Pardon Granted Draft Evaders Continued from Page One
President Carter signals a pardon for draft evaders and deserters, amid a debate on amnesty and a proposed four billion dollar aid payment to North Vietnam. The Pentagon estimates about 4,500 deserters remain at large. total Vietnam era discharges near 8 million with most honorable. Carter and aides frame the move as moderate and responsible.
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Prisoners Held For Okinawa Murders Are Named
Kentucky born Army sergeant serving at Leavenworth notes a 1955 murder of a five year old girl in Okinawa. Gravitt, 44, convicted 1953 of killing a military policeman on Okinawa, is at Lewisburg after being an airman second class. Hagelberger, 43, convicted 1952 of killing two German civilians, is at federal prison in La Tuna. Vigneault, 44, convicted of murdering civilians, is a New Hampshire native and Army private awaiting placement.
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Curtis Nation Highlights Voter Registration and Party Unity
Curtis Nation praises Strauss for uniting the party and urges continued efforts to sense the moods and needs of a diverse population. He warns against future dissension and says the best way to avoid trouble is to keep working and focus on the problems demanding attention.
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Gas shortages force school closures and work cuts nationwide
Gas shortages prompt Georgia pupils stay home in 80 percent of districts and 24 western Ohio counties close schools for 30 days. Gov Rhodes restricts 40 hour workweeks while GM and Ford plants in several states implement part-time shifts affecting 19 000 auto workers. FERC asks pipelines not to cut gas to homes and hospitals.
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Funeral for Edward A Teel in Lawton by Becker
Funeral services for Edward A Teel a former Lawton resident will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Becker Memorial Chapel with Rev Richard Brooks officiating He died January 20 in an Oklahoma City hospital of apparent heart failure He is survived by two daughters Mrs Pamela Golightly and Mrs Debbie Linebarger two sons Edward A Teel Jr and Charles Teel a half brother A A Smith and three grandchildren.
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Five Dollar Bills With Mismatched Numbers Attract Collectors
A local money exchange scene centers on 1974 five dollar bills with mismatched serial numbers. Dealers say such notes can fetch 30 to 80 dollars for rare bills, while a 1963 one dollar with mismatched numbers is valued at 40 to 55 dollars. Oklahoma collectors plan to publicize discoveries in Numismatic publications. One man reportedly carried 25 fives across Fort Sill Boulevard to Cache Road seeking buyers.
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Leonard seeks Rush Springs mayor post with Army background
Leonard, a 28 year Army veteran, plans to retire from military duties to lead Rush Springs as mayor. He cites goals like housing, industry, a recreation center, a senior service center, a Vo-tech school, and attracting new residents, while coordinating funds and town projects.
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Gourd Dance Set By Comanche Gourd Clan At Tia-Piah Park
The Comanche Gourd Clan will sponsor a gourd dancing event at Tia-Piah Park from 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Proceeds from food sales support the clan’s Labor Day powwow in September. Kiowa Chiefs descendants co host. Leonard Cozad chairs. Principal figures include Allien Tah chawwickah head singer Edwin Edge gourd dancer Donita Sovo lady dancer and princess Henry Pratt emcee.
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BIA appoints Speaks Anadarko Area Office chief
Stanley Speaks, a Chickasaw, named area director for the Anadarko Area Office Bureau of Indian Affairs. He has served with the Anadarko agency since 1975 and joined the BSA in 1959. Speaks holds BS and MEd from Northeastern State College Tahlequah and has received leadership training with BSA and the civil service commission. He serves on Indian relations and small business committees.
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Pilgrims Make Sacred Journeys to Jerusalem and Mecca
Moslems undertake pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Mecca before death. The practice reflects devotion across two holy sites, with followers traveling to both regions as part of religious life and tradition.
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Ford and Carter Share Quiet Inaugural Chatter
Former president Ford recalled gratitude for Carter’s inauguration remarks and described a private moment aboard Air Force One. He spent 28 years in Washington in roles as congressman, VP, and president, then waved goodbye with a tear while the helicopter circled the capital. The two leaders spoke in a cordial, light exchange on Pennsylvania Avenue about ten minutes after the ceremonies.
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