Pensions debate grows as costs push reform talks
The article outlines rising costs of military pensions tied to active pay, detailing monthly retirement figures for typical officers, benefits including medical and travel, and Social Security integration. It notes pension funding grows with the all volunteer force, current budget pressures, and proposed reforms from Carter administration advisers and lawmakers.
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Funeral Service for Fontnelle I. Blanchard, 92
Funeral arrangements are pending with Lawton-Ritter-Dalton Funeral Home for Fontnelle I. Blanchard of 2105 Ferris who died Sunday in a local nursing home. Born April 1, 1884 in Los Angeles, she moved to Lawton in 1912 and married Esco G. Blanchard on July 3, 1915. An active Baptist and member of the Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club, she is survived by son Billy H. Blanchard of Fort Worth and two grandchildren.
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NATO defense warning on Soviet superiority and NATO delays
Senators warn NATO faces superior Soviet forces and thin air defenses. The Senate report notes upgraded Soviet units, weaker NATO matériel, and a cumbersome decision process that could delay mobilization. Nunn cites Congress as partly responsible for wasteful cuts while urging foresight and preparedness.
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Mediterranean
Pentagon Draft Plan Aims For Rapid Global Mobilization
A Pentagon document outlines a wartime draft system prioritizing speed, with annual 20 year old lottery in peacetime, 66 area offices staffed by 1,700 guards and reservists, and review panels totaling 2,925 citizens. The plan would activate quickly at mobilization, tightly control deferments, and operate only under grave national emergency.
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Europe
Pentagon
National Guard
Mondale Seeks Stronger Western European Ties
Vice President Mondale pressed for closer cooperation with Western European governments during a 10 day tour. He promised the European Common Market will have its own delegation at the spring summit. Discussions covered security matters the North South dialogue and NATO and Dutch leaders.
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Leon Tindemans
Tindemans
Belgium
France
Puerto Rico
Europe
Final Enrollment Deadline For U Oklahoma Evening Programs
Dr Sam C Nigh announces Friday as the last day to enroll in University of Oklahoma Evening Programs. Admitted students can enroll by telephone by calling 405 325 3586 for instructions. Spring semester offers 339 classes across 55 departments as evening courses.
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Sam C. Nigh
Nigh
Lawton area levies to fund nine month school term
Lawton officials warn that current funding cannot sustain a full nine month term without approval of five mill emergency, ten mill local support, and five mill building fund levies. The measures would trigger about 9 million dollars in state aid and affect elections across Lawton area districts and several townships.
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Debate Over Natural Gas Price Deregulation Moves Ahead
Negotiations on an emergency bill to lift price controls for interstate natural gas remain unresolved. Goldman notes it is premature to determine bill contents. The industry argues deregulation would fund exploration for new fields, while opponents led by Stevenson and other Democrats resist past deregulation efforts.
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Prohibition Party Organized in Chicago in 1869
The National Prohibition Party formed in Chicago in 1869 with nearly 200 delegates from nine states. They organized to push a prohibition plank since neither major party included one in its platform.
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