enid
Oklahoma Highway Commission
Kennedy
Charles Payne
D. K. Swan
Wilbur Whiteneck
Woodward
Parker
Saudi King Faisal Pledges Syria War Aid and Loans
Saudi King Faisal arrived in Amman amid a tumultuous welcome after pledging a $150 million gift to Syria for its war effort and postwar rebuilding, plus a £200 million loan for economic development. The visit follows tensions with Jordan and a planned pledge to pray at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque once Arab flags fly over the Arab See.
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Jordan
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Mideast
New York Bank Lowers Prime Rate in Major Cut
New York First National City Bank reduced its prime lending rate by one half a point to 9.4 percent effective next Monday, aligning with Morgan Guaranty and Manufacturers Bank of Los Angeles which had already posted the industry low of 9.5 percent. The move follows a year of tightening actions across financial institutions.
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Mild Weather Lingers In Ton Area With Mild Temperatures
A low pressure trough moves in bringing cloudy skies and mild temperatures through Saturday. Southerly winds 7 to 14 mph prevail tonight with overnight temps in the upper 20s. Saturday highs near 60, and through Monday readings in the mid 60s.
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Lawton
Cameron Night School Enrollment Surges at Cameron University
Cameron University reports 2216 students enrolled for night and Saturday spring classes, a 25 percent rise from fall and 29 percent higher than last year. Dean Robert Quinten cites expanded veterans benefits and rising unemployment in Lawton as key drivers. Veteran Affairs official Laura Byrd notes a flood of benefit applications and explains monthly VA education payments. For jobless veterans, details follow on Page 4.
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Cameron
Robert Quinten
Quinten
Veterans Administration
Laura Byrd
Cameron's
Veteran's Affairs
Dren
Byrd
Downtown landmark privy to be removed for urban renewal
The 41 year old co op privy at 402 F across from the Hotel Lawtonian will be torn down as part of urban renewal. Built in 1934 as a WPA project, the old outdoor toilet drew locals though use dwindled with the co op moving. Authorities note health code violations and lack of a sewer line.
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Lawtonian
Lawton
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Frisco Railroad
Rex Polone
Hex
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Harie
City County Wealth Department
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Polone
Coop Privy
Sherley Recer
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Cameron Aggies Forfeit Bus Ride After Walkout
Three Cameron University players led a walkout citing unfair treatment and were left behind as the team prepared to depart for a game in Joplin Missouri. Coach Red Miller kept five varsity players on the trip while seven volunteers later joined the squad.
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Chris Hill
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Charles Baldwin
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Costa Thomas
Steve Davis
Thomas
Vince Hobbs
Tryon
Phil McNeel
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Geronimo
Jerry
Gravice
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Ron Ruffin
Keith Bridges
Lawton
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